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Thomas M. Logan.
MARY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, RUSHVILLE, IND.
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF INDIANA.
which brought him the successes as a church builder in his pre- vious charges have made his pastorate at Rushville a signal suc- cess. He took charge of the church of Mary Immaculate when it was cumbered with a debt of between $5,000 and $6,000, which he at once set about liquidating. He also began to look to the future needs of the parish, and realized the necessity of a new church- building. No sooner was the debt removed from the records of the church than Father Logan established a building fund, looking for- ward to a new house of worship. This fund grew to the impor- tant sum of more than $12,000, with sufficient assurance to war- rant the building. The new church cost about 825,000, is modern in every respect, and one of the handsomest in Indiana. The parish of the church of Mary Immaculate is in a state of good, healthy growth, and under the ministration of Father Logan, who is assisted in his material labors by a very careful and efficient board of trustees, the future welfare and condition of the church is well assured. The church enrolls 150 families and the school has 110 pupils under the care of three Sisters of St. Francis, of Oldenburg, Ind.
JOHN FLAHERTY, in charge of the barns of the Coffin- Fletcher Packing company, at Indianapolis, was born in Union county, Ind., June 1, 1856, and is a son of Michael and Ann (Gavin) Flaherty, the former of whom is a native of county Gal- way, Ireland, and the latter of county Tipperary, but whose mar- riage took place in Union county, Ind. The father is an excavat- ing contractor and resides at (old) No. 114 West Ray street, but the mother was called away, in the faith of the Catholic church, in 1878. Their marriage was blessed with five children, viz: John, the subject of this notice; Mary, deceased wife of Martin Haley; Thomas, who died in this city, leaving a wife and one child; Katie, who is housekeeper for her father, and Maggie, now Mrs. Joseph Stark, who resides on Broadway.
John Flaherty, when a boy, was taken from his native county to Cambridge City, Wayne county, and in 1869 came to Indianapo- jis, which city has since been his home. He has been variously
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employed, but his more permanent positions have been for seven years in a starch factory and for twelve years in his present position-the secret of his long tenure of these two positions being found in his industrious habits, his trustworthiness and his devotion to the interests of his employers. He was married June 23, 1879, to Miss Maggie Griffin, a native of county Tipperary, Ireland, and this union has been blessed with seven children, viz: Katie, aged seventeen years; Francis, who died when eight years old; Annie, who died at the age of two years and two months; Maggie, now seven years old; Thomas, aged five years; Marie, aged three, and Ellen, born in 1897. The family are members of St. John's con- gregation, Rev. Father Gavisk, pastor, and have their pleasant home at No. 521 West Ray street, where they are surrounded with many trne friends. In politics Mr. Flaherty is a democrat, but has preferred to devote his time to the interests of his employers rather than to the seeking for the spoils of office. He is generous in his contributions to the support of his church, and is greatly respected as an honest, upright and useful citizen.
REV. JOSEPH FLACH, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Dyer, Lake county, Ind., was born in Haslach i. Kinzigthal, Baden, Germany, June 9, 1850, a son of Sebastian and Anna (Kienzle) Flach. He was educated in his native land and was ordained in St. Peter's, in the Black Forest, Baden, July 25, 1876. He then came to America with the Sisters of St. Francis, now in the St. Joseph's hospital at Joliet, to become their chaplain at Avilla, Ind., where he resided from 1876 until 1878, when he was removed by Bishop Dwenger to Dyer. In 1883 Father Flach visited Europe and passed one year, and on his return was appointed administrator of the parish of St. Martin's, Cedar Lake, Lake county, Ind., and filled the position until the return of the regular resident priest. He was then appointed assistant to Father Becks, of Michigan City, with whom he remained until 1885, in the spring of which year he went to Turkey Creek, Lake county, where he officiated until July, 1888, since when he has been the resident priest of St. Joseph's, at Dyer.
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T' HOMAS FLAHERTY, a well-known business man of Indian- apolis, was born in Prattsburg, Steuben county, N. Y., Octo- ber 3, 1861, a son of John and Mary Flaherty.
