DEDICATE ST. MARY’S CHURCH WEDNESDAY

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Archbishop Austin Dowling of St. Paul

Performs Solemn Rites and Delivers Sermon.

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MANY VISITING CLERGY ASSIST IN CEREMONIES

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Cafeteria Dinner and Supper Served. Open-Air Amusements in Afternoon and Evening.

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The new Church of St. Mary on was formally dedicated with imposing rites and ceremonies by Most Rev. Austin Dowling, D. D., archbishop of St. Paul, assisted by local and visiting clergy. This memorable day in the history of the new Catholic parish, here dawned bright and clear, and thousands of people attended the dedication.

Dedicatory Rites.

At 9:30 o’clock, a procession, composed of members of St. Patrick Council, K. of C., St. John Court, C. O. F., and the St. Joseph society, headed by the Pioneer band, marched from the Holy Trinity Catholic church to St. Mary’s church, where the dedicatory ceremonies commenced at 10 o’clock, and were carried out with all the pomp and splendor incident to occasions of this kind.

Blessing of Structure.

After intoning a psalm, His Grace, Archbishop Dowling, and clergy marched around the building and blessed the outside of the structure, whereupon the procession entered the church and the inside was blessed by the archbishop in a solemn manner. Immediately after the blessing of the interior, the people were admitted to attend solemn coram episcopo high mass, which was celebrated in the presence of the archbishop, Rev. Robt. Schlinkert of Holy Trinity church of this city was celebrant, Rev. Fr. Geo. W. Rolwes of the Church of the Assumption, St. Paul, was master of ceremonies and Rev. Frs. Carl Renz and F. Plaschko of Sleepy Eye were deacon and subdeacon, respectively. Deacons of honor to the most Rev. Archbishop were Rev. Dr. Melody, pastor of St. Jarlath’s church, Chicago, Ill., and Rev. Fr. F. S. Rant of Springfield. A boys choir under the direction of Rev. Fr. J. A. Kern of Holy Trinity Church sand a Gregorian high mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sermon by Archbishop.

The dedication sermon was delivered by His Grace, the archbishop. In his opening remarks, he congratulated the members of the new parish on their accomplishment in erecting the splendid new church and school, and dwelt upon the history of the pioneers of this country, briefly picturing their self-sacrificing labors and untiring efforts in developing the vast wilderness which they found upon coming here. In the course of time, they designated certain points in the various townships as the school centers, and that was the origin of the present-day system of education.

Parochial Schools.

The Catholics, who were among the first settlers of this community, as well as their descendants and others coming here later, felt the necessity of providing Catholic religious education for the coming generations, and erected and maintained Catholic parochial schools, not as a protest against the system of education established in this country, but rather because of the need of Catholic education and training of Catholic children. This accounts for the maintenance of Catholic parochial schools in the United States, as well as in other countries.

Pioneers Made Sacrifices.

In reviewing the history of the pioneer settlers of this community, Archbishop Dowling stated that they were mostly of the poorer class of foreign emigrants, who had come to the United States to share in upbuilding and developing this country. As their frugal means permitted, they erected churches and schools, but they were not so generously endowed with this world’s goods as the people of the present day, or they would have erected churches after the fashion of those in which they worshipped in their native lands. Since they were poor, their plans had to be curtailed accordingly.

Development Still Progressing.

But this is not the end of development, said His Grace, and if the spirit of sacrifice and good will of the people continues in the future as it has manifested itself in the past, St. Mary’s parish, which is now considered a new parish, will be able to replace the present church and school building with a magnificent new church edifice, when the need therefore arrives. These thoughts are suggested by the ceremony performed in connection with the dedication of the present structure, Wednesday.

Cafeteria Meals and Picnic.

Dinner and supper were served cafeteria style in the dining hall of the new church, and open-air amusements of various kinds were provided on the lawn in the afternoon and evening.

Visiting Clergy.

The following clergy from out-of-town attended the dedicatory ceremonies: Revs. Frs. J. M. Mamer, St. Peter; A. J. Biebl of the Josephinum college, Columbus, Ohio; J. J. Goergen, Fairfax; A. Heer, Cologne; J. Stelmes, Waconia; P. F. Remsker, Norwood; James Klein, Carl Renz and F. Plaschko, Sleepy Eye; Geo. W. Rolwes and J. Gores, St. Paul; J. A. Bergler, Oakdale; A. Brzoskowski, Heidelberg; R. Wurmhoerringer, Searles; A. Kotouc, St. Leo; F. Polasek, Montgomery; F. S. Rant, Springfield, F. McMahon, Mankato, and Rev. Dettmer, Chicago, Ill.

