History of the Catholic church in Indiana, Volume II, Part 34

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: Logansport, Ind., A. W. Bowen & co.
Number of Pages: 1476

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In 1874 Mr. McNelis became a member of division No. 2, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and no man has done more for the good of the order in Marion county than he. He was elected president of his division in 1875, and in 1877 was made state pres- ident, in which capacity he has served four years; at the Chicago convention of the order in Chicago, in 1882, he was elected national secretary, and served until 1890; in January, 1893, he was made county treasurer, and has since filled the office with great ability and to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mr. McNelis (570)

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M ARTIN FRIEDMAN, the oldest and best-known druggist in Jasper, Dubois county, Ind., was born in Baden, Germany, in November, 1823, the second of a family of ten children born to Joseph Friedman, an agriculturist, who came with his family to America in 1831, sailing from Havre, France, and landing in New York. Joseph Friedman resided in Berks county, Pa., until 1837, then in Cincinnati, Ohio, three months, and then settled in Dubois county, Ind., where he passed the remainder of his life and where he and wife died in the faith of the Catholic church, of which they had been life-long members.

Martin Friedman was a lad of fourteen years when brought to Dubois county by his parents. He was educated in the common schools, such as they were at that early day, and, August 24, 1846, was united in marriage, by the pioneer priest, Father Kundeck, to Miss Veronica Gramelspacher, a native of Germany, who came to America at the age of fourteen years. This marriage was blessed with one son and nine daughters, of whom five still survive, viz: Rosa, wife of Joseph A. Mehringer, manager of Mr. Friedman's drug store; Sarah, wife of Prof. Dougherty, proprietor of the Indiana hotel, at Jasper; Juliana, wife of Louis H. Sturm, hard- ware merchant, of Jasper; Theresa, wife of William C. Binckley, editor of the Jasper Courier, and Minnie, wife of Frank C. Kuebler, a jeweler of Jasper. After over half a century of happy married life, Mrs. Veronica Friedman was called to rest May 11, 1897, in the faith of the Catholic church, and her mortal remains now repose beneath a beautiful monument erected to her memory in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Martin Friedman began his business career in Jasper in 1855, when he joined his brother, Joseph, as a merchant. In 1857, he engaged in the hotel business, and also in the drug trade with Dr. Huber, continuing the latter partnership for three years. In 1860 he embarked in the drug business on his sole account, and for thirty years, by his honorable dealing and courteous treatment of his patrons, has acquired a competency. His present store, first- class in all respects, is located at the corner of Main and Sixth streets, and its prescription department is acknowledged to be the equal of any in the county.

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In politics Mr. Friedman has always been a stanch democrat. and has served the people of Jasper for many years as their efficient postmaster. As a Catholic he has been active and liberal all his life, and has been a trustee of St. Joseph's church longer than any other member of that congregation. Father Fidelis and he selected the first stone used in the erection of the magnificent church-edifice of St. Joseph, which is considered to be the finest in the diocese of Vincennes, its cost to the parish having reached $200,000. Mr. Friedman is passing his declining years in peace and contentment, surrounded by relatives and friends most dear to him, and honored by each and every resident of Jasper.

JOHN JACOB FRITZER, of South Bend, Ind., and one of the brave defenders of the flag of the Union during the recent Civil war, was born in Coblentz, Germany, January 9, 1838, a son of John and Barbara (Wilkes) Fritzer, the former of whom was born in 1802 and the latter in 1808, in the same city, where their marriage took place in 1830. To this union were born five chil- dren, in the following order: Elizabeth, now the wife of John Horner, of South Bend; Susan, wife of Frederick Miekes, of Nebraska; Nicholas, deceased; Peter, of Furnas county, Neb., and John Jacob, the subject of this memoir.

In 1853, John Fritzer came to America and landed with his wife and five children in Quebec, Canada, whence, via railroad to Buffalo, N. Y., and lake to Toledo, Ohio, and rail again, he reached South Bend, September 13, of the same year. Mr. Fritzer bought a tract of land in the vicinity, and began farming operations, but was unfortunately seized by paralysis and died September 3, 1854, his youngest child, our subject, being then six years of age.

