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OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or The Salem Democrat, Salem Indiana; Feb. __, 1916:

Mrs. H. C. Dawalt

The funeral of Mrs. H. C. Dawalt held at “Elmhurst” last Friday afternoon was largely attended, the Salem Farmers’ Club being present in a body. Many beautiful floral emblems bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. A male quartette composed of Messrs. W. H. Ruder, W. H. Crim, Otto Zink and Harvey Short furnished the special music. Elder S. H. Mitchell of Salem, conducted the service, resolutions from the Farmers’ Club read by R. R. Newlon forming a part of the same. The interment was made at beautiful Crown Hill.

OBITUARY

Margaret Jane Dawalt, third daughter of James and Elizabeth Coffman Norris, was born to the family homestead near Norris, Oct. 9, 1856, and quietly and peacefully departed this life February 16, 1916. Her childhood days were spent in the vicinity of her birth, and her school days at the old Day school house, and her participation in the social and church life of her community were pleasant mile stones along the journey of her life.

At an early age she united with the Christian church at Harristown, afterward transferring her membership to Salem. On March 26,1877, she was united in marriage to Henry C. Dawalt. To this union were born two daughters, Eva and Nora, now the wife of W. N. Short. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. D. V. B. Motsinger and Mrs. J. B. Berkey, two grandchildren, Margaret and Lee Henry Streaker and several more distant relatives.

Being of an intensely active and energetic disposition her life was one of industry; her hands were never idle and labors many. Her strength of character was apparent to all who knew her and her frank out spoken manner was the joy of her friends. Her stand for the right principle was never in doubt, and her loyalty to herself and her friends was her cardinal virtue. Home, husband, children these were the trinity around which her life revolved and to these trusts she was always faithful and true.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT FROM THE SALEM FARMERS’ CLUB

Whereas, we have just learned of the death of our beloved friend, Mrs. Margaret Dawalt, who was, until recently disabled by sickness, a faithful member of and co-worker in our Club, and who during all her years of association with us was ever kind, helpful and true to our organization and its tenets, and who always performed her part of the Club work cheerfully and well. Therefore, be it

Resolved, That this club has lost one of its most esteemed friends. That her family has sustained an irreparable loss of a wife and mother.

That the neighborhood and community have lost an estimable and exemplary woman. Be it further

Resolved, That we tender the sorrowing family our sympathy in this their sad bereavement. And that the Salem Farmers’ Club attend the funeral in a body.

That a copy of these resolutions be given the family, the newspapers of Salem and spread upon the minutes of this Club.

Asa Elliott

Mrs. J. W. May

Mrs. T. M. Loudon

Committee.

OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or The Salem Democrat, Salem Indiana;__ __, 1939:

MISS EVA DAWALT DIES MONDAY AT MINNEAPOLIS

Relatives Here Notified of Burial Plans. Body To Be Cremated.

Mrs. Laura Coffman received word from her daughter-in-law, Mrs. L. D. Coffman, of the death of Miss Eva Dawalt, which occurred Monday, at the University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she, the past four weeks had been a patient, following a stroke of paralysis suffered while a guest in the Coffman home.

The second wire received Tuesday night stated: “Services for Eva will be held at three-thirty o’clock Thursday afternoon. Cremation will follow. Ashes held here awaiting further advice from Dr. Lee H. Streaker.”

Miss Dawalt, 61, was the elder daughter of Henry and Margaret Norris Dawalt, of Salem.

Following her graduation from Salem high school, she with her only sister, the late Mrs. Nora D. Short, entered Saint Mary of the Woods School, Terre Haute and later attended Indiana University.

Following business training in Indianapolis, Miss Dawalt ably served as secretary for the Stout Furniture Company. For several years she has been in the Health Service department of the University of Minnesota.

She was a member of the Congregational church, Minneapolis and Kappa Kappa Kappa, national social sorority.

News of the death of Miss Dawalt, one of Salem’s finest women, brings sorrow to numerous friends, both here and elsewhere.

Surviving are the niece and nephew, Mrs. L. F. Eder and Dr. Lee H. Streaker, of Santa Barbara, California.

Did not marry.

Eva and her sister, Nora, compiled the early data (17 pages) on the Indiana Dawalts about 1928.

