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5 THE KANSAS CITY CATHOLIC, JANUARY 26, 1893. S7 A no CHURCH NEWS. Diocese of Kansas Citj, Kansas. ceive the same by corresponding with the temporary officers. A reception was tendered the reverend gentlemen after the convention, which was enjoyed by all.

15) IT Order ef the Frty Hourt' DtTotlo la tie Caarcaet and l'hpeli of the Diocese. A TRIP THROUGH KA5SAS. OLD RELIABLE MAKES, tance from railroads land averages only about $10 an acre. If any one is desirous of learning more of the section, Kelly and Hurley of. Greely Centre, and O'llara of Spalding, are land agents that can be relied upon.

The population has so increased the past year that now our church is packed Sunday after. Sunday. Anyone desirous of gaining information from the undersigned would do well to write to the Cedar Rapids parish, as that address is more likely to reach. Rev. J.

E. Devos, Spalding, Neb. From Atchison. What Was Learned by Our Agent on His Last Trip. L0VJ PRICES.

THE Lebr Piano-Oman SEVEN OCTAVES Looks Exactly Like a Piano. January 29, SO, 31, Marysville, Rapids. February 5, 6, 7, St. Mary's, S. Scranton.

February 12, 13, 14, Newbury, Newman. February 19, 20, 21, Armourdale, and White church. Notice to the Eer. Clergy. BEHR McPHAIL, OPERA, EUTERPE, 542 Minnesota Kansas City, Kansas.

Mr. George Ryan of Memphis, spent Sunday with his family in this city. Miss Josie Cahill returned home churches are well planned frames. The Ada and Waldo churches will be finished and ready for occupancy early in February, but the Vesper church will not be completed before early spring. Friends of Father Regan say the reverend gentleman is worthy of all praise for the able manner in which he has put the difficulties connected with the building of the churches named.

In one case he went to Atchison to argue with a real estate owner as to the price he asked for a lot of land, and finally got it for nothing. CAWKER CITY, KANSAS. Since Rev. Father Heitz took charge of Cawker less than a year ago he has endeared himself to his flock and all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. Father Heitz has been in the United States about two years, most of which time has been spent in the Concordia diocese, as assistant to Very Rev.

Father Perrier, of Concordia. Since taking charge of Cawker City nine months ago, he has managed to pay off in-debtness of $1,600 that has been hanging over the Catholics of that parish for years. Not lopg ago he made another brilliant move when he bought his present handsome parish house. He secured the building for $800, although it cost the original proprietor $1,800 to complete it. Without doubt, Father Heitz now has one of the prettiest and best appointed parish houses in northern Kansas.

Father Heitz attends several scattered missions. ROM T7e would gladly allow Father Kin-sella of Ilorton to assist the local parish priests In establishing the Holy Family League, should a sufficient number of them so desire and send their applications to him no later than the 28th of January, in order to allow him the necessary time to arrange the dates for the several churches for the next two or three months. Louis Mary O. S. B.

Bishop of Kansas City, Kan. Official Notice. SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSE! rc.ff.s.C-C"C-C-3-3-0-0-J-0-0-0-3 A SURE CURE ST. MARGARET'S could be deposited the relics of the saints of their nation. Father Kenna is an earnest and forcible speaker, possessing a rich and powerful His manner is earnest and convincing, his delivery strong, sentences often being strengthened with graceful gestures.

The first part of the address was along the lines of faith showing the material points on which the Church and the Protestant churches differ. In speaking of the Irish nation he said there was no more patriotic nation on the face of the earth. The Irish were loyal not only to their country but to their religion. It was the only Catholic nation which did not have a church in Rome. The proposition to erect one, however, had met with the hearty co-operation of Pope Leo XIII.

A letter was read signed by the Holy Pontiff, in which the movement was commended. It was addressed to the Catholics of the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. An unusual thing in regard to the letter was the fact that it was the first letter which has been written for a similar object since St. Teter's church in Rome was erected. The Irish were particularly favored in this respect and he considered that the honor conferred on them was fully appreciated.

In a second letter dated June 7, 1891, Pope Leo XIII urges upon Irish Catholics in all parts of the world to contribute to the fund. He stated that it was a great source of gratification to him to know that the foundation was completed, and that the nation was responding so liberally. There wa9 also a political significance in the erection of a church in Rome, by the Irish people, remarked Father Kenna. He said that he would not dare to mention it if he had not personal knowledge of the fact that British emissaries had gone to Rome, with the intention of cal-uminating the Irish people to the Holy See. Their intention was to have the Church take sides against the Irish so that they could not achieve their independence.

