Father Laurent Dying Rouses Muscatine in France
A Dijon cable informs Muscatine that Father Laurent of St Matthias is dying in France. The respected pastor, born 1828 near Dijon, led Muscatine Catholics, built St Matthias and St Mary's German Church, and oversaw cemetery and school projects. Friends report deep sorrow as he awaits death in his homeland.
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Dijon
France
Father Laurent
St. Matthias
Muscatine
Miss Laurent
Father Kunkel
From a Picture Taken Several Years Ago
A longstanding public figure recalls moments from the past as his beard has turned gray and his familiar, kindly face remains beloved by hundreds who remember his achievements and service.
Father Laurent Remembered for Fifty-One Years in Muscatine
The Muscatine community mourns as Father Laurent, pastor of St. Matthias for 51 years since arriving by flat boat on November 8, 1851, is recalled for building the church on Eighth Street in 1856 and St. Mary’s in 1869, plus school and sister’s home projects. His golden jubilee was celebrated last November with priests from the area. his dedication spurred multiple church and school buildings and the support of local benefactors.
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Troyes
Lyons
Champlain
P. Laurent
Paris
Bernard
Bishop Loras
Dubuque
Iowa
America
Territory
New World
Loras
Theological Seminary
Strasburg
Thither P. Laurent
Einsieden
Swiss Alps
Monte Cassino
Europe
France
Dijon
St. Mary’s Seminary
Perryville
St. Mary’s Lanning
Torotto
Ontario
Stephen Ryan
Buffalo
Order of Lazerists
Muscatine
Second Street
Father Laurent
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Mt. St. Bernard Seminary
Winneshiek County
Sone
Laurent
Second
Cedar
Cardinal Marlot
Beguerry
St. Matthias
Benjamin Hershey
Grim Reaper
Father Ryan
Davenport
Eighth Street
St. Mary’s
Reverent Muscatine tribute from Father Laurent
Father Laurent expresses deep appreciation for Muscatine citizens. He thanks generous souls and noble friends, saying their kindness dispels gloom and proclaims Iowa a good land for the exile, with memories of France and relatives across the sea.
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Father Laurent
Muscatine
France
Iowa Colleges Split Over State Football Title Fight
Four contenders Drake Ames Simpson and Cornell claim the Iowa state championship with Cornell leading on paper after beating Ames and Drake. Drake cites its big Grinnell win and a tie with Ames. Simpson claims wins over Drake and Grinnell but has not faced Cornell. Postseason games seem unlikely to resolve the dispute, and fans prefer leaving the question unsettled.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Drake
Ames
Simpson
Cornell
Grinnell
West
Minnesota
High School Social Evening at Miss Raffs and Two Local Weddings
The A class of the high school enjoyed music games and supper at Miss Edith Raffs on West Sixth street though a hayrack ride was spoiled by snow. Miss Nellie Dale married Herman Hartwig at her parents home 1227 East Second street before about 100 guests with Rev F F Beckerman officiating. They will reside at 911 East Ninth street. Also Miss Lulu M were goy and John Harte Whitsett wed at the bride’s Reynolds home with Rev J W Frizzells presiding. they will live in Pre-emption after a Thanksgiving trip to Rock Island and Chicago.
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Edith Raff
West Sixth Street
Nellie Dale
Herman Hartwig
East Second Street
F. F. Beckerman
Episcopal Church
Clara Hartwig
Frank McBride
East Ninth Street
Lulu M. “Eregoy
John Harte Whitsett
Preemption
Reynolds
J. W. Frizzells
Rock Island
Chicago
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St. Matthias Church
Autun
Plombieres
Paris Torbonne
Helvetic Confederation
Abbes
Harve
Zurich
New York
Albany
Milwaukee
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father P. Laurent
D. McCurdy
Ial
GHIA
J. Linn Hoopes
W. Second St
Milord
Uneeda
Missouri
Hershey’s Photo Gallery
East Second ST
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Muscatine Lot. & Box Co
Office East Second Street
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Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Hershey Lumber
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Umschied & Seiler
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Blanchard Meat Market
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