The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-05-25


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Winona.
Special Correspondence Of the irish Standard.
Frank L. Cotter, of Winona, died at
Phoenix. Arizona, May IA, 1889, OF con-
sumption. Deceased was born in St.
Paul In May, 1856, and spent his early
boyhood in that city. In September,
1869, at the age of thirteen, Frank en-
tered St. Johns College, st. Cloud,
MINI and graduated there at the age
of eighteen. In the summer of the fol-
lowing year (1875), he went to Europe
and pursued his studies at Louyain,
Belgium, for the period of five years,
and returned to Winona in January,
1890 The following March he accepted
the position of deputy treasurer Of WI
mona county; and, at the general cleo
ton of 1888, was elected treasurer on
the Democratic ticket, which office he
held until January, 1887. After retiring
from Office, Mr.. Cotter engaged in the
drug and book business with Mr.. Z.
Kirch; but long confinement and close
application to the duties of his office
added, perhaps. to an extended col
legiate course) affected a constitution,
not naturally robust, so much that pull
monary troubles set in and he was
obliged to seek relief from the rigorous
Minnesota winters in a southern eli.
mate. He returned from Texas, about
a year ago, much improved in health
and strength. Last winter he was,
however, again obliged to leave and
went to Phoenix, Arizona, much broken
in health, but hopeful of recovery. He
was married in September, 1887, to Miss
Anna Burns, OF Winona, who was with
him in his last illness. Deceased was a
brother of the Rev. j. b. Cotter, of
Winona, aud lived and died a most
obedient and exemplary son Of the
Church with which he was so Intimately
connected.
Always earnest and enthusiastic in
every good work in st. Thomas parish,
he was for years leader of the choir and
to his talents and tireless efforts is
largely due its efficient service. He was
a member of the A. o. H., serving one
year as president of the Winona Divis-
ion, and afterwards as State Treasurer
of the Order. He was also an active
member of the Emme t Literary So
ciety, from its organization and deeply
interested in it's work and success. A
Young man of refinement, broad Gull
ture, and a. genial, generous disposition,
Frank L. Cotter was the soul of honor
respected, wherever he was known by
all good men, and leaves large circle
of friends to mourn his loss.
At4a. m. Wednesday Father Cotter
and Mrs. Cotter arrived with the re-
mains at the st. Paul depot, where they
were met by Mrs. Cotter, mother OF
Frank, her sister Mrs. Metzger and
daughter of st. Paul, Rev. Fathers Gal
lagher, Reilly ana Herman, a delegation
of the A. 0. H. and the pail bearers.
UNNECESSARILY solemn was the deep toll
ling of the bell in St. Thomas tower
breaking the stiffness Of shat early
morning hour as the sorrowful process
sion crept slowly from the railroad to
the church, and most impressive was
the sweet sad chanting of the children
Of St. Thomas schools under the direc-
ton of the sisters of Notre Dame, as
their fresh young voices hymned ''Pray
for the Dead" as the pail bearers and
their sad burden entered the church.
The remains we're placed upon cata-
falque which had been especially pre-.
pared for them and lay in state until 8
a, N.
The dressing of St. Thomas church
was IN full harmony with the spirit of
the services. Rich drapery Of black and
white hung upon the four wallis, the
front of the balcony and organ. The
main altar and side affairs were draped
and clad in solemn vestments Of black
velvet, with the candles similarly
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relatives and immediate friends. A 8
O'Clock the solemn requiem mass was
celebrated by Father Cotter, with
Father Kiernan as deacon, Father Ken
ney subdeacon and Father Gallagher
master Of ceremonies. Within the
sanctuary, fourteen priests sat during
the services comprising the following:
Rev. Fathers Stanley. BYrne, Koebert
Of st. Paul, Reilly, Kenney of Mime
apolis; Herman of st. Charles Wurst
of Wabasha; Stultz of Red Wing; Per-
nan of Brownsville; Danehy of Fari-
bault; Cotter, Gallagher, Meier and
Byzewski of Winona. Fathers Wurst,
Kenney and Gallagher had been class
mates for several years of Frank Cotter
at st. Johns. st. Thomas choir sang
impressively the solemn music of the
mass and as the remains wsre borne to
tho 1oor tho ohi1drox,: 40 %1,n coI a. ~.