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COEVftLLIS G" a my II iwi Vol. XLII. Corvaixis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, May 5, iHOo. NO. 38 SOME HISTORY. The Various Fathers of the Local Cotholic Church. The Catholic church of this city is undergoing entensive re pairs. It is soon to have a bell; it will be partly refurnished in side and many improvements made. As this is one of the old est churches in this section it will be of - interest to read the follow ing bit of history of the various Fathers who have presided over the destinies of Catholicism in and about Corvallis: Facts relating to the history of the Catholic church in Corvallis, Oregon. The first missionary whose name is on record as having labored in the mission of Corvallis ia the Eev. Andre Z. Poolin. The subscription list cf the year 1860 is the oldest document that has been fouud so far. The church was built by a certain Mr Seger, at th cost ot $1,336.85. Of this $853.25 was collected in and about Cor- valus and the balance was supplied by the diocese of Oregon City. Qn the 17ih of February, 1861, F. N. Blanchet, Archoienop of Oregon City, blessed and opened to public worship the first Catho lic church in the City of Corvallis, under the name and pationage of bt. Man-, the immaculate and bltssed Virgin, mother of God, in the presence of a numerous assembly of people and assist ed by the Rev. A. O'Reiily, as deacon and the Rev. John Fierens as subdeacon, This church was built through the exer tions and under the. supervision of the Rev. Andre Z. Poulin. From 1861 to 1863 the mission of Cor vallis wa attended in turns by Fathers Poulin, Fiereus and O'Reilly. Then Rev L. Dieleoaan came and remained for several montus at a time, depending greatly upon the hospitality of certain Catholic families. Father Dieleman is one of the few pioneer priests still alive. He is hale and hearty, and is chaplain at the Sisters hospital in Astoria, Oregon. 'In 1865 Rev. Sebastian Goens suc ceeded Father Dieleman. He attendfd this mission from Salem occasionally until 1866, when Rev. Patrick Macken succeeded. Father Macken struggled along until 1868 when Father Mesplie succeeded. During 1869 Fathers Dieli man and Goens again attended this mission. Then in I87O comes Rev. Patrick Gibney. He remained until 1874 when Father Macken returned and re mained for one year. Father Gibney was a popular speaker in thoee days. He made many improve ments about the church. Father Gibney is now quite gray, but is still abls to work and at present has charge of the mission at Cedar Mills, near Portland. Next in order came Rev. Gerhard B Van Lin, who remained 13 years in charge of Corvallis, the longest of any either before or after him. He was very popular and had many warm friends who remember him to this day. From here he went to Albina in Portland, where he did not labor long, but took sick and died. . In the year 1380 Archbishop Seghers assisted by Rev. Van Lin conferred the sacrament of confirmation on a .class cf fourteen children. The mission . of Moft roe was attended from here formerly as it is now. The following translation of a Latin document may interest some: "In the year of Our Lord 1883, 29th day of April, which was the fifth Sunday after Easter, we, Charles John Seghers, Arch bishop of Oregon City, solemnly blessed, according to the form of the Roman Ritual, to the worship of God and at the wish of the greater part of- the faithful there present, also to the honor of St. Rose of Lima, we dedicated the church recently constructed of - wood, in ; the town of Monroe and afterwar,d celebrat ed Holy Mass, assisted by the Rev. G. B. Van Lin, the priest of this mission and in the presence of a great multitude of the fa'ithiul and of non-Catholics." Charles John, Archbishop of Oregon. It may not be generally known that St. Rose was born and died in America. .She is an American whose name is cherished with respect and reverence wherever there is a Catholic church. We may therefore justly be proud of this, our great and illustriohs fellow-citizen. After Father Van Lin, Rev. P. Lynch succeeded for a 'short time, remaining until 1890. He it was who built the little church at Yaquina Bay. Father Lynch was succeeded in 1890 by Rev. W. Baert, who remained until-1892. Rev. Baert has recently returned from many "years sojourn in Japan. Rev. Thos. J. Briody