OBITUARY - The Salem, Indiana Democrat, after March 27, 1902:

Death of Mrs. Dora Dawalt

Mrs. Dora Dawalt wife of Commodore Dawalt died at her home near Canton Thursday March 27 of pneumonia fever. Born in 1961. Aged 40 years and a few months. She was the daughter of Charles Cauble a well known citizen of Highland. Was married to Commodore Dawalt in 1883. To them were born four sons of whom three still survive. Joined Christian Church at the age of 16 and had been a faithful worker in the cause of Christ ever since. Funeral services were held at Canton Sunday morning at 11 o’clock conducted by Elder Parr after which the remains were conveyed to the old Franklin grave yard for interment, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Dawalt was the Canton correspondent for the Democrat, and among all the names of our large corps of correspondents not one was more prompt, reliable and faithful than Mrs. Dawalt. We prized her items highly and it will be no easy task to fill this vacancy.

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A CARD

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To one and all. – I take this method of returning my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the many, many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to my wife, Dora, during her illness. Friends, I can never repay you, but will remember you with gratitude.

COMMODORE DAWALT.

Notes for WINSAL EARL "EARL" DAWALT:

A survey of the Dawalt Cemetery was conducted in 1942. Included as part of the survey was a listing of important relics and heirlooms. The list included the following:

Portrait of Colonel Henry Dawalt, Sr.

Picture of brothers John Gross Dawalt, Daniel Dawalt and their wives.

Well-preserved copy of "Historical Notes Concerning the Dawalt Family in Indiana."

A grandfather's clock brought from Germany. This is an immense clock which has some unusual features. It shows the changes of the moon; days of the month and days of the week; with second and minute hands, in fact about everything would ever need to know even to the changes of the season. The weights of the clock are 16 lb. weights and the key that winds up these weights resembles a crank more than a key.

Large German Family Bible -- from which Emanuel ? is able to read. This family bible was bought to this country by the first Henrich Dewalt, who became a Rev. soldier.

Note: Newland DeVault, in his report, stated that he doubted that this was the original Bible of Henry Dewald of Pennsylvania. That Bible most likely passed to Henry's widow, then to her daughter and granddaughter. It was eventually sold at an auction.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Salem Leader and Salem Democrat, September 6, 1978, page 8, section 1

Winsal Earl Dawalt . . .

The Roots Of Adventure Are At Home

By Frank S. Anderson, Leader-Democrat, Special Feature Correspondent

"We will call him Earl". So it was at the east edge of Washington Township almost ninety-three years ago that a chubby little rascal, Winsal Earl Dawalt, one of four sons belonging to Commodore Perry and Dora Isabel Cauble Dawalt saw his first light of day. Deep down go the roots of this good natured man of dry wit. Today he lives alone on the spot where he was born. Fantastic.

From these roots he has listened to the sound of the whippoorwill, the croak of the frog, the mocking bird, felt the thrill of a freshly turned furrow. He is a friendly man. You can call him Earl. There are those who say he would be friendlier if he weren't such a died-in-the-wool Democrat, but Earl doesn't think being a devout party man detracts one whit from friendship.

Winsal Earl Dawalt born September 20, 1885, is the way the listing reads in the old family bible. The listing includes three brothers: Perry, Charlie and Bynam; the last died in infancy.

1885 -- It was the year Daimler developed the internal combustion engine and Congress prohibited unauthorized fencing of public lands. There was an increase in the number of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe. The Post Office established special delivery service. Cleveland recommended suspension of silver-dollar coinage; relations were strained with Britain over Canadian fisheries.

Waterman perfected the fountain pen and Chicago's Home Insurance Building inspired the term "skyscraper". Leland Standford University was chartered and it was the year for the dedication of the Washington Monument.

Grandfather Henry Dawalt, man of influence, bore himself well in newly established Washington County. Within the family file today there are six "sheepskin" deeds indicating extensive land ownership. One of these dated 1826 with the heading John Quincy Adams, President of the United States, reads: "No. 2164 -- To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings, Know Ye that Henry Dawalt assignee of George Holsa, had deposited in the general land office a certificate of the Register of the land office of Jeffersonville. It appears full payment has been paid for the east half of the northeast quarter of Section Thirty-Three in Township Three north of range three east containing eighty acres --- signed, John Quincy Adams.

But, direct family information shows that Henry became a land holder in 1814 when Salem had just become established as a town.

"I was born in Quaker Country," Commodore Perry's second son reflected pride from his modest living room. This meant much was going for him from the beginning: The community concern, industry of the Quakers plus the Dawalt drive. How could he miss?

