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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-25
END OF CATHOLIC PRELATE
COMES AFTER MONTHS
OF WAITING
TASSES AWAY AT
EPISCOPAL HOME
Coming to Davenport as a Young
Priest All His Ecclesiastical Life
Was Spent Here Upbuild-
inc His Church
CONTINUED from Page 1 >
Father Trevis was at the head of the

Father Trevis was at the head of the
parish
At the end of the four more years
Father Trevis resigned and left for a
long absence in Europe and Father
Cosgrove became pastor of st.
came to Davenport the little church of
which he became pastor had been
erected something over year.
The church was built in the summer
of 1856 and was given to the parish
by Antoine and Marguerite LeGla1re
together with the block on which 1t
was located and on which the present
Sacred Heart cathedral stands.
The little church was. only 40 by
80 feet in size and was plain and I'M
adorned but it served we'll the Few
parishioners who worshiped there at
the time.
Besides his duties at St. Marguer-
ties he ofTlciated at the mission
churches at LeClaire and Long Grove.
At that time the vicinity of Tenth
and LeClaire streets was unbroken by
the residences which have sprung up
since and it stood alone and apart
from any other building. The home OF
Victor Huot on LeClaire street pc
tween Ninth and Tenth streets was
the only house within a radius of sew
eral blocks and the church stood out
as a sentinel of Christianity on the top
of the hill where it was situated.
Father Cosgrove took UP his work
with all the vim and enthusiasm of a
young priest His earnest way and his
entire devotion to the faith in which
he believed soon established the young
priest In the hearts Of those with whom
he came in contact The effect soon
became apparent. Eight years after
he became pastor it became necessary
to add to the church until 1t was
double its original size. Still his con-
gregation grew and it soon became
apparent that a new church was
needed. To believe was to do with this
earnest guardian Of the peoples fu-
ture and the result was that in 1865
St Marguerites church was built as 1t
stood in 1884 when he was confirmed
bishop of the Davenport diocese.
Under his watchful guidance the
parish schools early began to flourish
also He threw himself with all his
usual ardor into this branch of his
work and so much did he accomplish,
that in 1869 large school house was
erected and it became one. of the
educational centers of the Catholic
faith in this community.
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Once Shot at
BY Burglars

An incident of his pastorate which
old residents of the city will recall and
which stirred the community greatly
at the time shows something Of the
spirit OF the man. Held up by burglars
In his house, he was told not to make
sound. Without hesitation he called
for help and was shot at, narrowly
escaping death.
The incident occurred some 30 years
ago. A mission had just closed at old
st. Marguerite's church. number OF
priests who had been assisting In the,
work, We're staying all night with the
pastor. Father Cosgrove's room was
at one side of the house, somewhat ra-s
moved from the other apartments.
During the night he was awakened BY
the presence Of strangers in his room,
A light was flashed in his face and
two men confronted him with pistols
and told him not to utter sound.
recognizing their nefarious intent, he
al -nce yelled and lodged beneath the
covers. One Of the burglars immed-
! lately shot at him. The bullet lodged
In the heavy wood of the bedstead i'm
lmediately above the priests head Tho
burglars made their escape before the
other occupants of the house who were
reused by the shot, could enter the
ROOM The men failed in their attempts.
to get anything valuable. 1t Is thought
| that the robbers were attracted by
the idea that there would be a con-
siderable amount of money in the
house after the collections Of the mis-
sion week. The members Of the con-
gregation and the citizens of Dayen-l
! port offered a large reward for the
| capture of the men. They were
finally caught convicted and sent to the
penitentiary, where one Of them died.
| The old bedstead, with the mark Of
the bullet is still a piece of furniture
| in the episcopal residence.
| Among the priests in the house at
the time were Father Philip Laurent
of Muscatine. now dead; Father Lam .
bert and Father Anton Niermann ther
venerable pastor of ST. Joseph's
church in Davenport. In speaking Of
the affair afterwards, Father Laur-
ent asked:
| Now Father Cosgrove what did you5
think, when you saw that pistol star
ing you in the face? Did you realiza
THAT in another moment, you might bs
| in the presence of God?"
| well, to tell the truth" responded
Father Cosgrove, "all I remember
thinking of was, how best / could
idodge that bullet"
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Last Of the
Old Pioneers

