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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (view source)
Revision as of 15:18, 21 August 2018
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* 1871 - January, The old burial ground located to the south of the church was last occupied.
* 1871 - January, The old burial ground located to the south of the church was last occupied.
* 1871 - January 10, First cemetery lot sold to Joseph Holland.
* 1871 - January 10, First cemetery lot sold to Joseph Holland.
* 1883 - March 24, Permission given by Rt. Rev. Bishop R. Gilmour to expend $4,000.00 for enlarging and improving church.
* 1885 - May 17, Church dedicated
* 1906-1907 - House built in 1906; completed in 1907
* 1908 - Approximately eight families are in the parish
* 1913 - March 19, Fire, Church burned to the ground at 2:00pm. The fire was caused by a spark from a locomotive landing on the roof of the Church.
* 1913 - March 19, Fire, Church burned to the ground at 2:00pm. The fire was caused by a spark from a locomotive landing on the roof of the Church.
* 1913 - March 24, Mass in school house
* 1913 - May 16, A meeting of entire congregation was held in school house to get sentiment and to learn the wishes of the people. Every man with the exception of one voted to build a new church rather than to repair the old walls. Subscription books given to councilmen.
* 1913 - September 8, Subscription books returned. About $8,00.00 subscribed. Riffel's book - $150.00. Shay's book - $750.00. Herpel's book - $1,730.00. Carrolls book - $5,075.00. Balance - Pastor's book
* 1915 - May 24, Groundbreaking for the new church
* 1915 - May 24, Groundbreaking for the new church
* 1915 - August 1, Cornerstone was laid by Monsignor Thomas C. {{Surname|O'Reilly}}
* 1915 - August 1, Cornerstone was laid by Monsignor Thomas C. {{Surname|O'Reilly}}