Iowa
Old Press
The Catholic Visitor
Creston, Union co. Iowa
Saturday, December 5, 1896
Published Every Other Saturday
TERMS: $1.00 per year
Mary A. Gilgan, Editor and Publisher
The next issue of the Visitor will be a beautiful
souvenir Christmas number. All who intend to subscribe should do
so at once in order to obtain this number. An unusually large
edition will be printed and distributed. Parties desiring
specimen copies to send to their friends may procure them by
calling at the office. The subscription price is merely nominal,
being, but $1.00 per year, or 25c for three months. Try it.
If you wish to see a well regulated first class drug store, just
give J. W. Leach a call at 220 North Maple street.
Mr. Theodore Martin has opened a feed and grain store on Union
street, where he solicits a portion of your trade. Mr. Marin, by
his courteous, affable demeanor toward patrons, while associated
with his father's
grocery store, many friends who will no doubt follow him to his
new store.
Have you seen the fine line of holiday goods at J. W. Cherry's?
Perfumes, Candy, and all sorts of fancy articles.
C. J. Carter is now prepared for the holiday trade with one of
the finest stocks of groceries in the city and plenty for
everybody.
Dr. Susan Dieffenbacher, physician and surgeon, has moved to
Devoe's Block, over E. K. Clark's papers store, on Maple street.
Mrs. Wm. Noonan was called to Sioux City by a telegram announcing
the death of her aged mother.
John Madden departed for Dallas, Texas, last week, where he has
secured employment on one of the roads running out of that city.
Mrs. Theresa Lanigan arrived home Thursday from an extended visit
with friends in St. Louis.
Pianos, oranges and all small musical instruments at very low
prices. See Sanford Lenhart at 123 North Maple street.
OBITUARY:
Died: --- At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Dore,
who reside in the northeast part of the city, Monday, November
26, 1896, Michael Dore, aged 25 years. Seldom have we been called
to chronicle a more sad or mysterious death than the passing away
of this young man. Mr. Dore retired Sunday evening in the full
vigor of physical health and had laid out his working clothes for
the following morning at the time informing his mother that if
she would prepare his noon time lunch in the morning, he would
not attempt to walk home during the remainder of the winter.
Michael had worked for a number of years in the C. B. & Q.
yards, and having lost a limb by the wheels of a moving train two
years ago, he felt more than the average man the fatigue of
labor, and it was thus in the flush of hope, and with youthful
dreams of the future, radiant and bright, that he retired to
sleep, not to awaken at the call of the round house whistle, but
in the still hours of the night at the summons of the pale
boatman, who with soft muffled oars, glided over the waves and he
saw the dim beckoning hand on the shores wooing him over to
eternity.
When the family arose Monday morning they called him but
receiving no response they approached his bedside and his mother
took his hand in hers. It was cold and the awful reality took
possession of her that they hand shed guided up from childhood
was now cold in death. The bereaved father made all possible
haste for medical aid, but the battle had been fought and death
had been crowned victor. In a fatal moment the curtain which
separates the known from the unknown was parted and the young man
passed on, down the river of shadows, from scenes of mirth and
glad festivity into the boundless, fathomless abyss of eternity.
Without warning the end came, and memory alone preserves the
union between our labors and his own.
Up to the time that he met with the accident which crippled him,
he was of a happy, cheerful disposition, but after cruel fate had
deprived home of a limb, he would at times be more or less
despondent. But he ahs
passed into a land where all wounds are healed and for the future
let us hope there is only this that bounds him - perfect rest and
perfect happiness. Had he lived to reach an old age he might have
escaped some
of the hard and sorrowful things of life, but he couldn't have
escaped them all. Some dark days, some misfortunes, some sad
things would like stealthy shadows creep in and mar the beauty of
life. As it is, he is
beyond all.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. The weeks and
months of watching by his side when he limb was amputated only
drew the bonds of love the tighter and endeared him the more to
the home circle. Only by
the most careful and tender nursing was his life then spared, but
scarcely had his sufferings ceased, when he suddenly called from
those who so faithfully watched by his side with the midnight oil
burnt low. Verily their cup of sorrow is full and the sympathy of
all goes out to them.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Bede, of St.