With the death of Bishop Cosgrove
there has been severed another tie
connecting the present with the past.
Coming to Davenport in the early
days, he encountered the pioneers of
the community, and from his position
was thrown in close touch with those
who laid the foundations of the CITY.
He was close friend of Antoine
and Marguerite LeClaire, who did so
much m place the Catholic church iii
the city on prosperous basis. 1t
was the LeClaires who gave the prop
erty on which is situated the cath
edral and its buildings. Marguerite
LeC!aire also left at her death the Lee
Claire homestead on East Seventh
street as an episcopal residence. 1t
was on this beautiful eminence that
Bishop Cosgrova took IN his resi-
dence. when appointed bishop, and
IT has been here that the business of
the diocese has been transacted The
home is beautifully situated, oyar
looking the three cities, the govern
nlent island and the valley of the
Mississippi for miles east and west
Father Pelamourgues. pioneer pas-
tor of ST. Anthony's, was still pursu-
ing his career of usefulness when
Father Cosgrove came to Davenport.
Another close friend was Father
Philip Laurent of Muscatine, pioneer
pastor of ST. Matthias church in
Muscatine.
Arong those still living, who were
companions of the young priest and
life long friends. was Father Anton
Niermann, the venerable pastor of
st. Joseph's church, Davenport, now
nearing the end of his useful life.
Archbishop Ireland of ST. Paul at
the BANQUET following the consecra
ton Of Bishop Davis a year ego last
November. referred to Bishop Cos
grove and himself as the two Oldest
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of Charlton, Rev. F. Holman
Red Oak.
Notary Rev. A. Trevis, Daven-
port.
Chanter-Rev. DR.. Butler, Rock
ford, III.
Bishops in the sanctuary-Rt. Rev.
l.. Spaulding, Peoria; Rt. Rev. NJ.
Marty of Yankton. S. d.; Rt. Rev.
Abbot, Wolfe of Atkinson, Kan.
Held at ST. Marguerite's cathedral
L, 500 tickes given out.
Conservation Sunday, Sept. IA.
1854.
Rt. Rev. L. Ireland, bishop of st.
Paul, preached the sermon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-25

appointed to bishopric in Iowa. 1t
is said to have been the first time in
the history Of the church in the Unit
ed Stats that bishop was appointed
because of petition Of the priests of
diocese.
Davenport expressed Its pleasure at
the appointment by public recognition
of the act. An address of thanks was
made up and signed by the mayor.
city council, members Of the board
of trade and business and professional
men and was sent to Pope Leo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-25
Twenty-Five
Years a Priest

An event which was always a cher
fshed one with Bishop Cosgrove was
the celebration of the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his ordination to the
priesthood. This took place August,
2S-2a, 1882, and was attended ny
priests from all over the diocese and
by thousands of his pensioners and
friends who had become endeared to
the venerable man.
The real anniversary was Aug, 81,
on Sunday but at that time he who
was then Father Cosgrove had gone to
Muscatine to officiate at the church Of
Father Laurent in that city. Indeed
Father Laurent had purposely invited
him there that he might be away
xersary were in progress In Davenport.
that the surprise might be more COM
plete.
Father Cosgrove returned to Daven-
port ON Monday night from Muscatine
and when he arrived at the Perry
street depot a great throng was ready
to receive him.
The beloved man was completely
taken by surprise and could hardly ex-
press his appreciation of the love and
veneration in which his congregation
and friends held him.
From the depot the revered priest
was escorted to his residence and on
the next day solemn high mass was
celebrated at ST. Marguerites. Rev.
Nicholas Scanlan of Waterloo preached
the sermon and this was followed by
festivities which lasted the entire day.
Twenty-Five priests from throughout
the diocese were present and gave
testimony to the regard in which he
was held among the clergy.
In speaking of the matter afterward
Bishop Cosgrove stated that he had
remembered that the anniversary
came that fall but had forgotten the
date and was completely taken by
surprise when he was welcomed at the
depot.
During that twenty-five years of
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great. the success of his hard work
being recognized by Rome, he asked
for and received the somewhat un-
usual permission to have his sue
cesSor appointed while he was still
living, so that he could rest during mis-
last days with the assurance that the
duties of his position were being ably
handled
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Attainments
as a Scholar

