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The growth of Catholicity in this city has been such as to elicit the notice of the thoughtful. There are data for believing that twenty- five per cent of the population of Evansville, which is estimated to be about 70,000 people at the present time, is of the Catholic faitlı.
For several years succeeding 1836 the growth of the church was slow, owing in some degree to the charges preferred in a legal way against Father Weinzoepfel, who died a few years ago at St. Mein-
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rad's Benedictine Abbey, in Dubois county, Indiana. But by careful and polite persistence in presenting the claims of Catholicity to the people, the aversion to the old faith of Christ was overcome and men inquired as in the days of the Apostles, "What must I do to be saved?" Some, who had been most active in their opposition to the Catholic church, were either converted to the doctrine or disarmed of all spirit of opposition. There came to be less hatred for everything Catholic by the non-Catholic population. Shortly after this, too, the church as well as all resident foreigners had to contend with the hostile political influence of knownothingism, which was for a time paramount and sweeping over the country. This political doctrine was of short duration. Father Badin's sermon on the occasion of the laying of the corner-stone of the first church of the Assumption, preached to a large concourse of people, many of whom were curosity seekers, softened the bitter asperities of many and broke down much of the feeling of unfriendliness toward the Catholic church. At the organization of the first parish in Evansville the outlook was anything but encouraging ; now there are six parishes, having church buildings, school buildings and charitable institution. Then the property was valued at a few hundred dollars; now it is valued at nearly a million dollars. Then the few Catholics who were citizens of Evansville were mostly poor immigrants ; now they are some of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of the state-men whose piety scarcely exceeds their open generosity. The liberality of these charitably-disposed men founded St. Bonitace church, the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Home for the Aged Poor and St. Mary's Hospital. Such persons were Mr. John A. Reitz, Mrs. Robert Fergus, Mrs. Anthony Reis, Mr. Charles Schulte, Mr. Adam Helfrich, Mr. H. Reitman, Mr Theodore Rech- tin and others. Indeed, the palm for liberal donations to the Catholic church, in support of morality and education, must be given to the city of Evansville above all others iu the State of Indiana One family alone has given upwards of $60,000 for the benefit of the church and kindred institutions. Another's bequests reach the munifi- cent sum of $35,000. Many others also have charitably remembered the church. The spirit of well-doing reaches down through the entire membership to the family, willing to give, but not able to spare, more than $1 at a time.
ASSUMPTION PARISH
Was the first Catholic congregation organized south of Vincennes,
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and included all the people of Evansville holding that faith at the time-1836. This was the only Catholic church here from that time until 1851, when the holy Trinity parish was organized for German- speaking Catholics.
The first resident pastor of the Assumption parish was Rev. Father Deydier, who came here in 1836 as a missionary from the City of Mexico, traveling the long distance on foot and on horseback. He was, indeed, a pedestrian, for he knew the by-ways of the country, having learned them while pursuing his pastoral duties. When the Wabash and Erie canal was in the course of construction he frequently visited the laborers, many of whom were Catholics. Some of these workmen subsequently settled in Scott, Center, Armstrong and Perry townships, and gave strength to the churches that were afterwards built-proper notice of which will be given hereafter.
Two years after Father Deydier arrived, a lot was secured on Second street, between Main and Sycamore streets, where now stands the massive Business Men's Association building. This purchase was made at a cost of $1,200, to secure a location for a place of worship for Assumption parish. The corner-stone was laid August 5, 1840, by the French bishop of Naney, Monseigneur Forbin Jeanson, who was at that time on a visit to the diocese of Vincennes. Rev. Stephen Badin, the first priest ordained in the United States, delivered the discourse on that occasion. It was in that same year that Rev. Roman Weinzoepfel, just ordained a priest at Vincennes, was sent as assistant to Father Deydier. Nine years afterward, in 1849, Rev. Patrick Mc- Dermott became the assistant priest of this parish, vice Rev. Weinz- oepfel, and he celebrated his first mass in Evansville on Christmas day, 1849. When Father Deydier retired to Highland, near Vin- cennes, in 1859, Rev. McDermott was installed as pastor. Father Deydier, whom I knew personally and intimately, for years, died in the place of his retirement February 11, 1864.