John Flaherty was born in county Kerry, Ireland, March 17, 1835, and when but nine years of age lost his father. At the age of seventeen he came to America, being the first of his immediate family to leave his native land, although some of his kinsfolk had preceded him to America and had settled in Prattsburg, N. Y., whither he naturally directed his course, arriving in an almost penniless condition. He began the battle of life in the new world by working on a farm at small wages, but, being industrious and economical, succeeded in accumulating sufficient means with which to purchase a modest home, which he later exchanged for the farm on which he still resides-a prominent and respected citizen, who has been honored by election to all the offices of trust which the county affords. To him and wife have been born eight chil- dren, in the following order: Mary, who is now Mrs. Wurth; Ellen, who is a Sister of Mercy, known as Sister Frances Borgia, and a successful educator at Buffalo, N. Y .; Thomas, our subject; Kate, a teacher at Prattsburg; John, living on the old homestead; Margaret, who is also a teacher; James, who graduated from the law department of Cornell university before he had attained his majority, and is the present postmaster at Prattsburg; and Frank, who is a merchant of the same city.
Thomas Flaherty was reared on the home farm and was edu- cated in the Franklin academy. In 1879 he came to Indianapolis, but returned to his native state and graduated from the Rochester Business college in 1882. Coming again to Indianapolis he was for five years in the employ of M. O. Connor & Co., was then for ten years in the retail trade on his own account, and from 1885 to No- vember, 1897, with H. J. Hine company. September 30, 1891, he married Miss Mary Walden, daughter of Robert R. Walden, of Indianapolis, and this union has been blessed with two daughters, the elder of whom died in infancy, and the younger being named Margaret. The family have a delightful home at No. 1120 South Lin- den street, in St. Patrick's parish, of which Mr. Flaherty has been a member since 1881. He is a gentleman of culture and is a highly
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esteemed member of St. Patrick's branch of the Catholic Knights of America, and is also vice-president of Capitol council, No. 276, Y. M. I. Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty are very liberal in their contribu- tions to church support, and their social standing is with the most respected of the residents of Indianapolis.
H ON. WILLIAM FLEMING, deceased, of Fort Wayne, is well remembered as one of the most prominent business men of the city and as a devout Catholic. He was born June 17, 1828, in county Wicklow, Ireland, not far south of the capital city, Dublin, in Dublin county, and was a son of Luke and Sarah (Holt) Flem- ing. He attended the National school of his county until fourteen years of age and was then sent to Dublin to continue his studies until 1846, when the family sailed for America. The vessel arrived safely at Quebec, Canada, but while lying in quarantine the father ·and four of the children were called to their everlasting sleep in the faith of the Catholic church, and the mother, with her three sur- viving children, all boys, came to Fort Wayne, and here the mother passed her remaining years and died a faithful Catholic.
William Fleming, after his arrival in Fort Wayne, at first engaged in school-teaching and was next employed in various classes of work, among which was stonecutting, the latter being his calling for several years. He made many friends and became a general favorite with the public. His first official position was that of deputy to Sheriff McMullen, and, at the death of that offi- cial, succeeded to the office, and was then, as a democrat, twice elected to fill the responsible position. For the eight years follow- ing the expiration of his last term as sheriff he served as city clerk, and in 1878 was elected state treasurer. In 1880 he was again a candidate for this office, but, with the rest of the nominees on the democratic ticket, met with defeat. He was very ardent in his labors for the success of his party, was invariably a delegate to the national conventions thereof during his active political life, and was a prime factor in the councils of the democracy-county and state.
As a business man, Mr. Fleming had few equals in Fort
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Wayne and no superiors. He was far sighted, sagacious, and, moreover, indefatigably industrious and enterprising. He was one of the originators of the New York, Chicago & St. Louis railroad, and a director in the company until the road was sold to the Van- derbilts. He was for a long time editor and proprietor of "The Fort Wayne Sentinel," was treasurer of the Indiana School Book company, vice-president of the Salimonie Mining & Gas company, vice-president and acting president of the First National Bank of Fort Wayne, president of the Hartford City Paper company, and a stockholder and director in many other industrial enterprises, and in the multifarious duties pertaining to these responsible positions. he was actively engaged until the day of his death, at which time he had become one of the wealthy men in the state.
