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Bernard Kroeger
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ST. BRIDGET'S CHURCH, LOGANSPORT.
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he was instrumental in building the Church of St. Charles Barro- meo, and where he remained with great acceptance until 1872. In the latter year, at the earnest request of Bishop Luers, he took charge of the St. Joseph's Orphan asylum, at Rensselaer, Ind., and continued in that capacity until March 1, 1875, when he was appointed pastor of St. Bridget's parish at Logansport. He found the parish in debt and greatly in need of a suitable house of wor- ship, but with his characteristic energy he put his shoulder vigor- ously to the wheel, and in a few months extricated the society from its former position.
Among his other many good works may be mentioned his purchase of the church site at Marion, Ind., for $700 (it being now worth thousands), and his building of the first church at that point; he bought the land and also built the first church at Roches- ter; he organized the congregation at Bunker Hill, purchased a business block and converted it into a house of worship; he pur- chased the ground for a church at Tipton; built churches at Mul- len's, at Busher's and at Wabash, built a parochial residence at LaGro, made numerous improvements at Rensselaer, and during his pastorate at Peru attended thirteen missions.
Father Kroeger is a man of generous impulses and kindly heart. He has won a lasting place in the hearts of his congrega- tion, and his eminent social qualities have made him friends among all classes and orders. "Under his administration and the power and force of his ministry, he has largely increased the mem- bership of his congregation, a conclusive evidence of the reverence his people repose in him for his ability and teachings." His life has been fraught with good works, and his kind words of admoni- tion have induced many to abandon the ways of sin for the better way leading to virtue and holiness.
A LBERT DAUNHAUER, a prosperous young general merchant at Troy, Perry county, Ind., is a native of this state and was born at Mariah Hill, Spencer county, May 21, 1862, a son of John -and Regiana (Spayd) Daunhauer, also native Americans, the father
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having been born in Harrisburg, Pa., February 18, 1837, and the mother in Sharpsburg, Pa., March 15, 1838. Both parents came to Indiana in their youthful days, located at Ferdinand, Dubois county, were married in 1858, and now live near Mariah Hill, where they enjoy the unalloyed esteem of all who know them.
Albert Daunhauer was primarily educated in the free school at Mariah Hill, and later attended St. Meinrad's college, in Spencer county. At the age of eighteen years he commenced teaching in the free schools, and for five years pursued a very successful career as an educator. He began his business life as a clerk in the gen- eral store of John G. Beckmann, at Ferdinand, performed his duties very satisfactorily for two years-gaining, in the meantime a thor- ough knowledge of the business. In August, 1888, Mr. Daunhauer made a trip east, saw something of the world, and in April, 1889, returned to his home.
The marriage of Mr. Daunhauer took place May 21, 1889, to Miss Frances C. Leingang, who was born in Troy, Ind., March 31, 1859, a daughter of Jacob and Catherine Leingang, and this union has been blessed with two children, viz: Olivia, who was born July 17, 1890, and Martine, who was born July 9, 1894, but was called away August 12th, in the same year. Mr. and Mrs. Daun- hauer are devout Catholics, and attend St. Pius' church at Troy, in which city Mr. Daunhauer settled in 1889. Mr. Daunhauer is a member of St. Joseph's sodality, contributes freely to the sup- port of the church, and is greatly respected in the community in which he makes his home.
JOHN DAVEY, wholesale and retail merchant, No. 169 West J Michigan street, Indianapolis, Ind., was born June 24, 1845, in county Sligo, Ireland. He is a son of Patrick and Kate (Cavenaugh) Davey, both natives of county Sligo, in which county the former was a farmer and in which both died at a ripe old age.
John Davey, the subject of this sketch, was the third of a family of five children, two whom are now deceased. The eldest is named Patrick, is a resident of Paducah, Ky:, is a traveling (344)
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salesman, and is a widower; Mary is a resident of Haughville, a suburb of Indianapolis, and is the wife of James Oates, a native of Ireland and a laboring man. Mr. and Mrs. Oates have a fine family of seven children. Bridget and Thomas are dead, both dying in their youth. John Davey came to the United States in April, 1864, locating in Madison, Ind. A year later he came to Indian- apolis and was for some time employed in a wholesale grocery store. After four years spent in this way he traveled one year and then returned to Indianapolis, establishing himself in his present business, in which he carries on a wholesale and retail trade.
