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German Baptist Lovefeast Draws 300 Attendees in Dalton
A large German Baptist Lovefeast held at Levi Eberly's home near Dalton drew an estimated 300 attendees from across the state for a two day gathering with seven ministers including Sprankle Massillon Young Austman and Horst. The event featured Saturday communion and multiple meals in a barn setting under fine weather. Gertrude Lorena Scott of Dalton, born February 22 1877, died June 23 1906 at age 29, after a life marked by illness and faith. Her funeral at the Methodist church included Rev. James Torbet and Rev. J T Hoak with many floral tributes from local clubs and lodges. Attendees traveled from Massillon Burton City Akron and Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Eberly
Samuel Sprankle
Massiljon
B.S. Young
Austman
E. S. Young
Canton
A. B. Horst
Spencer
Solomon Shoemaker
Greentown
Noah Longanecker
Hartville
Gertrude
Gertrude Lorena Scott
Dalton
Methodist Church
A. C. Ruff
League
Methodist
James Torbet
Sparta
J.T. Hoak
W. H. Hubbell
United Presbyterian Church
Walton Lodge
K. of P
Arlington Lodge
LO. O. F
Loda Utsler
Dorthy Owens
Gerti
Callie Jabas
Stella Hartman
Kent
Maesilion
Alice Horn
Out of Town
Will E. Sluseer
Akron
George Schultz
J. Wetter
Massillon