Mr. Fleming first married, in January, 1850, Miss Ann Mclaughlin, who passed away August 18, 1854, leaving two chil- dren-Luke M. and Mary E .- the latter now the wife of Dr. L. J. Willien, of Terre Haute. The second marriage of Mr. Fleming took place July 7, 1859, when he chose for his bride Miss Helen F. Mayer, a daughter of George and Catherine (Hiller) Mayer, of Germany. To this union were born ten children, eight of whom are still living, viz: Catherine S., wife of Dr. Dinnen; Helen G., now Mrs. A. B. Trentman; Georgie F., now Mrs. William McKin- nie; M. Celeste; Stephen B .; Sister Mary Helen, of St. Mary's of the Woods; William and Sadie Marie, all of Fort Wayne and all devout members of the Catholic church.
Mr. Fleming was called from his earthly labors to eternal rest January 13, 1890, a true son of the Catholic church, which he had munificently aided during his probation and until he received the final unction at the hands of her holy ministers. His memory will long be cherished by the citizens of Fort Wayne with honor, and his name respected as having been borne by one who was a pillar in the superstructure of her prosperity.
G EORGE C. FLECK, a business man of Lawrenceburg, is a son of Casper and Maria (Centner) Fleck, who came from Germany to the United States in 1841. The father was born
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March 2, 1822, was a miller, and was the only one of four sons who came to the United States. He drove stage for some time, but in a few years became a boss drayman, and also traded in horses until his death, which occurred July 28, 1890, at Cincin- nati, Ohio.
George C. Fleck was born February 23, 1851, in Cincinnati, and is one of eight children, of whom Frank J. died at four years of age. George C. attended the common schools until he attained the age of fourteen, and then worked at the carver's trade for four years. He next learned the carriage and buggy trade, and worked at that for twenty-five years, after which he engaged in the liquor business. He was married to Miss Carrie Schneider, a daughter of Joseph Schneider, of Cincinnati, and to this marriage have been born two children, George J. and Anna M. The family are members of St. Lawrence's church, under the pastorate of Father Sondermann, and Mr. Fleck is a member of the Knights of St. John. The residence of our subject is above his place of business. He is a democrat in politics, but has preferred to devote his time to attending to his business affairs, rather than meddling with party contentions.
JOSEPH FAUST, ex-chief of the fire department at Washing- J ton, Ind., of the well-known firm of Faust Bros., retail liquor dealers at Washington, and a prominent member of St. Mary's parish, was born in New Albany, Ind., June 22, 1848, a son of Wendall William and Frances (Kegler) Faust, both natives of the province of Rhinefaltz, Germany-the former born September 18, 1818; the latter July 17, 1827-who located in New Albany in 1830, at which place they were married in 1846. The father engaged in the hotel and saloon business at New Albany until 1859, when he moved to Washington, where he followed the saloon business until 1860, when he engaged in gardening and was thus occupied until his death, which occurred August 29, 1891. The mother died July 21, 1893. They were earnest Catholics and reared a large family in that faith, viz: Mary, wife of Henry Stone; Joseph, the subject (544)
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of this sketch; Josephine, the wife of Fred Stump; Catherine, wife of H. Wagner; Celia, wife of H. Fromme; Caroline, widow of W'm. Fromme; Eve, wife of J. Turk; Lottie, wife of J. Dosch; Charles J., partner of our subject.
Joseph Faust was educated in the parochial schools of Dubois county until he was fourteen years of age, when he became his father's business assistant. He subsequently worked two years in a coal mine. In April, 1874, he was married to Miss Jane Tait, and two children were born to them: Lavede, deceased, and Charlotte.
Politically Mr. Faust is a democrat. He was for nine years chief of the Washington fire department, in the duties of which responsible position he displayed much efficiency, his service giving the utmost satisfaction. He is a member of the Knights of Honor; of the German Benevolent society, and of the local building and loan association. He and his brother are conducting a prosperous business, and have a large circle of warm friends.
AMES PARTRIDGE FOLEY, captain of the Logansport J police force, has lived in this city, virtually, all his life, as his family settled here in 1845, when he was but two years of age, his birth having occurred in Troy, Ohio, May 11, 1843.
Thomas and Ellen (Partridge) Foley, parents of the captain, were born in county Tipperary, Ireland, came to America in early life, and were married in Logansport in 1838. Thomas Foley, the father, arrived in this country in 1828, worked in various canals in Indiana and Ohio, and then purchased a farm in Harrison town- ship, Cass county, Ind., where he followed agriculture for about eight years, and then settled in Logansport, where his wife died in July, 1877, at the age of sixty-seven years, and where he expired in 1888, aged eighty-six years, both in the faith of the Catholic church, of which they were among the earliest to settle in the city and members of St. Vincent de Paul church from its organization. Their four children were born in the following order: Kate, mar- ried to Thomas Mackassey, of Fulton county, Ind .; James P., subject of this memoir; Mary, who died in childhood, and Thomas, who was also called away when young.
