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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
CATHOLIC SCHOOL BURNS.

Fire originating from a defective
flue destroyed the parochial school
building in Paris, KY. last Tuesday
morning. entailing a loss OF about
$4,000. More than 200 children are
thrown out OF school as a result of
the fire. A brisk wind famed the
flames fiercely. and for a time a sec
tion OF the residence district on High
street was threatened with destruc-
tion. The firemen had great diff
Guilty in confining the flames TO the
school building.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
PRIEST WILL HAVE CHARGE.

The Government is about to es-
tablish a special station for observa-
tion purposes on Georgetown
University grounds. Plans are al
ready under way for the building of
the station on Observatory Hill. The
Rev. Francis A. Tondorf. s. j., pro-
fessor OF science and director Of the
seismic observatory, has been ap-
pointed special observer by the
Government. and will assume charge
OF the new station on It's completion.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
CONCERT AND MINsTRELs.

The real thing In negro minstrelsy
Is promised at ST. Augustine's Hail
on Wednesday and Thursday, March
26 and 81. when the colored people
will give their annual concert and
minstrels for the benefit OF St.
Augustine's church. Regular re-
hearsals are being held. and Father
Felten. the pastor. feels confident
that this years entertainment will
surpass all others heretofore given.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

Irish-American, with his wife,
sweetheart or mother, is expected 70
bo present at the Shubert Masonic
Theater tomorrow evening to enjoy
the splendid programme arranged
under the auspices of the Jefferson
County Board, Ancient Order OF
Hibernians, and which is composed
of the best local talent, in renditions
of Irish music and recitations. In
addition the Right Rev. Bishop
.ODonaghue is on the programme for
an address, for which every Irish
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

I'll 1909. when she again took charge
OF the music department. She had
been in feeble health since reassum-
Ing the duties of this department.
Death was due to diabetes, the last
attack continuing about ten days.
The last sacraments Of the church
were administered Tuesday night.
The funeral was held Friday morn
ing at Nazareth. The offices were
recfted at O'Clock.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
CONDITION IMPROVED.

Rev. Brother Aloysius. OF the
Passionist Monastery on fhe New
burg road, who last week underwent
serious operation at st. Joseph's
lnfirmary, is reported doing nicely,
his condition having greatly i'm
proved during the past few days
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
HEAVEN HER REWARD.

Mother Alphonsa Kerr died at
Nazareth on Wednesday morning
after a long illness. She was born
and reared at Pittsburgh and came
to Nazareth in December, 1862. AL
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15
MISSION CLOSES.

What has undoubtedly been one OF
the most successful and largely at
tended missions ever held In Louis
vile will close tomorrow at the
Cathedral. Every night this week the
vast ediflce has been thronged with
people eager 10 hear the eloquent
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

Jesuit missionaries, Fathers O'Mal-
ley and Rosswinkle. The closing
service will be held tomorrow night,
when the Papal blessing Will be
given.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

most her entire religious life was
spent at the head Of the music de-
partment OF Nazareth Academy. She
was elected Mother Superior OF Naz-
areth IN 1908. holding the office un-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

Everything is in readiness and
programme complstaa iaS -
y nua-sslsDraIlop in honor of st. Pat
Flick, Ireland's gifted saint and
scholar, and every Irishman and
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

man aud Hibernlan should feel
doubly proud, this being the first
time in the history OF the local
order that a Bishop graced ouch an
occasion with his presence. His Rev
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-03-15

who have the entertainment in
charge are Thomas keenan,, John j,
Sullivan, Hugh Hourigan, John J
Barry and w. J. Connolly.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
LONG wEDDED LIFE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Terstegge,
old and highly esteemed residents of
New Albany, who were married at
st. Boniface church in Louisville on
November Z, 1888. celebrated their
sixty-fifth wedding anniversary last
Friday at their home, East Tenth
and Elm street, New Albany. They
are perhaps the oldest married cou-
pie in Southern Indiana. For more
than fifty years they have lived in
New Albany. The aged couple re-
lceived their friends during the day
and quite a large number called to
lextend congratulations. The re-
ligious celebration of their ami
versary took place in the morning
Mr.. Terstegge is eighty-seven years
OF age and his wife is eighty-six
They both are natives of Germany,
but came to America in early youth
Their children are Mrs. ]. o. Endris
Miss Lizzie Terstegge and Andrew
ITerstegge, of New Albany; Mrs
James Parsons, of Indianapolis, and
Mrs. Henry Stegman, of Cincinnati
Mr.. and Mrs. Terstegge are the par
ents of the late Henry Terstegge, ol
New Albany, member Of the firm
Of Stratton & Terstegge, of Louis.
vile, who died recently in Chatta.
Dooga while on business trip tc
that city. For many years Mr.. Ter.
stegge was engaged in the shoe bust.
ness in New Albany, but later be
came associated with GohmanT
Bros, in the stove foundry business
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
WITH NUPTIAL MASS.