This church property on Second street, through the instrumentality of Captain F. P. Carson, was sold in 1871 for $50.000. Out of this $5,000 were paid to the bishop; which sum was due him. In April, the same year, the present site of Assumption church, corner Seventh and Vine streets, was purchased. Early the following year work began on the present building, and on July 7, 1872, the corner-stone was laid by Bishop de St. Palais. Very Rev. Bede O'Connor was the orator on that occasion. Rev. Father MeDermott, with commendable zeal and saintly ardor, built the church on the grand scale in which we see it to-day. As an evidence of the appreciation in which his
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services were held, he was appointed pastor of St. Patrick's church, Indianapolis, in 1879. His Evansville parishioners regretted exceed- ingly his departure from them, but they gave him their well-wishes as a parting tribute. He died September 13, 1882, on the field of duty. For about five months succeeding Father McDermott's removal to Indianapolis, Rev. John Gueguen, then chaplain of St. Mary's hospi- tal, had charge of Assumption parish. Very Rev. Eugene F. McBar- ron took charge November 7, 1879, and under his administration the prosperity of the parish, instituted so well by his predecessor, was con- tinued with steady, admirable skill and good business tact.
Among the additions and improvements he has made are a fine hall and school-building, a pastoral residence, repairing and frescoing of the church, and the purchase of twenty feet additional ground-at an outlay for the whole of nearly $20,000.
The parish grounds extend 200 feet on Seventh street and 150 feet on Vine street. All the buildings front on Seventh street. On the corner stands the pastoral residence, a tastefully constructed and con- veniently arranged house, costing upwards of $4,000. About the center of the grounds stands the stately and massive church-building, which cost about $75,000. The next building is the sisters' house, and lastly comes the Assumption hall and school-building, represent- ing about $10,000 expenditure. These buildings, improvements, grounds, furniture, and other parish property, are worth over $150,000. Assumption church is cruciform and is built in the Romanesque style of architecture. It is 60 feet wide, 90 feet in the transept, 52 feet to the ceiling, and 149 fect long. It is built of brick, with stone trim- mings, and is reputed to be one of the most substantial and beautiful edifices iu the west. The interior, with its exquisitely frescoed walls and ornamental thirty-light candelabrum, reminds the spectator of Roman style and Roman richness. The sanctuary is on the order of the Carthusian monastery, the Certosa of Pavia, which is the best example of Italian Renaissance in existence, and whose cloister is the only one in the world that has ever been decorated. The arches of the side altars are of the Roman style of the thirteenth century, while the basso-relievo angels are kept more in the style of Michael Angelo as seen at St. Peters. The ornaments around the windows are designed after fragments in the church of St. Maria del Popolo in Rome, while the ceiling is very much like that of St. Paul's at Rome before its admirable works of art were destroyed by fire. On the whole, the church of the Assumption impresses all beholders, who have seen Rome, as did the majestic aud imposing relics of Italian
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art iu the " Eternal City." Rt. Rev. Bishop Chatard pronounces in favor of its interior excellence.
The Assumptions schools consist of four rooms. Mr. T. A. Crosson taught there from 1882 to 1885, when he was succeeded by Mr. John F. Boyle. The Sisters of Providence, who live in the adjoining resi- dence, teach three of the rooms. The building was erected in 1881. It is of brick, and is two stories high. Some of those who aided in this great work are: Messrs. Patrick Raleigh, Michael Gorman, Joseph Dillon, T. W. Venemann, C. J. Murphy, Eugene McGrath, John J. Nolan, Charles McCarthy and John McDonough. The last named gentleman has been on duty since 1870, and for twenty years has kept the books.
All the church societies are iu a flourishing condition. Some idea of the importance of the Assumption church may be gleaned from this all-too-brief history. There are two hundred families in its fold.
