The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1894-06-09
STATE CAPITAL NOTES.

d STATE. CAPITAL NOTES.
Miss Mary Ireland has returned home
after a month q visit in California.
& Ed Dryer, the we'll known attorney,
has been in Albert Lea on legal business
the greater part OF the week.
M. J. Costello has been appointed sec
rotary to the mayor. No moro capable
man could have been selected.
Bishop Whipple celebrated his 35th
anniversary as bishop Wednesday and a
very notable gathering was present.
The St. Paul Elks attended q joint
meeting Of their fellow brothers in Min
neapolis on the 9Th and reported huge
time.
John Clark is again chief of police, and
John O'Connor chief of detectives. The
lawless of the city are making tracks for
seclusion already, and the citizens are
enjoying the rights of protection.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Cannon are happy
over the arrival at their homestead OF a
cute little girl. Ed has not briefed q
case since the Youngsters advent, so
filed is his mind with the added bless
ing.
Superintendent Of Schools Gilbert has
been re elected. It was not known
that be desired reelection and is some
what OF surprise that he has been re-
tanned, az some complaints were regis
tered, though not of sufficient strength
to be relied upon.
The recount for treasurer does not
bring out any change of note, the stan d.
ing having now been reduced to it's old
basis. Wagner gaining six votes. over
coming in measure Horsts reputed
gain, and leaves Horst with nine plural
ity as given originally by the judges of
election.
Miss Butler. of College avenue, gave
reception at her home to her friend,
Miss Warde, daughter of Frederick
Warde, the tragedian. The gathering
was most enjoyable one and many
schoolmates of old Georgetown Academy
awere brought together. The occasion
was managed with the fair hostess usual
grace.
Charlotte, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James J. Prendergast, died at the
family residence on Tuesday last after q
long illness. She was the ideal child and
the life of the household. The fond par.
ents have the deepest sympathy OF a
whole host of friends in their bereave-
ment. The funeral was private and held
on Thursday.
The Catholic Order OF Forestors met
in convention here on Tuesday and are
still in session. The meeting was begun
by attending solemn high mass at the
Cathedral. Archbishop Ireland preached
an eloquent sermon on the Catholic lay
men. The delegates in large numbers
are hounteous in their expressions OF
praise Of the treatment accorded them.
Miss Eleanor Baxter, Of Minneapolis,
and Francis MCGUIRE of the st. Paul
Dispatch, we're one Of the happy couples
in double wedding Wednesday at Min
neapolis. The second couple being
Thomas Kelly of the Great Northern and
Miss Baxter's sister, Miss Mary Baxter,
also of Minneapolis. The parties have
left on tour and on their return will
probably reside in st. Paul.
Grler M. Orr, the newly elected Judge
of the municipal court, took his seat
Tuesday and the bench being evenly di'
yided on politics there will arise tug
as to who shall DO the new clerk of court.
Many applications are in from young at
torneys and elsewhere but so far not any
OF them can be settled on by the judges
J.J. Ahern, the present clerk, stands a
good chance of being retained.
MIR. j. A McRse, cashier of the Big
Stone County Bank at Graceville, Mimi,
has, in company with his bride, been Wis
iting friends in this city. Mr.. McRae is
son Of John McRae, wealthy and in
huentiat citizen Of Graceville, and his
son has all the qualities of becoming
successful business man. The brides
former name was Miss Jennie Forde, and
is particular favorite with all her
friends, being charming and accom-
plished young lady in every manner.
The bride has a mother and sister who
are much respected and honored in their
home at Graceville. After some few days
in st. Paul Mr., McRae and bride will
proceed to Duluth and. other points. :.
Among the most important events Of
last week, and which unovoidably failed
to appear in our issue Of the End inst.
was the marriage of Miss Maggie Fa-
loo,, a nonnlar East MinnaanOlie younp