The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
BODY LODGED
AT THE GATES.
MassillOn Man Drowned N Inc
Canal at That Place.
A BUNCH OF HUMAN HAZE
Was Found on Hook and the Discoverer
Secured Help-Music In the
Churches---h assillon
News,

Secured Help-.Music In the
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Special to News-Democrat.
Massillon, June 11.-william SCHNEIDER
an old employe of the Massillon Paper
Co., was found drowned in the canal
sunday morning shortly after o'clock.
AT that hour Gottfried Graff, a canal
boatman, reached the lock opposite the
paper mill and attempted to open It
TO permit his boat to enter. The
gates refused to move and he discover
ed that something was preventing their
operation. He secured a long grap-
pling hook and after some effort caught
something which he succeeded in bring
ing nearly to the surface. Upon ex-
amining the hook Graft discovered a
bunch of human hair. He called for
help and John Hockey, who resides
nearby, responded. The two men sue
ceeded in securing the object and
bringing it to the shore. 1t was the
body Of man and Hockey, who was
on Intimate terms with Scheiner, at
once recognized his former friend. The
two men were Joined by a third and
placed on pile of dried grass. officer
Brownsberger responded to a call to
the mayors office. Higerd's ambulance
was called and the remains of the dead
man were removed to Higerd's morgue.
coroner Schuffell was notified at Can
ton but did not arrive until early Mon
day morning.
Schneier was about 54 years of age
and has resided in this city for the
past five years. So far as is known he
was not a married man. 1t Is said he
has relatives living at Wadsworth and
also at Cleveland. Friends say he has
money in local bank and also has
money loaned. Those who know the
deceased in life say he was honest and
thrifty. For some time past Scheiner
has boarded at the August Martin home
in South Erie street.
At o'clock Sunday morning, 1t Is
said, Scheiner called at the paper mill
to see some Of his fellow workmen. At
that time. 1t is alleged, Scheiner was
very much under the influence of drink
and his friends admonished him to be
careful and keep away from the canal.
About three months ago Scheiner had
toppled into the water and was rescued
with difficulty. His shopmates knew
this and were consequently emphatic in
their warnings.
1t was useless effort, however, as
Scheiner must have walked out of the
paper mill and Immediately walked in
to the canal. There was some talk Of
suicide but is seems improbable.
Scheiner held the record for falling in
to the canal.
The remains will be held until rela-
tives of the deceased are heard from.
MUSIC INSTEAD OF SERMON.
st. Johns church was comfortably
filled Sunday evening when fine mus-
cal program was rendered. The even
ing was warm and the absence of an
extended and learned discourse was not
highly disconcerting. The program
opened with selection, "He giveth His
beloved Sleep" by Schworms orchestra,
which later played 1.-The holy city"
The Choral society sang six numbers,
including anthems, Christ is risen,"
Seek ye the Lord" For if the dead"
and choruses, 'Hosanna," Let Zion
rejoice" and IT will lift up" The
women's song, 1.-THE Lord Is my shep-
herd" was splendidly sung by the
women of the Choral society while the
men acquitted themselves creditably
with From the cross"
FIRST COMMUNION SERVICES.
class of five children took their first |
Sunday morning at ST. Bar
baras Catholic church, West Brook
field. Rev. Father Boeskin was assist
ed by Father Gerhardstine, of Canal
Fulton. The church was beautifully |
decorated with palms and flowers and |
special music was sung.
THE CLEANERS CLAIM.
The Riverside Cleaners claim the |
game with the Blue Jeans, played |
afternoon. The score stood |
1 to when the Cleaners claim the |
leans quit and refused to play. The
Cleaners then run up the flag of VIC |
tory.
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
The Knights of Pythias and Rathbone
Sisters held memorial services In Castle
1all Sunday afternoon. The hall was
Well filled when the impressive services
we're conducted by Chancellor Comman-
Ter Slater. A quartette composed of
Messrs. Mong, Davis, Vaughn and Burt.
'ang during the services. over 100
knights and ladies went to the ceme-
cry in street cars and decorated the
graves of departed knights.
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