John J. Fritzer had received a fair education in the parochial schools of his native country, and after reaching South Bend served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, which he fol- lowed until the war-cloud burst and shed its rain of fire over the land, when he enlisted, December 14, 1861, in company E, Forty-

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eighth regole at. In Jama volunteer ptantry, Cotopel Eddy com- mandeng and ils three years took part in all the bloody battles. skirmishes marches and perils in which this gallant regiment hal shared. but came out triumphantly irom them all and received an rable ischarge to the complemin of his term ci service.

M: Fritter von returning from the defense of his country's mas united on marhage. April 1 -. : 565, at S: Patrick's cherch South Bend with Miss Theresa Stouts. Father William Godly performing the ceremony This enin has resulted in the Birth of ten children, of whom eight are still Living. and all of wheni are faithful demctees of the Catholic church. From 186; : ONS: Me. Fritzer was engaged in carpentry and stone masonry. doing much contract work, and in the latter year engaged with George Wyman & Co., dry-goods merchants, of whose carpet department he is now the manager He and his family are all members of $: Patch's church, tu the maintenance of which they Mberilly tribote. and Mr. Fritzer is a member of St. J.hos

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M ICHAEL M.NELIS. of Hostingberg. Ind . is a son of Owen and Bridget Moore) McNekis, who were natives of Ireland and died on that country, where Michael was born March 26. 1519. be there attended the National schools, and at the age of sixteen began banding liquors for himself, and then for ten years was engaged in the manufacture of brick. June 22. 18-o, he came to the United States and located In Huntingburg where he has since ione a fourishing trade as a brick manufacturer and is now treas- urer of the Huntingburg Dry Press Brick company.

He was hatted in marriage of Anna Klee, daughter of Frank See of Dubois county October 20. 1591. They had but one ch _J, Michael Jr , who was born August 12, 1892 The mother of this boy was called to rest July 19 1896. a sincere member of St Mary's church, of which Mr. MeNews is also a devoted member.

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land. May 18, 1897, he purchased the mill at Ireland, which is one of the best plants in this county. It originally cost $13,000. It has a full set of first-class steel rollers, has a capacity of 100 barrels per day, requires the employment of five men the year round, and the trade is mostly local. He has used every endeavor to make the mill first-class in detail, and in this has met with a decided success.

Mr. Fritch has erected a neat home in Ireland, and is a holder of considerable real estate in Dubois county. Politically he is a true democrat and cast his first presidential vote for Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Fritch are classed among the leading citizens and laity of Ireland parish.

JACOB JOSEPH FULLENKAMP, a well-known citizen of Decatur, Ind., was born in the parish of Bersenbruck, Hanover, Germany, August 24, 1848, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Fullen- kamp, both natives of the same country.

Nicholas Fullenkamp was born in the year 1803, attended the schools of Woltrop, Hanover, until his fourteenth year and later learned the distiller's trade, which he followed until his death in 1853. He was married, in 1835, to Elizabeth Metzger, who bore him several children, of whom the following are now living; Dedrick,. who resides in Tutingen, Germany; Catherine, also living in the fatherland, and the subject of this mention.

Until his sixteenth year, Jacob Joseph Fullenkamp attended the schools of Ankum, his native town, and became an apprentice to learn the baker's trade, which calling he followed four years in Germany. He then came to the United States, landing in New York city in 1866, and proceeded to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at his trade about one year. From Cincinnati he came to. Decatur, Ind., for the purpose of visiting an aunt, Mrs. Holthouse, but before the termination of his visit concluded to make the city his home, securing in the meantime a clerkship with the hardware. firm of Crabb & Son, in whose employ he continued ten years .. During the years from 1870 to 1896 Mr. Fullenkamp clerked in a

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general store belonging to Mrs. Bremerkamp, which stock he pur- chased in the latter year, and has since been proprietor of the establishment, doing a safe and profitable business.

Mr. Fullenkamp and Mary Klephake were united in the holy bonds of wedlock October 18, 1870, in St. Mary's church, Decatur, the pastor, Father Wemhoff, performing the ceremony. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Fullenkamp consists of the following children: Addie, wife of Frank Gass; Clara, Mamie, Bertha, Rosa, Lettie, William, and Herbert, all of whom, with the parents, are devoted members of St. Mary's church. Four sons are deceased. Mr. Fullenkamp has served as trustee of the church and is an active member of the society of St. Joseph.