A pretty and brilliant fall wedding
will be witnessed Wednesday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock at the Sacred
Heart church, Seventeenth and
Broadway, when Louis ]. Schumann
will lead to the altar Miss Cora e.
Canty. Rev. Patrick Walsh, the
pastor, will be the celebrant of the
nuptial high mass and will perform
the marriage ceremony. The groom
|; with the Empire Loan Company
and is well known in business circles.
Miss Canty is the charming daughter
of Mrs. Mary Canty and one of the
most popular girls in the Sacred
Heart parish. Miss Alice Canty, sis
ter of the bride, will be bridesmaid,
and Leon Wells will act as best man.
The ushers will be Messrs. Paul Deck
and James Welsh. Following the
church ceremony a wedding break
fast will be served for the bridal
party at the home of the brides
mother, 2502 West Walnut, after
which the couple will leave on a
honeymoon trip to st. Louis and the
West. The best wishes of a legion
of friends will follow them into their
welded life.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
IRIDIUM AND RETREAT.

In commemoration of the act of
Constantine the Great, by which
freedom. was given to all persons
who professed the Christian faith,
the Rev. Patrick Walsh, pastor OF
the Sacred Heart church, Seven
teenth and Broadway, has arranged
for a public iridium and retreat for
his congregation and Catholics gem
orally, which will open next Wednes-
day evening at 1880 o'clock and
close the following Sunday. This law
was laid down in the year 313, and
the Catholic world is celebrating g
the sixteenth centenary of a law
that has meant much to Christianity
since that time. The indulgence
granted by the Pope in honor of this
centenary is being gained in one
church after the other by the spe-
cial three-day services being held.
Rev. Father Cyril, c. p, of the
Passionist Monastery, will conduct
the retreat and deliver a special
course of sermons. Masses will be
celebrated every morning at $50
and 1880 O'Clock, followed by short
instruction, and the night services
and sermon will be at 7.30. Father
Cyril, who is an eloquent Passionist
pulpit orator, will deliver the night
discourses, opening Wednesday and
concluding Sunday, their order be-
ing as follows: "T'he Vital Ques-
tion," "a Dreadful PERIL" ''The
Tragedy of Life" "The Mercy of
God" and "The Call of Life" 1t is
expected that every member of the
congregation will avail themselves
Of this opportunity to make the
jubilee and gain the blessing of its
indulgences. The ladies of the
Altar Society will spare no pains in
boautifying the sanctuary and with
the new electric lights the church
will present an edifying and brilliant
scene.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
TAUGHT IN KENTUCKY.

Charles Peterson, formerly profess
sor of music at st. Joseph's College,
Bardstown, and St. Mary's College,
died recently at his home, "The
Lilacs," Notre Dame. Ind. He was
born in Cologne, Germany, in 1859,
and was educated at Frederick Will
helms Academy and the University
Of Bohn and studied also in Paris and
London. In 1884 he came to the
United States. After spending one
year in New York and Pennsylvania
he went to Nelson county, KY. where
In 1886 he married Miss Julia VIII
kinson. He became professor OF
music at St. Joseph's College, Bards-
town, remaining until 1886, when
ne took charge OF the department OF
music at ST. Mary's College. He
acted as organist In st, Martins
church, Louisville, for seven years
In 1890 he came TO Notre Dame
[ niyersity as an instructor in French
and German. His qualifications as a
musician brought about his appoint
ment as head OF the department OF
music. which position he held until
Ills death.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
DoRMITORY DEDICATED.

