The Irish standard., 1888-04-21
FAMILIAR FACES.


There is probably no Irishman in
Minneapolis better Or more favorably
known to his countrymen than is M.
w. Nash. For the last twenty-five
years in this city he has been promin-
entity identified, though ia quiet, I'M
obtrusive way, with every enterprise
having for its aim the material advance
ment of his countrymen both here and
in Ireland. His services to the Catholic
Building aud Loan association have
been almost incalculable, for to his eX-
cellent judgment in financial and real
estate matters is largely to be attributed
the prosperous condition of this organ
ization of thousand members. AS
one of the directors Of the Catholic
Orphan Asylum Association he is en-
titled to the credit Of making the pur-
chase of the property On Chicago ave-
nue. and Forty seventh street, where
there is now erected a magnificent asy-
lum for boys, and Of again selling half
the land at an advance of $50 per cent.
! ON the purchase price Of the whole. Mr..
Nash is a Republican in politics, and
being an Irishman in a ward over
whelmingly Republican he has never
been nominated for any Office, and
probably never will until Republicans
grow broader in their mental structure
than they now are. He has no desire
for political honors Of any kind, and yet
better man than Mike Nash could not
be sent to the city council. He is owner
of considerable property and is one Of
the well-to-do Irishmen Of the city.
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Martin McIlale is self-taught, en-
rhusiastic student Of Irish, having inner
ited from his father q great love for the
cultivation Of Gaelic literature. Over
the remains Of his honored father now
reposing in the cemetery on Chicago
avenue Martin erected handsome
granite monument with al inscription
chiseled by his own hand III The Irish
tongue. He has already contributed to
this paper translation of quaint old
Irish legend, and to the Minneapolis
Tribune an able article on Shakespeare,
showing the Irish influences affecting
the dramatic works of the immortal
bard Of Avon.
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William McArdle, the Democratic
sachem Of the Third ward, is an active
worker IN the council, though he may
be classed among the silent members.
He is unquestionably the shrewdesJ
member on the Democratic side Of the
chamber, and during campaign or On
election day he is worth dozen men.
He is d strict party man upon whom his
constituents can always rely. He is
quite a reader of books and magazine
literature, and is among the best in
formed men i'll the council. lie made a
good record in the state legislature, and
worked like a beaver in the interest of
the working men. His wife is a lady of
much intelligence and possesses a Gull
tivated literary taste. Their home on
Plymouth avenue is frequently invaded
by itinerant book agents, who are al
ways sure of receiving an order for
standard works.
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Ex.alderman James Kennedy, for
some years past representative citizen
Of Fargo, d. T., has, we are Informed,
become resident of Tower, St. Louis
county, MINI. Live public-spirited
men like "Jim" Kennedy are Of untold
benefit to the growth and general adj
yancement of any city. Fargo suffers
a loss in this instance-and Tower is a
gamer thereby.
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The Democrats of Duluth are some
what at sea as to whom they will send
as delegate to the National Conven-
ton to he held in St. Louis. Why not
send Captain James Farrell? A sterling
Democrat, of the old school, and a rep
resentative citizen Of st. Louis county,
it would be most creditable act and
the honor would be bestowed upon
worthy sholders.
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Matt Walsh is known to all our old
citizens as good public speaker with
plenty Of ideas, and ability to COM
municate the same in forcible and
graceful English. Very few, however,
know that he plays charmingly on the
violin, and that in early days he Grgan-
lied cornet and stringed band in this
city. Though engrossed in public
duties for many years his love for music
and song is still strong within him, and
often after the worry and toll of the
day he seeks recreation in his favorite
instrument, and makes its strings emit
enhancing melody at his gentle touch.
His little daughter plays skilfully on
the piano, and those who ever visit the
Walsh household ShOuld MT leave