The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-28
CORRESPONDENCE.


remains of Mrs. Nancy Pritchard were
the first ever held in the Lutheran
church at this place Although the
church has been in use for 20 years.
Mrs Nancy Pritchard was 81 years
old on the Sth of March and died on
the goth. The funeral services were
held at the Lutheran church and were
conducted by Rev. Heron from
Pierce, assisted by Rev. Umbsrger,
pastor of the Lutheran church, who
resides at Osnaburg Her four
daughters, Mrs. Margaret Waltner, of
North Industry, Mrs. Annie Ahley, of
Chicago, Mrs Melissa Spaulding, Mrs.
Emma I.aba and her son John Pritch.
ard from Canton we're present at the
funeral; also seven grandchildren,
two being absent, and two great grand
children, besides a great many other
relatives and neighbors. A noticeable
feature was a number of floral trib-
utes Samuel Holi presided at the
organ and the singers were Mrs. Da-
vid Wise, Mrs. ]. F. Lehmiller and
Messrs. David and Harry Wise. In
terment was at Westlawn cemetery.
Miss Goldie Sponseller, of Canton,
was unable to attend the funeral of
her grandmother, Mrs. Pritchard, on
account of Illness.
Orrin Hoverland has sold his inter
est in the lime works to Mr.. Rowley,
of Battlesburg.
The many friends of David Bair,
who reside on Dueber avenue, Can
ton, will regret to hear of his serious
illness. Mr.. Bair was born and raised
on farm close to North Industry.
Within the last few months five
deaths have occurred in as many diff
ferent families in this community, and
a remarkable coincidence is that Rev.
Heron was called on in every case
to offlciate. The circumstances and
conditions were as varied as the
families, but amidst IL all Rev. Heron
has shown himself to be a Christian
gentleman as well as a fearless min
lister of the gospel. Since Rev. Har.
rier moved away there has been no
resident minister in this place.
Lloyd Lands from Massillon, attend
ed the funeral of his stepfather Sam
Landis.
Owing to some misunderstanding a
brother of Sam Lands, who lives at
Barberton, was not told of his broth.
er's death until it was too late to get
here in time for the funeral, but he
telephoned he would be at the church
by o'clock. Accordingly the inter
ment was delayed until almost dark.
On account of not making connections
on the electric line, Mr.. Lands did
not get here until it was too late to
see his brother but he visited the
family and did what he could to re.
lieve their burden of care.
]. F. Lehmiller Is removing some
old building preparatory to building
an addition to his house.
The North Industry theatrical club
will give another play Friday and
J Saturday nights.
Navarro, March 24-The trustees
of Union Lawn cemetery have been
filling some of the driveways with
gravel and fixing up in general al
: over the cemetery.
Frank Zinstmaster is making ar
, rangements to build his dwelling
house on the corner of Main street
facing the Wooster road.
The remains of Mr.. Stutz, of Mt
Eaton, were brought to Navarro I'm
ion Lawn cemetery for intermen'
Thursday morning.
Rev. Father Alien was called tc
Massillon Wednesday night by the
deathbed of Rev. Kempher.
The parochial schools closed OF
Thursday morning and will not oper
, until next Tuesday, on account o
the death of Rev. Father Kempher o.
Massillon.
: Mrs. Ida Obenour, whose leg wa:
broken last week is still in a critica
: condition and her recovery is doubt
5 full.
} A series of revival meetings is II
{ progress in the M. e. church conduct
{ ed by Rev. Moyer of Wilmot, whc
: will be assisted by Rev. Mahon, O
= Massillon, part of the time.
The parochial schools were not il
e session Monday and Tuesday. Monday
St. Joseph's day was observed ant
4 Tuesday, st. Benedict's.
Every Tuesday and Thursda!
p nights services are held in st. Clem
q ents church during the lenten sea
, son.
The Tigert mine will soon clos'
n and many men will be thrown out o
: employment.
:, Canal Fulton, March 24.-H. L. Hin
err of Canton, was in town Monda!
q evening.
' The masonic brethren had luncl
at John P. Blanks restaurant OF
Monday evening after their regula
meeting. number of visiting mem
bers were present from Clinton ant