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Lietuva -- December 10, 1892The Spiritual Movement of Chicago Lithuanians
Lithuanians in Chicago: According to our statistics there are close to 4,000 Lithuanians in Chicago. Lithuanians began to reside in Chicago about thirty years ago. In the beginning there were very few of them, just in the last few years the number of Lithuanians increased. Today there are seven societies:
1. The oldest society is Sw. Kazimieraus Karalaiczio (St. Casimir, the Prince) established in the year of 1885.
2. Kunigaikszio Gedemino (Duke Gedemin) established in 1891
3. Apveizdos Dievo (Province of God) established in 1892
4. Szwento Jurgio (Saint George) 1892
5. Cluster of Lithuanians Science Society in 1892.
6. Theatrical Society in 1892.
Also in this year Lithuanians organized a political club which will be a great benefit to Lithuanians. It seems that the Lithuanians of Chicago will not yield to other cities where Lithuanians are more numerous.
2In a short time there will be a Lithuanian Church in Chicago. The lot for the church is bought, also a frame church is bought already soon to be moved on the lot. The church for the Chicago Lithuanians will be an inexpressible benefit, not only for spiritual need, but for national as well, many will be converted back to Lithuanians. We know that there are many Lithuanians in Chicago that do not want to call themselves Lithuanians. The church, by proclaiming the word of God in our native language, will bring many to the right road, that is, it will make good Lithuanians.
All wanton persons, strayers, none will find the road to come back to their own homes.
The news is coming from the members of societies, that all Lithuanians - all societies are willing to make union, in order that solidarity and love would reign among Lithuanians, that among all Lithuanians, the ideal of Lithuanianism would prevail.
We hope, that the spiritual leader of our parish will not reject this plan, will come to help us by urging and awakening our brothers.
Reporter "Lietievos."
Lithuanians in Chicago: According to our statistics there are close to 4,000 Lithuanians in Chicago. Lithuanians began to reside in Chicago about thirty years ago. In the beginning there were ...
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Lietuva -- December 31, 1892About Lithuanian Alliance in Chicago
The Chicago Lithuanians known by their own experience, that if we want to work for the good of Lithuanians, all societies ought to make an alliance into one parish, to have love among ourselves and to help each other as much as we can.
The purpose of all of us ought to be one: To work on the Lithuanian field, to enlighten our illiterate brothers, that they would not be so blind. There are many Lithuanians in Chicago, they with great devotion are spending time and money to enlighten themselves and their brothers. But unfortunately, our brothers are very slow to undertake education.
The society of Gedeminas promised to join the parish on December 11th. Mr. Grinius made motion to join the parish, all the members gladly accepted the motion.Also society Apveizdos Dievo (Province of God) is willing and not afraid to join the parish.
We have hopes that through the newspaper "Lietuva," all Lithuanians will be united, thus will become good Catholics and Lithuanians.
The Chicago Lithuanians known by their own experience, that if we want to work for the good of Lithuanians, all societies ought to make an alliance into one parish, to ...
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Lietuva -- May 06, 1893Meeting of the Lithuanian Independent Political Club
On May 1st, a meeting was held by the Lithuanian Independent Club at 634 South Canal Street. The Meeting was called to make arrangements to protest against the agreement between United States and Russia. The meeting was called to order by president G. Szimkiewicze. The motion was carried to ask the right Rev. Kolasinski to announce in church on 7th and 14th day of May, of our coming meeting in church hall on the 14th day of May, for making a protest.
A committee of three was elected to prepare in writing the protest. The club secretary must advertise in all Lithuanian papers about this coming meeting. All Chicago Lithuanians must come on this important meeting.
S. Dorgiewicz, Sec.
On May 1st, a meeting was held by the Lithuanian Independent Club at 634 South Canal Street. The Meeting was called to make arrangements to protest against the agreement between ...
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Lietuva -- May 13, 1893Meeting of the Lithuanian Independent Political Club
The Lithuanian Independent Political club will hold its meeting May 14, 1:00 P.M., at the Lithuanian church hall, Bridgeport.
