The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-28
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
The Rev. Clement Koppernagel for twenty
yesrs pastor Of the st Lawrence German
city yesterday In the SD year Of his age He
established the German Catholic congregation
| in Harrisburg. and It is now one Of the largest
Of any denomination in that city. He was born
in Westphalia. Prussia. and was ordained a
priest twenty-six years ago By Bishop Wood Of
Philadelphia. As monument Of his work in
Harrisburg stands the largest church build
ing in the city. It IL An imposing brick struc-
ture Father Koppernagel was It's architect
and builder. much OF the building having been
done with his own hands Twelve years were
spent in completing II. The main altar. the
pulpit, oratorium. communion railing. the St
Joseph's side altar. the altar Of the Blessed
Virgin. the baptismal fount, confessional box.
and the fourteen stations Of the cross were
made By Father KoppernageL Many Of the
pieces used in constructing the altar are carved
from wood. The stained glass windows are
the largest in Harrisburg. One, Of the win
gut BY himself, the design representing the
throughout Pennsylvania. The church. has
been pointed out as place Of interest to all
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pan, tint, IN the desperate struggle that ended sue.
from a common soldier to the rank Of General.
He gave all aid possible to the Government in
dent Diaz. after he had been regularly consu-
tuted the head Of the new regime. In recogni-
ton Of his service he was appointed By Presi.
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ment which office he occupied up to the time
Witnessed in Monterey: In the eortese were
Gen. Bernardo Reyes, State officials. members
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OF Jurisprudence
Commodore in the United States Navy. died
Grand Hotel. whsre he has lived Tor the last six
years. He was 80 years old. and leaves q son.
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some. time. but her death was unexpected.
her condition was that abe was improving.
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her home circle was always bright and cheer
full; Her hospitality widened and grew as far
Her Interest In her husbands great work. the
Drexel Institute. was manifested in every way
Almost the l last large gathering At her house
in the management Of the institute. and all
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jewellers Of this section. In 1s4O be went to
Philadelphia, and after two years opened q
successful and he went TO North Attleboro
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years. He then returned to Massachusetts
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band. solomon Frost, now deceased. She has
and and" was one q the Oldest pioneers Blk Of her
grandsons were bearers at her funeral
News has been received In Rochester Of the
foeE AZ pseyes q Roshessr and s
leadipg 6ook publisher there, Hs sc went to
most extensive needle manufacturing compa-
was ssass "a and Win Se bured
Howard Walter OF the banking firm Of Wal
ter, Tucker 4 Co. died on Thursday In Boston,
aged ~ He was a native OF Philadelphia. and
about twelve years ago went to Boston. He
had become member OF the firm of Anthony.
Poor 4 Oliphant Of New York and looked after
years ago he formed partnership with W. A.
Tucker, which continued until his death. He
leaves widow the daughter OF Admiral Luce
OF Newport
Mrs. James D Whitmore. wife OF OF -Pripci-
pal Whitmore Of the High School OF New
Haven. died yesterday IN that city from the
experimenting the prsparatton for the
Ranizatlons OF New Haven. and prominent
member Of the Centre Church. - VI
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