The parish remembers with sadness and fond regret the names and goldeu deeds of the deceased members, Dr. James R. Crosby, Wil -* liam Hughes and Walter Raleigh, whose assistance during their lives was material and generous.
The present immovable pastor, Very Rev. Eugene F. McBarron, was born near New Albany, Indiana, June 18, 1844, of thoroughly Irish and Catholic parents. He first studied Latin under Rev. Louis Neyron, first pastor of New Albany, and afterwards continued his studies at St. Thomas' Seminary, near Bardstown, Ky., at Notre Dame University, at St. Meinrad's Benedictine Abbey, and at the grand seminary of St. Surplice, Montreal, Canada, where he finished his theology and learned the French language. He was ordained priest at Vincennes, June 18, 1871, and his first mission was at St. Mary's of the Woods, Vigo county, Indiana, where he remained eight years. Since 1879 he has been pastor of the church of the Assumption.
Y. M. C. A.
One of the greatest institutions of the city, working always for good, is the Young Men's Christian Association. Its history is an in- teresting one. It was organized on the 15th day of April, 1876, by Dr. L. W. Munhall, the famous evangelist, who at that time conducted a revival service in this city. At his suggestion T. H. K. Enos, of Indianapolis, was called as the first general secretary. The building
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first occupied was the one in the rear of the lot where Adank's con- fectionery now stands on Second street, and was owned by Cyprian Pres- ton, who gave the use of the building free. The work, which at that time was in its formative stage, consisted of a mission Sunday school at Oak Hill or Vogel school house, a regular jail meeting, open air meetings at the court house corner and at E. & C. depot, and cottage prayer meetings on High street and in other parts of the city. About the only work carried on in the building was a Bible study class once a week, conducted by the Rev. C. B. H. Martin, of Grace church, and an industrial school for poor girls held on Saturday afternoon by the ladies. The early records show that the following were the first officers : President, John Wymoud ; vice president, S. H. Huffman ; secretary, James L. Orr ; treasurer, William G. Brown; executive committee, Charles H. Warner, J H. Ashley, Alvah Johnson, John Reimer, Daniel G. Mark, James Lindley and W. H. Boniface.
Mr. T. H. K. Enos resigned as general secretary February 13, 1877, "and W. N. Nanney was chosen as his successor. He held the position "only six months, having resigned to continue his medical education.
The following are the names of the general secretaries in the order of their successors: E. R. Awbrey, Dr. Floyd Stinson, William T. Jaquess, A. M. Dawson, H. P. Zimmerman, John F. Habbe, W. A. Kling and Edwin C. Brownell, who is now in charge for 1897.
On June 30, 1876, the following officers were elected: President, S. H. Huffman; vice president, S. N. Curnick; recording secretary, James L. Orr; corresponding secretary, W. H. Boniface; treasurer, Wm. G. Brown.
On June 12, 1877-Will Warren, Jr., president; Wm. H. Boniface, vice president; Eli Overlin, recording secretary; J. O. Pittman, cor- responding secretary; David A. Nisbet, treasurer.
For 1878-W. P. Green, president; Henry Grim, vice president; James N. Chandler, recording secretary; A. W. Igleheart, correspond- ing secretary; Wm. A. Heilman, treasurer.
For 1879-S. H. Huffman, president; W. M. Rawls, vice president; Henry J. Grim, recording secretary; Wm. T. Jaquess, corresponding secretary; A. W. Igleheart, treasurer.
For 1880-No records found for this year.
For 1881-L. M. Rice, president; H. E Blemker, vice president; Dr. W. N. Nanney, recording secretary; C. C. Tenney, treasurer.
For 1882-L. M. Rice, president; H. E. Blemker, vice president; Dr. W. N. Nanney, recording secretary; C. C. Tenney, treasurer.
For 1883-James M. Davidson, president; James M. Shackelford
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vice president; Dr. J. C. Mcclurkin, recording secretary; H. M. Lind- ley, treasurer.
For 1884-James M. Scantlin, president; L. M. Rice, vice president; J. F. Habbe, recording secretary; H. M. Lindley, treasurer.