After he learned to toddle it was no time till he came on strong, was assigned the family chore of watering the horses. It was natural that he should learn to ride just like his brothers. Commodore had a good strain of horses.

Mrs. Harvey, teacher, had a direct bearing on his coping with life and learning the 3 R's at Canton School. His mother, hardworking, instilled compassion within him. She gave him desire.

Quite suddenly, one Sunday morning an accident occurred at the family group prepared to attend the Methodist Church at Canton. Childlike and ready the youngsters hustled to a ringside seat, namely the upstairs window to watch Grandpa harness the horse to the family wagon. In the clamor for first to this high perch Earl was accidently shoved out fourteen feet to the ground below.

Church attendance was cancelled that day as little Earl got family first aid prior to the doctor's arrival. He lay unconscious for several days with a head concussion. After many weeks he improved. The scar remains on his head today. He lost time at school but nature mends well and once again the horse's mane was flying in his face as he raced into the wind.

He has a small pictorial book given to him by his Mother when he was ten as she returned from a Colorado visit. The book's name is "Out West". It contains vivid sketches of Buffalo Bill, Colorado scenes, Indian pictures: High Hawk, Little Wound, Spotted Elk, Ouray, the great Ute chief, etc. To Earl the book is priceless.

Outside and inside Quaker ranks there was a united community respect for the Friends -- the good Church-School quality they projected. The Dawalt boys attended Quaker High School (razed in 1956). It was located next to the now Orthodox Church location between Salem and Canton just off Highway 56. Adrenalin flowed within the battle-brittle football team of which Earl was a fullback. He learned the meaning of teamwork and played an aggressive game on a winning team.

Quaker scheduled and trounced Salem High and according to Earl, Salem never scheduled the Friends again. This was in the early 1900's. R. B. Handley was Quaker's gusty coach. He produced gutsy teams.

Earl remembers some of his teammates of yesterday: Jesse Dennany, Duris Howell, Osborne McLemore, Howard and Fred Newby, B. F. and Grover Grimes, Joe Albertson, Dick Newlon, Pratt and Jim Parker, Claude and Otis Shields, brother Perry.

He commented about Lee Mitchell and brother Perry, "they were the last two graduates of Quaker High School -- after that the school operated as a grade school."

Farming was Earl's life in good measure. He did it all. The Dawalts started with horse-drawn plow and kept pace with the threshing machine then the more sophisticated tractor. They had one of the first hay-balers in Washington County. They have had their roots in corn, oats, wheat, rye, hogs, cattle, horses, change and rolled with the punches.

Earl took great pride in the quality of his Red Hogs. He pampered and placed them on display at Washington County Fairs. He had a great interest in cattle. He deals on top the table with a talk turkey and put you money where your mouth is approach. He has served on the Board of Deacons in the Christian Church, dabbled in politics, built silos, tobacco barns, layed concrete block buildings, shown carpenter expertise, elected to the County Council; helped lay a new floor in the Washington County Courthouse. He has been versatile. His church background has been varied but today his heart beats for the Old Franklin Church.

In the early days he gained a reputation as a hunter, fisherman and trapper -- coons a specialty. An open invitation took him to a camp on the Kankakee River just south of Chicago about forty miles, a good spot for a sportsman. At the two-acre camp owned by Charlie Dusler and wife, campers became impressed with Earl's hunting, trapping and fishing proficiency.

Ironically, one day at camp, Earl was introduced to a man whose name was Al Capone. Winsal Earl played it cool and sensed immediately that he and the King of Chicago's Underworld were there for different reasons. Capone was a different kind of trapper and had no interest in coons. The big Honcho from Chicago was curious about the man from Washington County. What was his mission? But Quaker Country friendliness paid off for Earl. It melted Capone's suspicion and he too, was impressed by this man's special knack at hunting, fishing and trapping. The narrator tapped with emphasis as he told the story.

One evening they had a big supper. Fourteen coons that Earl had caught provided the main course. About 50-75 people were on hand to enjoy the delicacy. Some were Capone's hand-picked "businessmen" of few words. Earl concluded traffic was there that did not meet the eye though the only bottle of alcohol he ever saw was on Charlie Dusler's hip. It wasn't Earl's nature to feel uneasy, but shaking hands and skedaddling back to Washington County seemed like a sensible move. This is what he did.