Better times were predicted for the people of the Emerald Isle. The dark clouds which had enveloped her were showing a gleam of light between the heavy, rifts, and it would but be a matter of time before Ireland ac-chieved political independence. During the latter part of his address Father Kenna was applauded time and again. FOE RHEUMATIC Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruises, Cramp-Colic, Toothache, Headache, Diarrhoea and all local pains. Ask your Druggist for it or last Thursday from Kansas City, after an extended visit with relatives and friends.

The Married Ladies sewing society will meet next Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. Clifford. Mr. F.

J. Seminger of St. Joseph spent last Sunday in the city visiting his parents. Miss Josie -Rose who is now employed in one of the large dry goods houses in Kansas City, visited her parents in Atchison last Sunday. Miss Edith Cairns of Mt.

St. Scho-lastica's Academy, left last Monday evening for her home in Greely, Colo-rada, in answer to a telegram, announcing the serious illness of her father. Mr. Frank Rohr left Monday evening for St Louis, where he has accepted a position. The Globe says that Mr.

Charles Bradley's numerous friends here smoked 20 cent cigars to the health of a bright-eyed baby boy who arrived at Mr. home last Sunday morning, Mr. Bradley is the leading boot and shoe dealer of Atchison. From Leavenworth. REMEDY.

send to JOE H. O'RIELLY, Kansas City, Kan. f. The collection for the Fropagation of the Faith is to be taken up on Septuagcslma Sunday, or as soon as possible thereafter, and forwarded to the Chancery. It 6hould not be put off, as otherwise it will interfere ith the Easter collection for the Seminary, which is the most Important of all Diocesan collections, especially this year, as a great number of priests are necessary to fill the vacancies left by death, sickness and other causes.

The IU. Rev. Bishop expects the best efforts of both priests and people for the above purposes. F. Kulisek, Sec'y.

Western Catholic Colonies. The following letters were forwarded some two weeks ago, but press of matter caused them to be laid aside. However, they are full of' interesting reading: CLAY CENTER, KAS. The new Catholic church at this place is a handsome structure, completed early last spring. It is built of brick and throughout finished most tastefully.

This edifice was probably erected in less time than any similar structure ever built in Kansas. The ground was not broken until late in 1891, yet the church was built, paid for and dedicated early last spring. When completed the structure cost about $8,000. Rev. Father Meili, pastor of Clay Center, was the principal factor in bringing about the successful completion of this splendid house of worship, for his parishoners say he worked unceasingly till the necessary funds were collected, and the structrre was finished according to his wishes.

Schiltz Bros, helped Father Meili greatly by donating generously and by securing fairly liberal contributions from several of the leading business men of the town. As Schiltz Bros, and other Catholic business men of Clay Center have always been liberal toward all local congregations needing building funds, it was only natural that non-Catholics contributed unreluctantly toward the new Catholic edifice. The dimensions of the new church are 35x70 feet. Plain Gothic was the style followed. The tower for steeple rising directly in front of the church, is 95 feet high and surmounted by a shamrock-wreathed cross 7ifeet high.

The walls of the structure are massive, being nearly 3 feet in thickness, and the whole building 6hows corresponding staying qualities. The iron girding and roof weigh about 50,000 pounds, and every joist in the building rests on a solid wall of masonry. The width of the church corresponds with the height from water table to the roof, each being 35 feet, and the side walls and roof are of equal height, these dimensions producing desired harmony in the whole structure. The windows are furnished with ruby and cathedral glass blended so as to produce a pleasing effect. The interior of the building has tasteful arrangement.

The pews are of substantial build and matting covers each aisle. The walls are hard-finished and the organ loft and stair" Editor Kansas City Catholic. This time I am going to say a few words in favor of Greely county. Many Catholics come West without due consideration of the advantage To provide yourself with a NICE SUIT or OVERCOAT made to order, of the finest goods and by An UDDor I or drawbacks of the place where they HIS FIRST MASS. yiv, rj: the best workmen.

FOR A FEW DAYS We will make you any garments CHEAPER THAN goods can be secured Ready-made. We are Reducing Stock on HEAVY WEIGHT UNDERWEAR of all kinds. Don't Forget Us. 527 Minnesota Kansas Cily, Ks. I t'1 CATHOLIC CLUB.

(jfis (QQKmg STOVES Have come to stay, because. Gas perfection of fuel. Then Gas Store have proved themselves to excel Iff cleanliness, safely and efficiency. WYANDOTTE GAS Trlrphoae 1-00. 13 ortii Wis St.