Coupled with his ability for hard
work. and his foresight have been
mental attachments, which have
wrought for the good of his people.
a profound theologian and ve-sed IN
ecclesiastical! law, there have never
been the mistakes made which have
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-25

nearly every city. town and village of
any Importance in southern Iowa.
Fills has been a work of up building
and organization and he leaves to his
successor, work Of guiding the large
flock to fields of greater usefulness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-25

bishops in service in the northwest,
and told many Interesting incidents
of the difficulties of the ministry in
pioneer DAYS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
|.d!!'!I.T!'d!!
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WflifarnE-H Holt. OF. Cor street,
Is yerys III with measles 49,
SIR and lGrs.2J. M! Smith, Of state
street, have returned from a short
visit with the Iatters sister at Pleas
amt Valley
EMrs.sRrandson, of Ferry street. who
Snas been very III with typhoid Fever
the mast two weeks, was reported
last evening to be somewhat fmprov-
ReEsE.E Moran, Of East Park ave
nue., has gone to the country ~here ne
VIII visit relatives for a few days.
DIR: and Mrs ,. M Mcdonald expec.
10 leave the city soon for an EXTENDED
"trip in the west
Kiss Elsie Thomas has returned
from short visit with friends at
Harrington.
miss Anna Summers left last night
her home nTriune after a snort
visit with her cousins, the Misses
SUMMERS OF Market street
sg:Es1r John %. Levelle is confined TO
his home on Merchant street on ac-
count of Illness.
Mrs. Belle Fleming Roster. OF MOT
sgantown, arrived in the city iast nisnI
TO attend the Harr-F1eminS "eooln s.
while here she viii be the guest OF
mrs. John @. Leyeue, OF Aercn '1-Ii
aIrs. i'll. Stealey, Mrs. H w sat
Terrified and Mrs. James Thomas nave
returned from Montana, Where tney
were called on account OF the dea1n
of their neice. Mrs Halle Gasken:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
"a. etrned O. a g

Fned Ear returned heS
home yestsrdaY eren1ngGom Cooks
Hospital Mhersshe has been forstreas
|ment. ~
AfrS. IA. q. hester and sister, Miss
Alice Bennett of Virginia avenue,
went TO their home to-day at NesteT-
vile. Barbour count .where they
spend few days with their parents.
after which they VIII go to Grafton.
where they win be located for some
time.
Mrs. Harry Robinson. OF Marker
street, who has been suffering for the
past week from severe attack OF
rheumatism, is a little better today
Mr.. VIII Russell, who has been IL
for some time with appendicitis and
who was operated upon at the CIT
hospital, has now fully recovered az
resumed work today
Messers. John S. Scott and Howard
Harden VIII represent the Setting
Sun Lodge, No. 1e, Order OF the Reo
Men. at their annual State meeone
on Tuesday, May 1st at Biuehelo-
Mr.. Lynn Courtney. Of Market street;
has not been able to work for SeVerai
DAYS on account Of sickness. but IS
some better to-day, and we nope ne
win soon be able to be out
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

mond street NJ. E. Church. will cele-
brate their eighteenth anniversary To-
morrow evening in the church Win .
dollar social. An excellent programme
..oc;+,rIon nv Misses Odra Stealey-
Blanche Shurtleff. Nellie Harden ano
Elsie Merrifeld. Special music by the
choir. also the quartette has prepared
select music In answer TO thelr
names at roll-cau the members WI
tell how they have earned their ooi-
lar. which part OF the prosIahniae
silver offering viii be lifted at tho
door.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
TURN WOMEN
AWAYsF FROM DRUGS
DANGEROUS Stmulans NoLonsr Needed
Recall Mr1cu-Tone Brings Per-
,naneat Health and WGor

