The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-23
.cANI0N CATHOLICS
LAY CORNERSTONE
Continued from page one.)
During the services. which were
quite lengthy. the vast throng Of peo-
pie gave the closest attention.
THE PARADE.

quite lengthy, the vast throng or peO-
pie gave the closest attention.
THE PARADE.
with beautiful weather conditions
prevailing, and immense crowd and
strong delegations from neighboring
cities and towns the big parade Of the
Catholic societies Sunday afternoon
was as great success as could be de-
sired. Inspiring music from four bands
lent precision and spirit to the steps
of the marching hundreds wha partic-
ipatod and the bright and imposing
appearance of the uniformed orders
in their brilliant trappimgs and regalia
! made the scene a notable one that will
be wildly remembered by all who
saw 1t. @
The formation Of the parade took
place according to the previously ar
ranged program, in which every detail
was carried out with smoothness and
certainty, without confusion or mar
ring hitch. There were fully 1900 peo-
pte in line when the parade moved
over the line Of march.
During the morning the incoming
delegations were met at the different
railway stations by the reception conf
mittscs and escorted to the headquar-
I rters at Basis hall. Bishop Hrstmann
and other visiting church digndtaries
arrived from Cleveland and were es-
corted in q carriage to the pastoral
residence of the Rev. Father Treiber.
pastor of st. Joseph's church and were
there entertained until the time Of the
afternoon ceremonies. Other visiting
priests were entertained at the differ
ent pastorates of the city
THE FORMATION.
| At 1:30 o'clock the formation of tha
parade began under the direction Of
Chief Marshal James M. Battin and
his staff of aides, the first division
forming on North Market street with
its right resting on North street. the
second division forming on East North
street with It's right resting on North
Market street, the third division forni-
ing on West North street, with it's
right resting on Market and the fourth
assembling on West Second street,
forming the rear of the column.
The first division was headed by
a squad Of police in command Of Ser
geart Weilandt. Following the police
squad came Chief Marshal Battin and
his staff, Thayer's Military band, the
Sixth Division Knights of st. John,
Communicates No. 6. of Akron; 205
of Canton: 277 OF Navarro: 81 OF
Massillon; 32 of Canal Dover; 294 OF
Alliance; the non-uniformed knights
of st. John aud the st. Peters and st.
Joseph Benevolent and Aid Societies
of Canton. i
AKRON DELEGATION. -.
The second division, commanded by
Walter Melchoir, was headed by the
Akron X. o. T. M. band and included
tie following societies: St Bernard's
Benevolent. of Akron; Catholic
Knights of Ohio, of Akron; Catholic
Mutual Benefit associations from Ak
ron, Louisville, Alliance. Canal Fulton.
an6 -2arberton, and the st. Louis Aid
society, Of Louisville.
Frank J. Sisterhen, in command OF
the third division, had charge of tho
following: Massillon Military band;
Catholic Order Of Foresters from Mas
sillon and Canton;. st. Joseph's Aid
society of Massillon; Massillou G. M.
b. A. branch No. 4 and Canton
branches, Treiber, No. 95 and Arnould
No. 10.
In the fourth division. commanded
by Harry Keefauver, we're the Grand
Army band, Leo branch No. 2 G. M.
B. A.. of Canton. and the miscelian-
eous benevolent and fraternal societies
not otherwise placed.
LINE OF MARCH.
Tho column marched four abreast
and in this formation extended from
the starting point on Market street
, above North street to some distance
on West Tuscarawas street. Many OF
the uninounted societies carried flags
or banners Of which the vari-colorcd
hues lent beauty and variety of ef-
feet to the marching column.
4 After marching south ON Market to
the square the column headed west on
! Tuscarawas street to the church site
. on the corner of Tuscaraws street and
Columbus avenue. At the pastoral
} residence the parade WAS reviewed
trora the veranda by the Right Rev.
Bishop Horstmann and the local and
i visiting priests. who assisted In the
cercmony Of laying the cornerstone.
. ONE MANS WORK .s@
q The work Of Father @. Treiber since
$ coming to Canton was commented up.
i on by the visitors to tho city and al
4 those who were familiar with the facts
Q He came to Canton three years age
September IL. Immediately after nIi
a coming he organized the st. Maryl
r Catholic congregation and built q
r church. The congregation grew until
M - hull