The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-18
LINCOLN INSPIRED
OF GOD TO SAVE
HIS COUNTRY
saturdays Morning News.)

The centennial of the birth of Abra-
ham Lincoln was observed last night
by befittingy exercises in several local
fraternal Organizations. Chief among
these celebrations was that of McKin-
ley Post of the G.. A. R. at its head
quarters in the Auditorium building
Others to commemorate the birth of
the illustrious American were the
Washington, O. w. Holmes, Patrick
Henry, James A. Garfield and William
Mckinley councils, Jr. o. u. A. M, and
the w C. T. u.
The William Mckinley Post, G.. A.
r., and the William Mckinley Corps,
w r. c., held their services jointly.
The principal address of the evening
was made by ]. j.. Clark, post patri-
Otic instructor, He said in part: I'VE
meet here for the purpose of paying
tribute to Abraham Lincoln. To us
the memory Of him is dear Lincoln
was man greatly misunderstood
throughout his term OF Office. He was
loudly berated by the Abolitionist
party, for not being radical enough,
and violently denounced by others be-
cause he was too radical.
I'VE need not be surprised at the
death of julius Caesar or the inhuman
treatment of the body of the great
Oliver Cromwell after his death. The
malice of mankind asserted itself most
strongly in the assassination of Lin
coin.
The memory of Lincoln will live be-
side that of Washington, and ali 9TH
er great men of the world until Amer
lea loses its civilization and all power
of remembrance"
Comrade Bradford was also called
upon for an address, which he deliver
ed in a manner highly tributory to
the memory of Lincoln. Wonderful
indeed was the career of Abraham
Lincoln" said he. Born of humble
parentage, he rose to the highest rank
In America, remaining plain man and
loving the common people. He was
simplicity personified, yet with all ma
ture's nobleman, and masterpiece of
mankind He went to rest amid the
sorrow Of the entire world. He was
inspired of God, to save his country,
and thousand years hence, no epic
poem will contain any greater tragedy
than the death of Abraham Lincoln.
Though his ashes have gone to rest,
his deeds will forever remain"
The program In full vas as follows:
Invocation, c. T. Oldfield, post chap
lain: America audience; instrument
tai duet, Mrs. Walker, and Mrs. Ellison;
short address upon the life and char
acter of Abraham Lincoln, ]. ]. Clark,
post patriotic instructor; recitation,
Conrade j. NJ. Bradford; volunteer
short talks, comrades and ladies of
the w. r. @. (Mrs. Goodman, Mrs.
Newhouse, Mrs. Rex, Comrade Cassidy
and Comrade Newhouse); song, "Near-
er, My God, to Thee" audience; bened-i
tion.
JR o. u. A. M. EXERCISES.
Nearly 200 members of the five
councils comprising the local organiza-
tion, assembled at the hall in the
Washington mock, last night, to rem
der the exercises In celebration of Lin
coins centenary. Among those who
spoke we're ex-senator r. A. Pollock,
q member of the order, and Attorney
ID L. Smith, the latter delivering the
chief address OF the evening. The
evening was en1ivened by the rendi-
tion Of numerous national airs by the
orchestra. Attorney Smiths enlogy OF
the great emancipator was met with
VocifeTous applause. Following is the
program in full; Overture, orchestra;
song, America" audience; opening
address, Chairman Richter; music, Or
chestra; address, Lincoln" Ed. L.
Smith; recitation, John Davidson; ad-
dress. ]. j. zaiser; music. orchestra;
recitation, "Ldneoln'a Gettysburg ad-