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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-05-30

The history of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception is record of
unceasing progress. 1t is an inspiring
story-a story replete with incidents
that proclaim the faith, the courage,
persistence, devotion and virtue of
men and women to whom Minneapolis
of today is deeply indebted. A con-
trast between what is and what has
been is always interesting. When
that contrast shows that great things
have arisen from a meager beginning
it awakens courage in the human
heart and hope for the future. Surely
there is such contrast in the case of
the Immaculate Conception parish.
Forty-seven years ago-a weather
beaten shed of warped and twisted
boards, a rude altar and ruder
benches: Today-a marble pile tower
ing above the city, holding aloft the
Cross of Christ and proclaiming God
to passing thousands.
The history of the Immaculate Con-
ception parish is history of faith
faith in God, faith in man, faith in
the future. The early builders be-
lieved absolutely in the teachings of
Jesus Christ. They believed that those
teachings must be preserved and
transmitted to future generations.
They did not think of church as an
institution that ought to be built, or
of church-going as a laudable conven-
ton. They said, ga church we must
build; our children must be taught"
And they built and taught. There
was no doubling, no faltering. They
did not ask, Is it a good economic
venture? They were satisfied that
Christ had spoken: His word was
final: Beyond it there was nothing.
This was the inspiration out Of which
grew the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. The same faith that in
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st. Anthony in East Minneapolis, act
ing for the Right Reverend Thomas L.
Grace, Bishop of st. Paul, bought two
lots at the corner of Third Street and
Third Avenue North. The next signifi-
cant event was the ordination at ALI
Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland, on
June II, 1867, of Reverend James Nc
Golrick, destined to be the first resi-
dent pastor of the new parish and to
spend twenty-five years of his life
shaping it's future. These were simple
events enough, apparently uncon-
nected and not freighted with promise
of great things to come. And yet,
combined, they were to be determin-
ing factors of such Importance in the
future of Minneapolis as no one could
then possibly foresee.
Father McGolrick, who was born
May 1, 1841, at Borrisokane, County
Tipperary, was ordained for the Amer
lean missions Immediately after his
ordination he came to st. Paul, where
for short time he served as assistant
pastor at the Cathedral. He was soon
assigned to Minneapolis to minister to
the needs of the Catholic population
on the west side of the river. Prior
to that time, the larger part of the
population of the nascent city was on
the east side of the rivera district
known as st. Anthony until 1872, when
it became Minneapolis East The
name Minneapolis had been given to
that portion Of the city west of the
river in 1852. Colonel John H. Stew
ems, the first settler, in speech de-
livered in 1855, gives credit for orig
mating the name to George D. Bow
man, editor of the ST. Anthony Elk
press. The speech is published in
Historical Sketches of Minneapolis"
Father McGoIrick Arrives.
Before Father McGolrick's arrival
the Catholic population on the west
side of the river had to attend Mass
in the Church of st. Anthony Of Padua,
Eighth Avenue and Main Street N. E.
This was the first parish in what is
now Minneapolis and was founded in
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-05-30

