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Show WALSENBURG. Walsenburg, Aug. 28. Sunday was an eventful day in this city, as it had been set apart by the Catholics here for the dedication of their new church. Bishop Matz officiated at the ceremon-r ies and he was assisted by Father Per-sonea Per-sonea of Trinidad, Father John of Kan-sas Kan-sas and Father Ussell of this city. The ceremonies drew a large number of visitors from a distance, and the country coun-try folks in the vicinity of the city were in attendance. The streets were literally packed with teams and people. peo-ple. The church is one of the finest in this part of the state, and perhaps is not equaled by any town of its size in the state. It is a large brick building with imposing spire and four particularly beautiful and expensive stained glass windows. Its completion is largely due to the efforts of Father Ussell, who has had charge of the church here for a number of years; J. A. Baldez, an attorney, and M. A. Sanchez, a merchant. |