The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-11-21
An impressive But Sim
pie Ceremony Marked
the Event in Honor Of
Our Martyred Presi-
dent-Many Present.
The Nations Notables,
Canton's Citizens and
School Children Gath
cred for the Occasion.
The Meetings Held.

Canton, Ohio. November 17.-In
view of an assembly OF several
thousand people consisting OF some of
the nations most honored men, many
of whom were close friends of the
martyred president, William McKin-
ley, many Cantonians, among whom
was good representation of school
children, Judse william II. Day by
touching the corner stone with silver
trowel presented to him by Archi-
tect Magonigle. pronounced the stone
properly placed for the Mckinley mon
hument at 1870 Thursday morning.
A place upon the monument was re-
served for the distinguished guests,
among whom was Mrs. Mckinley for
whom a chair was provided for in
a prominent place. The assembly was
called to order by Justice Day, after
which the Grand Army band played
America" Rev. o. W. Holmes then
offered prayer. Then the copper box
containing proper documents was plac-
I ed by Secretary Hartzell. Contractor
Maltby ordered the lowering of the
stone which was pronounced properly
placed by Judge Day.
| AS closing number of the brief
ceremonies the band again played
Nearer, My God to Thee"
Trustees Meet.
! Preceding the ceremonies the board
of trustees met at Judge Days room
in the postoffice building, at which
time Secretary Hartzell made his re-
port. Immediately after the ceremon-
les at Monument hill the board OF
trustees were. taken to the home Of
Mrs. Mckinley
From there they were conveyed to
entertained to luncheon at 1915 by
Judge Day; the party being composed
of 81 members.
At the same time Mrs. Mckinley
entertained house party composed
Of Mrs. NJ. c. Barber, of this city;
Miss Helen Mckinley Miss Grace
Mckinley, and Charles Miller, of
Cleveland; Mrs. McWilliams and Miss
Goodman, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs.
Duncan of Cleveland. all of whom
are relatives of the hostess. Mrs. Ma
! gonigle. Mrs. and Miss Bloomingdale
and Mrs. Malt5y were also among the
honored guests. .at
At 2:30 the board of trustees recon-
vened and discussed with the various
contractors, matters of interest con-
cerning the erection OF the monument.
Sculptor Neiuhaus, of New York,
presented to the assembly four min
iature plaster casts of President Nc
Kinley in raised position. This cast
is to be placed in front of the mauso-
leum. y
A committee composed of Governor
Murphy, of New Jersey, as chairman,
and members Il. w. Bloomingdale, of
New York; M. McConway, OF Pitts
burg. and William Lynch, of this city,
was appointed to confer with the
sculptor and make report at the
next meeting to be held at New York.
which is to be called Dy the President.
A picture of the design Of the mont
ment was approved by the board who
authorized Secretary Hartzell to give
1t out for publication. Mr.. Hartzell
stated that he will be able to comply
with this request as soon as he has
secured a copyright ON same. Tie
rest of the afternoon was spent In
a general discussion of affairs; Che
assembly adjourning at 4;30 O'clock.
Many Of the members of the board
of trustees left for their homes Thurs
day night. y,
Vice President Fairbanks left for
Springfield, Ohio. on business and
Governor Herrick for New York,
where he will take vacation.
The contents of the box placed In
the corner stone follow:
A copy of the Articles of Incorpo-
ration, and complete copy of the
records of the association from Its
first meeting to this date. -,
A brief sketch of the life and pub
lie service of William Mckinley
A history of the life of Mrs. Nc
Kinley..
A bound volume of the speeches
and addresses of William Mckinley
Original copy of report of Lieuten,
ant Colonel Frease, chief OF staff OF
the chief marshal at the funeral OF
William Mckinley
Photograph of William Mckinley.
Photograph OF Mrs. Mckinley.
Photograph of the Mckinley home
Two photographs of Monument Hill
Photographs of trustees OF the as,
sociation. taken on Monument Hill at
the time Its purchase was under con
slderation,
Photograph Of the architect Of the