The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-01-14
THE. NORTHWEST.
Important Happenings In Various
4 Sections, as Cleaned from
Our Exchanges.
DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.

John Barry, Minnesota Pioneer,
Passed Away at a Patri
archal Age.
Daniel Sull van, lumberman. died
last Saturday wee k at the Stratton house,
Brainerd, from the effects Of an injury
received at Cooks camp, forty miles dis
tant. Nothing ls known of his relatives.
and the poor fellow died unknown and
unwept among strangers.
Mrs. James Spencer died at her late
home near High Forest, MINI, January
3, 1893, after an illness cf ore week. She
leaves husband and nine children. The
funeral occurred Thursday, January 5,
from st. Bridget's church, Father Nc
league officiating. The stricken family
have the sympathy Of large circle Of
friends.
Miss Bridget Brannigan died at the
residence of Hugh Keran, Corcoran,
Hennepin county, on December Is, of
Bright's disease, aged ffty-six years.
Interment took place on the 18th ult., in
the Catholic cemetery at Maple Grove.
Miss Brannigan was born in County
Loutb, ireland, and was sister OF Mrs.
FL. Keran, with whom she had resided
for the past twenty five years. Besides
Mrs. Keran, another sister, Miss Ann
Brannigan, survives her.
A dispatch from Canton says: Nearly
every stranger who arrives in the town
makes point to see the mysterious win
dow. A few arrived here to pray about
the church, but the church is closed and
the sexton has retired to rural pursuits.
The keys of the church have been deliv-
cred over to the authorities who have
charge of the Investigation. All wait
with interest the final decision. The
general impression is that the pastor,
who played such an important part in
this affair. will be removed.
The recent bazaar held at Columbia
hall, Faribault, was a financial su ccess.
The watch for the most popular young
lady was carried after an exciting contest
by Miss Theresa Healy, her competitors
Miss Nellie Mclaughlin, Miss Katie
Sheridan and Miss Mamie Connors com
ing close behind. The vestments for the
most popular pastor were voted to
Father Conry, but Father Gleason, Of
Northfeld, polled g big vote and took his
defeat very philosophically. He con.
graduated his competitor on the victory
and was enthusiastically applauded.
Major Moses O'Brien, an old resident
Of st. Louis county, died at Duluth last
Sunday morning Of acute Bright's dis
ease, aged So. Deceased served during
the war in the Confederate army. He re-
ceived wound in the foot which troubled
him much and two years ago it was
amputated. He built the first railroad
from st. Paul to Saltwater 21 years ago
losing by the venture, owing to the fail
ure Of the railroad company. He leaves
q wife, who was Miss Marion Keller, Of
Tonawanda, Pa. Maj. O'Brien was uni.
versally respected. His estate is val.
liable.
The Waverly Tribune gives the follow
lowing social item: About fifty of Wav-
erly's young people assembled last Thurs
day evening and proceeded to the resi-.
dence of VIM. Quinn for social gather
ing. The affair was intended for sur
prise on Mr.. Quinn and his daughter,
Miss Florence. Itwas surprise for Mr..
Quinn but the young lady had heard of
it and was prepared for them. Dancing.
card playing and general sociability were
the amusements. Refreshments were
served at midnight. Everyone enjoyed
immensely, and the party was
voted an unqualified success.
The Sisters OF the Convent at Grace
vile desire to return their sincere thanks
to the kind people Of the village and vi
oin1ty for the donations sent in at Christ
mas and New Year, especially to Brennan
Bros, for ham, gallon Of oysters and
two gallons Of catsup; to Mr.. w. F.
O,NeiIl for case Of canned fruit; Mr..
Green, two sacks Of -four and 9 turkey;
MrH Grove, 8 turkey; Grove Bros thirty
pounds Of candy; Mr.. p. Downs, load
OF hay; Mr.. Thomas Difiy, load Of hay
and turkey; Mrs Roach, 9 turkey;
tMrs Costello, q turkey; Mrs. Trimble, 8
turkey; Mra. Dolan, goose md . turkey;
.1Lrs. Dwyer and Mrs Downey, aham
each; Barry Bros. of Barry, quarter o
beef and . turkey. .55ll5,g 5.ls5s
IS Secretary Hart of the State Board d
Charities and Oorrecti tions h prepsred !