Malachy's church and from there the funeral proceeded to Calvary
Cemetery, where Messrs. John Kane, Wm. Burns, Joseph Mullen,
Theodore Martin, Michael Madigan, Patrick Conners, and John
O'Conners tenderly deposited in the last resting place all that
was mortal of a companion, in whom they had always found a true
and loyal friend and who but a few brief hours before was fill of
life and strength as they were. Requiescat in peace.
--
Mrs. Minnie Rogers returned last Thursday from Dubuque, where she
has been visiting her children, who are in a convent at that
place. She was accompanied by two of the little ones, Helen and
Alice.
Miss Galligher and her friend, of Red Oak, ate Thanksgiving
turkey with Miss Galligher's sister, Mrs. Richard M'Coy and
attended the entertainment of the pupils of St. Malachy's
parochial school in the afternoon and fittingly closed the day's
festivities at the O.R.C. ball.
Miss Fanny Flannigan, of Vermont, who has been making an extended
visit at the home of her cousins, the Misses Farrell, departed
for her home last week. She was accompanied as far as Chicago by
Miss Anna and Alice Farrell and Kate Cavanaugh.
Mrs. Minnie Rogers arrived home last Thursday from a brief visit
with her children who are attending school at the convent in
Dubuque.
Since Bryan was snowed under sleigh bells are next in order and
J. Coan has just received a complete stock of those, together
with winter robes, blankets, etc and a full line of harness and
all goods kept in a first-class harness shop and at prices that
will surprise you. 208 West Montgomery street.
Patrick Conners arrived home last week for a brief visit with
friends.
Miss May Foley, of Burlington, departed for her home last Tuesday
after a brief visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Plumb, of this
city.
Miss Mamie Moran arrived home last week after a very pleasant
visit with Omaha friends.
The services at St. Malachy's church on Thanksgiving day was an
offering of the holy sacrifice of the mass, at which the
congregation gathered to return thanks to Almighty God for the
many blessing granted them during
the past year.
Step up to a citizen and tell him that his father and grandfather
were lunatics, and see how quickly he'll crook his elbow. Yet,
let that citizen shoot somebody, and he'll bless you if you'll
help him to prove that all his ancestors were not only crazy, but
the biggest fools in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Minnie Rogers' dressmaking parlors were entered on
Thanksgiving day, while that lady was attending the children's
entertainment at the opera house. Ten dollars in cash was taken,
while a money order for
fifteen dollars and a gold watch with the name engraved thereon
were declined with thanks. It was evidently a thief well
acquainted with the surroundings and one of very poor principal
who would rob a crippled lady dependent upon her own delicate
energy for her own living and that of her children.
Mr. John Kane, Jr., who has been employed in St. Louis for some
time, arrived home last week for a visit with his parents. Mr.
Kane is suffering from a persistent attack of ague, which he
states is prevalent in that city since the cyclone, owing to the
debris which was cast into the river, which is the only water
source of the town.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Duggan, of Villisca, and Mr. and Mrs. Burns,
of Red Oak, were among the guests from abroad who attended the
O.R.C. ball in this city Thanksgiving night.
Yardmaster Wm. Sennett departed last week for Mendota where he
will visit for several days, after which he will proceed to
Chicago. Mr. Sennett was accompanied by his three children.
Machinist Wm. Cairnes departed last week for a trip to Lincoln
and Omaha.
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The Catholic Visitor
Creston, Union co. Iowa
December 19, 1896
Obituary
DIED- At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Walsh, 606 Elm street,
Frankie Mark, their infant son, aged eight months Eight short
months was the allotted time for this littlesoul on earth and he
departed this life after an illness of several weeks. Eight
months ago and in the now sorrowing home a bright, bouncing boy
baby and came as they enter into the Merry Christmas time the
death angel claims this little jewel as a gift for Heaven.
