The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-20
JOHN KRAUSE
A Popular Citizen and
Prominent Mason
Passes Away.

DedIu Clhliueu tnt NeHeTdDie JOun
Krause, president of the board of pub
lie service, and one of Cantons most
prominent citizens, shortly after A
o'clock Friday afternoon. Mr.. Krause's
old age seriously initiated against his
recovery, and the attending physicians
had given up all hope several days
ago. For the past four weeks he had
been suffering from a carbuncle, but
his condition never reached serious
stage until last Monday, when he was
confined to bed. He suffered numerous
relapses and gradually sank away.
Thursday his death was expected, but
Friday morning his condition showed
improvement, but later in the after
noon he became worse, and died.
AS one of Canton's pioneers, and
his close connection in Masonic circles
in this city, Mr.. Krause was known to
the greater number of Canton's citi-
zens. Especially was he well acquaint-
ed with the city's older inhabitants.
Through his connection with the Ma
sonic lodges, close friendship sprang
up between Mr.. Krause and the late
President Mckinley. Upon the occas-
ion of Mr. McKinley's first nomination,
Mr.. Krause, as spokesman of hundreds
of the city's workmen, visited the Nc
Kinley homestead, where the laboring
men paid their respects to the candi-
date. Mr.. Krause delivered the speech
of greeting on account of his close ac-
quaintance with the Republican nomi-
nee for the presidency.
the deceased was a member of Cam
ton lodge No. 50, F. & A. M; Canton
chapter No. 8. r. A. M; Canton coun-
Gil No. 35, r. s. M: Canton command
cry No. 3S, Knights Templars, and an
honorary member of Mckinley lodge
No. 431. He was initiated into the Or
der in 1862, and had held the Office of
secretary in Canton lodge for the past
20 years without intermission. He was
one of the Oldest Masons in the city,
and at all times active in the work of
the organizations.
Mr. Krause was 66 years of age and
had been resident of Canton for over
46 years. Born in Hesse-D -Darmstadt,
Germany. February 7, 1887, when still
a boy of years he migrated with his
parents to the United States. They
first made their home in Pittsburg, but
after a residence of IL years in that
city, Mr.. hrause came to Canton,
where he has resided ever since.
He was an expert machinist, and
upon his arrival took a position with
the Aultman company as machinist,
and worked for 40 years at the same
bench He later was engaged at the
Danner works and afterward took a
position at the Eller works, where he
continued until last spring, when he
was chosen member of the new board
of public service. He assumed his Of
fee and with the organization of the
body became its president. In addi-
tion, Mr.. Krause had served in other
capacities in the municipal govern
ment. He had been a member of the
market house and auditorium boards,
and also was associated with the Hart
ford poor fund. under the control of
the city. ss
Mr.. Krause always took a great
amount of pride In the fact that he
was one of the organizers of the Grand
Army band. But little did he think
at the time of the organization Of this
band that it was destined to become
one of the most famous musical Or
ganizations In the country. At the
time of his death he still remained an
honorary member of the band.
Surviving, In addition TO his widow.
Mrs. Caroline. there ere six children
Mrs. Carrie Mckenzie, Mrs. John r.
Whitehead of New Brighton, Pa. Mrs.
Frank Skeeles Of Canton. Norman F.
Krause, George Emerson Krause and
Homer r. Krause: George Nauman Of
this city u half-brother 70 the der
ceased,