R EV. JOHN JOSEPH M. GABRIEL, pastor of St. Joseph's church, St. Joseph's Hill, Clark county, Ind. , was born April 29, 1836, at Eunetburgen, canton Unterwalden, Switzerland. His early studies were pursued for six years in his native country, three of which were spent in Einsiedeln. On coming to America he finished his studies by a three-year course at Vincennes, Ind., and was ordained, by Bishop de St. Palais, August 20, 1862. His appoint- ments were in St. John's, Clark county, from September, 1862, until February, 1872, attending, also, St. Mary's, Floyd county, and Bradford, Harrison county; from February, 1872, until Janu- ary, 1874, he was at Napoleon, Ripley county, attending also Osgood, in the same county; from January, 1874, till July of the same year, he had charge of St. Mary of the Rocks, Franklin county, and also had charge of the mission at Wolf creek.

July 28, 1874, he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's, in Dearborn county, Ind., where he labored assiduously and zealously until November 5, 1896. While there he covered all the neces- sary expenses, including repairs and improvements, purchased a house and outbuildings at an outlay of $1,200, paid off the church debt, and left behind a sum of $1,600 to meet contingent and nec- essary expenses. November 6, 1896, Father Gabriel succeeded Rev. Kilian Schott as pastor of St. Joseph's, in Clark county,

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Rev. Schott being transferred to St. Anthony's, at Evansville. From February, 1892, Father Schott had officiated at St. Joseph's, and during his stay a spacious and substantial school-building was erected, two stories in height and including ample rooms for the teachers. Before he left, November 6, 1896, the last debt due on the church property, amounting to $300, had been paid. Father Gabriel has done much zealous and faithful work since becoming pastor of St. Joseph's and is greatly venerated by his flock and the citizens generally on account of his piety and his unusually equable disposition.

JOHN HAWKINS MAHONEY, the renowned sculptor of Indian- apolis, with his studio at (new) No. 909 Huron street, is a native of Wales, was born June 24, 1854, and in 1858 was brought to America by his parents, Michael and Bridget Hawkins Mahoney, natives of Ireland, who, on coming to America, first located in North Vernon, Jennings county, Ind., and in 1868 came to Indian- apolis, where the father, who was born in November, 1829, still resides, and where the mother, who was also born in 1829, was called to rest in the faith of the Catholic church November 23, 1891. They were the parents of the following-named children: John H., the subject of this memoir; Frank, who died in 1890; Henry: Daniel, a grocer: Michael, assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, and three daughters, who died in childhood.

John H. Mahoney was educated in the public and parochial schools of North Vernon and was then apprenticed to a marble cutter, with whom he remained three and a half years, and while engaged in this work he acquired a wonderful talent as a sculptor, and in this art he is now a recognized proficient. In 1876-77, he attended the Art school of Indianapolis, then had a course of instruction in Rome, Italy, and was thus fully qualified for his life- work. His first competitive work was the Morton McMichael statue, in Philadelphia, Pa., a work of art that now ornaments Fairmount park and reflects great credit upon the sculptor; his second work of note was the bronze statue of Pere Menard, which (582)

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was presented to the state of Illinois by Charles Chouteau, of St. Louis, and now stands in Springfield, the capital of the Prairie state; his next great work was the Charles West statue at Cincin- nati, Ohio; following that was his three-year task, resulting in the production of the National Pilgrim monument at Plymouth, Mass., which embodies two colossal figures of Law and Freedom, and two large bas-relievo sculptures representing the "Landing and treaty of the Pilgrims with the Indians." The statue of Henry Berg, the founder of the Humane society, which stands in front of the city hall at Milwaukee, Wis., and the Wm. H. English statue, erected in the city of English, Ind., are also the result of his genius .and the work of his hands.

In Indianapolis he has designed and chiseled and caused to be erected, three of the subsidiary statues around the Soldiers and Sailors' monument in Monument Place, viz: That of Gen. George Rogers Clarke, the famous conqueror of the northwest; that of Gen. William Henry Harrison, the hero of Tippecanoe and ninth president of the United States, and that of James Whitcomb, gov- ernor of Indiana during the Mexican war period. These works by no means constitute the labors of Mr. Mahoney, but are mentioned as being among those which are always before the public and most popularly familiar-several other pieces being on the battle field of Gettysburg.

