Article Regarding Rabbi Lesser of Cincinnati Attending the Dedication of New Jewish Synagogue in Canton Ohio

August 7 1906

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NEW JEWISH TEMPLE
On Douglas Street Will be Dedicated Next Sunday by Rabbi Lesser, of Cincinnati.

The dedication services of the newly completed Jewish temple on Douglas street will be held on the afternoon of next Sunday, at 2 o’clock. The dedication procession, headed by Fiala’s military band, will start at the Hebrew school, on Jackson street, and will march to the temple on Douglas street.
 
The congregation has been successful in securing the services of Rabbi Lesser, of Cincinnati, who is one of the best known and most popular of the orthodox Jews in the United States. Rabbi Lesser, who is expected to arrive in Canton Tuesday, will be the guest of Charles Lavin, of 914 South Cherry street. Many out-of-town guests, including some from Cleveland and Pittsburg, are expected to present at the dedication exercises.
 
The temple contains two assembly rooms; a large on for Saturday and holiday use, and a smaller one for the daily services.
 
The Hebrew school, which was formerly located on Jackson street, will be moved to a room provided for it in the basement.
 
The congregation of the church numbers about 150, and the temple will have a seating capacity of 350.