Brown County Journal

July 13, 1923

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PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL BEING URGED

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Agitation Started for Providing Facilities for Old and Young in South German Park.

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BATHERS ARE POISONED IN COTTONWOOD RIVER

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Minnesota’s Water Is

Rily.-No Conveniences Available at Either Stream

at Present.

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For several years past, and especially following drownings, the matter of providing a public swimming pool in New Ulm has been discussed at intervals, usually during the height of the bathing season, but as yet no provision has been made to safeguard the lives of juvenile bathers and the health of older devotees of this exhilarating sport.

Agitation Started.

This year, again, an agitation has been started, and many people, especially fathers and mothers, are very enthusiastic boosters for a public bathing pool. South German park seems to be the most popular site for this proposed improvement, since the construction of the new city well there, as this would be a great convenience in case city water is to be used to fill the pool. Another matter under discussion is the proposed engaging of Prof. Herman Hein, physical training instructor in the local public schools, as guard and swimming instructor at the pool. Prof. Hein would be well qualified to assume these duties during vacation time, which practically includes the entire swimming season,

For lack of better facilities, local bathers have heretofore been indulging in ablutions in the Cottonwood river, near the dam, but this has become a rather risky undertaking,as several bathers have been poisoned of late, individual cases being so severe that the victims were laid up for a number of days. It is believed that there is a noxious poison in the water, which causes almost unbearable irritation of the skin. Similar dangers lurk in the weeds and bushes on the river banks, which, in the absence of better conveniences, must be utilized for undressing and dressing.

Minnesota River Rily.

The rily condition of the water in the Minnesota river makes that stream very undesirable for bathing and swimming purposes. There is one exception to this condition, namely, at the conflux of the Minnesota and Cottonwood rivers near the C. & N. W. railroad bridge at Redstone, where an ideal bathing beach has recently been discovered. At that point the Cottonwood river has created a sand bar, while elsewhere in Is covered with mud. The distance available only to those bathers who possess motoring facilities, and its remoteness from the city limits makes it dangerous for children to bathe there without the proper supervision.

Would Prevent Drownings.

One human life is worth exceedingly more than the construction of a suitable swimming pool in South German park, or at some other available place, would cost, and the fact that this improvement would prevent drownings, by reason of proper supervision and other safeguards, make it cheap at any cost. This is one of the big arguments used by those favoring the project, and no doubt be voiced by all parents as well.

Brown County Journal,

July 13, 1973

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TORRID WAVE SENDS MERCURY UP TO 100

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Hottest Day of Season Occurs Monday-High Point Reached Last Summer Was 105.

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BLOW AND DELUGE MON.NIGHT DAMAGES CROPS

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Inch and Third of Rain Comes Down, and Together With Wind Lodged Early Small Grain.

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Monday was the hottest day of the year thus far. The mercury in the government thermometer presided over by Alex. L. Henle recorded 100 upon that day. It was so hot that farmers were unable to use horses in the field, although hundreds of acres of rye were ready to cut and had been for several days. The heat was intense, and the humidity being high, made the heat more oppressive.

Heavy Rain and Blow.

That night a heavy wind and downpour lodged grain as well as corn in this vicinity. The precipitation was 1.33 inches, according to Mr. Henle. However, it is said, the rain did not extend far to the south, and in the vicinity of Searles and Hanska, it was not heavy.

Sunday the thermometer registered 93; Saturday, 94 and Friday, 93. All three days were extremely hot. It was too hot to use horses in the fields Friday and Saturday, and therefore many fields of ripened rye were not cut when the blow came Monday night.

It is thought that late crops of wheat and oats as well as corn were not injured to any great extent.

Many farmers in this part of the state are cutting rye this week.

Still Hot.

Tuesday, on account of the storm, the heat wave moderated somewhat, but Wednesday was a hot day. However a cooling breeze blew that evening and yesterday was an enjoyable mid-summer day.