flocked to the new town. Catholics
Father McGolrick soon found himself
confronted with the problem of max
ing room for the added worshippers.
1t was not long before plans were I'M
der way for more suitable church.
Money was soon forthcoming and in
the summer of 1871 the cornerstone
of the structure which stands at Third
Street and Third Avenue North was
laid. The first Mass was celebrated
within the walls of the new church on
December s, 1872. The church was ded-
icated January 1, 1873. The Reverend
John Ireland, now Archbishop Of st.
Paul, blessed the church and preached
the sermon. Father Tissot and Father
Venn were present at the ceremony.
Patrick Danehy and James Byrne
served as altar boys. The Catholics
from both sides Of the river and not
a few mont Catholics turned out for the
occasion.
The new church was an edifice Of
which the Catholics Of that day had
reason to be proud. 1t was an fmpos-
ing structure, considering the size Of
Minneapolis then. The fact that it
has served until the present in the
heart of the business district, where
there is always a large transient at
tendance on Sundays, serves to show
how snacious It must have seemed to
the Minneapolis Of over forty years
ago.
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to accommodate the children of the
west side by relieving them of the
necessity of making the long trip
twice a day.
First Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception.
When Father McGolrick arrived to
continue the work begun by Father
McDermott and. Father Tissot, he
found it necessary to provide place
of worship for the Catholics west of
the river. This he did by building an
addition to the rear of the little school
already erected at Third Street and
Third Avenue North. This addition
extended back parallel with Third
Avenue. 1t was rough frame struc-
ture fitted out with an altar, rude
benches and furnishings of the sim
plest kind. This was the first Church
of the Immaculate Conception.
It was humble beginning rude
and humble that the new church was
called "the she'd" But to the pioneers
it meant much. They had their own
priest to provide for their spiritual
wants; they had their own little school
where their children could go to re-
ceive construction in the three IRIS"
and in their faith. To the pioneers,
the step was no less welcome change
than is the REIMBURSEMENT of the pres
ent Immaculate Conception Church
for the new Prof. Cathedral of st. Mary
for the people Of today.
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Tissot, who succeeded Father McDer-
mott as pastor of ST. Anthony's
Church. 1t was used as a school
and placed in charge of the Sis
tiers of st. Joseph from st. Anthony
parish. They used to drive over
in the morning, teach all day, and re-
turn to their convent in the evening
1t was simple arrangement designed
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Larger Church Planned.

There was thrift among the pioneers
of the village of Minneapolis. Added
to that, the location was advantage
Gus. There was water power and tim
Der and the land was ready to produce
wheat in abundance. The lumber and
milling industries grew. Settlers
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1849 by Father Ravoux. The distance
from the west side settlement to the
Church of st. Anthony was consider
able, especially as street cars and auto
mobiles were unknown in those days,
and it was with view to establishing
a new parish on the west side that
the lots, already referred to, had been
purchased.
On one of these lots small frame
structure had been built by Father
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augurated the project, carried it to
completion. Today we see the fruition
in monument which proves the gen.
uineness of that heaven-inspired faith.
Humble Beginnings.
What is probably the first Official
transaction in the history of the I'm
maculate Conception parish took place
December %, 1866, when the Reverend
]. McDermott, pastor of the Church Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
MEDALS FOR AU-
GUSTA, TROLLEY
LEAGUE CHAMPS

Very handsome and valuable medals
in the form of watch fobs have been
received by DR.. Walter G. Thomas
for the Augusta 1914 Champions of the
Trolley League from Spalding Bros,
the well-known sporting goods firm.
The fobs are certainly rich and hand
some in design, consisting of a perfect
baseball diamond, two bats upright
and a ball suspended between, all
wrought in sterling silver and sus-
pended from bar, chain and. swivel
hook over heavy black silk ribbon.
The baseball bears the words "Spald-
ing Champion Baseball Medal"
On the reverse is engraved, Pre-
sented by A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Champions Trolley League 1914.
Then follows the initial of whoever
the player may be, as TX. J. c., Capt.
for, as everyone will know, the popu-
lar and fast playing Capt. Joe Cody.
who did much toward landing the
pennant.
DR.. Thomas has taken much interest
in securing these medals for the boys
and will see that they reach their re-
spective owners.
1t is well known that the doctor
hustled last season for the Trolley
League and it looks as though he is
keeping his hand in so as to be ready
for the 1915 season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Caron- Pel!etier.

Wedding bells We're ringing Tues
day morning at st. Augustine's Cath
Ollie church and for Arthur Caron and
Miss Delvina Pelletier. which young
people were made man and wife I'M
der the rites of the church. The cere-
mony occurred at 7.30. Rev. FIR. z. r.
Decary officiating in the presence OF
relatives and large number of
friends of the bride and groom. many
OF them being from Lewiston and Au
burn. Special music was also rem
dered for the occasion. Following
the ceremony lunch was served at the
home of the bride where an informal
good time was enjoyed until nearly
train time, when Mr.. and Mrs. Caron
left for a wedding trip to Boston and
Lowell. Mass, and Nashua, n. FL. On
their return they will reside in Au.
gusta.
Both the young people are we'll
known in the city, Mr.. Caron being
employed in the Labreck barber shop,
while Mrs. Caron is one of the city's
prosperous milliners. and they enjoy
the friendship of a large circle of
acquaintance all of whom will unite
in rendering best wishes for a happy
future and also the hope that their
married life so auspiciously begun
may be long continued and under
similar conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
COLONIAL THEATRE
Florence Lawrence, Mary Pickford,
Universal Ike, Reliance Feature,
American Feature, Frontier Drama,
10 Reels of the Best Photo Plays
Today.