Catholics Organize Under the ame of the "La Salle Club." Examinations in the schools of Leavenworth district will take place in the following order: January 30 to February 2, Cathedral school; February 3, eSacred Heart; February Loyola, Fort Leavenworth; February 7, Holy Epiphany; February 8, St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum; February 9 and 10, St. Joseph's. The examinations at Mount St. Mary's Academy will this year not be oral as heretofore, but written.

Holy Epiphany choir and school will give a celebration February 13 in Chickering hall in honor of Pope Leo's episcopal jubilee. A novena of devotions is being held Wednesday evenings in St. Joseph's Church in honor of the patron of the parish, the blessed foster father of our Lord. Father Elias Mayer, O. C.

will look to the spiritual wants of the Catholics of Horton during the ab-sense of Rev. Father Kinsella. Dr. S. F.

Kociellof Medicine Lodge, seeing the article in The Kansas City Catholic concerning the colored orprans at Leavenworth, was prompted to transmit for the inmates of the Guardian Angel Home the sum of $3.00. The charity ia acknowledged with thanks by Sister Victoria Meissonier, o. G18 Patta-wattomie street, Leavenworth, Kan. Local and Personal. i u-'W If A number of Catholics of Kansas City, the office of Mr.

E. J. Wall, at 7:30 o'clock last Thursday evening for the purpose of per "ways leading thereto are nicely car fecting a Catholic organization that would as practicably as possible em brace all Catholics. McARDLE'S IC01-1I BOOK The selection of a name was the first subject of discussion. The Spanish Franciscan, Fra Padilla, who STORE came here 'with Coronado, crossing the Arkansas river below Fort Dodge in 1541, and lived in the territory of what now is Kansas about two years, and died in Kansas 350 years ago, be Father Huna Offers the Holy Sacrifice at St.

Mary's. Sunday was made a red letter day fn the history of St. Mary's parish by the celebration of a young ievite's first Mass. The happy priest was Eev. J.

G. Huna, and he was attended at the altar by He v. A. Kuhls assistant priest, Rev. Father Miller as deacon, and Rev, John Podgor-iek as sub-deacon.

7 Father Huna is a native of Bohemia, where he received the greater part of his classical course. Coming to this country several years ago, he determined to labor in the northwest and entered St. Thomas Seminary at Merriam Fark, but the climate of that section not agreeing with him he was sent to St. Mein-racTs Abbey, Indiana. He received sub-deaconship and deaconship from the hands of Bishop Chatard of Vin-cennes, and was ordained priest in the private chapel of Bishop Fink, O.

S. on Sunday morning January 15. The sermon was preached by Father Kuhls and could not have been more to the point. ITe drew a touching lesson from the joy which fills the heart of a newly ordained priest and asked the congregation to pray that Father liana's labors in the vineyard of his Creator would be the means of bringing many souls to the home for which they were created. After the the Mass Father Huna gave his first priestly blessing to each member of the congregation.

In the evening the young Father was the celebrant at Solemn Vespers and Benediction, at which time Kuhls preached on vocations to the priesthood, a sermon which will long bo remembered. Father Huna left on Monday for Osage Mission, where he will assist Very Rev. Father xkmoneini. The choir sang a new Mass on the occasion. It was a very appropriate production and reflected credit on the organist and members.

Next Sunday morning Rev. John Fodgorsek will be ordained priest by Bishop Fink in the latter's private chapel. The ceremony will take place at 6 o'clock. Rev. Mr.

Todgor-sekwasa fellow student of Father Huna at Merriam Fark and St. Meinrad's. He received sub-deaconship from Bishop Fink last Sunday week, deaconship Sunday, the 226 and Immediately after his ordination to the priesthood will be stationed at Greely, where he will say his first mass Sunday, February 5. i FATHER KENNA'S LECTURE. ing the first white rasident of Kan sas, received some votes.

Bishop Neumann, whose life is now under examination preparatory to a hearing for beatification, deceived one vote. But the French explorer, the Venerable de la Salle, was the favorite and received the majority of votes, and the organization is Periodicals, IvfeiVspapers Etc. SCHOOL BOOKS Bought, Sold and Exchanged. The Most Complete Line of Catholic Prayer Books in the City. Oflice of The Kansas City Catholic.