succeeded in 18g2. ' He was a great favorite , with all' and much loved by the children. He was followed by Rev. S. Jurek in 1893. ; The letter of appointment from Archbishop Gross says, "We hereby confide to your care, thb church and congregation of Cor vallis, Newport and the adjacent missions." Father Jurek was a foreigner like most of his predecessors, soon learn ed language and ways of the people and became quite popular with both C atho lics and non-Catholics. He labored here nine -years and made many improve ments and did much good, thank- to hie unassuming modesty and perseverance. On Father Jarek's departure. Rev. J. J. Btirri, the pastor of McMinnville, occasion ally attended this mission for one year. Then the Catholics petitioned Arch bishop Christie for a resident pastor. On Die. 9th, 1903, his Grace sent the pres ent pastor. Rev. F. J. Springer. Under his direction many material improve ments have be9n made. This shows a confidence in the future growth of this mission. The writer knows that the above account is not complete. He knows that the lives of some were marred by signs of human irailty. This is to be deplored of course. But he would ' repeat for the benefit of some unsparing critics the words of the Master, "He that is without sin let him cast the first stone." ' Their faults are but too well remember ed, showing us how' well the poet said ' The evil that men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones." . A Headstone. While engaged during the past few days in cleaning out a lot ol rubbish that had accumulated in the brick stable, preparatory to remodeling it, workmen unearth ed a soldiers tombstone. It had been stored there for a number of years and ir seems had almost been forgotten. The inscription on the stone is as follows; , 2nd L,ieut. Rich'd Fox Co. F. 1st Oregon Inf. Bora Nov. 18, 1833 Died j Feb. 10, 1894. After some little inquiry we have learned that Richard Fox was a brother ol Mrs. August Knight, at present living in this city. He was a member of the G. A. R. of Albanv. The head stone above referred to is the kind usually provided by the govern ment to mark the last resting place of departed soldiers. The stone was ordered by the Albany G. A. R. and sent over from Albany to this city. Through misunderstanding on the part of private parties interested over the matter carriage from Albany to this city the stone was left at the brick stable, there to remain until the present time. In this neither the G. A. R. of Albany nor of this city were in the least to blame. , As the case now stand's, the lo cal G. A. R. has taken charge of the stone and, if not already, ifc soon will be placed above the grave of the deceased lieutenant whose remains were interred in Crystal Lake cemeterv. Future Events. Arrangements have just been perfected for an athletic event of unusual importance to occur here on May 18. This will be Thurs day almost two weeks hence. On this occasion a track team from the University of Washing ton (Seattle) will try conclusions with our boys on OAC's field. The visiting team has alwavs been unusually strong on sprints ana 11 is inougnr. u is at present. As we are not slow there will be some pretty good races n this occassion. , Speaking ol sprints, brings to mind that Physical Di rector Trine made a talk in chapel a day or two ago and sprinting may be said to have been his sub ject. In the course of his re marks he said that tomorrow would see one ot the greatest con tests ever promised the public in the way of swift-foot races. He said that Kelley, of Columbia, is one f. the swiftest of foot on the coast, and equally fast men from UAL. ; would be pitted against him. , In fact, in this event three of the swiftest men on the coast would participate. Think of this. