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Holy Cross Polish church was dedi cated yesterday with impressive cere monies, members of the clergy from this and other cities, presided. The Holy Cross societies, four in number, participated in the exercises. Also those from St. Joseph’s ‘Austrian, St John’s Aterman Catholic and Sts. Cyrill and Methodius Slavonic societies from South Chicago and Lemont were also present. : Imposing Parade: Atsean to Holy .Crass societies gathered_at_the church. At 8:20 they divided, two marching to the Austrian and Slavonic churches and two to the German, church. The first division, af ter meeting the societies from the labove-named churches,marched down town, headed by the Slavonic band. It ‘was joined by the’ second division, headed by the Steel Works band, and accompanied_by ‘the German societies, “at the Santa Fe depot. _ Here they com bined and received the Lemont delega tion, numbering about 630 people, which came by special train. It was accom panied by the Lemont band. The Rocky Island depot was next vis ited and the South Chicago delegation was received. It also brought a band and numbered about 225 people, com ing from—the Church of Immaculate Conception. The marchers, which by this time had gained considerable proportions, moved to the Chicago and Alton depot where they met Bishop Muldoon who arrived at 1:1. He was accompanied by Father New Yorks, also of Chicago. The march back to the church was then taken up. It was one of the largest parades ever witnessed in this city. , Exercises at the Church. The exercises opened “at 11:20 o'clock and at, noon pass” was Father Wajtaiewies, or ‘Father Pelycarp, of the church, officiated as deacon; Chylewski, of Milwaukee,as - con; Father Hauser, of St. MM master of ceremonies, and Dean Dw of St. Patrick’s,as chan . Following the celebraions of Bishop Muldoon addressed the maugn ¢iass and “congratulated people on the good work they done in building the church. He nistered the sacrament of confirs milion, bringing the exercises tom close. Father Nowrocki, of Chicagoy érs Wojtalewicz and Rhode, of Chicago; Father Chylewski, of, if kee, and Father Truszynski, om were among the visitors. Commenced Building in 1901, The building of Holy Cross elvan was commenced in April, 1901, ane Septembber of the same year there was dropped owing to parish, which resulted in the removal of kee. He immediately took up the £e and in spite of many obstacles were placed in his way was , and yesterday's ceremony marked termination of his efforts. The structure, situated on the east corner of Elizabeth and it streets, is of red brick with stone trimmings, and is surmounted a tower of modest property are swung two bells. ‘Tie: , trimmings and furnishings are off r wood. Cement walks are being con structed on both streets. ‘The estimat ed cost is $18,000. —The annual memorial services of the LO. OQ. F., were given last evening at Richards street M. BE. chards Rev. J. A. J. Whipple, pastor, preached the ae talking apo the fellowship of the order A large crown, considering the threatening weather, was In attend ance. _TRe members of the local lodge of painters and decorators gave their an nual picnic at Riley's park yesterday, and although the rain interfered some what with the carrying out of the pro gram, an enjoyable time was had by all. A large crowd was in attendance in the evening. —The Monday Night club has been reorganized and will have its first out ing tomorrow evening when it goes to Kreck Run park with “the Christchurch annual’ The club was organized last season and made weekly trips to Rock Run. The idea met with popular favor and go it was decided to continue the good times this summer, SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Base, a powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and in growing nails, and Instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. Iva the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen's Foot-Ease makes tights or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold by sul druggists and shoe stores. Don't accept any substitute. By mail for 2c ‘a stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad dress: Allen S$, Gimstet~ Le Roy, Ne ¥
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The Joliet Daily Republican
Joliet, Illinois, US
Mon, Jun 16, 1902
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