The new hall of residence of the
College of New Rochelle was dedi-
Gated Saturday by Mgr. Patrick ].
Hayes, ID. D., Chancellor of the
New York archdiocese, in the pres
ence of 500 students and guests.
Then followed the unveiling OF the
statue of the Immaculate Concep-
tion, presented by the college sodal-
ity and costing $1,000. High mass
was celebrated in the college chapel
by the Right Rev. Joseph F. Mooney,
v. G. There was a reception in the
residence hall and among the guests
were Supreme Court Justice and
Mrs. Martin j. Keogh, Countess
Georgine Iselin, Adrian Iselin
Columbus O'Donnell Iselin, Mrs
Delaney A. Kane, Mrs. Sadlier
writer, and DR.. Conde B. Pallen,
editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia
The new building. the cornerstone OF
which was laid in the summer OF
1912 by Cardinal Farley, cost
$500, 900, and is one of the finest
college dormitories in the country
wo hundred and fifty girls occupy
the three upper floors.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
MOURN HIS DEATH.

Frank Sem, one of the foremost
German Catholics of Louisville and
a retired brewer, died at his home,
1146 South Fifteenth street, last
Saturday morning of heart disease.
He had been in poor health for sew
eral weeks. Late Friday night he
was stricken and never rallied. Mr..
Sem was seventy-six years old and
a native of Germany. but had been
a resident OF Louisville since child
hood. He was educated in the
schools of Louisville and learned
the cooper's trade. He purchased
the Old Boone common beer brew
cry at Seventeenth and Market
streets in 1868 and later became
owner of a brewery at Fifteenth and
Gallagher streets. In 1877 he sold
his interests to his brothers and
organized the Sem & Ackermann
Brewery Company, located at Eigh-
teenth and Main streets. Philip
Ackermann was a partner in the
business. Twelve years ago when
the local breweries were merged
into the Central Consumers Com
pany Mr.. Sem retired from active
business. Besides his brewing in
terests he held much property in
Louisville, being identified with the
Seelbach Realty Company and the
Tyler Realty Company. Mr.. Sem
was a member of st. Joseph s
Orphanage Society. the Gambrinus.
Bavarian and the Jefferson societies.
He was known in a quiet way as a
charity worker. Five sons, Frank
p, Henry, william, Howard and
Joseph Sem, and two daughters,
Mrs. Annie X. Boyer and Miss Mary
Sem, and a brother and two sisters
survive. The funeral took place
Tuesday morning from St. Peters
church with solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN and was one of the largest
ever held there. The active pail
bearers were Philip Sengel, William
Fehler, Lambert Klarer. George
Huber, Joseph Hubbuch, Sr., F. j.
Hermann, L. w. Hugelmeier and
r. j. Marcus. The honorary pail
bearers included Philip Ackermann.
Sr., Louis Seelbach, Frank Fehr.
II. NJ. Brennan, Edward G. Hill,
Charles A. Weber, Henry Nadorff,
Henry Bosquet, Charles Dehler, Mic
Bosler, ]. F. Oertel. G. L. Everbach,
Sebastian Gunther, Charles Pfeiffer,
F. c. Dickson, Anton Geitslich,
Henry Borchers and ]. Fred Hill
erich,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
PRINTER BECAME BISHOP.

The late Right Rev. william ].
Kenny, ID. D., Bishop of st. Angus
line, Fla, whose death occurred in
Baltimore, learned the printing
trade in the office of the Scranton
Morning Republican, and served for
a time as business manager of the
Scranton Daily Times. "He was
very popular with the boys in the
print shop" says the Citizen, of
Honesdale, "and years afterward,
when he had become a priest, they
we're wont to refer to him prot
estant and Catholic alike) as their
priest" Bishop Kenny, who was
stricken while on his way to the
Missionary Congress in Boston, was
born October 3, 1858, at Delhi,
n. Y. Eleven years later he went
with his parents to Scranton. There
he went to school while serving his
apprenticeship in the printing trade.
His newspaper career ended when he
entered st. Bonaventure's College,
Allegheny, N. Y, where he was or
dained January 15, 1879. He was
first stationed at Jacksonville, Fla,
where he remained until he took
charge of parish at Palatka. Here
he served until 1884. Father
Kenny was then made rector of the
Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, Jacksonville, and remained
there until elevated to episcopal
rank in 1902. He was consecrated
in the old Cathedral at st. Angus
tine on May Is that year by Car
| dinal Gibbons. Besides his activi-
ties in behalf of the church he took
leading part in the civic welfare
Of the cities in which he served. He
was member of the Relief Commit
tee during the epidemic of yellow
fever in 1888, and was Chairman of
the bureau of information and a
member of the special commission
Of the Jacksonville Relief Associa-
ton after the fire which swept
| Jacksonville in 1901.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
DISTINGUISHED.