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James P. Foley passed his childhood years principally on his- father's farm until nine years old, when his parents settled perma- nently in Logansport. Educational advantages were not at that time as abundant or as available as at present, so his school- ing was of an indifferent character, but he succeeded in acquiring sufficient knowledge to carry him through the practical affairs of life. At a very early age he began learning the shoemaker's trade, and at eighteen was a competent journeyman-an unusual event. In 1868 and 1869 he served on the police force, and later served another term of two years. He continued working at his trade until 1893. in November of which year he went to the Pacific slope as deputy inspector of surveys, his duties requiring him to- travel through nearly all the western states and territories. In November, 1895, he rejoined his family in Logansport, and in April, 1897, was appointed captain of police, which office he has since filled in a most satisfactory manner.
The marriage of Mr. Foley took place November 18, 1875, to Miss Bridget C. Heenan, a native of the state of New York and a daughter of Patrick Heenan, who brought his family to Logans- port when Bridget, his daughter, was yet a child. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Foley was blessed with seven children, born in the following order: Thomas F., James P., John (who died in infancy), Mary Ellen, William H., Katie and Martin. The mother of this family was called away March 19, 1897, a devout Catholic, the family all being faithful members of St. Vincent de Paul church. Mr. Foley owns a most comfortable and tasty residence at No. 1508 North street, and with his children enjoys the respect of all his neighbors, as well as that of the general public of Logansport.
VINCENT FRANK, formerly mash-master for the Gaff & Co. distillery at Aurora, Ind., but now deceased, was born in Ger- many February 2, 1832, was there educated, and, after leaving school, entered the employ of a distilling firm, becoming an expert malt-master. In the early part of the 'fifties he came to the United States and located in Ripley county, Ind. June 10, 1856, (546)
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ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, RICHMOND, IND.
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in Decatur county, he married Miss Marguerite Schneyder, who. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 23, 1836, a daughter of Michael and Catherine Schneyder, and this union resulted in the birth of eleven children, of whom eight still survive, viz: Mary, William, Elizabeth, Carrie, Peter, Marguerite, Catherine and Joseph. On coming to Aurora, in 1856, Mr. Frank at once assumed his duties as malt-master for the Gaff company, and filled this position until his lamented death, August 21, 1889. He had been reared in the Catholic faith, and in this holy faith he died.
Mrs. Vincent Frank and her surviving children are all mem- bers of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Aurora, and all are devoted to and faithful in the discharge of their religious duties, and socially are among the most respected residents of Aurora.
R
EV. D. J. McMULLEN, pastor of St. Mary's church, at
Richmond, Ind., was born in Newry, county Down, Ireland, on February 23, 1838. Shortly after, his parents moved to a farm near Celbridge, county Kildare, within eight miles of the city of Dublin. At the close of 1848 he sailed for America. Most of his studies were made at St. Mary's seminary, Perry county, Mo., and at the St. Louis university. He was ordained by Bishop de St. Palais, at St. Meinrad, subdeacon, June 17; deacon, June 18; priest, June 21, 1867. August 5, 1867, he arrived in Indianapolis to assist at St. John's church and attend the following named sta- tions: Greenfield, Cumberland, Fortville, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Franklin and Edinburg. He continued here until October, 1868, when he was assigned to Rushville, Rush county, and in October, 1872, was appointed pastor of St. Mary's church, Richmond.
For about a quarter of a century, as will be seen by the above record, Father McMullen has devoted the prime years of his life to. the care of St. Mary's congregation. Here has he labored so zeal- ously in the cause of Catholicity, that his flock outnumbers any other in Richmond, and the church property, through his foresight and excellent management, has not only been released from the debt which hung over it when he began his labors, but has been
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greatly added to in extent. The old buildings he has replaced with new and more commodious structures, that are the pride of the parish. His flock he has held together in unity and love, and the result is that its every member honors and loves the pastor himself. His piety, eloquence and devotion to duty have still fur- ther endeared him to his people, and outside of the church he finds a warm place in the hearts of many citizens.
That the work of Father McMullen has been arduous as well as successful will be understood when it is stated that he ministers not only to the spiritual needs of his own congregation of over 200 souls, but to those of the missions at Fountain City and Centerville.
