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REV. J. B. SCHLOTMANN |
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Rev. J. B. Schlotmann, rector of St. Augustine's Church, at Hecker, was born at Hausstette, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, Germany, August 7, 1860. He attended the parochial school of his native place, and afterward attended the gymnasium at Vechta. He emigrated to America October 1, 1880, and continued his studies at St. Francis Solanus College at Quincy, Ill., graduating at the end of the scholastic year, in 1884, having obtained the degree of A.M. He studied theology with the Benedictine Fathers at St. Meinrad, Ind., and was ordained priest June 9, 1887. Rev. J. B. Schlotmann became rector of St. Augustine's Church October 16, 1887, which position he still holds. |