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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
FOWLER Department.
HENRY BURFORD, Editor.

The recent storm caused slight
loss of cattle in this vicinity.
Amy body wanting to know how
it rained Tuesday just call on me.
Wheat IS all in fine condition, but
the recent freeze was rather hard on
barley.
Rice Brothers had two fine heifers
killed by lightning last Tuesday
evening.
A baseball team was organized
last Saturday and will soon be ready
to play ball.
News will be a little scarce this
week on account of my being at
Ashland calling bnt will do better
next week.
We say "Ditto" to what the editor
of Plains Department had to say in
regard to old cellars and wells last
week, let US do something.
The noise last Tuesday night was
only charivari party at Mr.. Sims.
They drummed the newly married
man out and made him set 'em up.
1 wish to announce that there will
be meeting at the hall next Satur
day night for the organizing of a
band. All that feel interested please
come.
A surprise birthday party was
given in honor of Mrs. Vanburen
last Saturday, it being her 18th birth
day, pleasant day was enjoyed by
all.
Walter Wick and wife left for
Hutchinson Monday, April, 27th.
They have been here for several
months looking after their old ranch
which they sold year ago. They
expect to make their future home in
Hutchinson.
John Sims had several sacks of
alfalfa seed and one sack of millet
seed stolen from his barn last Tues
day. it seems as if we have some
one not far off that is awful anxious
to get what belongs to him and in
his hurry to do so they some times
get what belongs to some one else.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
Decoration.

There will be a meeting of the
old soldiers and the young soldiers
and the citizens of Meade at Judge
Jenkins office at the Court House
on Friday, May, 8, in the evening,
for the purpose of making arrange
ments and appointing committees
and drafting a program for Decora-
ton Day. We desire the help and
the moral influence of all Loyal
citizens to help get up a program
for Decoration Day that will be q
credit to Meade and an honor to the
old soldiers whose graves we deco
rate.
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
p. e. O. Resolutions.

Whereas it has pleased the Su-
preme Ruler of the universe to call
from the home of our dear sister,
Miss ,Etna Dalgarn, beloved
brother, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That the members of
chapter A, extend to our sorrowing
sister, and family. our heartfelt
sympathy in their bereavement.
We can only commend them to
the dear Heavenly Father who.
ssdoeth all things we'll"
SABA ]. GoRMAN,
NELLIE 1. BoEHLER,
MAGGIE L. MARTIN,
Committee
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07

Foxy Grandpa next week, read it.
DR.. Gibbons, dentist will be in
Meade, on May, IS at Meade Hotel
prepared to do dental work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07

Fred Gray went to Dalhart last
Saturday after his wife and daughter
who were visiting Mrs. R. P. Smith
of that place.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07

Allie Marie Babb entertained her
little friends last Saturday afternoon,
it being her seventh birthday.
Twelve little misses we're present and
enjoyed themselves as only children
can. Mrs. Babb assisted by Mrs.
Balm, served ice cream and cake
which was highly appreciated by the
little folks.
We have those dollar watches.
Sourbeer & Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
DR.. Gibbons at Meade Hotel May,
sHER1FF's PROCLAMATION

OF the time OF holding special election for
The election Of CONGRESSMAN to fill vacancy in
hte 7th Congressional District.
State of Kansas, &C
Meade County,
The State of Kansas, to all to whom these Pres
ents shall come, Greeting:
Know Ye that 1, S. B. Givler, sheriff Of Meade
County, Kansas, by virtue of authority in me
vested, do by this Proclamation give public notice
that on the 10Th day of May, 1905, there will be
held Special Election, and the officer at the time
to be chosen is as follows, to wit:
One Congressman for the 7th Congressional
District of Kansas and votes Of Electors for said
officer will be received at the Polls Of each election
District in said County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set
my hand, at my Office at Meade, in said County,
this 5th day of May, A. D. 1903.
s.. B. GIVLER,
Sheriff.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
COMMITTEE.