This meeting is very important. There will be made a protest against Russia. Chicago city judges will speak.
All Lithuanians must come to this important meeting.
S. Dargewicz, Sec.
The Lithuanian Independent Political club will hold its meeting May 14, 1:00 P.M., at the Lithuanian church hall, Bridgeport. This meeting is very important. There will be made a protest ...
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III B 1, III B 2, I G
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Lietuva -- May 13, 1893Society Meeting
There will be a yearly meeting of the Duke Gedeminas Society, Sunday, May 14, at 3.00 P.M. There will be an election of officers. For failure to attend this meeting members will be fined one dollar.
Antanawiczia, Fin. Sec.
There will be a yearly meeting of the Duke Gedeminas Society, Sunday, May 14, at 3.00 P.M. There will be an election of officers. For failure to attend this meeting ...
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Lietuva -- June 03, 1893Duke Gedeminas Society's Meeting
A yearly meeting was held by the Society of Duke Gedeminas of Lithuania on May 14, and the following officers were elected for the coming year:
President-- W. Wabalinskas
Vice-President -- W. Barczajtis
Secretary -- J. Racziunas
Finance secretary -- J. Stanewicze
Treasurer -- J. Katilies
Trustees -- J. Steponawicze & J. Usiawicze
Marshals -- S. Stankiewicze & J. Peczajtis
Flagman -- M. Kubilus
The meeting was held very properly and peacefully. The society's money was deposited with the new treasurer J. Katilus. Lithuanians who want to join our society are welcome, the initiative fees are only $3.00. The meetings are held on every second Sunday after the first day of every month at Kowalski Hall, Noble and Milwaukee avenue.
A yearly meeting was held by the Society of Duke Gedeminas of Lithuania on May 14, and the following officers were elected for the coming year: President-- W. Wabalinskas Vice-President ...
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Lietuva -- July 08, 1893Appeal to the Lithuanians of Chicago
There was an article in number 23 of Lietuva about the Lithuanian Alliance of America. Such an alliance among the Lithuanians is very essential. A few years ago there was organized a Lithuanian science society. This society failed because it criticized the Catholic religion, priests, etc. The leaders of this organization did not care about the church, faith and the benefits of the Catholic religion.
We must organize all Lithuanian societies in Chicago to join the Lithuanian Catholic Alliance of America.
This Lithuanian Catholic Alliance of America has already published a history of Lithuania written by Simonis Daukantas. This book will be given free to all members of the Lithuanian alliance.
It is the time for our Lithuanians in Chicago to join this organization, we will do good not only for ourselves but to the Catholic faith and to our mother Lithuania.
Mikolinis
There was an article in number 23 of Lietuva about the Lithuanian Alliance of America. Such an alliance among the Lithuanians is very essential. A few years ago there was ...
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Lietuva -- September 02, 1893Lithuanians -- Pay Attention
September 10, Sunday, 7 P. M., the Chicago Branch of the Lithuanian Alliance will hold its meeting at Pulaski Hall, 800 S. Ashland avenue. All Lithuanians come to this meeting, as we have many important questions to decide for the good of Lithuanianism.
J. Kolenskas
President of "Alliance Branch."
Furthermore,there are over 6,000 Lithuanians in Chicago, but very few belong to the Lithuanian Alliance of America. Many say that the central officials of this organization are in Pennsylvania, so, we Chicago Lithuanians have nothing to do and we must have our own Chicago Lithuanian alliance. Such a plan is no good. Lithuanians of America must have their alliance in order to accomplish something good for ourselves and Lithuania.
The Lithuanian Alliance of America already has published two books: The history of Europe, and The Manners of Ancient Lithuanians. These books were given free to all members of the Lithuanian Alliance.
2If we had a separate Lithuanian alliance in Chicago we could not publish such books and distribute them free to our members.
When we belong to the Lithuanian Alliance of America, we can accomplish more, and publish more books, establish libraries, we can uplift Lithuanian culture.