Brown County Journal,

July 13, 1923

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BOX BONES CAUSES FLURRY AT MORTON

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Show Troupe Leave Human Remains Behind in Little

Village, Following Act There. Lid Was Lifted on Box, But Quickly Dropped by Frightened Individual.-Whole Village Excited and Thought Murder Had Been Committed.

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The village of Morton went through the throes of several hours of high-pitched excitement the other day, when it was reported that murder had been done and that the remains of the victim were reposing in a box in a car upon the side track near the depot. However, after investigation by the officials, it was ascertained that the remains were those of a Mexican, and had been brought from the republic to the south of the United States for show purposes, and that failing to produce sufficient revenue to pay to cart them around it was decided to leave them behind.

The show was communicated with at Olivia and they sent a representative for the remains and they were later burned behind the court house at Olivia.

Brown County Journal,

July 13, 1923

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COMPROMISE TO SAVE HERON LAKE ASKED

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Modified Drainage Project Is Called Solution of Problem to Protect Wild Fowl.

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BIG FIGHT ON TO KEEP HUNTING GROUNDS

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Flood Waters To Be Permitted to Drain Off and Thus Leave the Breeding Place.

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Heron Lake, described as “the finest natural breeding place for ducks and game in Minnesota,” but threatened with destruction by a proposed drainage project, may be saved as a game refuge through a compromise between farmers and sportsmen, officers of the Izaak Walton league of Minneapolis, state.

“Solution of the problem,” Donald Hough, president, said, “lies in a modified drainage project, which would leave the lake intact, but which would draw off flood waters which yearly cause great damage to crops along the lake basin.

Farmers Must Be Considered.

“If the farmers could be relieved of the high water which inundates the lowlands every time the rains bring an overflow too great to be carried off by the single outlet, agitation for drainage would cease.

“The farm lands have been developed into extensive corn fields, and the lowlying terrain surrounding the 15 mile lake is subject to a continual rise and fall of water. This condition could be remedied by a plan which would maintain the lake at a constant level by enlarging the outlet into the Des Moines river. The cost would be about $150,000, and if this were appropriated by the state the farmers might be willing to give up their plans for complete drainage.”

“The farmer must be considered in arriving at a fair solution to the difficulty at Heron Lake,” E. J. St. John of Worthington said.

“If they cannot obtain relief from the constant wash of their lands by flood tides from the lake, they will seek complete drainage as a remedy.

Generations of Sportsmen.

“Generations of sportsmen are represented in these farmers, whose fathers settled the land largely because of the presence of Heron Lake, the greatest game refuge and breeding ground in the state. They are sportsmen at heart, but they must make a living, and under present conditions the drainage proposition appeals to them.”

With E. J. Grimes, Mr. St. John was the moving factor in saving Heron Lake from general invasion and consequent destruction as a game refuge when more than 20 years ago they organized groups of Minnesota sportsmen into protective clubs and leased the land around part of the lake. By this action they were able to prevent hunting in the famous celery bed region of the lake, comprising 3500 acres where at times as many as 3,000,000 birds have been estimated as feeding at one time.

“This area never has been hunted,” Mr. St. John said, “or invaded by boat, in the 20-year period. As a result the refuge has grown steadily more popular among migrating birds, until now it is unrivaled in the state. Naturally rich in vegetation, the swamps and lowwaters of the large lake are ideal for feeding and breeding.”

Local Hunters Interested.

Local hunters are interested in the saving of Heron Lake, as many of the ducks, which come to this vicinity, feed and breed at Heron Lake.

Brown County Journal,

July 13, 1923

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MADELIA CREAM AND PRODUCE BUYER TO TEST NEW CREAM LAW

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H. P. Strom, buyer of cream and produce at Madelia,

was arrested recently on a charge of unlawful

discrimination preferred by L. R. Runke, representative of the Minnesota Food and Dairy department. Strom appeared before a St. James’ justice and entered a plea of not guilty.

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Strom’s arrest is said to be the first arrest in the state under the law passed by the last legislature which makes it unlawful for cream buying companies to pay more for cream in one town than is paid by the same company in other towns on the same day. It is charged that Strom was paying several cents a pound more for cream at Madelia than the Fairmont stations at Mountain Lake and Bingham. Lake were paying on the same day.

The final decision in the case against Strom will be looked forward to with interest by cream buying concerns throughout the state as a test of the constitutionality of the newly enacted law under which his arrest was made.

Brown County Journal,

July 13, 1923

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