The Spring election is about for
COTTON excepting at Meade, where
theelection scrap between the news
papers has been growing iercer ever
since election day-Dodge City
Globe Republican.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
NOTICE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

State of Kansas,
County of Meade 80
Office of the County Clerk.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet
as Board of Equalization of the assessment oi
taxes June, /, 1908, at the Office OF the County
Clerk.
All persons feeling themselves aggrieved by reason
of the assessment or valuation of their property
as returned by the assessor of his township can
appear before the Board of Equalization and have
hearing upon such grievance at that time
Attest. d. P.WYSoSo.
Seal County Clerk
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-05-07
BRICK.

At the Brick Yard north
of the depot, so cents a hun
dred less than anywhere else.
P. MULLIGAN.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

1925. Constructively the church IS dl- vided into nave and side aisles, with an aspulary sanctuary, around which are grouped the sacristy, baptlstry, side chapels and other ecclesiastical features. The tower is at the north east corner on Charles street. 1t does not grow out of the roof of the bulld- ing. but is distinct in itself. It Is to be crowned by spire rising to height of 205 feet.
 The main entrance fronts on Charles street and is reached by an ascent Of thirteen granite steps with ash slde walls and handsome granite coping. It comprises three large doorways, be- sides one in the tower communicating with the church and the end galleries which extend across the nave. A large Celtic cross stands in the roof at the Charles street side and one of Roman design oyerlooks Bank street.
 The attention of the observer is at once arrested by the artistic triumphs which greet the eye. It would re- quire columns of space to give de- tailed description of the various trac- ings and decorative work to be seen on all sides It is simply marvellous and in viewing it one is at loss to know which to admire the more. the mind that conceived the plans or the skill of the workmen who executed the de signs.
 The wainscoting is finished in quar- tered oak and the main columns in white wood, All the rest of the work | is executed in stucco. There are six teen large windows, eight on either side of the chancelled aisles, each deco rated with a base shaft, capital and hood moulding. Between each window an ornamental capital is located from which the ribs spring, meeting in the various centers. Their intersection is concealed by an ornamented or deco
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

by God to spread his doctrine, took af- fectionate leave of his parents and friends and placed himself under the guidance and discipline of St Ger manus, bishop of Auxene, who after wards ordained him. In the foil is represented St Declan, bishop of Ard more. He preached the faith in Ire land thirty years before the arrival of St Patrick. In the lower part of the window the famous rock and bell of Ardmore are represented. The center shows us the consecration of St Pat rick. Influenced by the desire of per fecting himself in the religious state, the saint retired to monastery on the Isle of Lervisus, where he spent nine years under Saints Honoratius and
 Maximus. Still adhering to the coun- sels of Germanus, he returned to Aux enc, being then in his 3Sth year. On
 the death of St Pa1ladius, he went to Rome, where he was affectionately re- ceived by Pope Celestine. who after
 wards consecrated him archbishop of Ireland. Besides St Germanus anoth- CT, the Emperor Theodosius, was also present at St Patrick's consecration. Tn the top foil is illustrated the sum- burst, the ancient flag of Ireland, and
 in the lower middle panel is seen the harp entwined with shamrocks.
 The above is the first installation. of series of windows Illustrating the life of the apostle of Ireland. which will be continued through all the win | dows in the church according as they are donated. From an artistic stand point the windows are marvels of beau 1 ty The compositions are from a mas- 1 ter in his art. The drawings are full of character, bold and at the same time the figures show deep religious senti- ment and bring forth expressions of ad-
 miration. The coloring Is remarkably
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

church, Portland, and in February, 1889, he was made pastor of the church in Thompsonville. In 1895 Father Gleeson was made pastor of St Patrick's church.
 Rev Father .Gleeson has always been noted for his hard and earnest work. Even while a curate he dis played energy, vigor, zeal and industry, which attracted the notice of his sur periors. When he became pastor these qualities seemed to have devel- oped. His years as a pastor at vari.- ous churches have been marked by the liquidation of debts, by the build- ing of churches, parochial residences and schools and by the organization of societies. His has been life of zeal, of effort and of industry. Tn Litch- field, where he only remained about eighteen months, he purchased a pa- rochial residence for $60Q0 and paid every cent on it before his transfer. Tn Portland, during two years and a half, he paid off $1,S0O of debt and bought a house and lot for $3.O0O for convent uses and established the Sis ters of Mercy there. Tn Thompson vile he completed the basement of the church started by his predecessor
 He organized the St Joseph's Athletic association which had great fame in athletics throughout the state. His
 work at St Patrick's church is too vel
 known to need any lengthy comment
 The church itself speaks in the most lofty terms of the zeal and patient in dustry of Rev Father G1eeson, who
 has carried on sso auspiciously ant
 capably the work begun by Rev Fath CT Duggan. Father Gleeson is noted
 as an organizer. Since his appoint
 ment at St Patrick's parish he has
 organized the following societies
 Third Order of St Francis, largest so
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

