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Scope and Contents As McMaster is such a friend of Gallicansim or liberalism, he gives an account that might be of interest to McMaster and other Gallicans. Two years ago some priests of Wisconsin were authorized by the Bishop to read the exorcism over a possessed person. The demon, who called himself "Rabilio" stopped the exorcist by asking the appointed reader what book he had. The exorcist told the demon that it was a ritual of the Holy Catholic Church. The devil laughed and said that it was also...

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McMaster's announcement of the death of Hugh Murray has struck a blow at every heart of his readers. Kuhls met Murray in Rome 7 years ago and never could forget him. Murray's correspondence in the Journal was read by every true Catholic and his relatives will have the sympathy of countless numbers. Others will grasp the sword of Murray, as his example has done more than all the talking of the rest. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father H. Dalton, of Kansas City had a fair in his parish of three weeks duration, 2 weeks of which were during Advent. Apparently a pleasant time was had by all and the only disturbances came when the pastor was forced to evict from the church, a girl whose jealousy led her to smash the toilette set of a voting rival. The fair is supposed to have cleared $5,000. Dances were not held in the church but around the corner at Mr. Y's, in more private surroundings. The young folks had such a...

Scope and Contents If his subscription is in arrears, the enclosed three dollars is to be applied on the bill. McMaster's account of the death of Mrs. McMaster is received with sympathy in the West. He stresses the need of a virtuous in a community at large and the benefit they can bestow upon it. He asks if there is in existence some life of a saint describing the life of a virtuous Mother of the present day that would not be dry or uninteresting reading. Its purpose would be to encourage the mothers to...

Scope and Contents Kuhls, writings from St. Mary's Church at the request of several priests, calls McMaster's attention to the words, "in patience, the virtue of the saints is proved." McMaster is now 59 and must double his crosses in order to shorten his a purgatory. His crown will be greater now that his cross is heavier. This interdict of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes has done a great deal of good for the Freeman's Journal and the paper will be valued all the more for it, as well as McMaster himself....

Scope and Contents Kuhls, in answering McMaster's letter of the 15th, wishes that the Freeman's Journal had about 500,000 subscribers for the year 1883. McMaster is under no obligation to anyone for doing his duty. Having 50 Freeman's Journals in his parish is like delivering 50 sermons. Each family which reads the Journal is truly Catholic, and is willing to cooperate with the pastor in any undertaking. To pay $50. for good books and papers is a profitable expenditure. The principles of the Journal will...

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Mr. M. Nestor, a member of their board of Public Works and Affairs, is anxious to know where he can purchase the History of the Catholic Church in the United States by John Gilmary Shea. Edwards would oblige him if he gave the information. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents A committee of three, A. Pulte, A. Werthman and Caspar Wurzburg, were sent to the pastor of St. Mary's but the pastor Father Albert Schoeffler refused to see them but was willing to speak to the Society in the school building. The Society leaders appointed a committee of three to inform the Bishop. In this resolution they say they have been treated like black dragoons. Schoeffler refused to say a mass for them on St. Joseph's day and said they could not return their banner to the church....

Scope and Contents Kuhn assures Lefevere that his harboring of Father J. A. Koenig after his functions were taken away by Lefevere was an act of charity, not spite. During Koenig's stay in Detroit, Kuhn visited him 5 or 6 times, went to church on Sundays and heard his excellent sermons, and learned with surprise of his suspension. Fearing Koenig night be in despair and take a step injurious to religion, Kuhn wrote him and invited him to remain in his house until he could prepare to leave for Detroit. He...

Scope and Contents Kuhn lays before Lefevere the case of a Catholic Justice of the Peace performing a marriage between two Catholics or a Catholic and a Protestant. He says he has joined issue with one of the German Catholic priests, the latter claiming that such a judge is bound in conscience to refuse to perform the civil ceremony and even hinted the withholding of absolution to such a judge. Kuhn demurs from such a decision: 1. Because the state statutes forbid him to question couples about their religion;,...

Scope and Contents Incomplete letter. Note in Purcell's handwriting indicates that the letter is from Kuhr of St. Philomena adding "a precious something". They are not able to pay the debts of St. Mary's and other churches. The same will be true if St. Anthony's church be built in the same size. Their hope of filling their church from part of the faithful near Holy Trinity will be cut off, as the other part was cut off this year. Also they hoped that the new Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary would be for...

Scope and Contents Being absent from Detroit for four months on a mission in the Territory of Wisconsin, Kundig could not attend to Meldrum's letter. Upon his return he was informed of Mrs. Meldrum's coming to town. He visited her, having Saginaw on his mind since his mission there last spring. The prospect of beginning a church in Saginaw, and Meldrum's interest in it made Kundig anxious to address him. Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere is making arrangements in Detroit which will naturally extend through the...

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They are preparing to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Bishop John Henni of Milwaukee, Monday, March 19. All the societies will turn out for the occasion; 40 musicians prepared for the Pontifical High Mass and the Cathedral congregation are arranging a grand dinner for the Bishop. Twenty five years ago Purcell consecrated Bishop Henni for the Milwaukee Diocese Kundig, therefore, extends a cordial invitation to Purcell for the solemn occasion. :: II-5-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The work is begun and is satisfactory though the congregation is very much divided and lukewarm: the Irish are divided among themselves and opposed to the French; the French despise the Irish; the Germans are like a flock who have had no pastor. With God's help Kundig hopes to see a change before two months have elapsed. The Sixpence Society is established. Kundig visited Furlong's Settlement to make arrangements according to Lefevere's request. The best land of the country is in Catholic...

