The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-09-03

clearing process before the cabin was
built, and substantial looking plow
which was placed in the rear OF the build
ing, suggested that the pioneer did not
emiRrate to these borders for the simple
purpose Of clearing forests, but put TO
good use the soil which he had made
ready for crop. II was pleasant
picture, and called to the minds
of many on old German who by reason
of inflrmity, was unable TO participate In
the parade the scenes OF bis boyhood
days, whan he had experienced the prac-
tical workings Of the thought which was
intended TO be conveyed.
Following the log cabin, came the Cen.
ton Concordia society, whose efforts had
done much to make the day a grand sue
cess. Tha society turned out 16 strong
and as IL is composed OF representative
Germans, could make none other than a
good appearance.
The Alliance Concordia came over in a
body and there were AZ OF them in line.
They are from the best citizens of Alliance
and II is q matter Of congratulation that
they took in the exercises of the day the
interest which they did.
The Maenuerchor society turned
out in force, and on banner,
neatly lettered, struck the keynote of the
day: 1--WE OF German birth are always
loyal to our adopted country, and we
honor and defend its glorious flag"
The Baden society with 18 men, and the
Swiss society with 81 men, followed.
Marshals Raedel, Greenwalt and Smith
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Band, which never appeared in better
form, was placed in the foreground, and
was followed by the emigration wagon,
which in itself was an interesting sight,
and one calculated to recall memories TO
the older inhabitants which we're real.
They had more than superficial idea of
what was intended to be recalled, and the
float was greatly appreciated.
The wagon which followed was beau
tiful one, representing Columbia and
Germania. 1t was a pleasing sight and
the two fair representatives of their re-
spective nations were apparently in a
very friendly humor with each other.
Next came the wagon which carried
with IL memories which always stir the
heart. 1t was the representation of Ger
mans who had left their native soil and
when the call to arms was made to de-
fend the stars and stripes, responded
speedily and effectually. On the side
of this wagon were painted the words
which conveyed with them q world of
truth: "The men OF German birth fought
for the Union in 1861-1s65.n In
the midst of group of
soldiers and sailors, erect and
ever suggesting patriotic thoughts, was
the best of the martyred President Abra-
ham Lincoln. All along the line of march
this float received applause
Next in line came the carriages contain
ing the officers and speakers of the day
In the first carriage were noticed Editor
Claussen of Cleveland, President of the
day Joseph Biechele, Acting Mayor Jacob
H. Reigner, and Editor Kaufman of the
Ohio Volks Zeitung. The other carriages
contained leading and representative Ger
man citizens.
The C. NJ. b. A. and the German Aid So.
ciety followed, after which came the New
Berlin band. This band made u very
creditable appearance and played we'll. A
Berlin Civic Society followed them.
One of the great features of the
parade wGs the wagon con-
tanning little girls, representing
the different States In the Union. The
bright little misses we're attired in white
and were tastefully grouped. The decor
| ations on the wagon were really hand
some and with its fair cargo, made sight
pleasing TO behold.
The parade was followed by enterpris-
ing business mems wagons, lettered to in
dicate the business of each.
RECEIVING THE GUESTS.
The delegations from other cities were
met at the depot by the local societies, &C.
companied by bands. There were 78 per-
sons from Alliance and over 800 from
| Massillon, who came over to help the
local Germans celebrate. All were es-
corted to headquarters and consigned to
to their places in the line of march which
was then rapidly forming.
ALONG THE LINE OF MARCH.
There were few houses along the line OF
march which were not decorated in at
tractive style. An attempt to particu
larize would certainly be confusing, but &c
past Bast's building in North Market
street and Balser's Music Hall, would be
impossible without noticing the particular
pains which had been taken to make the
exterior Of these places attractive. Bunt-
ing was freely used, long streamers were
hung and flags galore made the effect in
deed pleasing one. Up Mahoning street
to the fair grounds the decorations were
also noticeable, many houses were pro
fusely covered with flags of both nations
The parade disbanded at the fair grounds
| AT THE FAIR GROUNDS.
An immense scene was presented. The
crown was immense and all afternoon
was being constantly increased until at
o'clock the grounds were crowded. People
drove in from all parts of the county
hitched their horses to the trees and scat
tered themselves around through thu
grounds to enjoy themselves.
After the Grand Army band had played
charming selection, the exercises of thu
afternoon opened at 2 o'clock by Mr.
Joseph Biechele, president of the day
who called the vast assemblage to orde
from the band stand east of the track
The people crowded in front of the stanC
and listened to an appropriate and verl
neat address by Mr.. Biechele. The ad
dress was delivered in German, ant
was received with great applause. A
the conclusion Mr.. Biechele introduces
Mr.. j. II. Reigner, who is acting Mayor il
the absence of Mayor Blake. Mr.. Reigne
| n a noting Mavor hada all n cordial wal