The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-11
NAVARRO.

Navarro, March 4-The body of
Thomas Buchanan, the unfortunate man,
aged about As, who was found dead at
the south end of Grant cut along the w.
& L. E. railroad tracks, being killed by
a train in some manner unknown while
going along the track on his way to
work at Brewster, early Monday morn
ing, still lies at the julius Hug morgue
unclaimed. 1t was stated that he had
father and brother living at Brooklyn,
N. Y, and Undertaken Hug telegraphed
to the chief of police of that city telling
him of the accident and death and re-
quested that the father and brother be
notified, but word came back that no
such persons could be found there. Moth
ing further regarding the man having
any relatives is known here, and 1t Is
one of these sad cases brought before
mankind from time to time. Those who
became acquainted with the man during
his short residence here state that he
was pretty well Informed and was some
thing of an inventor appearing as a per-
son who had seen better days. II no
relatives or friends come to claim the
body by Friday 1t is the intention of the
village authorities to properly bury the
remains in the Union Lawn cemetery
here some time during the afternoon.
The Boys of Navarro" composed of
pupils of the Union schools gave a very
pleasing cncert in the school auditorium,
Wednesday afternoon and evening under
the direction of Superintendent Richard
son and the teachers of the different de-
partments. Some recitatfons were given
in connection with the music and several
class drills. Both entertainments were
well attended and all participants ac-
quilted themselves in creditable
manner
On Monday evening, the sth, inst
Henry Clay Council. No. 29S, Jr. o. u.
A M, will conduct literary program
at their hall on Rochester square and
will have a debate on Washington and
Lincoln, which of the two were the
greater man. Raymond s. Stuck, Russell
L. Mcfarland and Benjamin Fairless
will take the side of Washington, and
David o. Roderick Edward Stahl and
William Roderlck will proclaim the
ability of Lincoln. Much preparation Is
being made for the event and exercises
and II promises to be a noted evening for
this noted evening for this energetic or
der. Six school teachers, besides several
professional men belong to this council
and the membership in general consits
of active young men who take great in
terest in the good American principles It
teachss and the good work ii is trying
to pc form. The lodge Is fitting up 8
new reception room and banquet hall
and now occupies the entire second floor
OF the brick Bennett block for council
purposes. All members of the Jr o. U.
A, NJ here and elsewhere are cordially
invited to attend this meeting on next
Monday evening
The members of Et. Clements Catholic
church arc having their usual obsery-
nnce Of lent now and are holding special
Lenten services at their church during
different evenings of each week.
Mems meeting will be held at St. PauPs
Evangelical church here next Sunday
afternoon at O'clock. The Rev. DR..
Bigger, Of Massillon. is expected to be
present to deliver an addreos. All are
kindly invited to attend.
The March blizzard seems TO have kept
many Of our citizens from attending the
Inauguration OF President Taft at Wash
lngton today.
Those vino were contemplating work.
ing 10 their yards ana gardens prepara-
tory 10 the approaching springtlme re-
ceiyed a setback today.
The stockyards Of Airhart & Haagland
at the eastern edge OF town are busy
scenes this week. Many porkers Rfe
being brought there and Slaughtered for
the markets The steady advance in the
prlcs Of grain is supposed to be the cause