Scope and Contents He excuses himself for not writing sooner. Before leaving Detroit, Kundig engaged Doctor Louis Cavalli to make a settlement with Michigan bank if possible. Cavalli now writes to him that his debt of $500 and five years' interest can be settled for $180. Had Kundig returned to Detroit with Lefevere, he could have settled it without difficulty, for he advanced up to $40 for the burial ground of the Trinity congregation; and $94 for the building of St. Mary's Church, Detroit and Cavalli has $25...

Scope and Contents Yesterday, seeing his congregation unusually numerous, Kundig announced that next Sunday the divine service for the German congregation would begin at 8:30 and for the English at 10:30. He has not yet obtained permission to celebrate two Masses, but had reason to believe that Lefevere would consent as soon as he should hear of the circumstances. Yesterday they rang the Presbyterian bell on their steeple and made it Catholic. "The Society" held its first monthly meeting; it has brought in...

Scope and Contents Lefevere's letter conveying his wish for Kundig to return to Detroit came last night. Kundig is ready. He hopes his last two letters gave no offense. Though his attachment to Milwaukee is very great, he wants but to know the day and he will start immediately ... and better to start now than next spring for many reasons: the church, except the steeple, is finished; new addition is not yet begun; Sunday school and day school have just begun; debts are liquidated; boarding school has not yet...

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Kundig could not answer sooner because he was on a mission. In obedience to Lefevere he will be present at the consecration of St. Mary's Church but hopes to be relieved of the expense for the trip. Father Thomas Morrissey will return to Milwaukee after the third Sunday of June, which will enable Kundig to leave in time for the consecration. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Kundig wrote to Father Edmund Kilroy some time ago, but Kundig conjectures Kilroy did not receive the letter. Kundig and associates received the ordo for 1843 and thanks Lefevere. Since his return from Detroit Kundig did not write Lefevere. There was nothing of importance and Lefevere's time is precious. He wishes to tell Lefevere of an idea that weights on his mind. Kundig is credibly informed that Mr. Williams, treasurer of Trinity Church, will not be able to pay him the money due him...

Scope and Contents In Detroit, two weeks ago, Kundig was very anxious to talk with Lefevere but decided that a letter would be more to the purpose. About the time of the cholera epidemic in Detroit, Bishop Frederick Rese appeared before the Board of County Supervisors who appointed Kundig Director of the County Hospital and Poorhouse. The question of who was to send and dismiss and pay for the patients was then decided. But in 1839 Kundig's advances reached the sum of $7000 and the banks having failed, the...

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Father Andreas Herbstrit has asked permission to have the Precious Blood Fathers for five years support his aged and sick father. Kunkler asks the bishop to receive him. He is a pious priest, free from censure. A.L.S. Copy Latin :: III-2-l A.L.S., A.L.S. Copy Latin 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He wishes Purcell a Happy New Year and hopes to see him during the next summer. He asks Purcell to help the people of St. Sebastian's, who have been good and pious since the first and who have done their duty in every way. Their church is locked on account of the difficulties of building a new church. He always thought the old site was the only one to build the new church on. The pastor of St. Sebastian's wants to keep the old site, but the Provincial has been in favor of moving it. ::...

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They read in the Catholic Telegraph that Purcell will visit them next month. They will be glad to see Purcell once more with them. The congregation ask him upon which day Purcell will visit them. They will do their best to see that his visit is a pleasant one. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kurzeman says he has patented a new type of car coupling and asks McMaster to send him the addresses of New York railroads so he can contact them. He asks if R.B. McMaster, lawyer, is a brother of McMaster and if he could sell the invention. He further inquires whether T.D. Stetson of New York is a safe man to entrust a patent to and if there exists in the country a Catholic scientific society. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed for the notice that appeared in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Dennis A. Clarke has suggested that Hudson might be able to help Kuster get some competent person to help him on the Catholic Columbian. Kuster wants someone who is able to handle Catholic subjects and discuss Irish affairs. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Does Onahan know anything about P.J. Mahon and his qualifications as a writer, or does he have in mind any competent man to do the editorial work in a Catholic paper and who could be trusted for some months? Kuster has been ordered to rest by his doctor. He comments on the coming Press Congress. He requests World's Fair letters from Miss Josephine (Onahan?) written for publication.

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Kuster is not anxious to do missionary work in the reformatory line, and therefor won't consider Mahon. If the right man should present himself, Onahan should advise Kuster. How about Theodore Sydney Vaughan? The best man to address meetings is John O'Neill. Frank Huro could represent Cleveland.

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He sends $8,00, of which $3.00 are for the paper for the next year, and $5.00 for the good people of Mount Carmel to assist them in their trouble. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends a poem hoping it is worthy of publication. Since he is a student, he is not a subscriber to the Ave Maria, but a reader. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.