Patiently the parents watched and ministered to the tiny
sufferer's needs, but as the innocent eyes gazed upon them they
reflected an inward joy and peace not earthly and at 12:30 on
last Wednesday afternoon the little blossom ceased to bloom on
earth and was transplanted into the garden of eternal joy. The
funeral services were held at St. Malachy's church last Thursday
afternoon and the remains were interred in Calvary cemetery. The
parents have the sympathy of the entire community in the
affliction that has befallen them. The heart knows no grief like
the grief which swells it when death stills a little voice and
folds little white hands over a heart which never knew an evil
thought, and though the hearts of the family are pained amidst
the happy festivities of this joyful season as they remember the
lonely little grave in Calvary, yet they may see, if they will
the hand of God, pointing them towards Heaven, where they know
their babe is infinitely happy.
--
From the Iowa Catholic Messenger is taken the following
item in regard to the wedding of a former Creston girl at
Lincoln, Nebraska: "On Wednesday, November 18th, took place
in St. Theresas's Pro-Cathederal, the marriage of Mr. Arthur F.
Evans and Miss Catherine Kane. The ceremony was performed and the
nuptial mass said by the Rev. W.F. Bradley, who had had the
happiness some weeks before of receiving Mr. Evans into the
church. A very pleasant family party and a large circle of
friends of the young couple celebrated the auspicious
event."
Miss Mollie Welsh, a former Creston compositor, and who also
possessed one of the sweet voices in St. Malachy's choir, but who
for the past few years has been employed as a bookkeeper for a
firm in Guthrie Center, Oklahoma, is expected home next week for
an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Hanna Welsch, of North
Cherry Street.
LOCAL NEWS
Dr. W. K. Johnson fits glasses.
For Groceries good and cheap try Frank Lichty's store.
Choice perfumery a specialty at J. W. Leach's drug store.
U. S. Willis serves choice meals or lunch and keeps on hand the
daintiest confectionery at very reasonable prices. Give him a
trial, corner of Union and Elm streets.
Miss Maggie Dwyer, of Prescott, visited a few days last week with
her sisters in this city.
Rev. Father Michael, whose eloquent preaching at the mission held
in this city several months ago is still fresh in the memory of
our people, will give a lecture at Patt's Opera House Christmas
night.
Since Bryan was snowed under sleight bells are next in order and
J. Coan has just received a complete stock of those, together
with winter robes, blankets, etc and a full line of harness and
all goods kept in a first-class harness shop and at prices that
will surprise you. 208 west Montgomery street.
Mrs. Thomas Finley, of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana,
arrived in the city last week. Mr. Finley's mission in this city
is in the interest of the Ava Maria.
Dr. Susan Dieffenbacher, physician and surgeon, has moved to
Devoe's Block, over E. K. Clark's paper store on Maple street.
Father Bede according to his usual custom will distribute
Christmas gifts to the children on Christmas day and on the
following evening he has prepared a treat for the older members
of the congregation in the form of an address by the Rev. Father
Michael at the Opera House. The title of the lecture is
"Woman's Worth." An admission fee of twenty-five cents
will be charged and the proceeds will be for the benefit of the
school.
Photos for X-mas presents at Agnew's in all the latest styles and
prices the lowest. Agnew's Studio
Mr. John Reynolds arrived in the city Thursday, to visit during
the holidays with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Reynolds.
Mrs. Daniel Cahil, who has been very low with malaria fever,
during the past week, is reported as being slightly improved.
At a regular meeting of the A.O.H., held last Sunday, the
following officers were elected to preside during the ensuing
year: J.W. Sullivan, president; J. P. O'Connor, vice-president;
J. F. Mullen, treasurer; D. J. Crane, recording secretary; J. M.
Burns, financial secretary.
Great preparation are being made by the Brotherhood of Railway
trainmen for their grand ball on New Year's eve. A success it
will be most assuredly as are all social functions gotten up by
the B. of R.T. and their ladies.
Mrs. Stephen Plum departed last evening for Burlington, where she
will visit during the holidays with relatives and friends.
Mr. Mack Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Miller, who was
recently injured on the railroad, near St. Joe, has so far
recovered as to be able to resume work.
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