The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
ESSIGS MEET.
A FAMILY REUNION AT THE
WERNER RESIDENCE.
A Happy Crowd of People Renew the
Ties OF Friendship and Epjoy
Jolly Time In
Social Way.


Social Way,
The Essig reunion, as announced, came
off on Thursday, the 10th inst, at the
beautiful residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
n. Werner, in Crystal Park, Canton.
The day was all that could be desired,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Werner had things in
readiness 10 receive and care for ell the
kindred and invited guests who should
come. The flsgs we're Haunting In tue
breeze and flowers were not waDting to
grace the occasion. When the four hun
dred or 50 had gathered, it was seen that
there were fair number OF human
flowers, showing the Essig reunions were
| ikey to continue. TIE arrivals and
greetings were the chief business before
dinner, but that YVES announced in good
time and nearly two hundred sat down
at the first table and about the same
number at the second. 1t is needless to
say the feast or more properly the ban
quet was all that tie most fsstidious
appetite could require, and much was
left when all were satisfied. Thayer's ac-
complished band, with their cheering
instruments and artistic skill, disc cursed
their beet airs from time to time, to the
the delight Of old and young.
In due time after dinner the seats were
arranged round and upon the platform
and the organ placed thereon to help
along the singing, which also helped
along the proceedings and gay variety
Several choice songs were finely given
Mr.. Essig the president, ana Mr.. Stone,
the secretary, wero in their places and
prompt to business ana things pro-
ceeded duly and in order. A. McGregor
gave a few words Of welcome on behalf
of the host and hostess, to which A.
Pontius happily responded. In course
of tie proceedings most excellent papers
wee read by Hubert Pontius, son OF j.
W. Pontius, by and Mrs. o. A. Essig, Of
Canton. These papers are well worthy
of publication and may appear in the
Ne VS. Democrat.
The names of these who have passed
away during the past year were read
and letters were read from distant
friends expressing regrets they could not
b. present One Cf the letters YVES from
Curtis Essig Of Nebraska, telling Of his
fathers inability to visit bis old home
and friends, owing to parolytic stroke.
The father, Mr.. Joseph l.. Essig, is
aged over seventy.
Members of the connection we're there
from Goshen, Qndians) Lorain, (Ohio)
Medina and Summit counties, and else
where.
Etiends were called upon remaks,
and several responded though not all.
Mrs. Sanford of Loraip, was always glad
to attend these reunions, and this one she
thought was glorious. William Trump
Of Trump P. o. or perhaps more prop
erly Trumptowp, came up to the work
s milling and said his say, and those who
know Mr.. Trump well know he has
al ways something to say on Ccc sion.
Rev. Fahs, of Canton, responded at some
length in his usual happy and felicitous
style. The reverend gentleman in speak
ing Of newspapers and reporters named |
Saturday but not Sunday papers. He
was heartily applsuded at the close. In
deed it is proper TO say that throughout
hand Clapping was frequently and freely
bestowed. Music and singing eulivene |
and relieved and added to the enjoyment.
A report was read Of the Elkhart |
Ind, branch of the Essig re-
uni on, which was held at the home of
4 ohm L. Essig, five niles west of Goshen,
Ind, May 80. roll of 10 relatives who
were present was appended. The next re.
union will be held at the home of Jacob
Cassler near Goshen.
The following deaths occurred: Re
becoa Pontius aged 80 years, the last
Of he children Of Simon Essig; David
Essig, 40 years; Jacob Becher, IS years;
Michael Spangler, so years; Solomon
Es sig, 81 years, and his wife, Catherine
Essig, 81 years; Elizabeth Mentzer, rs
years; Jacob E. Mentzer, 81 years; Mrs.
Simon d. Essig, 20 years. John Neff,
20 years; Ira Bender, 10 years; Orrin
Liohtsnwal'er, 40 years, and his infant
daughter.
This reunion of the Essig descendants
was assuredly a success and will be fresh
ly remembered.
The same officers were reelected for
another year. The next reunion, a year
hence, will be at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. J.W. Pontius, on ST. Elmo street.
A group view was taken by all artist
after adjournment, and the photos will
be for sale in few days at Mr.. Wernet's
store in the Wernst block. Mr, aud Mrs.
Werner were very attentive to the friends
on arriving and during their stay and
shanks were voted unanimously and
SOMEWHAT COMPLICATED.