For 1885-The records for this year missing.
For 1886-James L. Orr, president; Dr. F. L. Davis, first vice president; S. B. Vance, second vice president; H. E. Read, Jr., treas- urer; J. Will Gleichman, recording secretary.
For 1887-Dr. F. L. Davis, president; Gen. J. M. Shackelford, first vice president; A. W. Emery, second vice president; J. Will Gleich- man, recording secretary; Ira D. McCoy, treasurer.
For 1888-L. M. Rice, president; S. R. Hornbrook, first vice presi- dent; S. N. Curnick, second vice president; Geo. L. Daum, Jr., record- ing secretary; Ira D. McCoy and J. R. Ferguson, treasurers.
For 1889-James T. Walker, president; S. N. Curnick, first vice president; D. A. Nisbet, second vice president; R. Millican, treasurer; George L. Daum, Jr., recording secretary.
For 1890-J. T. Walker, president. No records of other officers found.
For 1891-Dr. L. Worsham, president; M. H. Lockyear, recording secretary.
For 1892-Dr. L. Worsham, president; M. H. Lockyear, recording secretary. The records for these two years are defective.
For 1893-Dr. P. G. Kelsey, president; A. C. Rosencranz, first vice president; W. J. Lewis, second vice president; M. D. Crackel, record- ing secretary; J. H. Wilkes, treasurer.
For 1894-Dr. J. C. Mcclurkin, president; A. C. Rosencranz, first vice president; W. J. Lewis, second vice president; J. H. Wilkes, recording secretary; James M. Davidson, treasurer.
For 1895-Same as the year 1894.
For 1896-Same as 1894, except J. N. Jorgenson was recording sec- retary instead of Wilkes.
For 1897-J. C. Mcclurkin, president; Major William Nelson, first vice president; Gilbert Wright, second vice president; J. N. Jorgenson, recording secretary; James M. Davidson, treasurer .;
In April, 1879, the association moved into the second story of the building , No. 110 Main street, then occupied by Lyon, the clothier. During the year 1881 a change was made to the ground floor of the double building, long known as the superior court building, on Locust street, between the Lottie hotel and Third street. Early in 1882 the association occupied a part of Evans hall, where the work continued to 19
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develop. It was here that the gymnasium department, with bath- rooms, was added to the work. The work among the German young men was also organized, under John F. Habbe. The star course of entertainments and the educational classes were also inaugurated while Mr. Habbe was general secretary.
The Junior department was also started about this time, under the supervision of Christian Porter, assistant general secretary. During the years 1887 and 1888 the work developed to such an extent that there was a demand for larger and more suitable quarters. The board of directors at this time were S. E Gilbert, H. M. Lindley, James M. Davidson, T. B. Jones, James A. McGill, S. W. Little, M. J. Bray, Jr., J. W. Gleichman, John Hubbard, W. F. Newman, W. W. Ireland, James L. Orr.
After much consultation and investigation, it was decided by this board to call upon the public for a building. The result was that the present site, on Fourth and Sycamore streets, was selected, and the subscriptions taken soon proved to be sufficiently large to justify them in erecting a home for the Y. M. C. A. as fine and as well adapted to the work as any in the country. The building and the site it occu- pies cost about $80,000, and it is not only an architectural ornament to the city, but a monument to the wisdom of the donors who made the erection of such a structure a possibility.
The names of the members of the board of trustees at this time are : Dr. F. L. Davis, James M. Davidson, William Blackman and James L. Orr, and the names of the building committee are : Major A. C. Rosencranz, James L. Orr and James T. Walker. To these gentlemen composing the board of trustees and the building commit- tee, as well as to the board of directors named above, and to the indefatigable general secretary, John F. Habbe, is the credit due for the grand results obtained.
