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Death of Rev. J. S. Stoner. To the congregation of the English Reformed Church of Wooster the death of their Pastor, Rev. J. 8. Stoner, was not wholly unexpected, but the sad deners with which the summons came well upon them as a shock. Hoe expired at his residence on a pink street at seven o’clock Friday morning last. His age was only twenty-nin2. For five years he had been in the ministry, and his success in the sacred calling seemed to herald a future of usefulness in good Works for the church on earth. But he has been called up higher, and takes his place in the church triumphant. The deceased was born In Stark County, Ohio, July 27th, 1853 When Seventeen years of age he entered the academy of Heidelburg College at Tiffin, from whence he graduated in 1875, after which he entered the Theological Sem inary of that College, and graduated in 1877 He was examined before the Sypod st Orrville, and licensed to preach, beginning his ministry in the Wavarre charge in 1877. Sure he con tinued with zar until Acopting the poster church in October of last year c oming hither with a young wife he had married in Stark county the month be fore. They started out in life under bright est auspices. As a pastor he became respected for Christian character, and was highly esteemed for his cordial social qualities. But the messenger of an early death, waited upon him He suffered from chronic heart disease and rheuma tism, and in April last he was stricken with malarial fever While they af flicted his only child, an infant, died Becoming convalescent from this fever the old disease attacked him, bringing on Bright's disease of the kidneys, from which he died. The funeral took place on Sabbath. Impressive services were held at the Re formell Church at noon, attended by a large assemblage of the congregation and general public The sermon was preached by Rev Goss, of Wadsworth, who was assisted in the services by Ray Steele, of Mobicanvilla, Riv E. D Wettach, of Reedsburg, Rev. S Maize, of Massillon, Rev. Thompson, of Canaan, Rev. D Kammerer, of Woos ter, and Rev Kershner, of Applecreek . At the conclusion of the services at the church the remains were conveyed to the railroad depot, followed by a large concourse. The members of Wooster Lodge No 42 Independent Order of Odd Pdllows, of which deceased was a member, were the escort, and the fol lowing were the pall bearers: Henry Byom, Sr. R. B. Laubach, Julius Tikche, John Grossenbach, Eugene Chatelain and Gaol Laubach to arrival of the 2.00pm. train ikg remains were placed on board, and accompanied by the bereaved widow, th is the Odd Fellowa and a large mumber of the congregation, were con vered to Maasillon, there to be buried among kindred. Arriving at Massillon , Wooster Todurners were joined by those of that city and other places, including Rev Kindig, of Canton, Rev. Beck of Mar tville, Rev. Grob, of New Lisbon, Beck, of Navarre, and the mem of Sippo and? Massillon Lodges of Jaws This Order did not, show , perform the usual rites on the last solemn services were held at Halt past three o'clock in the Maassil lon Presbyterian Church in the presence of A large assemblage. Rev. Mr. Kin zi of Canton, officiated, preaching Q impressive discourse. After which the remains were taken to the cemetery and there laid away to rest, forever. THE PIONEERS. Their Third Annual Re union in Wayne County. Four Thousand People in Highlands Park, Interesting Exercises, and General Enjoyment for All. “Broad shouldered, strong and lithe of mb; Keen-eyed and swift of heart and hand” Such were the early settlers of Wayne county—the pioneer fathers and moth ers, whose toils caused the wilderness blossom like the rose and made the gen eration of to-day a prosperous people. To do honor to those who are living, and in reverence for the memory of those who, with all life's labor well done, have passed to the upper realm, the 31 Annual Meeting of the Wayne County Pioneer Association was held in Highland Park on Friday last. The day was agreeable in weather, and everything suspicious for the enjoyment of the day. Early in the morning families began assembling on the grounds, coming from avery township in the County, and some indeed from more distant parts. By noon it is esti mated that about four thousand were gathered together, the old and venerable, the middle aged and young. Among others was the first white child born in Wayne county—Mrs. Mertilla Brierton, daughter of Benja mine Miller, who was born in Wooster on April 8, 1809. She now resides in Lima, Ohio, and with her husband came especially to be present at this meeting, where she received the highest courtesy from all s of THE OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION are: President, Albert, McFadden; Vice President, D. K Jones; Treasurer, Nathan W. Smith; Recording Secretary, James Johnson; Corresponding Socre tary, Dr. J 1D Robison; Executive Committee, Samuel Rentson, Andrew Milbourn, Thomas Keeney, Harvey Howard and John McSweeney, all of whom except Mr. McSweeney, were present and did all possible to make everybody enjoy themselves. All did so, mingling together in the frendliest sociability, the old narrating incidents of their youth, the middle aged exchanging greetings with friends while the youth had their pastimes atch as young blood will have on all sions. ‘OPENING EXERTISES Faden called to order. He welcomed all most cordially, saying he was glad to see such a large crowd of young and old assembled, and especially so many of the pioneer fathers and mothers pres ent today. Providence had blessed us with a pleasant day, and he hoped Jal would enjoy being assembled together With feeling he announced that both had stricken among the membership of the Association during the past year, calling hench John Wisner, aged 93; David Wasson, aged 77, and William O’Brien, sged 77 ~.He announced that the books ‘were open, and urged ils pioneers to become members of the As sociation, stating that any person who had lived forty years in Wayne county was eligible, the fee being only 25 cents. On motion, R. P. Reddick, Lee Fanck and George Hatteld were ap pointed a Committee to select officers for the ensuing year. About eleven o'clock President ne w DINNER was now announced to be in order, and soon all was bustle in preparation for it. It was spread in picnic style under trees, and wherever there was a good location. It was a grand spread, on which the hundreds of young and old feasted to refreshing fallness All were supplied by the Association with plenty of hot coffee well made by Mrs. Snydar, of Wooster, who that day prepared ninety galigns. To show fho were present and enjoy ing all this, we here present a hist of some of thy persons, a mere fraction of the crowd, but all that could well be ob tained. NEW MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION, The following are the names of those who joined the Association at this 3rd Annual Meeting of the Association, ac cording to ‘official report of Secretary James Johnson. ‘ 1 , NAMES g o Dr Jobe Cunningham. ; go 5s | Bamuet Cravelt.aee ‘ w2 6S Mra Susan Fog. dace a2 OG Stev David KRaipmeier, .... . 42 2 Robert (yokoo. 78 f? 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Van Hates ov - 62 ga ikobert Moore * oh 1 Mr. Margaret Hoffman : «3 ' James Norton 2 Se 8 OS Magdalena Norton 4 OS Mra saral Lances aa cde m@ DW Bair ' Naguel bb, Midot Gy Wilson Hunter, . on ~65 John Snyder unt fy Mrs. Nancy other : Ww Mra, Reva Bell , 66 Namel Treaster, s. 60 Thomas Brown.. . ve 64 Mrs Jacob Fric '4 w Pater M_ Perriné * 43 Isaac Mowrer ; a wa Daniel Fnock . i 63 Brankin taut , “4 538 Henry Bowersock . 4 AS Isaiah Byall . te SS Mrs. Simon Badger as 52 Peter Amstutz , ‘ 0 GQ R Buchanan... bee 68 Andrew Romich,...
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The Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio, US
Wed, Sep 06, 1882
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