M RS. CELIA FOX, proprietor of a grocery and provision store at the corner of Carlos and Ray streets, Indianapolis, is the wife of Lawrence P. Fox, the latter of whom was born March I, 1851, at Madison, Ind., and in his youth learned the molder's trade, which he has followed ever since. Mr. Fox has been twice married, but his first wife died in 1892, leaving no children. He was next married to his present wife, who was at the time the widow of John Snyder, a machinist, who was killed in a railroad accident in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were the parents of three children, all daughters, viz: Addie, Marguerite and Mary, who are in school, the eldest being a student at Sacred Heart academy, and, being a bright scholar, well along in her German studies.
Mrs. Fox's maiden name was Boylan. She was born Decem- ber 25, 1860, at Madison, Ind., and is a daughter of Patrick and Mary (Gilgur) Boylan, both natives of county Mayo, Ireland, and who are the parents of seven children, four sons and three daugh- ters, viz: Delia, who married Daniel Davy, both he and she being now deceased; Michael, doing business on Capitol avenne, Indian- apolis; Catherine, wife of Edward Lynced, and who resides in Minnesota; James, a commission merchant of New York city; John, a sergeant on the police force of Indianapolis; Mrs. Fox; and Thomas, who is a machinist at Haugh's foundry, at Haugh- ville, occupying the position of foreman. He and Thomas are (552)
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married, while the other brothers are still single. The parents of this family removed to Indianapolis about twenty-five years ago, and now reside on Capitol avenue.
Mrs. Celia Fox, the subject of this sketch, married Lawrence P. Fox in September, 1893, but to this second marriage there have been born no children. She is the manager of a grocery and provision store, located at the place given above, and established by her during her widowhood, while Mr. Fox, who is of German ancestry, continues to follow his trade as a molder. In this way the family has a double means of support, and is correspondingly prosperous. From the profits of her grocery and provision busi- ness Mrs. Fox has purchased three residences, which pay her a fair rental, and she has also purchased the building in which she now carries on her business. She has shown unusual qualifications for the management of a business concern, and as a natural result has been more than ordinarily successful. Mr. and Mrs. Fox and their family are members of St. John's church, contribute liberally to its support, and are highly esteemed members of general society.
F "DWARD C. FREDERICK, proprietor of a bowling alley in Lawrenceburg, Ind., is a son of Pius and Agnes (Heckinger) Frederick. The father was born in Germany, came to America when a young man and lived and died in Dearborn county, Ind.
Edward C. Frederick was born May 9, 1857, in Dearborn county, was educated in the common schools, and at the age of twenty-four years embarked in his present business. He started in with $20 and now owns property to the amount of $20,000. He was married to Mary Pelgen, a daughter of Peter Pelgen, and they have three children: Charles E., Edna M. and Raymond. He and his wife and children are members of St. Lawrence's church, and are liberal in their contributions to its support, and for this church his brother made the brick, and his father, Pius Frederick, did the construction work.
Mr. Frederick has the finest establishment of the kind in the city, although he started in as a poor man. He owns some very
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valuable property and is one of the few men who have made a success of this business. The brother of Mr. Frederick died in 1879, in Lawrenceburg. A son, Charles E., of Mr. Frederick, when aged four years, had a growth on his windpipe that was cured, there being an average of only one cure in 100,000. He was treated by Dr. Sadler, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
P ETER ROCHEFORD MCCARTHY, proprietor of the Vin- cennes Galvanized Iron works and ex-treasurer of the city of Vincennes, Ind., was born in the parish of Fackle, county Clare, Ireland, March 10, 1849. His parents, Michael and Bridget (O'Connors) McCarthy, were natives of the same parish, were there married, and there the mother died at the age of forty-seven years, after which event the father brought his seven children to America and for one year lived in Hoboken, N. J., then came to Indiana and for some years lived in Washington, Daviess county, and thence went to Leavenworth, Kans., where he was accidentally killed on the railroad. Of his seven children, Margaret, the eldest, died in Denver, Colo .; Peter R., the subject, was the second born; Bridget is unmarried and lives in Denver; John W. is post- master at Washington, Ind .; Mary is married and lives in Denver; Ellen, widow of N. J. Harper, also resides in Denver with her three children, and Michael J. is a hardware merchant of that city.
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