The Irish standard., 1893-11-04
THE NORTHWEST,
Important Happenings in Various
Sections, as Cleaned from
Our Exchanges.
A PECULIARLY SAD DEATH.
Mrs. John Naughton Loses Her
Life by the Explosion of a
Gasoline Stove.

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Gasoline Stove.
MINNESOTA.
Tuesday evening, Oct. 81, mission by
two Dominican priests of Minneapolis
opened at the Assumption church, Nor
ris, for one week.
In the damage suit for $25, 5,000 brought
by Thomas Bohen, of Waseca, against
P. II. Kelly, of St. Paul, the jury ren-
dered verdict Tor the defendant. The
case grew ont of politics and the trial
was attended by many politicians of the
state.
Says our excellent contemporary, the
st. Peter Herald: Minnesota received
more premiums on -four at Chicago than
all other contestants. We beat the
! world on flour. If awards handsome
women had been made, we would have
taken all the prizes.
Father Schwartz, of Adrian, was in
Milwaukee, Wis, last week to engage
teachers for the parochial school which
he will soon open. Father Schwartz is
jealous, energetic priest in the cause Of
Catholic education and his untiring Ia
bors in that direction ara appreciated by
his parishioners.
The Faribault Pilot says the Mr. r
Conroy, Of Marlboro, Mass, spent three
weeks with his brother, Rev. J. j. Con
roy, and estonished the natives with his
dexterity in shooting so uirrels, ducks and
other small game, and wound up his
feats with shooting large bald eagle,
measuring six feet from tip to tip. He
returned home covered with glory and
eagle feathers.
Rev. Lawrence FL. Ryan, of st Brid
gets church, Degrahe, died on Nov. 26
at his mothers home in Jersey City, N.
j., at the age of Sc years; He Was highly
esteemed by his flock who deeply mourn
his early demise. Father Ryan was a
native OF Jersey City where he studied for
the priesthood, and before coming West
he othciated as curate in that city and
was afterward pastor of st. Patrlck's
church in West Albany, N. Y.
Last Tuesday, Oct. 81, at Manannah,
Meeker county, Z. j. Murphy and Miss
Mary Mclaughlin, Denis Garvey, and
Miss Maggie Mclaughlin were united
in the bonds OF matrimony by Father
McDevitt in the presence Of large num-
ber of friends of the contracting parties.
The two brides are sisters and very pop
ular young ladies. The wedding recep.
tion was attended by three hundred in
vited guests.
Two Of the most popular young peo
pie of Rochester, Martin Lawler and
Miss Mary Norton, were united in mar
riage at st, John's church in that city
ON Oct. %, Rev VIM. Riordan officiating.
The bridesmaid was Miss Anna Grady,
and Thomas Lawler, Jr,, acted as best
man. At noon Mr.. and Mrs. Lawler
left for st. Paul on their wedding trip
taking with them the best wishes of
their host of friends for long and happy
welded life.
On Tuesday morning, Oct "a, William
McShane, of Wells, and Miss Annie
Meehan, of Erin, were married by Rev.
Father Slevin at St. Patrick's church,
Shieldsville, Rice county. William P >,
Wall, of Faribault, and Miss Maria
Kiernan, of Erin, attended the happy
couple at the ceremony. A sumptuous
dinner was served at the home of the
brides parents, and in the evening
wedding dance was given at the same
place, which was largely attended.
Their future home will be on the Nc
Shane farm in the town of Wells.
The Austin Democrat announces the
marriage of George Duffy to Miss Mag
gle Enright at st. Augustlne's church in
that city on Oct. 26 in the presence of a
large number of relatives and friends.
The bride and groom were attended by
Thomas Davy and Miss Anna Rade-
macher. After the ceremony the newly
married couple. were driven to their
home on Lansing avenue, and between
the hours of twelve and two wedding
dinner was served to number OF their
friends and relatives The happy couple
departed in the evening for weeks
visit to the Worlds Fair.
WISCONSIN,.
Rev. M. 81 Clifford, son Of one Of the,
leading merchants Of Stevens point, will
be ordained tomorrow (Nov. s. He
will celebrate his first mass IN ST.
Stephens cnurch, Stevens Point, On his
return to his native town.