ISTo. 17 East 511a Street. (Under Gillis Opera House Kansas City, EIo. intend to settle, and oft times make mistakes that they will regret all their life time. They decide on a spot far removed from church and school, perhaps from sympathizing neighbors, and thus are forced to lead an almost unchristian life without having gained any material advantage.

True, the 1 Catholic paper may remind them of the great Catholic world they have left behind, but that alone soons fails to make an impression and' the family views are bounded by the confines of the county, with no other ambition than to possess a country business or an extended farm. If some devoted priest does not undertake, by long and wearisomejourneys to search out these scattered ones of the fold of Christ their Catholicity becomes lukewarm and their souls perhaps lost to heaven. To avoid this, one thing is wanting namely, the Churcii with her solemn ceremonies and the, school for her children. Otherwise in their isolation they will oft recall the joyous greetings at the church door where their friends for miles around gathered to assist at the Holy Sacrifice, the children feel alone in the world for want of Sunday: school associations. From the happiest day of the week Sunday becomes the saddest, and from a day of sweet rest it is made a day of tiresome indolence.

Still in the neighboring counties there are fine churhes and good parish schools and a little care in choosing a spot whereon to begin the new life an irreparable error, would have bean avoided. How easy it would have been to write to some Bishop or priest in the West who would gladly have advised them as to the settlements within their territory. Let not those in the East say that Catholic colonies do not succeed and thrive. Every American knows that such settlements are bound to grow. Ileal th and increase and durability is the natural outcome, and that a Catholic church is a guarantee of the colony's prosperity, for it brings the capitalist to invest in manufactures and business and the territory for miles around is covered with substantial dwellings even before the advent of railroads.

That is the experience everywhere, and not more so than has been the case in Greely county, Nebraska. Before a railroad entered the county there were three hundred Catholic families, each owning land and good houses; there were two large and prosperous families Spalding and O'Connor. The Burlington and Missouri Riyer and the Union Pacific finally entered the county. Churches were built at Greely Centre and Scotia, and the population doubled. Similar rural counties in Iowa have a dozen Catholic churches, and a few years will bring, that number here.

Owing to the lethargy of the Union Pacific in stopping at the entrance of Cedar Valley the eastern part of Greely county is still without facilities of transportation; yet it is destined to become a great industrial center. Every mile of the river possesses a water power that is enormousj and in a state without coal such advantages are incalculabe. As soon as transportation is afforded for the valley many industries will spring up: several influential and experienced capitalists have signified their will, ingness to supply the necessary as soon as such a course is determined upon. The banks of the Cedar river possess a mint- Spalding, which is located fifteen miles from railroads shows the possibilities of the country; in the midst of hard times during tho past few years, she has built one of the largest and most substantial churches in the West, erected a large convent, and built several flour mills the soil is so fertile that crop failures are unknown. Owing to dis- James Boyle and Maggie Maloney were married by Rev.

J. J. (ilennon at the Cathedral yesterday morning. A Nuptial Mass was celebrated. Rev.

Aloisius Kurtz, O. S. of St. Anthony's church, left Monday evening to assist at a two weeks' mission in St. Francis church, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Owing to the fact that Father Kenna's lecture was to be delivered within the confines of the Cathedral parish Vespers were not sung Sunday evening to give the members of the congregation a chance to hear the Augustinian priest. Father Curry gave benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Miss Fannie Martin of Independence and Mr. George Dounds of Texas were married Tuesday evening at the residence of Father Fitzgerald. Immediately after the ceremony Mr.

Mrs. Dounds left for their home in Texas. The bride is a daughter of John Martin of Independence. Next Thursday is the feast of the Purification of the Blessed -Virgin Mary (commonly called Canedlemas Day). Though not compelled to hear Mass under pain ot sin, it is a day of special devotion, and all who can should hear Mass and make the customary offering of as well as get their home candles blessed.

The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of Branch 615, C. K. of They hold office for one year: A. McMahon, President: John Dalv, vice president; lenis Murphv. recording secretary; F.

F. Roche, financial secretary; A. J. Foy, treasurer: John Hand, serjreant-at-arms: O. Murphy, sentinel.

Trustees, M. Lynch Dr. Horrigan II. J. Youngfleish (1 yr).

TELEPHONES '235D I 2675 2 i 332 called "The La Salle Club." The following officers were then elected: E. J. Wall, president. Dr. P.

Diederich.lst vice president. John Risse, 2d vice president. Frank Kaiser, treasurer. Edwin S. McAnany, recording secretary.

Dr. G. W. Richards, corresponding secretary. A.