The ground for the building was broken September 15, 1890, by eleven young men who loaded the first wagon with dirt, while singing " Praise Him, Praise Him," and " There Shall be Showers of Bless- ings." The laying of the corner stone took place November 10, 1890, with_appropriate ceremonies. The three trowels, handled on this occasion by James L. Orr, Mayor N. M. Goodlet and state secretary Stacey, were made especially for the occasion, and were pre- sented by the president of the association, James T. Walker, to the families of Mr. Orr, Mr. Bayard and Mr. Mackey, in acknowledg- ment of their generous donations to the building fund. The other exercises on this occasion were: Invocation by Rev. F. G. Cairns,
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reading of Scripture by Rev. A. A. Abbott, and addresses by state secretary E. E. Stacey, Rev. W. H. Hubbard, of Baltimore, and Rev. John Frick in German, aud benediction by Rev. Dr. Heagle. The formal opening of the building took place on the evening of Septem- ber 23, 1891, with a program consisting of Scripture reading by Prof. S. N. Curnick, prayer by Rev. Otis A. Smith, opening address by Rev. C. E. Bacon, and principal address by Rev. J. A. Rondthaler, D. D., of Indianapolis. Acknowledgment should here be made of the credit that is due to M. J. Reid, the architect, who was assisted by Frank J. Schlotter, and also to the contractors, Bippus and Kanzler. The Ladies' Auxiliary, which was organized in 1882, has always been a valuable ally of the association. Their work has been a very im- portant factor in the development and success of the Y. M. C. A. About the year 1877 a railroad branch was started, and a reading room was opened in the old E. & C. R. R. shops, but it was short- lived because there were not enough Al. Lyons to sustain it. In the minutes of September 15, 1887, there is an item which indicates that there was a colored Y. M. C. A in existence at that time. In June, 1857 an organization of the christian young men, with Rev. E. H. Sabin as president, and John W. Foster-who afterwards gained world-wide reputation-as secretary, met in the various churches for a time, but no rooms were opened and the society was short-lived.
The association is now prosperous, is popular with the people, and the many departments of the work, patronized by hundreds of young men, require the entire time of five men, besides much of the time of voluntary workers.
The Star course of entertainments, comprising the best talent in the country, and largely patronized by the public generally, a splendidly equipped gymnasium and bath rooms, the educational classes in music, languages, drawing, penmanship, etc., besides many other features, are included in the membership ticket costing six dollars a year. The prospective features of the work are plans to afford the opportunity for young men to acquire an industrial education and also plans for a dormitory for young men.
CHAPTER XX.
FREEMASONRY.
Secret and Benevolent Orders-The Ancient Order of Freemasonry Odd Fellowship in the City from the First to the Present-Knights of Pythias - Ancient Order of United Workmen -Knights and Ladies of Honor-All the Fraternal Organizations and Benefit Institutions-The Military Orders-Knights of St. John.
Feeling the want of a lodge in Evansville, a number of master Masons organized early in 1819, and were chartered September 15, 1819 by Alexander A. Meeks, grand master, as Olive Branch lodge No. 10, with Jay Morehouse as worshipful master, William Olmstead as senior warden and Amos Clark as junior warden. The lodge assem- bled in the fourth story of the warehouse on the corner of Water and Locust streets, owned and used by Shanklin & Reilly. In 1833 Olive Branch surrendered its charter, and for fifteen years there was no Masonic lodge in Evansville. After the institution of the town into a city, in 1847, another lodge of Masons was founded. On April 3, 1848, they petitioned the grand master for a dispensation. The charter was dated May 26, 1848, and signed by Elizur Deming, grand master. This was named
EVANSVILLE LODGE NO. 64, F. & A. M.
The charter was issued to Colly A. Foster, worshipful master; John C. Hubbard, senior warden, and James T. Walker, junior warden. The lodge is now in a flourishing condition, with a membership of 203. The present officers are Fred Herbert, W. M .; Thomas A. Walker, S. W .; W. C. McClain, J. W .; Jonas Smith, treasurer; Otis Wood, secre- tary; Alex. Crawford, chaplain; C. C. Lavery, S. D .; J. C. MePhillips, J. D .; J. W. Kratz, steward; A. P. Ancker, steward; Louis Schmitz, tyler.