By his first wife he had no children. In 1892 he paid a visit to his native land, and while there married Miss Kate Davey, who, though of the some name, is no blood relative, and returned to Indianapolis after a three months' sojourn in Ireland, and upon his return he resumed his former business. By his second wife Mr. Davey has had one child, which died in infancy, and who was christened, by lay baptism, Ellen. Both Mr. and Mrs. Davey are members of St. Anthony's Catholic church, the former being a liberal contributor to its support and also to the support of all the church societies, and Mrs. Davey being a most devout and active worker. Mr. Davey has been also a liberal contributor to the building fund, to the parochial school, to the parochial residence, and to the Sisters' house, as well as other organizations belonging to the church. Politically he is a democrat, and is an active and loyal member of his party, and in his business is straightforward and honorable.
TIMOTHY DAWSON, deceased, was born in county Tipperary, Ireland, June 12, 1843, and when a lad was brought to Amer- ica by his father, James Dawson, who, with his large family, set- tled in Evansville, Ind., where his death took place many years ago, and where the death of his widow occurred in March, 1896. Of the children, three only are now living, viz: Philip and Mrs. Winnefred Gorman, who reside at Evansville; the other is now Sister Raymond, at St. Mary's of the Woods.
Timothy Dawson grew to manhood in Evansville, and at the
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outbreak of the Rebellion enlisted, in that city, in a regiment of Indiana infantry, in which he did good and faithful service. Soon after the close of the war he came to Indianapolis, and on May 23, 1866, was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Carney, who was born in London, England, in January, 1851, a daughter of John and Catherine Carney, natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Carney came to America soon after marriage, Mrs. Dawson being then a babe, and for a long time resided in St. John's parish, Indianapolis, of which Mr. Carney for a number of years was a prominent trus- tee, and where his death took place December 14, 1883, at the age of fifty-six years. His widow makes her home with Mrs. Dawson, the only other surviving child being Mrs. Margaret McCoole, of Chicago, Ill. After marriage Mr. Dawson engaged in wholesale business in Indianapolis until about 1877, when he removed his family to Holly Springs, Miss., where for fifteen years Mr. Dawson was superintendent of the city cemetery. In 1872 he returned to Indianapolis and lived in retirement until his death, which occurred on the 17th day of March, 1894, leaving a family consisting of his wife and four children-James R., Catherine Ramonda, Cornelius and Francis. He was a true Catholic, was a devoted husband and father, and a highly respected citizen, and left behind him a spot- less name. The family reside at No. 1403 Hoyt avenue, Indian- apolis, and is one of the oldest and most highly respected of St. Patrick's parish.
T TERRENCE DEAN resides with his family at No. 629 East New York street, Indianapolis, Ind., they having been resi- dents of this city since 1884. Mr. Dean was born in county Mayo, Ireland, May 19, 1819, there growing to manhood and marrying Miss Honora Welch, his present wife. She is a native of the same parish with himself. They were married January 16, 1847, and celebrated their golden wedding at their home on January 16, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Dean came to the United States in the March succeeding their marriage, living at various places until 1860, when they settled down in Vincennes. Here they lived until 1884, when they removed to Indianapolis, which since then has been their home.
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There have been born to them ten children, of whom four are still living, viz: Thomas, the eldest, a resident of Chicago, who is the only son, and who, for some time in his youthful days, was a schoolmate of the Rev. Father O'Donaghue, of St. Patrick's church of Indianapolis; Bridget, Honora and Mary, the three daughters, constitute the remainder of the family. The six other children all died in early life.
Mr. Dean and his family are all faithful, consistent and active members of the Catholic church, and the children were all edu- cated in the Catholic schools, and are all honorable and worthy citizens, as are their parents. Miss Mary Dean, the youngest of the family, is a fine artist, the home of the family being adorned with many beautiful paintings of her production. The entire family is well represented in the different church organizations, the parents belonging to the sodalities of St. Michael and St. Ann, respectively, and the daughters to the sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
H ON. JAMES HENRY DEERY, superintendent of the city delivery department of the Indianapolis post-office, was born near Newburgh, N. Y., January 8, 1852, and is a son of Edward and Bridget Deery, natives of county Donegal, Ireland.