He has been married two time, first to Merva Bracy, then to Gladys Day. Gladys died in 1958. Altogether with life's ups and downs he reflects how good the big picture has been. He has traveled, been over much of the United States and into Canada. In 1963 he and brother Perry went to the Rose Bowl at Pasadena. Perry died in 1973.

Today Earl enjoys visits from family members. Pete and Bernice Dawalt Hilton, Gladys Dawalt Colglazier check him out during the week. Harvey Hinds puts in a regular appearance. There are those who reflect tender loving care. Earl has a good appetite and enjoys a joke.

The life of Commodore Perry Dawalt's second son exemplifies a lesson -- a shining example. It could be viewed as the closing of the Dawalt dynamic stage as he hobbles from room to room, out to the mail box before settling down to T.V. His joints react stiffly but one detects a twinkle and a certain freshness of attitude. There is a glimmer of youth. He shifts quickly in his chair. Beauty is in he eye of one who sees.

It happened as the interview began. Warmth developed fast. A climate of gloom was totally absent. Sunshine was inside. Earl Dawalt is surrounded by things that have been precious to him for years. What a privilege! Family furniture retained becomes suddenly alive to provide companionship.

A huge grandfather clock keeping excellent time reaches close to the ceiling. It has been in the center of family fellowship and frolic for a long time. An electric clock synchronizes alongside to verify the accuracy of the older timepiece.

He rambled, "You can take scrawny cattle, feed 'em fast and they'll be tender. Remember that."

In 1965 it was a difficult decision when the property was sold to the late Harry Day. It marked the end of an ambitious family era that began in 1814. But with alternatives so few, it seemed sensible and the agreement provides for his use of the home during his lifetime.

A move from the family living room to the front porch found the weather ideal. An easy breeze tossed branches of two large maple trees in the front yard. The road ran close by. One of the trees is truly huge. "I remember when that tree was no bigger than a broom-stick and its growth was in doubt," said the man with hospitality as big as out-doors. He steadied his gaze on the big tree. "I don't have an enemy in the world -- I've outlived every damn one of them!"

Earl Dawalt is a friendly fellow, he lives to talk, to visit, but here's a tip -- don't visit during a T.V. football game.

Again he steadied his gaze on the big tree. There was so much more Quaker Country life he could have talked about. So much more.

OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or The Salem Democrat, Salem Indiana; August 19, 1981:

Earl W. Dawalt

Earl W. Dawalt, 96, of Salem Rt. 2, died Sunday, 2:25 a.m., at the Jackson County Hospital in Seymour.

Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, with burial following in the Franklin Cemetery. Brother Joe Hollrah officiated.

Mr. Dawalt was born in Washington County September 20, 1885, a son of the late Commodore and Dora Cauble Dawalt. He was a member of the Canton Christian Church and was a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Gladys Day, who died in 1958.

Surviving are three nieces: Bernice Hilton and Gladys Colglazier, both of Salem, and Evelyn Trueblood of Speedway, Indiana.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Salem, Indiana Democrat - February 7, 1968

Dawalts observe 60th Anniversary

HONORED COUPLE - Mr. and Mrs. Perre Dawalt, 301 South High St. Salem observed their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday, Jan 28, with a gathering of family and friends at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt were married January 26, 1908, and have lived in this county all their lives. Pictured here with the Dawalts are their three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Colglazier and Mrs. Walter Hilton, both of Salem, and Mrs. Kenneth Trueblood, Indianapolis.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The County Press, January 28, 1970

Dawalts Celebrate 62nd Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Perre E. Dawalt had the distinct pleasure of celebrating their 62nd Wedding Anniversary, Monday, January 26th, at their home on South High Street, Salem.

The couple, Perre C. Dawalt and the former Ethel Hinds Dawalt, were married January 26, 1908, by the Reverend W. G. Allen, and have always lived in Washington County.

The Dawalts are the parents of three daughters; Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, Mrs. Bernice Hilton, both of Salem, and Mrs. Evelyn Trueblood of Indianapolis. They are also very proud of their seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hilton took Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt, Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, and Earl Dawalt to the Stage Coach Inn near Palmyra for dinner, and later Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Trueblood joined them at the Dawalt home where all were served punch, ice cream, candy, and fruit, along with a beautifully-decorated cake.

Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt expressed their sincere appreciation to all for the lovely flowers, gifts, and cards.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE _ The Salem, Indiana Leader and Democrat, Salem Indiana; Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1968; page 4 section 1

Mr. and Mrs. Perre Dawalt had their three daughters for dinner, Sunday. They were Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Trueblood of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hiton and Mrs Gladys Colglazier all of Salem.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Salem, Indiana Leader and The Democrat, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1968; page 5 section 1

Dawalts Entertain With Birthday Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Perre Dawalt entertained with a birthday picnic supper at their home Thursday night. Those enjoying the occasion were Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, Mrs. Carolyn Ann Wesner and daughter Tammy, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Colglazier and daughter, Sherri, of Jeffersonville. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hilton, Pamela, Danny and Stevie and Mr. Earl Dawalt.

The honored guests, whose birthdays were in September, were Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, Roger and Danny Hilton, Sherri Colglazier and Earl Dawalt.

They enjoyed cake, ice cream, punch and home-made candy.

OBITUARY - The Salem Democrat, February 2, 1893 (Harristown items)

The little baby of Commodore Dawalt and wife died, last Friday, and was interred at the Franklin graveyard on Saturday.

OBITUARY #2 - The Republican Leader, February 3, 1893 (Canton Cullings)

The funeral of Commodore Dawalt's little child took place at Franklin last Saturday.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Salem, Indiana Democrat - February 7, 1968

Dawalts observe 60th Anniversary

HONORED COUPLE - Mr. and Mrs. Perre Dawalt, 301 South High St. Salem observed their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday, Jan 28, with a gathering of family and friends at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt were married January 26, 1908, and have lived in this county all their lives. Pictured here with the Dawalts are their three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Colglazier and Mrs. Walter Hilton, both of Salem, and Mrs. Kenneth Trueblood, Indianapolis.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The County Press, January 28, 1970

Dawalts Celebrate 62nd Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Perre E. Dawalt had the distinct pleasure of celebrating their 62nd Wedding Anniversary, Monday, January 26th, at their home on South High Street, Salem.

The couple, Perre C. Dawalt and the former Ethel Hinds Dawalt, were married January 26, 1908, by the Reverend W. G. Allen, and have always lived in Washington County.

The Dawalts are the parents of three daughters; Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, Mrs. Bernice Hilton, both of Salem, and Mrs. Evelyn Trueblood of Indianapolis. They are also very proud of their seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hilton took Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt, Mrs. Gladys Colglazier, and Earl Dawalt to the Stage Coach Inn near Palmyra for dinner, and later Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Trueblood joined them at the Dawalt home where all were served punch, ice cream, candy, and fruit, along with a beautifully-decorated cake.

Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt expressed their sincere appreciation to all for the lovely flowers, gifts, and cards.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Queen Of The Week

WSLM's Queen of the Week was Mrs. Perre Dawalt, of 301 South High Street in Salem. She was honored on the Koffee Klub program Sat. morning. Mrs. Dawalt is the mother of three daughters, Mrs. Marshall (Gladys) Colglazier, Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Hilton, both of Salem and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Trueblood of Indianapolis. She is the grandmother of eight and has seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Dawalt have lived in Salem since 1919 and have spent most of their lives in Washington County. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hinds.

Ethel, as she is known to everyone, collects dishes, enjoys flowers and likes to cook. She is active in several organizations and in spite of her age, always does her share and more too. She adds much to these groups with her zest and joyous outlook on life. She is a very kind and generous person.

She is a member of the First Christian Church of Salem, the Christian Womens Fellowship and the Loyal Daughters of that church, the Christopher Harrison chapter of the DAR, the Mothers Club, Garden Club, Canton Home Demonstration club and the Hospital Auxiliary of which she has been recognized for having worked over 2000 hours in the local hospital.

Mr. Dawalt is a semi-retired refrigeration serviceman and they have been married for 57 years.

The Queen of the Week will receive a 32 piece dinnerware set from McKnight's Home Center, dinner for two at Jerry's Drive In, a corsage from Florence's Flowers, and airplane ride from WSLM and a shampoo and set from the Tash Insurance Agency.

OBITUARY - The Salem, Indiana Leader and the Democrat, December 2003:

BERNICE F. HILTON, 90, Salem, died Wednesday, December 24, at her home.

She was a homemaker and a member of Salem First Christian Church. She was a member of Christopher Harrison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Salem Chapter #286 Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a son, Dr. James A. Hilton of Clearwater, Florida; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 27, at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

D. A. R. Number: 504233.