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for this new church. Arrangements were immediately made tor the building uf a rectory after the church was completed.One of tne most unusual incidents worth recording here happened in 1913. Back in 1870 Re\. Shields had passed away and his remains were laid away in the old churcbyai d. On Wednesday. October 8, 1913. his :emaiRs were removed to the Catholic cemetery at which time services were held in the church with Father O Connor of Oclwein officiating. The same half dozen men who served, as pali’oearet» 43 \ ears before again served as pallbearers this time when his remains wcic placed in St. Mary s cemetery.
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Bremer County Independent and Waverly Republican

Waverly, Iowa, US

Wed, Mar 07, 1956

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