At the meeting Of Division 4, A. o.
H., Monday evening President John
II. Hennessy called upon Col. John j.
Score for a few remarks in explana-
ton Of his newly acquired title, which
was recently bestowed upon him by
Gov. McCreary, this being the first
time this honor was conferred upon
a plain workman. Councilman M. j.
McDermott. who was reelected at the
recent election, thanked members for
tn cir hearty support, and mentioned
the fact that Division is acquiring
quite a collection OF notables, one
Colonel and three Councilmen, the
other two besides himself being T. j.
|Garvey and Edward White. Prayers
were offered for the repose of the
soul OF Edward ]. Mackey, a member
OF Division 3, who was always a well
come visitor at Division AS meetings
and Hibernian gatherings
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
GENERAL HIBERNIAN REUNION.

Division /. A. o. H., has arranged
for a general reunion of the Ladies'
Auxiliary and Hibernians of the Falls
Cities, to be held next Tuesday night
at Falls City Hall. Councilman
Charles Finegan, Thomas Lawler,
Walter Cusick and Joseph Farrell
have the affair in charge, and II is
limited that they will provide an en-
tertainment that will surpass any
ever given by this division. There
will be music. addresses. solos and an
elegant luncheon, to be followed by
dancing. President Thomas Tarpy
will be the master of ceremonies, and
through the Kentucky Irish Ameri-
can requests all Hibernians TO be
present with their lady and gentle
men friends and enjoy one night OF
Irish hospitality This will be an
open meeting, and therefore the Falls
city Hall should be crowded
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15

evently divided, and II each side
brings out its forces the meeting will
be one OF the largest Of the year.
Announcement of the death of Ed
ward Mackey was received in silence.
and after the transaction Of the nee
essary routine business adjournment
was taken to Tuesday night, when
the council would take appropriate
action and then proceed in a body to
the home Of the deceased and pay
their tribute of respect to his MEM
ory. Announcement was made of the
date set for the Joint Initiation, and
each member was urged to secure at
least one candidate.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
THE DATE SET.

The Joint committee OF Trinity
Council, Y. M. l.. OF New Albany, and
Mackin and Trinity Councils, OF this
city, have set the second Sunday In
January as the date for the big in
itiatlon to be held by the three
councils, and for which each has
already procured long list of can
didates. This decision was reached
as testimonial 10 Unity Council,
whose new home will be dedicated
land thrown open on that day This
will be an event Of much interest and
|will attract one OF the largest gath
|erings of the Catholic young men OF
1.-THE Falls Cities that has taken place
In recent years.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
X. or Q. LECTURE.

Lieut.. Gov. Edward j. McDermott
will deliver an address at the Knights
OF Columbus meeting next Wednes-
day evening and the officers urge
every member 10 be present, as the
speaker can be depended upon TO
furnish an intellectual treat. Judge
Matt O'Doherty addressed the meet
ing last Wednesday evening and was
given a hearty reception by those
present A dance and reception for
members and their families was held
last evening and Chairman Thomas
w. Tarpy. OF the Entertainment Com
nittee. announces a euchre and lotto
for members and one lady guest each
for the evening of November 2s.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15

meeting was held in September, 1910,
at the Catholic University. II was
attended by $50 delegates, represent
ing twenty-four States or thirty-eight
cities. The second national meeting
was held at the Catholic University
III September, 1912. II was attended
by $50 delegates, representing twen-
ty-eight States or fifty-two cities. His
Eminence Cardinal Gibbons is the
Honorary President, and Right Rev.
Monsignor T. J. Shahan, Rector OF
the Catholic University. is the Presi-
dent
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
MISS AGNES BUTLER HURT.

