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MOVING OF THE PARISH HOUSE
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After consideration, it was decided that the church be built where the rectory (former farmhouse) stood. The house was moved for $1,035. This cleared the place to build the church on the top of the hill as it was originally planned.
Because of continuing controversy and misunderstandings as to where to build the church, plans where changed. The church was shortened in length twenty feet, thus reducing the cost of building almost in half.
Finally on June 3, 1900, the contract was signed to build the church. Sauer was the architect and Murphy Brothers, the contractors. A few days later the altar, the pews, and the bells were ordered at the cost of about $2,360.
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DEDICATION OF THE CORNERSTONE
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The cornerstone was dedicated on May 15, 1900. A collection was taken which amounted to $797.97 (in those days a large amount). In addition, many parishioners loaned money to the parish at 4 percent interest.
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