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The within is not sufficient authority for detaining the within men. By command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. B.F. Smith, USA. Written on the inside of the above:

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Enclosed they send a draft for $100 in favor of Msgr. (Robert) Seton of Rome. They mail bill heads as requested.

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He has an old library which formerly belonged to Rev. Gottwalles containing old and valuable works. He is wondering if Edwards could use all or part of it for a very reasonable price. :: XI-2-m TYPED 1p.

Scope and Contents Kremer sends McMaster a copy of "Bible Gems", a book prepared especially for public schools. He feels that it is entirely free from denominational bias and is adapted to all Christians. Kremer states that it is admitted by the Christian public generally that the schools have been too secular. This book will, he thinks, prove especially useful in communities which lack Sunday Schools. He asks that McMaster notice the book in the Journal and that he send Kremer a copy of the paper. The...

Scope and Contents Every second day he receives a letter from Ripley Ohio begging him to come visit them again and stay 2 or 3 months so that the congregation will not go to ruin. If Purcell wishes him to go there and will give Father John C. Albrink another assistant he is willing to leave. He knows it is a hard task, but his health is good now, and perhaps after he gets the congregation in order it will be easier to find a priest for Ripley. He asks Purcell not to mention this to Father Albrink as it might...

Scope and Contents There is a girl from Holy Family congregation who was in the convent for a year and a half who wishes to serve as a servant in Purcell's house. Father Philip Rist of St. Mary's will give a mission at Versailles Nov. 7,8,9, and 10. Purcell was kind to authorize him to invite a French priest to give a mission at Versailles. He spoke to Father J Frere of Notre Dame who is willing to give a mission the beginning of Lent. P.S.—Mary sends her best respects to Purcell and to all the priests. ::...

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Kreusch sends a price list of altar wine made under his supervision. He will be thankful to receive an order. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Kreusch has failed to obtain payment of an altar wine bill from Father Cyril De la Croix . He is obliged to send the bill enclosed to Perché, in hopes that when he sends it to De la Croix, he might pay it. The bill amounts to $60. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Today they mail a picture of Bishop Denis O'Donaghue which they hope will please Edwards. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Statement. :: XI-2-h Printed form, typed 1p.

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Statement. :: XI-2-i Printed form, typed 1p.

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In looking over last week's Catholic Record, he did not find anything from Notre Dame. He asks for a report of the Corpus Christi Procession and a description of the Sacred Heart of Mary Church. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Krutil would like an answer from either Blanc or Father Stephen Rousselon whether ex-Redemptorist, Father Louis Gillet, after he gave the mission at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans received a donation for himself or collected for some church in Michigan. Krutil expresses his thanks for Blanc's kindnesses while Krutil was in New Orleans as a companion of the lamented Father Petesch, C.SS.R.. Krutil now gives missions in the far west to the Irish, French, Germans, Bohemians and Poles. ::...

Scope and Contents Reply has been delayed because of poor health. The Count praises the American Church - the rampart of the social order. Though there are differences, political - social agitations seem the same on both sides of the Atlantic. He comments on the great progress made, and on the necessity of Catholics uniting under the banner of the Pope. He laments the militarism of Europe and large conscription. He will not be able to come to Rome because of his wife's health. His children are away in school;...

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His colleague F.A. Carl, whose office is in the Liberal Art's Building World's Fair, has the sole charge of the Chinese exhibit. He is awaiting instructions from the Chinese Government as to what to do with the exhibit. Edwards should write to Karl for a gift to his museum. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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 Kundek recommends the bearer of this letter, Father Bede O'Connor, O.S.B . O'Conner, duly authorized by his superior at St. Meinrad 's to negotiate a loan of money in behalf of a Catholic College or University to be started by the Benedictine Fathers near Ferdinand. Kundek advised them to take refuge to Father Constantine Maenhaut as Blanc can see from the letter directed to him. He cannot invest his money anywhere to a better advantage. If Blanc assists the Fathers in recommending them to...

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...