The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-03-25
THE NORTHWEST,
Important Happenings in Various
Sections, as CLEANED from
Our Exchanges.
A GRAND MINERAL EXHIBIT.

An Attractive Display of Stones,
Ores and Clays of Minnesota at
the Worlds Fair.
MINNESOTA
Peter Regan's house and granary, in
Webster township, Rice county, we're re-
Gently destroyed by fire, the loss being
estimated at $500.
The Franciscan Sisters OF Little Falls,
have purchased a handsome residence1n
beautiful location at Rock Island, ILL.,,
for $4,000 and will establish mercy hos
pital at once.
The spring Institutes for teachers of
the pubic schools will open on Monday,
March 81, at Luverne, Owatonna and
Rochester. Prof. L.. b. Sperry will lee
ture at the institutes.
Prof. N. Fl. Winchill, state geologist,
has just issued his Goth annual report of
the geological and natural history of the
state of Minnesota. The volume con-
tains $50 pages filed with valuable infor-
nation.
Democrats recently met at Spring Val
ley to consider the advisability of calling
an election to choose postmaster at
that place. It was unanimously decided
to ask President Cleveland to order such
an election. .... ..
st. Patrick's day was celebrated at
Mankato by divine service in the morn
ing and entertainment in the opera house
in the evening. Hon. William Kelly of
st. Paul, delivered an interesting oration
which elected much enthusiasm
Frank E. Flanagan of Kasota, has
been appointed freight and ticket agent
Of the Northwestern road in Winona to
succeed Charles O. Goss, resigned. Mr..
Flanagan has been in the employ of the
company for the past fifteen years.
John Murphy, of Lakeville, Dakota
county died at his residence in that place
ON the 9Th inst., leaving a grown up son
and daughter, the latter vt whom is mar
ried to VIM. Farrell of Bismarck. The
deceased was an early resident of Lake
vile, and was held in high esteem by the
inhabitants of that village. He was a
brother Of Patrick Murphy, of Hastings.
Last Sunday morning, the City mills
at Jordan, we're burned to the ground.
The building was six stories high, Of
stone, erected in 1879, and had capacity
of 600 barrels daily. Nothing was saved
except some -four from the grinding
floor. The Chaska fire department was
telegraphed for, and arrived in season to
assist in saving the cooper shop and
warehouses. Frank Nicolin, the proprie-
tor, was so effected when the fire was dis
covered that he sank PROSTATE to the
street and has been under medical at
tendance. The mill was insured for $685.
900. The loss is serious blow to the
city.
The circumstances attending the acci-
dental death of Charles Mcdonald at
Gus Sections logging camp on Kettle
river are most appalling Mcdonald
was teamster, and when hauling logs
over what is termed the ''hill' road it
was necessary for helper to assist the
regular teams The helper met him at
the foot of the hill and assisted him to
the peak. Here he unhitched his team
and proceeded down to the foot. Nc
Donald continued on, and as the sled
disappeared on the other side he fell be-
meath the runner and was instantly
killed. He laid there unnoticed until
the next team came along, when his re-
mains were picked up. His head was
completely severed from the trunk and
was CHASTITY sight
Mrs Peter Byrne died at Ter home in
Kilkenny, LIE Sueur county, on March IL,
in the 34th year Of her age. The Fari-
bault Pilot says of her: She was for
merly Miss Ella Smith, of the town of
Shieldsyille, and sister Of P. 81. Smith
and Mrs. Michael Hanley. For several
years she was teacher in the public
schools Of this county and was consid-
cred one Of the best female teachers in
the county. She was most estimable
lady, possessed of much ability and many
qualifications. A husband and three
children mourn the loss OF q devoted and
loving wife and mother. The remains
we're brought to -Shieldsvilles tor inter
ment, and the family Of the deceased
have the sympathy Of large circle Of
friends and neighbors in their sorrow.
The mineral exhibit from Minneeota
at the Worlds Fair is to be il a booth