When J. H. Deery was an infant of eighteen months the fam- ily came to Indianapolis, where he was reared to manhood. He was educated in the district and in St. John's parochial schools, and learned the arts of decoration and painting, and these voca- tions he followed for twenty years. In 1885, he was appointed superintendent of city delivery in the post-office and served for four years; in 1892, he was elected a representative from Marion county to the state legislature, served during the session of 1893, and did effective work in behalf of the laboring element of the population, and among other bills introduced that abolishing the state-prison labor contract system, which he had the satisfaction of seeing passed and becoming a law at the subsequent session. In fact, he was very active and earnest in the advocacy of all measures calcu- lated to enhance the interests of the laboring man. Succeeding his
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legislative term, he was again appointed, in 1894, as superintend- ent of delivery of mails, and has filled this responsible position with entire satisfaction to all concerned up to the present time.
Mr. Deery was united in marriage February 6, 1879, in St. Joseph's church, Indianapolis, by Rev. H. Alerding, with Miss Mary Augustine Breen. She is a daughter of James and Johanna Breen, and was born in Greenville, Ohio. Six children have blessed this union, named as follows: Josephine, James E., Mary, Marguerite, Grace and Katherine-the last named having been called away in 1885, at the age of fifteen months.
The family are members of St. Joseph's congregation, and Mr. Deery has been a member of the Y. M. I. ever since its organiza- tion. He was also a member of the Emerald Benevolent union, and for eighteen years has been a member of the A. O. H .; was its county delegate five years, has been president of division No. 3 for the last eight years, and has attended as a member of its state and national conventions. For thirteen years he has been presi- dent of the Celtic Building & Loan association, which is the largest of its kind in the state. He is likewise a member of and director in the Holy Cross Cemetery association, and has served three terms as trustee of St. Joseph's church, of which he was a member of the building committee, which supervised the erection of the church and hall. He has been, as is plainly shown, most active in all good work, is charitable to a fault, and well deserves the high esteem in which he is universally held.
VALENTINE DEHLER, who is extensively engaged in the V clothing and boot and shoe trade in Madison, Ind., was born in Hessen-Germany, November 25, 1840, a son of Andrew and Mary (Loeffinger) Dehler, who were the parents of eleven children, of whom five came to the United States, viz: Andy and Andrew, deceased; Valentine, the subject of this notice; Frank, who resides in Jefferson county, Ind., and Gertrude, deceased wife of Andrew Adams, of Madison.
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came alone to the United States in 1864, landing at New York, whence he came direct to Madison, Ind., worked as a journeyman three years, and then engaged in business for himself, making boots and shoes, and gradually adding ready-made footwear to his stock in trade until he owned one of the best shoe stores in the city. In January, 1893, he added clothing to his stock of footwear, now owns 'a double store, and does the largest business in his line within the city limits, although he had a capital of only $50 when he arrived in Madison.
The marriage of Mr. Dehler took place October 9, 1865, to Miss Catherine Brown, who was born in Germany, a daughter of Ignaha Brown, and who, when young, came alone to America. To this happy marriage have been born ten children, of whom six still survive, viz: Andrew, William E., John, Charles, Frank and Elizabeth, all still at home. The family are all faithful members of St. Mary's church, of which Mr. Dehler has at different times served as a trustee, and Mr. Dehler is, beside, a member of the Catholic Knights of America. He is an ardent democrat in poli- tics, but has never sought public office, preferring to devote his time and attention to his legitimate business as a merchant, which has realized for him a competency, as he now owns three fine store buildings, beside his business block. His reputation as a merchant stands without reproach, and he and family stand very high in the esteem of the community at large.
C C APT. PETER WILLIAM DELANEY, of hose company No. 17, Indianapolis city fire department, was born in the Fifteenth ward of the Railroad city, January 11, 1870, and this has ever been his home.