REED LODGE NO. 316, F. & A. M.
This lodge was organized May 30, 1866, by a charter, which was granted to Samuel Reed, worshipful master; William J. Hargrave, senior warden; Richard H. Cooke, junior warden.
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This lodge does splendid work and numbers among its members some of the best citizens of the county. Its present membership is 180. The honor of furnishing two grand masters of this state in the persons of Sidney W. Douglas and Simeon P. Gillett, the present grand master, has been conferred on this lodge.
The present officers are : D. L. Anderson, W. M .; E. B. Price, S. W .; R. E. Graves, J. W .; S. P. Gillett, treasurer ; Herman Engel, secretary ; C. V. Worthington, S. D .; Philip H. Hopkins, J. W .; N. K. Agnew, steward ; F. H. Benton, steward, and Louis Schmitz, tyler.
EVANSVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 12, ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Was instituted May 26, 1849. The charter members were: C. A. Foster, Moses Ross, James T. Walker, John D. Anderson, W. H. In- gram, N. Soapris, S. Rathbone and P. Sharpe. The present member- ship is 175. The honor of furnishing the grand high priest of the state in the person of Charles H. Butterfield, was conferred on this chapter. The present officers are: Jonas H. Smith, H. P .; H. J. Clark, K .; E. B. Price, S .; S. P. Gillett, treasurer; H. Engel, secretary; C. M. Seiler, C. of H .; Alex Crawford, P. S .; C. V. Worthington, R. A. C .; Louis Schmitz, Tyler.
SIMPSON COUNCIL NO. 27, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS.
This council was organized May 6, 1867. The charter members were: Geo. H. Fish, Wm. E. Hollingsworth, Albert Hayward, Frank Clark, Geo. H. Plummer and Samnel K. Dunn. The present officers are: Simeon Jaseph, Ills M .; C. P. Bacon, Dep. Ill M .; H. J. Clark, P. C. of W .; B. B. Price, C. of G .; S. P. Gillett, treasurer; H. Engel, recorder; Louis Schmitz, tyler.
LA VALLETTE COMMANDERY, NO. 15, KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.
This commandery was organized April 6, 1850. The charter mem- bers were: Geo. H. Fish, Henry T. Dexter, James T. Walker, Wm. E. Hollingsworth, Andrew J. Colburn, Chas. H. Butterfield, James F. Welborn, Alex Sharra, Samuel W. Thompson, James K. Minor and Elias M. Bundy. The present officers are : Wm. L. Swormstedt, E. C .; C. E. Scoville, G .; C. L. Hinkle, C G .; A. W. Emery, prelate; James B. Rucker, S. W .; H. J. Clark, J. W .; S. P. Gillett, treasurer; Herman Engel, recorder; D. A. Cox, standard bearer; W. H. Gilbert, sword bearer; E. P. Busse, warder; Louis Schmitz, captain of guard.
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LESSING LODGE, NO. 464, A. F. & A. M.
This order was instituted May 27, 1873. Its membership is 71. The charter members were: C. L. Chr. Runck, Fred. Hofman, Sam Loewenstein, C. Kratz, G. L. Altrater, Ph. Nonweiler, Wm. Pretor- ius, Dan Heilman, J. Bopp, Julius Kahn, Harry Joseph, H. W. Elmendorf, Sam Meyer, Ph. Klein, F. S. Zumstein, Wm. Koch. The past officers are: C. L. Chr. Runck, Ph. Nonweiler, Chris Jung, Alfred Heine, Henry Becker, Fred Hofman, Jacob Graul, Herman Wilde, Wm. Woerner, Hans Scheller, G. L. Altrater, K. L. Bach, Daniel Heilman and Lorenz Rohr. The present officers are: Hugo Legler, W. M .; M. H. Martin, S. W .; Julius Stoever, J. W .; Alfred Heine, secretary; Peter Herrmann, treasurer; L. A. Wollenberger, S. D .; Gustav Weyand, J. D .; George Heilman, steward, Henry Luerson, steward; Louis Schmitz, tyler.
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