The marriage of Mr. Mahoney was solemnized in 1876, at St. Patrick's church, Indianapolis, with Miss Ellen Lonergan, a native of New Jersey, who came to Indianapolis in childhood and was educated at St. John's academy. Four children have blessed this union and are named in order of birth: Catherine, John M., Nellie and Esther. Of these, Catherine is a graduate of St. Pat- rick's parochial school, which school the younger children are still attending -- the family all being members of St. Patrick's church. Mr. Mahoney in politics is a democrat, but, as a rule, is not aggress- ive as a politician, his art being the chief engrossment of his time and attention, thought and labor, yet he has served as councilman at large for the city, and as president of the council. He is a mem- ber of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Celtic club of Indian- .apolis, and the Portifolio club, the latter being composed of artists,

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musicians and literary authors; he has been president of both clubs, and has been elected as honorary member of the Art association of Indianapolis.

OSEPH W. FROMEYER .- Among the many active, enter- J prising business men of Indianapolis, is Joseph W. Fromeyer, who lives at No. 1403 Lexington avenue. He is a representative of the Standard Oil company, and has been connected with that company for many years. He is a son of John Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Fromeyer, both natives of Germany, and was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1857. Soon after their marriage these parents emigrated to the United States, became early residents of Cincinnati, and there passed the remainder of their lives.

John Frederick Fromeyer was born in 1808 and died in 1873, and his wife survived him a number of years, passing away at the age of seventy-two. The former was a typical German gentleman of the old school, was of sterling character, rugged honesty, a devout Catholic, was well educated, possessed an extensive fund of information and was of great service to the church, contributing liberally to its material and moral support. By both word and example he aided it largely in its prosperity and growth. He formed a personal acquaintance with the leading divines of his day, notably Archbishop Purcell, of whom he was an adviser and friend. After the destruction by fire of Holy Trinity church, he was very active in its reconstruction, and he was a trustee of the church for many years. He was also a trustee of St. Joseph's Cemetery association, in the cemetery of which association his remains and those of his wife lie buried. His wife was of equally sterling character with himself, and was especially remarkable for her business qualifications, which were of a superior order.

Joseph W. Fromeyer and his sister, the latter being a resident of Cincinnati, are the only surviving members of the family. The former was educated at the schools of St. Xavier, St. Augustine and St. Anthony, Cincinnati, and took his first communion at the church of St. Anthony. At the age of nineteen he began business as a traveling salesman, going out from Cincinnati, and later he

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was transferred to Peoria, Ill., in the interest of what is now the Standard Oil company. In 1879 he was transferred by the com- pany to Dayton, Ohio, where he established the business of the company. In fact, the establishment of branch houses was his regular business for many years, going out from Logansport, Ind., for the most part, and extending to all the more important points in the state.

In January, 1897, Mr. Fromeyer was transferred to Indianapo- lis and given charge of the entire state of Indiana, with thirty-two sub-stations and 125 employees. This responsible position requires a great deal of travel on his part, and the office in Indianapolis requires sixteen clerks.

Mr. Fromeyer was married at Lafayette, Ind., in St. Ann's church, by the Rev. Father Roche, November 2, 1890, to Miss Catherine Flatley, a native of that city. They have two children, viz: William and Josephine. From the above brief recital it will appear that Mr. Fromeyer is a successful business man, and his long connection with the Standard Oil company is proof sufficient of his honesty and valuable qualities as well as of the appreciation of those qualities by that company.

H ENRY W. FRUND, secretary and manager of the Vincennes, Ind., Electric Light & Power company, was born in Colum- bus, Ohio, December 31, 1858, a son of Durus and Mary (Geils- dorf) Frund.

Durus Frund was a native of Alsace-Lorraine, and was mar- ried in Columbus, Ohio, to Miss Geilsdorf, who was born in Ger- many. He was a mechanic, and in 1865 came to Vincennes, where he became purchasing agent for the Evansville & Terre Haute Railway company, and later became weighmaster for the city, which position he was filling at the time of his death, which occurred January 31, 1896. His widow, a highly respected lady, resides at No. 1120 Main street. Of the five living children born to Mr. and Mrs. Frund, Henry W. is the eldest; August J. is man- ager of the D. M. Osborn Manufacturing company, has his head-

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quarters at Louisville, Ky., and is married; William M., married, is inspector of the Vincennes electric lights; George G. is a theo- logical student in his seventh year at Mount St. Mary's seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Mary S. is stenographer for the Vincennes City Electric Light company.

