The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-04-22
THE NORTHWEST.
Important Happenings in Various
Sections, as Cleaned from
Our Exchanges.
NEW COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS,
The Appointee for Minnesota is
John G. Geraghty, Of Da-
kota County.
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John Tracy, a well-to-d farmer and an
old settler of ST. George, Benton county,
died recently at the age of IS years. He
leaves large family of grown-up children.
Gov. Nelson has issued proclamation
setting apart Friday, April %, to be OBJ
served as Arbor day in this state. He
urges that the day be observed as holi-
day, and that the planting of trees, vines
and shrubs be accompanied by appro-
pirate ceremonies.
At Hastings, on Tuesday, 11th inst,
Mrs. Sarah O'Boyle died at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Mcclure.
She was an estimable lady and her death
has brought sadness to all who knew her.
The funeral occurred on the following
Friday from the church of the Guardian
Angels and was largely attended.
The st. Cloud Times says there is no
truth in the report that Vicar General
Bauer has been struck with total blipd-
ness. 1t says that for some months he
has been under treatment at st. Paul for
failing sight in one eye. Two weeks ago
he visited Milwaukee to consult noted
specialist, and was informed that he would
lose the sight of this eye entirely, but
that the other would remain unimpaired.
On Wednesday morning, April H.. Will
liam O'Connell, of Waverly, and Miss
Agnes Fitzgerald, of Woodland, were
married in st. Mary's church, Waverly,
in the presence of large concourse of
friends and immediate relatives of the
contracting parties. Adinner was given
at the home of the brides parents after
the ceremony, and in the evening dance
was given at Nuwash hall in honor of the
newly welded couple.
Mrs. M. Hurley, one of the pioneer
settlers of Eagap, Dakota county, died
recently at her home of heart failure at
the age Of fifty. Deceased was general
favorite among her lady friends, de-
voted wife and mother. A husband and
large family are left to mourn her loss.
and have the sympathy of their many
friends in their bereavment. The funeral
was held from st. Peters church, the
Rev. Father Geminer od6ciationg.
Rev. Father Weysters erected stations
of the cross in st. Patrick's church at
Parnell, Big Stone county, on April 9, in
the presence of large congregation. 1t
was Sunday and the church was filed
with devout Catholics who for the first
time said "the way of the cross" within
the walls of the sacred edifce. The
choir of Coils volunteered their service
on the impressive occasion, and Miss
Mary Mccarthy presided at the organ.
Sunday. April 9, violent assault was
made by tramp on Mrs. Mary Camp
bell, an aged widow living in the vicinity
Of Graceville, Big Stone county. He
called at her house and demanded some
thing to eat. After partaking of free
dinner he inquired if any men we're
about, and obtaining an evasive answer
he maae an investigation around the
premises, and finding no one, demanded
that the old lady give him all the money
in her possession. There being no money
he took a watch belonging to one of her
sons, and struck her against the door
when trying to prevent him. She re-
ceived an ugly cash above the eye: and he
then decamped. She gave description
Of the rufian to the authorities, and
search for him was instituted but with
out success.
Hon. Edward Meagher, of Grove Lake,
Stevens county, died recently at his home
at the age Of 66 years, leaving family
of five girls and two sons to mourn his
demise. One of the sons is the present
register Of deeds of Benson county;
daughter is a teacher in the public
schools at sauk Rapids, and another
daughter recently, took, the. veil at the
Sisters ;ccp tent at St. yoaerh:. Deceased
was a natiY1e; Of Ireland and was married,
~hhsma:qiniit@!bs1lg to- Hannah. Fitzgerald:
He.wista prominent farmer, an Energetic
and honorable gentleman in his business
relations, and an obliging neighbor, stead
fast friend and devoted father. His wife
died fourteen years ago. While residing
in North Fork for fourteen years he was
the town clerk, and in 1877 he was elected
q member Of the lower house OF the state.
legislature where he served with credit to-
himself and satisfaction to his constit-t