Everybody knows Florence Law
renee, the popular Victor actress. She
will appear today in one of her best
comedy drama features, THE Girl
Who Won" This is a two reel photo
play of the best sort.
Mary Pickford, the Queen of the
movies, appears in a pretty drama
called His Gratitude" Miss Pickford
is always good and she is well fitted to
lead in this play.
Sir Galahad of Twilight" is an
American feature in two parts. THE
Revenue Officers Duty" is strong
Reliance two-reel feature. THE School
Teacher of Angle Camp" is a pleas
ing Frontier drama. THE Scarecrow
and the Chaperone" is Universal Ike
Comedy.
Ten reels will be shown at both aft
ernoon and evening performances.
For Thanksgiving day we have Sc
cured the famous story 1.-THE Wolf a
six reel Lubin masterpiece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ROME
Obituary

James futile passed away at his home
in Rome Nov 10, 1914. at the age of SO
years. ) months and days, after long
and severe illness of cancer.
He was born June Is, 1925, in the town
of Smithfield and was married Nov. 6,
1853, to Miss Sarah Fifield, when he came
to Rome to live, where he had resided
for 81 years on the place where he died
He was always Christian man, a kind
and loving husband and father, a good
neighbor and respected by all who knew
him.
He had been almost blind for over 80
years but was always Industrious and
never gave up work until his last illness
The deceased was the father OF four
children-a daughter. dying in infancy.
and son William who died at the ago
of 81 years. and two daughters still liv-
ing.
He is survived by widow, Mrs. Sarah
p. of this town: two daughters, Mrs.
Fed B. Ladd of Mercer and Mrs. Emery
s. Adell Of Skowhegan. II grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral
services were held at mis- late home in
Rome Nov. q. 1914, the Rev. r. ]. WOOL
broth Of Waterville officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ELDERLY PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE VINOL
Aged Texas Woman Says: "OId Peo-
pie Who Are Weak and Feeble
Should Know the Morris Of Vinoi."

Grand Saline, Texas.-'T am an
aged woman, and for long time was
weak and feeble, but I have found
Vinol to be the best medicine to
create strength for old people and for
chronic colds I have ever taken. 1t
has restored my health and strength
so that ] feel almost young again in
fact, I am now doing all my own
housework
odd people who are weak and
feeble should try vinol and know its
merits as 1 do. l have proved Vinol
good reliable medicine and much
cheaper than paying doctors bills,
and you may publish what l say
about Vfnol for the benefit of others"
Mrs. Fannie E. Rodgers, Grand Saline,
Texas.
Vinol, our delicious cod liver and
iron tonic, sharpens the appetite, aids
digestion. enriches the blood, building
up natural strength and energy.
We have seen such splendid results
from its use that we return the
money in every case where vinol fails
to build up and strengthen feeble old
people, delicate children and the weak,
nervous, rundown and debilitated, or
stop chronic colds coughs or bron-
chitis.
NOTE-You can get Vinol at the
leading drug store in every town
where this paper circulates.-Adv.
Bowditch- Webster Co., Druggists,
Augusta. Vinol is sold in Hallowelt
by w. d. Spaulding and in Water
vile by w. c. Hawker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
THANKSGIVING JOY
TURNS TO MISERY

Ii your stomach is not we'll, and equal
to its work. 1t is surprising how
quickly the comfort of perfect diges-
ton is given by -pep-lets.
One or two crushed between the
teeth and swallowed slowly viii as a
rule correct the most obstinate sour
stomach will promote digestion,
throw off the gas and give relief from
all stomach distress. One clergyman
says; "Dys peplets seem to go to
the right spot"
Dys- pep-lets are made from pepsin
and bismuth and other valuable di-
gestives. carminatives and correct
ives. are sugar-coated, easy and
pleasant to take. They are put up in
a Toe. handsome aluminium pocket
box. and also in 25c. and 81 sizes.
They have the name of Hood be-
hind them, and that guarantees them.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
"The Evils of Divorce" a Four Act
Drama and Select Picture Program,
Also Amateurs After Show.