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE. MONROE. L. Peak received his rig for the- Rural Free Delivery route Monday eveuinc, but will not use it until some few places are repaired in the road. Win. Huegins, while hauling a load of hay home from here, was thrown from the wagon and seriously hurt. Ira Hines is slowly improving from his injuries. N , Mrs. Morelock passed through town Monday on her way home toCoburg, after a short visit with relatives. Fred C Peal has gone to Baker Citv to attend the M. W. A. convention, lie will return home Satnrday. Wm. Garling house is postmaster during bis absence. Mr. Bennett and wife, also Mr. Seits and family, of Alsea, have been visiting at the home of Mrs.LeMaster. Mr. Graves, who has been in the em ploy of A. Wilhelm & Sons for a number of years, has gone for a few days' visit at McMinnville and other places. Ben Pierce is working in his place. After some bad luck Mr. Hines is Bet ting along nicely with the meat market.. Isaac Darneille is going to move to town and work for A. Wilhelm & Sons during the summer. Mr. Nichols' daughter arrived on the Corvallis stage, Monday evening. ' He is reported to be very sick. Mrs." Bacon, who has been visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Kay, returned to Eugene. The M. W. A team will go to Junction in the near future to initiate some candi dates. The lodge was organized there Monday, April 22nd, with 24 members for a beginning. Fritz Schlie has bought a dace west of Cottage Grove and took one load of his belongings there Tuesday. H: Weiss 'has 100 cords of his 300 cords of wooa, cut on the Island, east of here. Beaver Ckeek. C. L. and Geo. Winters were in Corval lis last Wednesday on business. A meeting was called at the school house last Mondav for organizing a tele phone company but did not form an or ganization. Chas. Armstrong and Geo. Yates have been making rails and clearing up pas ture land. The stakes are set for an Independent telephone line from Ed Davis' to the Wil liamson farm. Mr. Newman has sold his timber cinim to Eastern parties. He returned to his home in Monmouth last Satnrday. Mr. Weed visited with bis brother an.l family in Philomath last week. Burt Cator was a visitor on Beaver Creek last week. Charley Starr, of Muddy, was over to the Gleason sawmill one day last week. M re." A matrons hag finished weaving a rag carpet for Mrs. Mercer. , : v. Mrs. Spaulding and grandson came out from Corvallis for a few days stay on their homestead. . ' O. B. Connor, Mail Carrier Route No. 2, was sick one day last week and J. Cooper acted as substitute. Sherman Gleason was to Philomath last week on business. , Oak Grove. Hon. Virgil Carter was shaking hands with friends in Albany last Saturday. Mr. Cleve Williamson, of Wells, has the distinction of owning a finn Hrivpr. He bought it, Friday, of Wm. Ryals, of AiDaoy. Mrs, Waldron, who has been confined to her bed for some time from a stroke of paralysis received some time aim. ia no better. Mrs. Foley, of Shaniko, who is stop ping with her mother, Mrs.-F. P. Alter matt, is dangerously ill and fear is enter tained that she may not recover. ' Mr. Art Armstrong was visiting at the nomeot Drank Tharp, Sunday. Rev. F. W. Launer preached his last sermon at Oak Grove, Sunday, until con ference; which will be May 11th. He is well liked and it is hoped tat be may be sent back here. Bob Jones and Lewis Wenlz will Jor Salem, Thursday morning, by team, as they want to look at the country as they go along. Mr. . Jones is thinking strongly of becoming a permanent mem ber of Webfoot Homer Moore has been delivering the mail on Route 4 ior a few days in place of Mr. Gains. Homer is not-a new hand at thft hiiflinpaa. an ha urua nhi'ar .... 1 F "MM 1UBU Ull Route 4, this county, one year and was very much liked by bis patrons. Mrs. Walter Yates and daughter, Golds, of Crawfordvill.Linn Co., passed through here, Saturday, on their way to Wells to visit her father, Westly Keeton. On lea-ning that he had left, Monday, for Eastern Oregon, they drove to Corvallis to visit with relatives before returning home. Richand school closed last Friday and in the evening exercises were held for the benefit of pupils and patrons. The evening was very much enjoyed bv those present. The program was good and well rendered, as is generally the case upon such occasions with Richland people. - Elmer Goff celebrated his 21st birth day last Thursday evening by inviting a number of his young friends to partici pate in the good things.be had prepared for the occasion. His parents presented him with a fine gold watch as a reminder that his time is now his own and to grasp it by the forelock when opportunities are presented. Do Not be Imposed Upon. Foley & Co , Chicago, originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy, and on account ef the great merit and popularity of Filey's Honev and Tar many imitations are offered for the genuine. 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