We hope that the Chicago Lithuanian societies will take this into consideration and join the Lithuanian Alliance of America.
The Chicago Alliance Branch.
September 10, Sunday, 7 P. M., the Chicago Branch of the Lithuanian Alliance will hold its meeting at Pulaski Hall, 800 S. Ashland avenue. All Lithuanians come to this meeting, ...
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Lietuva -- December 16, 1893The Purpose of Simonas Daukantas Society
December 10, a meeting was held by the society of Simonas Daukantas, the constitution was adopted, and after many discussions the meeting decided upon the following principles:
1. To spread education among Lithuanians, to teach the Lithuanian language, to propagate Lithuanian literature.
2. To establish a library, to keep all kinds of Lithuanian books and newspapers, and also books in other languages.
3. The society will celebrate all national holidays, and will present theatrical plays.
4. The society will take part in spiritual and material activities.
25. The society will take part in American and European politics.
6. The society will collect relics for the Lithuanian Museum.
7. The society will help those Lithuanians who are seeking higher education.
8. The society will join the Lithuanian Catholic Alliance of America, and will never participate in any action against the Catholic religion. (Trans. note: - The society still exists, now as a liberal society, and does not participate in nor supports any religious activities.)
3Any Lithuanian of good morals and manners, and who is over sixteen years of age, can join this society.
All money from dues and donations will be used for the library of Lithuanian literature. The initiation fee is fifty cents. Monthly dues are fifteen cents.
Any member of this society may be fined or expelled from the society for any bad manners or bad activities.
Sick members must be visited by society members, and given spiritual and material aid.
At every meeting of this society scientific questions must be brought for discussion and for proper explanation.
4J. Kolesinskis gave one book, History of the Church; the Lithuanian Catholic Alliance of America gave one book, History of Europe, and another, The Manners of Ancient Lithuanians, of Samogitians and Mountaineers.
Also Mr. M. Nomeskis, who has a large book store in Tilzen Ost, Germany, donated sixteen copies of various books.
December 10, a meeting was held by the society of Simonas Daukantas, the constitution was adopted, and after many discussions the meeting decided upon the following principles: 1. To spread ...
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Lietuva -- January 06, 1894Meeting of the Presidents of Chicago Lithuanian Societies
December 31st, a meeting was held at Azeckas Hall, 3301 Auburn Ave. The chairman of this meeting was elected K.Andruszis, a president of the St. Casimir Society.
The president of Simonas Daukantas society, F. Mikolainis, announced that the Rev. Zebrys is writing a Lithuanian Geography, so the Lithuanians of Chicago ought to write about themselves, to give a material for the Lithuanian Geography. This question was approved and Mr.J.Grinius was elected to write a geography of the Chicago Lithuanians.
A question was brought up about the jubilee book on Simonas Daukantas to be published. The question was approved and it was decided that all Chicago Lithuanian societies must come with financial aid.
About the opening of Lithuanian library it was decided that the library must be opened with a celebration, and that all Chicago Lithuanian societies must take part in this celebration.
2Citizen Mikolainis made a motion to celebrate on the 4th day of March, as the day has historical value when the slavery serfdom was abolished in Lithuania. The motion was approved. It was also decided to get women speakers and young girls and boys to say declamations.
The following representatives were at this meeting:
K. Andruszis, president of St. Casimir Prince the Knight Society;
S. Pacewiczia, president of The Province of God Society;
A. Dzialtuwa, president of St. George Society;
W.Wabalinskas, president of The Duke Gedeminas Society;
Fr.Mikolainis, president of Simones Daukantas Society;
A. Naweckas, president of St. John Society
J.Szimkewiczia, president of The Lithuanian Political Club
J. Kalesinskas, president of The Lithuanian Alliance Chapter.
December 31st, a meeting was held at Azeckas Hall, 3301 Auburn Ave. The chairman of this meeting was elected K.Andruszis, a president of the St. Casimir Society. The president of ...
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