Shields, James Lord, John Shea, Will liam Shannahan, Frank Shannahan, Edward Smith, Frank Smith, Eugene Sullivan, Joseph Walsh, John Roach, Frank Johnson, Charles Johnson, Charles Mccarthy, William Mccarthy, Joseph Hanlon, Thomas Kennedy, William McGuinness, John Ryan, Ed ward Ryan, John Mccarthy, James Mccarthy, Harold Ryan, John Gillian, John Luddy, Michael Brennan, Dan iel Connor, James Hennessey, Leo Skelly, Harry Kamak, Robert Ka- mak, Matthew Brady, Thomas Clan dy, Ernest Savard, Arthur Savard, Joseph Fitzgerald, William Pollard, John Bagley, William Hurley, Joseph Ryan, Robert Leddy, Henry Sullivan and Edward Luddy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Curates Who Served Under Father Dusgan and Present Pastor,
 Father Gleeson.

The first severe blow that came to Father Duggan after locating in Wa terbury was the death of his assistant the Rev Father Birracree, who died of heart failure while entering the office of Dr Mcdonald soon after the laying of the corner stone. He was native of Norwich and his remains are inferred there. He was succeeded by the Rev Father Curtin, native of NewBritain. who in his boyhood answered mass for Father Duggan. Father Curtin is now pastor of St Mary's, West Haven. Dr Martin, now pastor of St Cecilia's, this city, came next, Father Martin is a native of ,Norwalk. Father Brown, for some time past professor at St Mary's, Baltimore, sue ceeded Dr Martin. He was born in Windsor Locks. The name of Father Lawless is next on the list. He was here at the death of Fla ther Duggan. He was born in Stam- ford and is now in Cromwell. Rev Father Gibbons also spent short time here. The present assistants are the Rev Fathers Jordan and Sullivan. the former a native of Bristol and the latter of Colchester.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

fcient edifices of it's kind and is the pride of the city and the citizens of Waterbury. Father Duggan had few things in his life for which I or any Ebody else should apologize. He lived Ia typical life, not only for priest but flor the world at large. No doubt many points of the rugged individuality of his lcharacter will look in the future more grand than they did in close contact. IHe united a strong faith and a strong Findiyiduality and some little rough corners were apparent, but in the fu- ture the mans character will grow upon you and you and your children will point with pride to ithis church and rectory and to Father Duggan's grave.
 Some men, when we come to examine their character, are like statues of he- roic size, which can be best viewed fleet man and he did not pretend to be, lbut he was sincere, honest and earn est man. What he believed he believed strongly and he was not afraid to tell any man what he believed. He did not isay one thing and mean another, he had no patience with double dealing land could not tolerate hypocracy. As i've look over his life to-day, those who Iknew him best. his fellow priests, have Ito admire him and say: Here was a model man."
 Father Duggan left all his own say ings in. charity for the benefit of Wa terbury. Ten years after his death it Twill be used to establish protectory for boys and for a library. Both insti-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