"My husband worries so. Doctor. yor
simply must give me something to key
me up-somethine that viii make me
bright and cheerful when he comes home
at night
Thousands of unfortunate women are
in Just this position-wonen who are
rapidly breaking down in body and whose
minds are becoming dark and dull with
suffering and despair.
They have tried to fight off IL hcalth=
have struggled to keep up in spite of pain
and weakness that their husbands should
not guess their condition.
At last comes day when they can do
this no longer Their strength IS Sone7
their will power no longer strong enough
to carry them through So they turn to
druggist and doctor, not for slow acting
tonics that will gradually restore health,
but for some drug that will give tempo
rary stength-that viii key them up
that will make them bright and cheer
full for even few hours.
The result of such a course needs NJ
comment. How different it would have
been had they turned to Re1au Mucu-
Tone instead of drugs. From the first
dose Mucu-Tonc's Strengthening influence
is felt-but instead of cunning mind and
body, it restores both to health and vigor-
Read what it did for Mrs. Funks-
a WONDERFUL RECOVERY
Thank Heaven <or RcIall Mucu-Tonc- It
aas given me back health and strength after
years OF weakness pain and physical e1haus-
ton I was completely broken down end GER
tainly looked ten years older than am Local
treatment would benefit me temporarily but in
q few weeks my trouble always returned worse
than ever Then heard OF your Mucu-Tone.
complaints OF this nature by taking anything
in the stomach. I determined to give Mucu-Tonc
= trial. can't tell you how glad am that
lid. Almost the first dose seemed to brace me
up and give nc strength, and by the time
the drst bottle YVES gone all disagIecable symo-
toms had disappeared. finishing the
second bottle and can truthfuIy say never
felt better in my life cat we'll. sleep well
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
nNn1 7z1~R

IS Second St. Albany. N "
Rcxeu Mucr-Tone works through the
bloodYessels, acting directly upon the
mucous membranes, the congestion and
Inflammation of which produce the ca
tarrhal conditions which arc the sole cause
of all your trouble, driving out the poison
and healing the raw surfaces. It fills the
arteries with rich. red, Efe-giving blood.
builds up the body, stops all vital drains.
soothes the tagged nerves and brings
sound, restful sleep.
We promptly refund your money IF you
are not more than satisfied with Mucu-
Tone. asl'sS<E
Sol6sonly at our store Price. so cents
and 50 cents per bottle. Mail orders
promptly 6lled.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
a Quiet Wedding.

Miss Bennett. Of Nesterrille. and
Mr. E D. Holt. Of Fairmont. were
quietly married recently at the home
o. the bride in Barbour county II
was 4 surprise to many OF their
friends, as it was kept secret ar
the time. Dir. Holt is Well known In
Fairmont. having been located here
for some time as an empIoEe of the
B. and o. They went to housekeep-
ing yesterday in the Gashins' property
on Columbia street.and they have the
verv best wishes Of their friends for
a long and happ ylife together.
The Funeral Services Of Mrs Gaskel'-
The funeral services OF Mrs. Gas
llell was held this morning at the
home in Montana after which the re-
mains were brought here on No. 81
and taken Immediately TO the Wood
lawn cemetery, where short service
was held.
Eighteenth Anniversary
The Ladies Aid Society of the Dia-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

lost (suspiciously eyins the nae,
rened pillows and the crump pc.
Sbeets)-Look here, landlord, 'his oe'
N LANDLORD (triumphatlD nat ,
what it's for!-London 11o-eAss'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

little willie-Say, pa, what IS meant
ty >. strict sense Of JUSTICE
Pats a term man app Two
~ Getting even with someone asa1ns s
whom he imagines he has sruose'
my son.-ChicaSo News
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
City Hospital

Mrs. Adelaide Hubbard has gone To-
Jefferson street to take charge OF one
of DR.. Hollands patients-
Miss Arnett has returned to ;hef
dntv as head nurse in the City hos
nitaI. being a little improved rom
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
AFTER.suPPER SMILES

There was peace in the Senate cham
ber- oa
Had the honorable gentlemen come
TO an understanding on the rate bl1lz
No. The Senate had adjourned =
Philadelphia Ledger
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
L. T. Club

Miss Ethel Barnes VIII be nossesS
THURSDAY evening to the L T. Club
at her home on East Park avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
Notice.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the NJ E
Church are requested TO meet
promptly at 100 o'clock to-moTrow
evening in the lecture room OF the
church in order to enter in body at
the celebration of the 18th anniVer-
sary OF the Society. which is to be
given on Thursday evening at $
o'clock
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
To Return Soon.