Peter J. and Catherine (Ryan) Delaney, parents of the cap- tain, were respectively born in county Queens, Ireland, in May, 1821, and in county Roscommon, November 20, 1835. The father came to America in 1857, and settled in Indianapolis, and the mother arrived in 1864. Here they were married, in St. John's church, November 21, 1867, the union being blessed with five
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children, viz: Catherine, born September 12, 1868-died August 10, 1869; Peter W., our subject; Daniel, born August 31, 1871- died August 31, 1876; Thomas F., born April 2, 1874, is unmar- ried, and does business at the corner of Church and Ray streets; James, born April 1, 1876, is a theological student at Cleveland, Ohio, is a member of the Franciscan order, and bears the ecclesi- astical name of Father Arcadins. The venerated mother of these children died August 6, 1896, and the father, still more venerable, has his residence on East Vermont street, where he piously awaits the summons to rejoin the companion of his early manhood.
Peter W. Delaney received a good public-school education in his youth, which was supplemented by a two-year course at the Brothers' school. He began business life as'a clerk in a mercantile- house, and was thus employed when appointed, March 29, 1890, a member of the fire department, and was advanced to the position he now holds May 18, 1896.
Capt. Delaney is still unmarried, although he is as steady- going a young man as the most venerable Benedict in the city. He is a member of St. John's church, under the pastorate of Rev. Father Gavisk, and is also a member of division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians. Politically he is a democrat. His venerable father, who is now leading a life of retirement, is a devout Catholic, and his deceased wife was very ardent as a worker in the Living Rosary society, to which she devoted her best energies to the close of her pious life.
R' EV. FIDELIS MAUTE, O. S. B. (deceased), pastor of St. Joseph's church at Jasper, Dubois county, Ind., was born March 18, 1837, in Inneringen, province of Hohenzollern (Sigmar- ingen, Prussia), of poor parentage.
At an early age he evinced a desire to consecrate his life to the priesthood, and with that object in view took a classical course at Hedingen, near Sigmaringen, and concluded this course at the college of Maria Einsiedeln, in Switzerland, and at Mayence.
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years, to the day, before he died. He proceeded immediately to St. Meinrad, Spencer county, Ind., and joined the order of St. Benedict. On the 8th of September, 1863, he took his solemn vows, and his worldly name changed from Joseph Maute to that of Frater Fidelis, as this religious order prescribes that one leav- ing the world, and all its pomps, shall take and be known hence- forth by a new name. On the 2d day of January, 1864, Frater Fidelis was ordained to the priesthood at Vincennes, by Rt. Rev. Maurice de St. Palais, bishop of the diocese of Vincennes.
In July, 1865, he was sent by Rt. Rev. Martin Marty, abbot at St. Meinrad, to Jasper, and on the 22d of that month took charge of this parish, the first recorded act as pastor being the baptism, on the 25th of July, 1865, of Rosa Anna M. Mueller, daughter of Andrew and Mary Mueller. About 1868 Father Fidelis began the erection of the massive stone church here, which will stand for ages as a monument to his zeal, vigor, perseverance, energy and executive ability, for he not only directed the work of hired artisans, but with his own hands helped place many of the- huge sandstones, of which the church is built, in position. Dur- ing his term as pastor of St. Joseph's church he officiated at 1, 164 funerals and 1,998 baptismns. The last child baptized by Father Fidelis was the infant son, William, of Nicholas and Catharina Mehringer. The first couple he married was on August 8, 1865, viz: Williamı Burger and Elizabeth Hopf, and the last couple, November 26, 1895, Charles Steffi and Anna Maria Buechlein. Had Father Fidelis lived just one month longer; he would have been in charge of this congregation thirty-two years, but his lamented death took place at 6:45 A. M. June 22, 1897, the cause of which was a cancerous tumor. For the cure of this an operation had been performed upon him January 17, 1896, and. even then it was not expected that he would survive more than a week or ten days, but his wonderful vitality asserted itself, and for a long time it was thought that he would fully recover, but he was called by his Divine Master at 6:40 o'clock on the day men- tioned, and cheerfully did he answer the summons. Thus passed away one of the most pious, diligent, and zealous servants of the Holy Church that ever graced the diocese of Vincennes.
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U ILRICH DEININGER was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 4, 1839. His father, Joseph Deininger, also a native of the kingdom of Bavaria, was born in the year 1803 and early learned the tailor's trade, which he followed in the old country until emi- grating to the United States in 1854. Immediately after landing at Baltimore, Md., Joseph Deininger proceeded to Johnstown, Pa., where he followed his chosen calling until his retirement from active life in 1866. He was married, in 1832, in Bavaria, to Miss Mary Magdaline Linse, who bore him seven children; Anna, wife of Henry Lowes; Magdaline, wife of Rudolph Ball; Pauline, now Mrs. Higgins; Joseph, deceased; Emma, married to William Neuman; Sophia, wife of Prof. Ferdinand Buehler, and Ulrich. The father died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Prof. Buehler, Utica, N. Y., May 15, 1892.