Henry W. Frund was educated under private tutors until the family came to Vincennes, after which he attended St. Francis Xavier parochial school, St. John's German Catholic school, and the city high school; his technical education is the result of self- instruction. For thirteen years he was chief clerk of the Knox county circuit court, and about ten years ago became an employee of the Vincennes Electric Light company in a subordinate capacity, and through his close attention to his duties and his intelligent performance of the same, he has been promoted from post to post until he has reached his present very responsible and prominent position, being also a stockholder and a member of the board of ·directors.

Mr. Frund was married, April 9, 1883, by Rt. Rev. Bishop J. J. Hogan, at the cathedral in Kansas City, Mo., to Miss Ella Reiter, a daughter of Gerard Reiter, formerly a prominent merchant .of Vincennes, but now deceased. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Frund has been blessed with three children, of whom Charlotte, the eldest, died in infancy, the survivors being named Naomi Scott and Olivia Francesca. The church relations of the family are with St. Francis Xavier cathedral, and in his political affiliations Mr. Frund is democratic, as was his father. Although he has served as election commissioner, and circuit court clerk, as already men- 'tioned, he has never been an office seeker, yet takes great delight in the triumph of his party and does all in his power to promote its success.

AMES H. GALLAGHER, a worthy member of the Church of J the Assumption, is a native of the state of Pennsylvania and first saw the light of day on the fourth of August, 1835, in the city of Pittsburg. His father, Dennis Gallagher, was born in county

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Donegal, Ireland, and his mother, who before her marriage was. Miss Harriet Burgess, was born in the town of Belfast, Me.

Dennis Gallagher was born and reared in the Catholic faith, and his wife, by birthright a Protestant, afterward became con- verted to Catholicity. Dennis Gallagher came to the United States when about eighteen years of age, and learned the weaver's trade in Boston, Mass., in which city he also met and married his wife. From there he went to Pittsburg, Pa., thence to Benton county, Ohio, when his son, James H., was but an infant, and there the family resided for a period of nineteen years. At the end of that time, Mr. Gallagher removed to LaFayette, Ind., where his death afterward occurred at the ripe old age of eighty-four; his widow died several years later, aged eighty-six.

Dennis and Harriet Gallagher had five sons and two daughters: the eldest, Francis, is a resident of Mount Sterling, Ohio; Mrs. Harriet Anne Simmons, the second of the family, lives in Vinton. county, that state; George T. was captain of company C, Sixth Missouri cavalry, in the war of the Rebellion and fell while leading his command in the battle of Pea Ridge, Ark .; James H. is the next in order of birth; John W. died in Tippecanoe county, Ind., several years ago; Peter was a member of the Seventy-third Ohio. infantry in the late war, and died at Clarksburg, Tenn., while in the service of his country; Mrs. Mary Meyers, the youngest of the family, resides in the city of LaFayette.

James H. Gallagher grew to maturity in Benton county, Ohio, and has been variously employed since reaching manhood's estate. He became a citizen of Indianapolis in May, 1887, and has since made this city his home. He was married in LaFayette, in the year 1864, to Miss Ann Smith, of Ireland, who was brought to the New World by her parents when but a child. Mrs. Gallagher was a good Catholic, a worthy woman and a most excellent wife and mother. She died leaving a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters, viz: Mrs. Anne Heidelberg, of West Indianapolis, with whom her father now resides; Mary, a Sister of Providence known as Clementina, a teacher at Chelsea, Mass .; Katherine departed this life at the age of twenty-four; John J. is a resident of Mattoon, Ill .; James F., Peter, George and William, all reside in

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Indianapolis. The subject of this sketch displayed great activity in the establishment of the church in west Indianapolis, where he lives, and has been one of its chief supporters. He has ever been esteemed a most worthy citizen and his daily life is a practica exponent of the true faith which he professes.

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History of the Catholic church in Indiana, Volume II, Part 34

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed Publication date: 1898 Publisher: Logansport, Ind., A. W. Bowen & co. Number of Pages: 1476

Author: Blanchard, Charles, fl. 1882-1900, ed
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: Logansport, Ind., A. W. Bowen & co.
Number of Pages: 1476