The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-01
THE BUILDING OF THE
M'K|NLEY MEMORIAL

oTial would be the sincere expression
their love for William Mckinley ano
their admiration Of the qualities OK.
pressed SO eminently in his life ant
deedsh II was declared that the offer.
ings OF the people should be volun-
tary with an opportunity for all to
contribute. The cooperation OF the
Governors and. ofHcers Of the States
and municipalities Of the United
States and of all religious, educational,
civic and other organizations was in-
vited. The press of the country was
ased to lend its aid IN collecting sub
scriptions In conclusion the appeal
expressed the confident hope that the
response Of the people would be sd
liberal that a memorial might be err
ected that would fittingly commemor-
ate the honored President.
AS the trustees lived in distant
States, on the twenty-eighth day OF
October, 1901, 'an executive commit
tee was named which could be read
lily assembled for the transaction OF
business. On the sixth day Of Novem-
Der, 1901, the committee met in Cleve-
land and the secretary was authoriz-
ed TO open Offices in that city for the
| transaction Of the Associations busi-
ness. IN accordance with the regula-
tions Of the Association, the principal
business Office was established in Can
ton, and a local secretary placed in
charge thereof. II was informally de-
cided that the sum OF 5000 600 would
be necessary TO erect a suitable mem
orial and properly endow II with
fund for its care. This sum was ap-
portioned among the States in a man
ner which seemed just and equitable.
il was determined that the Governor
OF each State or some well known per-
son within It's borders should be ask
ed 10 eject a separate state Or
ganization, acxiliary TO the National
Society and reporting TO It from time
10 time In many States such organi-
cations were effected with excellent re-
suits. Many thousands OF letters were
sent 10 people throughout the Union
asking for their influence and CO.
operation in the raising Of the neces-
sary funds. A large amount Of print |
ed matter was furnished 70 the press |
Of the country and generously publish
ed by II. The Grand Army OF the Re
public, benevolent, ecclesiastical and |
labor organizations were asked 70 take
up the work within their own bodies
and they responded most nobly 70
the call A meeting Of the trustees, a
little more than three weeks after the
hrst call was issued, contributions
were reported by the treasurer from
Of the different states. Gov
ernoT George X. Nash Of Ohio, as
Chairman Of the Ohio auxiliary board
Issued a proclamation asking that the
coming January 20, the anniversary Of
the Presidents birth, be observed
with appropriate exercises by the
school children, In whose welfare the
President ever took the warmest In
crest, and that every child in school
be given an opportunity 10 contribute
o the memorial fund. Governor
lash's proclamation was communicat-
"a 10 the Governor Of each State in
he Union, requesting similar action.
This course had much 20 do with
making McKinley's birthday a general
Holiday in The Country, and the re-
ulting contributions Of the children
made plain that the confidence Of the
association IN their patriotism and
owe OF good mans memory had not
zen misplaced. A souvenir oertif!-
ate was prepared and with the ap-
roval Of Postmaster General Payne
request was made 10 each postmas-
er In the Country for It's distribu-
len.
On March 1b, 1902, Secretary
Litchie asked 10 be relieved from the
are OF the active charge OF the Asso-
iation's affairs, since which date the
fioes Of the soiety have been In
aTse Of MISUNDERSTANDING Freder-
s. Hartzell, with offces maintain
0 for the transaction OF business
, Canton.
Canton having been chosen as the
lace. the society wac early non-
onted with the question OF the ex- !
Ct location OF the memorial. The :
lace from which II now rises was
art OF the property OF the Canton :
Association. From this en- I
renee, with friends, President Nc c
inley bad often looked upon the I
weep OF the surrounding city and '
,untry and remarked its eligibility o
J site for monument to the de- n
sased soldiers and sailors of Stark y