Bergen was the mainstay of the choir,
 ably assisted by James Strong. Both of these we'll known singers gave much
 of their time and talent to the church.
 Other singers who focked to Father Duggan's church in the early days were the Misses Dunn, Miss Jennie O'Neill, now principal of the Sperry
 street school, and her sister Agnes, Miss Catherine Farrel, Miss Julia Murphy, the Misses Coogan and Miss Bessie Nolan. Among the male singers in the early days were John Morris, who was agent for the Singer Sewing Machine company, D. J. Dunn, Thom- as Moore, John F. Farrel, Hector Martel, M. J. Daly, the we'll known contractor, and the Messrs, O., M. T. and E. l.. Maloney, of the Democrat. The sanctuary choir of St Patrtcks
 church is quite feature, and on all feast days as we'll as on other occa- sions the voices of the boys composing this choir are heard to good advan- tage. The following are the names of the members of the choir: Ray mond Atwood, Francis Bagley, Will liam Bagley, William Bowers, Tim othy Corcorkery, Joseph Courtney, Thomas Caldwell, William Caldwell, Mark Chipman, Edward Campbell, William Delaney, William Dunphy, John English, John Gilmartin, James German. Robert Hyde, Walter Hutch inson, William Hutchinson, Max Ka- mak, Carl Kilmartin, Edward Keefe, John Kiely, Frederick Kennedy, Charles Kane, Edward Kane, Thomas Kane, Thomas Lynch, John Malone, Clifford Martin, Timothy Mccarthy, Arthur McDonald, William Mcdonald, James Phelan, Leo Phelan, William Phelan, William Pryor, Russell Quinn, Thomas Quinn, Francis Reagan, Charles Spain, William Spain, Francis
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Experimenting Work ons Rectory When the Accident' Occurred
 Which Ended Fatally.

The primary cause of Father Dug gan's death was due to fall from the lYeranda of the rectory during the fore
 moon of November z, 1895. While talk ling to one of the joiners he leaned lagainst a temporary fastening on (the north end of the veranda. htsgave away and he fell to.the ground, "a distance of but few feet. He was picked up and assisted into the old Iparochial residence where despite the Ebest medical attendance he died Sun Eday. November 10, shortly after 4 o'clock in the afternoon i'll full posses leion of all his senses, with his assis- ktant Father Lawless and the late Rev INT. B. Rodden at his bedside. He was Eburied November 13, in the open lot lat the south corner of the church on kCharles street. The funeral mass was livery largely attended. Right Rev Bishop Tierney was the celebrant of |the mass and the Rev w T. Slocum, Eof the Immaculate Conception parish Rpreached the sermon in the course of (which he paid an eloquent and well
 worded tribute to the dead pastor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

rated boss. On line with the capital an artistic frieze runs around the en- tire structure. Above this there are eighteen cluster columns which support the clear story. Each is surmounted by a foliated capital with a cherubs head as the main feature, the face being visible from four different sides. Over these arches is pediment form, composed of tracery with crochets run ming up on either side, which are sur mounted by tinfal. between this tracery and starting from them in cap- itals there is trefoil base column and enriched capitals designed for the sup port of the statues, which are seven feet six inches in height above which project elaborate canopies of tracery, pinnacles, drops, foliated freize, crochets and finials, all of which are supported by corbals artistically set in at either side. Under these canopies are the handsome statues of the twelve apostles, St Patrick and St Bridget. On line with and running between each canopy decorative frieze, twenty inches wide, stands cut in bold relief, lending a charm to the whole scene, which one might seek in vain in any structure of it's kind in New England.
 The main ceiling springs from behind the canopies with seven ribs to each intersection, meeting in geometrical pattern on the surface and beautifully ornamented by richly decorated bosses at each intersection. It contains six teen plate glass windows, which are n little smaller than those on the chancel side aisles. They are finished in the same style. The effect produced by
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
History of the New Chucrh and Names of Men the Who Did
 the Work.

St Patriclz's church IS built of light blue granite, with trimmings or cut stone of the same material. The base- ment is more than fifteen feet in he1ght and has a seating capacity of 1,Ooo. It is supplied with one main altar, two side altars and a choir gallery. 1t has four spacious entrances, one at each corner of the building and two stair ways connected with the church above. It is lighted by large windows filled with cathedral glass.
 The mason work was done by John W. Gaffney, and before a stone was laid in the foundation walls 300 tons of cement and sand were set in a con tinuous ring around the excavation. The soil was sandy and to insure per feet safety this precaution was deemed necessary. The bed on which the walls rest is two feet deep and from six to eight feet wide.
 The church is 16o feet long and 105 feet wide at the sanctuary end. The width between the main side walls is seventy feet and the height from the ground to the apex of the roof is eigh- ty~seyen feet. The seating capacity is
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Main Altar is Thirty Feet High and is Built of the Finest
 Carrara Marble.

