The Irish standard., 1895-03-30
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Miss Bridget Malloy Of Cleveland, thi:
state, died at the home of her mother ir
that town on Tuesday morning Of last
week. She had for long time been 8
sufferer of that dreaded disease, con
sumption, and had been an invalid fol
some years. She was thirty years old
and was a bright young lady. Deceased
was cousin of Walter Rice Of st. Peter
Word was received at Austin on the 18th
that Joseph Gibson, oldest son of Thos
Gibson, of that city, died at Houston,
Texas, March 5. Deceased was 81 years
of age and leaves wife to mourn his
death. The funeral took place the day
following his death under the auspices OF
the Catholic Knights OF America, No.
542, st. Joseph's branch, of which he was
member. Deceased was contractor
and builder and followed his trade at
Houston previous to his death. He form.
erIy lived in Austin.
st. Patrick's day was celebrated by onr
Catholic citizens on the 10Th inst. in
stead of the l7th, the latter date falling
on Sunday, says the Austin Democrat.
The wearers Of the green were numerous,
the shamrock adjoining the lappels of
many coat. The drum corps was On
the streets for about an hour. The La
dies Catholic Union served dinner and
supper at the Armory, and took in con-
siderable money. The fair, held in con-
junction, was also g financial success.
The wheel Of fortune, the fish pond and
the fancy table paid well. The toy store
donated by Dalager & Urbatch, which
was raffled off, brought $17.25 and was
won by Miss Bernice Flemming, of the
East Side. Music Was furnished in the
ev. ming by Miss Gerraghty and Prof.
Tische and was rare treat.
John Ryan, of ST. Patricks, LIE Sueur
county, answered deaths summons Tues
day, March IL. He had been sufferer
from asthma troubles for years aud On
the morning previous to his death was
taken suddenly i'll and the doctor found
him speechless and suffering with pneu-
monia Of the right lung; but he grew
better and felt much relieved until about
an hour before his death. He was num-
bered among the pioneer settlers OF
Cedar Lake township and his death has
caused a gloom to spread over the entire
neighborhood. He was remarkably char
liable, generous and withouta fault, ever
interested in the success of schools and
church. He leaves wife two sons and
four daughters to mourn the death of a
loving husband and kind father, and
neighbors, everyone of whom are earnest
sympathizers IN the demise of their kind
friend. He was native of Ireland and
came to Scott county IS years ago.
Thomas Lahy died at his home near
St. Catherlnes, LIE Sueur county, on Fri
day morning, March 18th, at the ad-
vanced age of 65 years, says the Jordan
Independent. He had been in poor
health for several years and slowly sank
until death finally claimed the life Of a
man beloved by all who knew him. He
was born in county Glare, Ireland in 1880,
and when but a young man he came to
America and after spending several years
in the east he came west in advance OF
the tide of immigration and located in
Cedar Lake township, where he made for
himself and his wife, whom he afterward
married, comfortable home. He was
ever charitable, kind and generous and
without fault. He was an estimable and
accommodating neighbor and kind and
loving husband. He leaves wife but
no children to mourn his departure. The
remains were accompanied to this city by
q large number Of friends Monday morn
ing, and sent to ST. Paul for interment. 4
The entertainment given at the court
house on Tuesday evening, March IS,
was decided success il every wsy, says
the Hastings Democrat. It pleased
everyone, or seemed to. The humor Of
the audience seemed to be OF -the right
sort, for the success Of those takinR part,
and standing room was atsa premium.
Hon. D. ". Lawler, the orator on the
occasion, covered himself NTH glory ii
his eloquent and patriot TO address and
the outburst of applause ~ which he
ws,ss interrupted every now and them
showed how oompla tle audi - p,
praciated his wsll clllo e
musioal, literary md i1raiaa S. d