The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-04-07

Charles Allison Shaw died att 80 o'clock
The Immediate cause Of his demise was
due to blood poison, which grew out Of nn
attack ofrheumatism. The primary cause
of his sickness, however,, was probably
due TO overwork at q time when his systs m
called for rest and recuperation, The
past term of school has been an unusually
severe tax upon the nervous system OF
Prof. Shaw, as principal of the High
school, and gradually bis vitality has been
running down for several weeks. He
stuck TO his work, however, although not
at all able to do so, until last Friday, when
he was compelled to take to- his bed. He
grew worse rapidly and since Tuesday
Inere has been but little hope for bis life.
Last evening he rallied a little and the
family and friends thought possibly q
change for the better was about to take
place, but 1t was only symbolical OF the
last haring up of the flame OF a lamp be-
fore il is extinRuished, and this morning
the light of his earthly life went out for
The news OF Prof. Shaw's death will
cause many heart TO ache and the vision
of many an eye to be dimmed in
Canton. No man who has ever stood
behind school room desk in this city b Is
more completely won the admiration ard
love of those whom he has had under his
instruction than has Prof. Shaw. For ten
years he has directed the minds OF the
Canton High school pupils in the paths OF
kno wledge with success rarely attained.
lie has been recognized as one of the lest
instructors In the state, and the Canton
schools will miss him sadly. But not only
did he occupy warm place In the hes rts
of the scores OF students who have drank
at the fountain of wisdom under his care,
but in the eyes of the general public no
man stood higher. To know him was 10
RET pect and honor him. He was learned
ard intelligent, honest and frank in ma
ture, mild OF disposition, charitable in
judgment, and a model man to place over
the rising generation as a teacher.
Charles A. Shaw was a polished gentle
man in every sense; a citi2 an of refine
ment and culture bus without ostentotion,
a Christian scholar and a man in tho
highest and nobiest meaning of the word.
His death at such an early age, while In
the prime of life, is severe blow to his
family and friends, and fitting cause for
universal regret.
Mr.. Shaw was thirty.four years OF age
last September and was born on farm in
Medina county. He lived with his
parents on the farm until 1867
when he removed to Medina. Here
he graduated from the high school
and then learned the trade of a tin.
ner, Six years were then spent at Hud-
son University where he graduated about
twelve years ago with valedictory honors.
His health not being OF the best he spent
a couple of years working at his trade of a
timer until ten years ago he came TO Can.
ton and took his position as teacher in
the High school. Two years later he be-
came principal and the position he has
filled with onor and credit ever since.
Nine years ago in January he married
Misc Lo'a Riker of Painesvile and two
childrt n are left with Mrs. Shaw to mourn
his loss, marsery aged six years and
Dona Id aged sixteen months.
Mr.. Shaw's father, Thomas Shaw who
now residfs at Medina arrived in the city
Wednesday and was present at his death
this morning. His mother departed this
life two years ago. He has two sisters,
Mrs. Ella Templeton of Medina and Mrs.
Flora Stpher, wife of DR.. Sipher of Euclid
avenue, Cleveland.
A post mortem examination OF the re-
mains of the deceased will be held this
afternoon by the physicians and arrange.
ments have been completed for the hold
ing of the funeral service at the house at
2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The inter-
ment will be at Westlawn cemetery
The teachers of the city will hold a
in the High school building at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon 10 take action
regarding the death of their co-worher
and 10 make such arrangements for at-
tending and participating In the obsequies
as is deemed fitting. .