Ulrich Deininger attended schools in his native country during his youthful years and afterward served a three years' apprentice- ship at the tailor's trade. After the family located at Johnstown, Pa., he found employment in the Cambria Iron works of that city, and continued in that capacity until 1861, when he enlisted in John P. Linton's company, with which he served until the latter part of the same year. After receiving his discharge, he went to Fort Wayne, Ind., where, from 1862 until 1864, he was engaged in the restaurant and confectionery business.
In February of the latter year Mr. Deininger, in company with a party of twenty prospectors from Fort Wayne, went over- land to the Rocky mountains, reaching Virginia City, Mont., in July, 1864. He opened a restaurant and bakery in that city, but soon moved to a place known as Confederate Gulch, where he fol- lowed mining with most gratifying success for a period of one year. Mr. Deininger returned to Fort Wayne, Ind., in the fall of 1866, and the year following engaged in mercantile business in that city, handling groceries and notions until 1880, when he disposed of his stock and removed to Decatur. Here he has since carried on a large and very successful business in the millinery and notion line, his store being by far the largest and most flourishing of the kind in the city.
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Decatur, January 9, 1879, with Miss Magdeline Bremerkamp, a union blessed with the birth of eight children: Mary, Ada, Bertha, Frederick, Agnes, Carl, Francis and Leonard. Mr. Deininger and family are members of St. Mary's parish.
HOMAS F. DELANEY, a popular man of business at the cor- ner of West Ray and Church streets, Indianapolis, Ind., was born in this city April 2, 1874, and is a son of Peter J. and Cath- erine (Ryan) Delaney, both natives of Ireland.
Peter J. Delaney was a native of Queen's county and his wife was born in Roscommon, but they were married at St. John's church in Indianapolis. The former was an iron worker by trade, and is now retired; the mother died August 6, 1896. They were the parents of five children, viz: Peter W., whose biographical sketch appears elsewhere in this work; Thomas F., the subject of this sketch; James Benedict, a theological student at Cleveland, Ohio, where he will complete a ten years' course in theology in 1898; and two that have died.
Thomas F. Delaney is a sign writer and painter by trade, beginning this work in 1893 in the city of New York. Afterward he followed the same business in Indianapolis for about three years, and in the summer of 1897 became engaged in his present business. Mr. Delaney is a young man of fine business qualifications and is of good personal habits. He married Miss Josie O'Neil, a native of Ireland, who was brought to this country when one year old by her parents, Jeremiah and Johanna O'Neil. Mr. Delaney was edu- cated in the high schools of Paterson, N. J., and since completing his education has traveled extensively for a wholesale queensware house, visiting Canada, and the eastern and middle states, and he was also for a time city salesman for the same firm. He is a mem- ber of St. John's Catholic church, in which he was baptized and confirmed. He has been identified with the C. K. of A., and with the Knights of Father Mathew, though not now affiliating with either organization.
Mr. Delaney served four years as a member of the Indiana
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militia, being lieutenant of company A, Second Indiana national guard, and was called into service to suppress a threatened riot at Brazil, Ind., and there saw enough of active service, resigned his office and retired. He then joined a zouave company, competing for and winning prizes in competitive drill at Peru, Vincennes, LaFayette, Crawfordsville and Tipton, and he is still a member of that company. Mr. Delaney is one of the popular young men of Indianapolis, and has many friends; stands well in the community for the straightforwardness of his career and conduct, and is respected as a citizen by all.
D ENNIS J. COLBERT, United States postal clerk, residing at No. 233 Prospect street, Indianapolis, was born in Marion county, Ind., at the village of Valley Mills, on June 11, 1861. His parents, Patrick and Julia (Carrigan) Colbert, are natives of Ireland, the father born in Tipperary county, and the mother in the county of Kilkenny. They were married in New Jersey, and at this time reside in the city of Indianapolis, Ind., of which they became residents about the close of the late Civil war.
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