Last two chances to see NJ. A Brew
er and Empire Stock Co. in 1.-The Evils
of Divorce" the powerful comedy dra-
ma that has been pleasing large audi
ences for first half of this week Sc
lect moving pictures projected before
play, making full evenings entertain
ment. Extra tonight, Augusta anna
tours will be in the spot light after
stage performance. The advance sale
indicates turnout, SO call early at the
box Office for seats.
The attraction to be staged Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday will be
"Thorns and Orange Blossoms, a play
from the popular novel of that title,
and in the hands of NJ A Brewer and
supported by Empire Stock Co. clev-
er performance of this standard fav-
orite may be expected.
Remember tonight a four act stage
play, moving pictures and amateurs
Matinees and 10 cents. Evenings
Toe. zoe, few at 30c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Manager Herbert of the Angus

Manager Herbert of the Augusta,
Hallowell and Gardiner exchange oI
the New England Tel. & Tel. Co. an
nounces that under the emergency
revenue law which goes into effect
Dec. l, a tax of one cent will be
charged on each message the charge
on which, amounts to 10 cents or
over which charge will be paid by the
sender. On subscribers phones the
tax will be charged in the bill and on
the coin boxes of public phones it
will be necessary to deposit the
amount of the charge and one cent for
the tax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
3125.66
Augusta Retail Market

No changes are recorded this week.
Bread -four, $3.50 to IS: -four, $5.76 to
So; corned beef. 15c. zoe and 22c ID.
These prices are for the best heavy
meat, lighter beef might be quoted
less. Steak, 25c, 35c and 4oc; top round,
30c h.; under cut, 25c h.; hamburg,
zoe h.; ham. sliced, 33c h.; Western
spring lamb, 22c H., Qeg); pure lard,
14c in bulk; in pail, lbs. soc; fresh
pork, 22c h.; sugar. 25-pound bag
$1.35: butter, 35c to Acc Ii. Fresh eggs
SIC, compound lard, 20-pound tub,
$1.65; bulk 10c lb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Best Laxative
For Children

When Your baby is cross and
fretful instead of the happy,
laughing little dear you are accus-
toned to, in all probability the di-
gestion has become deranged and
the bowels need attention. Give
1t a mild laxative. dispel the irri-
liability and bring back the happy
content Of babyhood.
The very best laxative for child
rem is DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin,
because it contains no opiate or
narcotic drug, is pleasant tasting
and acts gently, but surely, with
out gripping or other distress.
Druggists sell DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin at fifty cents and one dol
lar a bottle. For a free trial bot
tie wrote to DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 45l
Washington St, Monticello, III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
HINCKLEY

EAST-Earl Richardson returned Sat-
urday to Boston, after passing few
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
M. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pinldham of Ban
gor were weekend visitors Of MI. and
Mrs. M. D. Holt
The L. 8. Club met Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs Lila Mitchell.
Miss Ida Kelley returned Saturday
from Waterville. where she has been
passing a few days with her sister, Mrs
Clarence Emery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
BELGIAN RELIEF

The executive committee will meet
at the assembly room, Y. M. c. A.,
at o'clock today wednesday, to re-
ceive helpful suggestions from all in
terested parties and to hear any re-
ports that the solicitors may desire
10 make. The present standing Of the
fund is as follows:
Previously reported, s100.65
Young Womans League (Con-
gregational church) $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

E. A. Packard has returned from
his annual hunting trip where he went
with a party of friends, but this time
failed to bring back a deer. Mr..
Packard reports that hunting condi-
tons We're bad on account of a crust
on the snow, which made it impossi-
BILE for the hunters to get anywhere
near a deer because of the noise made
in passing through the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