The main altar is very striking. There are few if any altars Tn the coun- try more imposing. It is over thirty feet in height from the floor of the sanctuary to the top of the cross. It is French Gothic in design and i'll keep ing with the style of the church. It has three towers, one in the center and one on either side. The material used in the altar, which was designed by Fucigna Bros of New York. is fine grade of Carrara marble with carved caps and Mexican onyx columns and panels. The table of the altar Is ten feet long and three feet four inches high. It is supported by fourteen Mexican onyx statues, repre- senting St Michael, Arch Angel, and St Gabriel There are five steps lead- ing to the altar.
 The two side altars are also of Car rara marble and of Gothic design. The main tower stands fifteen feet high and has a canopy, surmounted with a cross. The panels are of Mexican onyx The table of the altar Is sup ported by Mexican onyx pillars. The tabernacle doors are of bronze and are
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Father GIeeson, Pastor of St Pat ricks Has Been a Priest for
 Over TWentY-SiX Years.

Rev Father Gleeson, pastor of St Patricks church, was ordained to the priesthood at the Grand seminary, Montreal, 1876, by the Most Rev Arch bishop Fabre On Christmas, 1876, he was appointed assistant priest at Stamford, and on November 1, 1878, he was transferred to Danielsonville.
 Il March, 1879, Rev Father Gleeson went to Thompsonville, where he re- mained as assistant until April i, 1883, when he was appointed rector of St Anthony's, Litchfield. On No vember 2S, 1885, Rev Father Gleeson was appointed rector of St Mary's
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
The Stained Glass Windows and the Saints that are Reprl-
 sented Thereon.

Five beautiful stained glass win- dows are situated in the back of the church above the high altar. They are descriptive of the life of St. Pat rick. It is related that shortly after his birth, A. D. 373, St. Patrick was taken to the priest Gorinas to be bap- tized. The latter being blind andyhav- ing no water with which to administer the sacrament tradition tells us that he made the sign of the cross on the ground with the infants hand, when suddenly fountain of water sprung forth. Gorinas then bathed his own face when his vision was restored to him. The window which we shall designate as No. 1, represents the above scene in the presence of his pa rents, Calpurnius and Conchessa, be- sides the sponsors. In the top foil appears St Martin of Tours, uncle of Conchessa. On the base of the win dow Is the round tower of Ireland, sur mounted by oak foliage. Window No. ? represents St. Patrick receiving his first communion. This event is sup posed to have occurred in the saints native place, Boulogne Sur Mer, in France. According to the learned Dr Lanigan and other authorities, this is unquestionably the birthplace of St. Patrick, where he spent his youthful days.
 In the top foil Is the representation of St. Palladius, St. Patrick's predeces- sor in the Irish mission. It is said that St. Palladius arrived in Ireland A. D. 431 and labored in the counties of Wicklow and Wexford. meeting with violent opposition from the Druids. He died at Forctum when on his way to Rome. December 25 of the same year He was succeeded by St. Pat rick, who had already been chosen to assist him. Window No. 3 represents St. Patrick receiving the sacrament of confirmation at the hands of .-4e yener- able Martin of Tours, his grand un- cle. Assisting the bishop are deacon and sub deacon respectively. In the top foil is found the picture of St. Brendan of Cloufert, a native of Ker- ". While journeying through Kerry St. Patrick prophesied his sanctity and greatness. St. Brendan was, 1t is claimed. the first discoverer of Amer | ica, crossing the Atlantic in A. D. $40, coming here on a mission ill .-.e inter- ests of Christianity. It is related that after long and perilous voyage he landed somewhere along the coast of Virginia or else "where the American coast tends eastward and forms the l New England states" Tn the lower portion of the window is shown q, cor rach, the name of an ancient Irish ship, surrounded by laurel foliage.
 Window No represents the ordina- tion of St Patrick to the holy priest hood. The saint, urged by tho Holy l Spirit and believing that he was called