sixpenceee:In the 1860s there was a boy, Johnny Morehouse, the youngest son of John and Mory, who li
sixpenceee:In the 1860s there was a boy, Johnny Morehouse, the youngest son of John and Mory, who lived with them in the back of his father’s shoe repair shop. One day the 5 year old was playing near his home by the edge of the Miami & Erie Canal.Johnny accidentally fell into the canal water. His dog, playing by him, jumped into the water and tried to save him. He pulled the boy out, but not in time to save his life. Johnny drowned and was buried in Woodland Cemetery. Legend has it that, several days after the burial, the dog appeared next to the Johnny’s grave staying by it morning, noon, and night. Visitors to the cemetery saw him and began to worry about his health.Some began leaving him bits of food. Passersby still bring small toys and other trinkets to decorate the grave marker to express their sympathy. (Source) -- source link