The Bath Times of Monday after
noon said that the schooner Nat
Meader with coal for Augusta, the Ira
B. Elmes with phosphate for Bow
doinham and another schooner with
coal for Gardiner We're due in the
river after having been delayed on
their voyages by the rough weather of
the past week The Meader has d
cargo of coal for the Laliberte Bros
Co. of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Fifty years ago today a number of
Augustans were hustling to have ready
the proper number of thanksgiving
dinners for the soldiers then in the
hospitals in the Capital city. 1t is
safe to say that the dinners were good
ones and that the soldier boys able
to partake thoroughly appreciated the
kindness of the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Thanksgiving at Postoffiee.

iHaHhS9iNiH9 az FoStoHiSe.
Postmaster Plaisted has issued the
following General Orders relative to
the observance OF Thanksgiving day
at the Augusta postoffice:
General Orders No. "A.
Office of the Postmaster,
Nov. 20. 1914.
Thursday, November 26th, 1911
Thanksgiving day. will be observed at
this office as follows
l. City carriers will make no de-
livery during the day. but will make
the 800 P. NJ. collection of all boxes.
2. Rural carriers will make no de-
livery.
g. Carriers windows will be open
from $50 to 1880 A. NJ. and from 500
to 7.s0 p. NJ.
4. The general delivery window
will be closed from 800 P. NJ. to 500
p. NJ. Open all other hours.
5. The stamp window will be open
from 700 to 1000 A NJ. Stamps in
limited quantities will be on sale at
the general delivery window after
1000 A. NJ, when open.
s. The registry window will be
open from $50 A. NJ. to 1900 A. NJ.
After 1000 A. NJ, mail will be re-
ceived for registration at the general
delivery when open. a6 =.
{. The money order department
and newspaper mailing room will be
closed for the entire day.
S. Details for duty will be made by
the Assistant Postmaster.
(Signed)
FREDERICK W. PLAISTED,
Postma ster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

The oft -repeated suggestion Shop
Early" will occupy prominent place
in the Journals columns from now UNI
til well towards Christmas. f. T. and
w T. Noble in their first-page ad. call
attention to the ACCESSIBILITY of early
purchases and also mention the credit
facilities which they extend.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Residents along the letter carriers
routes are notified that unless the
walks to the entrance of their houses
are cleared of snow within a reason
able time after snowfall the mail
will not be delivered as there is rule
in the postoffice department forbid
ding the carrier to wade over I'M
shoyelled walks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Funeral of Frederic M. Marco.

Funeral services for the late Fred
eric Michel Marco were held at .
O'clock Tuesday morning at ST Mary's
Catholic church, Rev FIR. Thomas j.
Michigan officiating in the presence of
the family and many friends. Inter-
ment was made in St. Mary's ceme-
terry, John Fitzgerald, Joseph E. p
Dunn, Joseph Laliberte and Thomas
M. j. Enright acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Thanksgiving services will be held
at the Christian Science chapel on
Williams street at 10 o'clock Thurs
day morning The public is cordial
" invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

The city schools will close today
for the Thanksgiving recess and will
resume their sessions next Monday,
Nov 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Ellis Beane, formerly of this city
and now Maine Central telegraph op-
orator at the Bowdoinham depot was
visitor Tuesday upon relatives in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Rev. o. W. Stuart, district evangel-
list for the Christian and Missionary
Alliance. will preach at the North
Parish church next Sunday, Nov. 30.
He will be in the city for one week or
over two Sundays. He will hold
several services, according to later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

DR. Byron G. Croxford of Newport
was a business visitor Monday eve
ming in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Two hundred pounds of turkeys to-
day at l.. S. Young's are oered at 20
cents pound.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Ben Slosberg was in Portland Tues
day where he was called on matters
of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Sherman Weber of Vienna, the
mail carrier, was in the city Tuesday
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Irving Higgins of Readfield, former
ly of this city, was a caller Tuesday
on friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
KENNEBEC
SIDNEY

A social dance will be held at Grange
hail. Sidney Thanksgiving eve, with
music by the Capital Novelty Orches
tra.--Adv.