Mr.. and Mrs Jacob w. Mays. who
have been spending the winter in
Florida. expect to return home this
week. On their may home they VIII
visit Richmond. Washington and
some other places of interest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

Went and proposed to a gi1 dhat
INV fool ought to have known "ouio
accent him,"-AmeTican Spectator
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

Substantial Granite carpets at 29c'
ana Ingram carpets, all wool. at Csc
75c, by Pople-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

NO, sir, it does nor responded the
crusty capitalist, whose once was ID
No j1ee- but their. gable does an
nov me eedingiy-ChicaSo III
bune-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25
severe attack of stomach trouble
TO Visit the Glass Factory.

To Visit the Glass Factory.
Quite number Of our young people
are planning TO visit the Window Glass
Factory tomorrow evening Miss Le-
ota Gaskins will act as chaperone TO
the company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

young saphead never did have any
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

II hope said the renter OF Eoon'
No 11aT THAT the rattle OF the type
writers in nv Office doesn't annoy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

Like father, like son, quoted the
high school girl
played. by Katheryn- kidder. Bruce
school boy We've got a railroad
presidents son in our class, and you
ought to see how he works the facul-
ty for munity.-Louisv1lle Courier
Journal
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

He Qayins down his paper)-Weli
begin to think It's true that great
riches do not bring happiness
She-And yet have no doubt you
would be glad to experiment with gid
ed misery a little If you had the
means of enjoying it--Cleveland PAN
Dealer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

Eighteenth Anniversary
The Ladies Aid Society of the Dia-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-25

choIly-Yaas, Reginald discharged
that man of his. You see, someone
called at Ressie,s apawment the 9th
er mawnfng and the fellah told the.
caller Reggie was taking a bath!:
Ptaneman-Andw wasn't he taxing a a
bath 81 ~:
Cholly- Most;certainIy not. Hewas;
taking 4 ubbing c. PhAadetpnta
The Press., 1906-03-21
Causes of SnlpVvreck.

~As a representative of one Of the
insurance underwriters 1 have taken
part in the investigations of more than
400 shipwrecks,' said former sea cap
tain. "The causes of wrecks are drink,
fogs, neglect to use the sounding lead
and unknown currents.
1.-The most dangerous waters are of
the east coast of England, Cape Ushant
and Cape Finistere. In the past the
shifting of the cargo caused a good
many wrecks, but the adoption Of feed
pipes has changed all that. Cargoes
liable to shift consist Of wheat, iron
ore. coal and so on. Great feed pipes
flied with part of such cargoes now
run down into the hold, and If the
cargo shifts at all the pipes automatic
ally pour more cargo into the space
that has been made vacant.
"Off a wild part Of the South Amer
lean coast four master loaded 7afitl
high heeled French shoes was once
wrecked. The native Indians stole the
shoes, but couldn't wear them. They
used them instead for boxing gloves
giving each other terrific taps with the
French heels"
The Press., 1906-03-21
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local Interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago..
march e3, 1876.

Mr.. Shaw's mill excepted, all the
looms in Staffordville are busy, with
good prospects of continuing so
Ont of 26 persons employed in the
finishing room of the Oonverseville
Co 10 were absent from sickness
yesterday. In most cases sore throat
was the disorder.
The surveyors of the Ponagansett
railroad have been at work in Stafford
for the past fortnight, and at the
present time are surveying in the vi
entity of Orcuttville. They have left
the village at one side, and cross the
valley above the Glyn pond, passing
near the houses of Isaac Cady and
Martin Hunt. But little of the route
below Staffordville is considered yet
as permanently located, however.
The surveyors were disappointed in
not entering Staffordville at lower
grade. and hardly expect to be able to
reach the grade of the New London
road
The Amateur Dramatic society of
Stafford Hollow proposes to give an
entertainment at the town hall on
Wednesday evening of next week
when they will present the three act
drama, 1.-THE Serious Family" with
the following cast of characters
Charles Torrens, Charles Puffer; Cap
tain Murphy Mcguire, Richard G.
Beebe; Frank Vincent, Albert Scrip
ture; Aminadab Sleek, Daniel Fair
man; Danvers, Fred Cady; Lady
Sowerby Creamy, Jane CLARK; Mrs,
Charles Torrens, Anna Cross; Emma
Torrens, Adell Harvey; Mrs. Ormbsy
Delmaine, Fife Gladly; Graham, Genie
Fairman.
Born. Stafford Springs, 18th,
daughter to John Mccarthy.
In Somers, | Sth, a son to Edwin D
and Bertha J. Avery.