Iowa
Old Press
The Catholic Visitor
Creston, Union co. Iowa
Saturday, November 21, 1896
Published Every Other Saturday
TERMS....$1.00 Per Year
MARY A. GILGAN, Editor and Publisher
Entered at the Post-Office at Creston, Iowa, as
second-class matter, January 13, 1896
Incident to the present issue of the Catholic Visitor a
new volume begins, and we now make our second bow to our friends
and public generally who have so magnanimously tided us over the
tumultuous waves of journalistic sea. With greater courage
than we possessed a year ago, we grasp the editorial quill, mend
its point and thrust it deep into the ink well. We have
been taught during our brief year in the school of experience
that duty is relentless in its demands, so in the hope of
receiving the same encouragement as was given in the past, we
proceed on our way with a cheerful heart. While we know
that our love exceeds our
ability for work in the journalistic line, we are firm in the
determination that some day shall see the Visitor anchored
in the arbor of literary fame. While not working under the
inspiration of the epistolary Muse-if such there be, yet we
anxiously hope to place the Visitor near the front rank
of Catholic paper. And is there any reason why this cannot be the
course of years?
Others have realized their fond ideals and so, for the coming
year, we will aim high and then strive to attain these
heights. The ocean has its flood-tides with journalism, in
no age has journalistic influence been more widely felt.
Then we will launch out bravely, and throw our confidence into
the breakers of the literary ocean. While it is true that
we are very young, yet we are growing old, and we trust that in
our intercourse with friends and patrons, we may experience the
same kindness and courtesy which was extended to us in the past
year. To extend our heartfelt thanks for past favors, is
like putting a new picture into an old frame, yet none the less
sincere. While our position has been an onerous one and the
circlet of responsibility which binds the brow of every
interested editor has weighted quite heavily upon us. And
though perhaps our-laurels? may have hidden this iron band from
sight they only serve to increase its pressure. While we
would be loathe to part with one single subscriber during the
coming year, it is not the intention of the management to impose
the Visitor on anyone, therefore all who receive the Visitor
after their year is up, are kindly requested to notify us if
they wish it discontinued otherwise we will be pleased to send it
as usual.
LOCAL NEWS
Miss Bridget Kearns departed last week for Melrose, Iowa, for an
extended visit with relatives and friends.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sweeny, who swallowed the
metal top of a shoe string which lodged in her throat, and who
has been under the care of Dr. Sampson at Cottage Hospital, is
reported as improving
nicely.
Mr. J.F. Hurley was attacked with a stroke of paralysis this
morning, and is now quite ill at his home on the south side.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, of Messena, will give a select
quadrille party on Thanksgiving evening, which will afford a
delightful amusement for the lovers of Terpsichore on this festal
day. Large crowds form the surrounding country will no
doubt be present, and they will be assured of a gracious welcome
and a royal good time by the committee in charge.
Rev. Father Bede returned from Guthrie, Oklahoma, last Thursday
afternoon, where he assisted in the ceremonies of consecrating an
Abbot.
Dr. W.K. Johnson fits glasses.
Michael Judge, of Omaha, is in the city visiting at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Ellen Crane, and other relatives.
Mrs. D.A. Miller and daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Miller, departed
for Council Bluffs this afternoon, where they will make a brief
visit with friends and relatives.
Misses Jennie and Nellie Kane will arrive home this evening from
Lincoln, Nebraska, where they have been attending the wedding of
their sister, Miss Kate Kane to Mr. Elmer Evans.
A brown rosary quite old and worn, was found on north Pine street
by Mr. T.B. Stineman, who kindly left it at this office where the
owner may obtain possession by calling for it.
Miss Marie Moran departed last Saturday for Omaha where she will
make a short visit with friends.
Williams & Steward is selling their large stock of furniture
at cost for the next 30 days. Undertaking department to be
continued under direction of H.L. McDonald.
Father Bede departed last week for Guthrie, Oklahoma, where he
will officiate in the ceremonies of consecrating an Abbot at the
monastery in that diocese. Father Stephen M. Lyons will
also be present and it is understood there may be a possibility
of his stopping in Creston on the return trip.
Mr. John McCormack arrived home last Sunday morning from Kansas
City, where he has been visiting his brother, Owen, who has been
quite sick, the result of injuries received in an accident
several months ago.
Rev. Father Alban, of Afton, has been fulfilling the arduous
duties of presiding over the Creston parish in conjunction with
that of Afton during the absence of Father Bede. Father
Alban preached a fine sermon
at the high mass on last Sunday.
Mac Miller who is employed as fireman on the road met with quite
a serious accident last week. A spring in the engine broke
and threw him back on the coal, bruising his body quite
badly. He was taken to the
hospital of the Sisters of Mercy at St. Joe where the accident
occurred and it was found that while he would be retained at the
hospital several weeks, nothing serious would result. Mr.
Miller is a son of Alderwan
and Mrs. D.A. Miller, of this city.
Dr. Susan Dieffenbacher, physician and surgeon, has moved to
Eagle Block. Montgomery street, upstairs.
H.L. McDonald is in charge of the undertaking department of the
popular firm of Williams & Stewart, and his work always gives
the best satisfaction.
[transcribed by L.Z., August 2005]