The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-03-09
The fire originated, it is reported, in
the post-office building, owned Dy M.
Guthrie, and rapidly spread to the ad-
joining structures.

Guthrie, and rapidly spread 10 tne aC-
. joining structures.
Rev. Terrence Scallon, says the Nor
ris Sun, died at the Sisters of Mercy
Convent in this village at 8 O'Clock
Saturday moining, February 23rd. Of
pneumonia. His remains were inferred
in the Catholic cemetery here last Mou
day morning, and were escorted to their
last resting place by very large
funeral. Deceased Was native Of Ire
land, aud was about 76 years Old at the
time of his death. He was ordained at
Dublin about As years ago.
WISCONSIN.
Andrew j. McMurphy, son of Geo.
W. McMurphy, who has resided near
| Prescott for over thirty years, died at
the home of his parents, February %.
OF paralysis Of the brain, aged 81 years.
Mr.. McMurphy had been married about
two years and was thriving young
druggist at River Falls.
While MISS Maggie Welter. a young
dressmaker Of Superior, Wis, was leay-
ing her workroom Wednesday evening
Of last week, she was assaulted by a
masked man, who struck at her with a
dagger, inlicting a severe wound in The
shoulder. Her cries scared away the
ruf1ialn, and when help arrived the
young lady Was in an unconscious COLI
T~&t 1.s,> .,I,. f..->
concerning the reason for the crime,
but there are rumcrs OF q rejected lover,
DAKOTA
The ORGANIZATION Of Pierce county
will take place i'll April, the election OF
officers occurring On the llth, Gov.
Church has appointed Fred Snore, Of
Benson county, John Ely, Of McHenry
and Mr. Noble, of lSottineau county.
supervisors Of the election. The county
| was named in ]lonor Of ex-Gov. Pierce.
Anoka.
Special Correspondence OF the Irisi, Standard.
Mrs. +. S. Lapham went to St. Paul
on Friday.
Mr.. Hennessy, of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday in the city.
:Uncle Toms Cabin" will be played
Saturday, March 9th.
Miss Maggie Ryan, of Minneapolis,
was home over Sunday.
| Misses Minnie and Hattie Kelly vent
to the twin cities Monday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. Manley have gone on
an extended southern trip.
Miss Mamie Donor, of Minneapolis,
was the guest of Miss B. Duggan.
| Mr.. Donor of Minneapolis, was tho
guest Of James Brennan over Sunday.
Snow has all gone and many of the
lumbermen are coming out of the woods.
?. Manning left for Missoula, M. r.,
this week. He will make that his future
home.
J. Thornton and son Thomas, OF Muir.
dock, we're in the city Monday Of last,
week.
Mr.. Brady and Thomas Flynn were up
from Minneapolis, Sunday, on 7isit
with friends.
The Drs Aldrich have returned frorn
their eastern trip and are now at their
old quarters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conroy, of Blaine, pleas
antly entertained their friends on Sat.
urday evening.
Thomas and Louis Kelly, Of Mjnnesp-
oils, we're home the first of last week on
short vacation,
John Dillon entertained the people Of
Anoka, Tuesday, with the "Sky Sccaper.''
He drew a large audience.
Miss B. Smith returned from Mime
apolis Tuesday after two weeks visit
| with friends in that city.
| Miss b. Thornton was up from Le
Sueur Monday Of last week to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs. 4. Manning.
| The G. L. L., at their meeting on Sum-
day next, will elect officers for the ensu-
ing year. A full attendance is desired.
The city council has voted to put in
electric lights in the city the coming
year. Preparations are now in order.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Maley gave a card
party Saturday evening, March 2d. A
pleasant time was had by those present.
Thos. Lyman pleasantly entertained
his friends on Friday of last week, dan
cling being the chief feature Of the eve-
ming.
Died, in Anoka, Friday, February 22d,
1889, Mrs. A. Manning, aged 80 years.
The funeral was held on Monday, the
25th ult., and was largely attended by
relatives and friends.
Rev. M. O. Brennan, of Colorado, adj
dressed the people Of Anoka in St.
Stephens church, Sunday March Sd, for
the benefit Of the Sisters School. He
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