The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-28
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whore they will be pleced beside
those of her martyred husband IN the
vault, awaiting the, day when the
memorial will be completed.
RIXEY DEPARTS.
Admiral Rixey left last evening at
$3.50 over the Pennsylvania. for Wash
ington. An important business en-
gagement there this morning necessi-
tated hiS departure. although he ex-
poets to return for the funeral of
Mrs. Mckinley. Admiral Rixey will
accompany Roosevelt on his western
trip and In all probability will come
with the president to attend the fun
eral.
FAIRBANKS MESSAGE.
A message was received at the
home of Justice William X. Day. from
Vice President Fairbanks, expressing
sympathy for Mrs. Barber and stating
that he would attend the funeral with
his wife, An Invitation was EXTENDED
for them to remain at the Day home
while here
In all probability Ex-Governor Her
rick. who has been close friend OF
the McKinleys, will attend the funer-
al. Governor Harris also Is expected.
MANY MESSAGES.
A food of kilograms have been re-
ceiyed at the Mckinley home from
relatives and friends, and from many
societies and organizations In all parts
OF the country expressing sympathy.
A large number OF the friends and
relatives stated that they would come
to Canton 10 attend the funeral.
FUNERAL PRIVATE.
The relatives and faithful friends OF
Mrs. Mckinley who were In attend
ance with her during her last hours,
being thoroughly worn out by their
long vigil, deferred making detailed
arrangements for the funeral until
Monday. From o'clock Sunday
morning, they sat at the bedside. until
the last spark of life had fed.
Arrangements for the funeral are in
the hands of Justice William II. Day,
and owing to the wish OF Mrs. Barber
and to the fact that Mrs. Mckinley
was not actively in public life, It was
deemed appropriate that the funeral
be as quiet and as little public as
possible.
ARNOLD IN CHARGE.
The body OF Mrs. Mckinley was pre-
pared for burial by Mr.. j. l.. Arnold
Of the undertaking firm of McCrea |
and Arnold. Mr.. Arnold had charge .
Df the remains OF President Mckinley /
when they were brought to Canton |
TO be placed in the vault at West
AVN,
The pall-bearers have not yet been |
chosen. There will be special music 1
'or the services and Mrs. George w. |
Clark was delegated to make all ar
A quartet consisting of
-wo ladies and two gentlemen viii /
Mrs. Rachel Frease Green will sing
'ender the music. Besides Mrs. Clark |
,ut the two men have not Deen chos-
IN.
VIGIL AT THE HOME.
ASsoS hiShs 'A6AA Vhs az
he Mckinley home by William l..
Ind Luther Day. sons OF Justice Will
lam r. Day. Mrs. Barber and the
,thers who were worn out by the
train of the past few days and the
ong period during which they had
zone without sleep and nourishment
we're too exhausted to remain up dur
ng the long night. so that the two
ons OF Justice Day. volunteered their
ervices. and watched at the side of
he body until day broke.
CORTELYOU REMAINS.
Secretary Cortelyou will remain In
,anton until after the funeral. and
s In charge of the affairs at the
lome. Through all the strain and
rouble he has been on hand. q true
riend of President and Mrs. McKin-
ey. and has borne the greater part
4 the burden of responsibilities,
which arose at the time when all
we're exhausted and broken hearted
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