C. Fasenmeyer, financial secretary. The following were elected aboard of directors with the president, E. J-Wall: Dr. P.

Diederich, William O'Connell, John Risse, G. n. Rohen-kohl. In order to make the organization a thoroughly popular one, the entrance fee was placed at $2.00, and the dues at fifty cents per month. The club ought soon to number several hundred citizens.

The various committees, a commitee on entertainments and lectures among the number, will be appointed this week. Jackson's Laundry, peted, and the arrangement of everything is pleasing and tasteful. The interior of the steeple is 12x12 feet. The bell is a fine one and weighs 3,300 pounds. The main and side altars of the church are well furnished.

The main altar was built at Oshkosh, Wis. The altars, stations of the cross, 6tatues, chairs and other furnishings were gifts from different members of the congregation. Altogether the Clay Center Catholic church is about the most substantial and best arranged building, for the amount expended to be seen anywhere in Kansas. ST. JOSEPH'S, MARSHALL COUNTY.

One of the saddest deaths that has taken place in this parish for along time was that of the beloved wife of Mr. Michael F. Fox, who died of consumption the 26th of last month. Mrs. Fox was only 21 years old lit the time of her death.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dougherty, pioneer settlers of St. Joseph's parish. Mr.

and Mrs. Fox were married the 10th of February last. For six months prior to her death she was a patient sufferer from the dread disease that finally claimed her as its victim. Henry Kennedy of Clear Fork, this county, embarked in the furniture and undertaking business at Frankfort last week. Henry is a young man of sterling qualities, very popular with all who know him, and all wish the fullest measure of success in his new venture.

William Kennedy, father of Henry, is one of Marshall county's most prosperous farmers, being the owner of several sections of the best land in the county. McSorley Bros, of Doniphan county about a week ago opened a new market at Frankfort. Miss Mary A. Brannon returned home from Kansas City, where she spent the holidays. DELPIIOS, OTTAWA COUNTY KANSAS.

The young pastor of the parish, Rev. John Regan, is an earnest tireless priest. He has been in charge of Delphos and missions about four years and during that time has won the esteem of all who know him. Besides Delphos, he attends Ada, a small parish in Western Ottawa county, composed of Bohemian and Irish people; Lincoln Center and Vesper, in Lincoln county: Glasgo, Cloud county, and Waldo, county, six congregations in all. Although busy enough attending the the spiritual needs of the people of his scattered churches, he has, during the last six months, managed to direct the building of several neat churches.

The new church at Ada, is 24x40 in size, and will be furnished with beautiful stained glass windows the one at Waldo, is 23x36; and the one at Vesper is 24x40. All ot these 516, 518, 520 Independence Kansas City, BRUNCH 205 IV. Ninth 722 tValnnl KU Haouit City, 630 Ave. Til 12T lrTelepone us, or drop postal and we will promptly rail for and return eood without extra charge. Be mi re and frlre correct addrewi.

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BYKXE, fp J. M. BYKXE. John iiUn A large crowd was present at Mu-ic nail Broadway last Sunday evening to hear Rev. T.

M. Kenna, O. S. an announcement of whose lecture and its purpose was given in last week's Catiiolic. The address was tinder the auspices of the United Irish and Kindred Societies of Kansas City.

Seats were occupied on the stage by Right Rev. John J. nogan, D. D. and members of the central council of the society as follows: President Edmund Lynch, vice-president, William P.

Dwyer and Messrs. E. Anthony Dobcl, H. J. Bruner, William II.

Brown and T. F. Bren-nan. Bishop Hogan spoke briefly, commending most highly the action of the Irish nation, in erecting a church Rev. J.

J. Glennonof the Cathedral, Rev. D. Curtin of St. Bridget's, Kansas City, and Rev.

J. F. Lee of St. Thomas, Armourdale, took a trip to where they met a nnmber of fellow priests of their alma materAll allows college Dublin, Ireland. The meeting was held at the home of Rev.

Michael J. Casey. It was proposed at this meeting to organize an alumni association of All nallows college. All priests of this school in America are invited to interest themselves in this movement. The primary object of the association is to hold a reunion some time during the World's fair at Chicago with the visiting priests of the famous Dublin scbooL Father Casey was chosen temporary chairman, and Father Glennon, temporary secretary.

Those who wish further information concerning the objects and aims, or the formal organization of the association, will re WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LUMBER DEALER Fifth and Everett, Kansas City, Kansas. In the Eternal City. He stated that it was but ust and proper that the people of the Irish nation should have an edifice of their own in which A. large stock of Oak on hand. TELEPHONE 831.