Miss Agnes Butler, the nineteen
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George ]. Butler, 2O35 Portland ave-
nue., had narrow escape from
death by being run over by an
automobile last Friday night at
Twenty-first and Portland avenue.
Miss Butler was struck by the auto
mobile of ]. p. viii, driven by
George Luhn, and suffered painful
cuts and bruises about the face and
body, which still confine her to her
home. where she is making nice
progress toward recovery. The
young lady was walking when the
auto turned and skidded, the rear
end knocking her down. When the
news became known Miss Buffers
home was beseiged with young
friends who rejoiced that the car
did not pass over her.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
ALUMNI HOLDS ELECTION,

The annual meeting and smoker
of ST. Xavier's Alumni Association
was held In the college hall at the
school building. 11S West Broad
way. The election OF officers for
the ensuing year was held, and the
following members we're elected: /:
President, Robert @. Wulf; First
Vice President William Dieruf;
Second Vice President, William p.
McDonogh; Treasurer, Harry
Ropke; Secretary. William p. Kelly;
Sergeant-at-Arms. Eugene Thomp-
son; Spiritual Director. Rev. Johr
In. Hill. The following five mem
bers were elected to the Executive
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
STIRRED UP MEMBERs.

Members Of Mackin Council were
considerably stirred up Monday night
when II was proposed to adopt an
amendment providing for resi-
Dental Secretary who win receive an
annual salary OF 5000. The PROPOSE
ton was a surprise to many and
caused a spirited and interesting de-
bate. resulting In a postponement te
Monday. November "a, when the fna'
vote Will be taken. Those who favor
and oppose the measure are about
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
FATHER cLErus RETURNS.

The Rev. Father Cletus Brady. G.
p, and Rev. Father Denis, c. p. OF
the Sacred Heart Monastery on the
Newburg road. are expected home
today from st. Paul. Kas., where
they took part in the ceremonies at
the opening of the new Passlonist
Monastery there. The new monas-
terry is one of the largest and finest
In the country. Many Bishops and
priests were present TO witness the
ceremonies.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
CATHOLIC CHARITIES.

The third biennial meeting OF the
National Conference OF Catholic
Charities will be held at the Catholic
University In Washington during the
month OF September, 1914. Work
on organization for that meeting is
now under way. The National Con-
ference OF Catholic Charities was or
ganized at the Catholic University.
February. 19. 1910, by committee
OF twenty-six Of the lay and clerical
leaders In the Catholic charities OF
the United States. The first national
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
REV. WILLIAM F. BRADY.

The Rev, william r. Brady. as
slstant rector of Holy Trinity
church IN New York City for tbs
last nine years. died on Thursday Of
last week OF heart disease He wai
graduated from Fordham Uniyersit,
fifty-fiye years ago. and had been 4
priest for forty-hye years. Father
Brady built number Of churches
IN HIS different parishes.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15

Committee. Frank A. Geher, Eugene
Cooney, Raymond Schuman, Eugene
Leet and Il. II. Mattingly. The
meeting was well attended and in
teresting talks we're heard. The
association adopted a resolution to
have a banquet sometime in Janu-
ary
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-15
RECENT DEATHS.

The funeral of Mrs. Annie H.
Calvin, widow of John Calvin, was
held from St. Anthony's church, of
which she was one of the Oldest and
most highly esteemed COM
municants. Mrs. Calvin had at
tained the age of eighty-seven, but
for years resided with her son, John
A. Calvin, 537 South Twenty-second
street.
John T. Mitchell, thirty-eight years
old and a well known member of St
Fatrick's congregation, died Tuesday
morning at his home, 1712 Baird
street Two months ago he was taken
| III and the complications that fol
lowed were the cause of his death
Besides his wife he leaves two chill
dren The funeral services We're held
Thursday morning, attended by many
mourning friends and relatives.
Martin Fahey, who was born in
ireland sixty years ago, but who
had spent most of his life here, died
on Friday of last week at SITS. Mary
and Elizabeth Hospital, following an
illness of pneumonia. For years he
had been employed at the st. Vim
cent Orphanage and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him. His
funeral was held Monday morning
from the residence of his cousin,
Mrs. j. ]. Flanagan, and from Holy
Name church at O'Clock, many old
friends assisting at the requiem
mass.
The death of Miss Mary Mar
guerite Madigan, the beloved four
teen-year-old daughter of James and
Made Flynn Madigan, 917 South
Shelby street, removed from st
Johns parish one of its most ex-
emplary and highly esteemed young
ladies. News of her death brought
deep grief not only to her imme-
diate family but to a wide circle OF
friends. Miss Madigan was a mem
ber of the Young Ladies' Sodality
and her life was an example for all
young girls. Her funeral took place
Monday morning from st. Johns
Clay and Walnut, requiem high mass
being celebrated by Father Schuh'
mann. In the sermon which fol
lowed he paid a touching tribute to
the memory of the deceased, dwell
ing on her innocent life and re-
| ligious spirit.