The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-12-18
IN md AROUND THE CITY.

Inc irish standard mas been informed
of the death of John O'Grady Sr, father
of John O'Grady, insurance secretary of
Div. No. 2 A. O. H., of this city, the sad
event occurring during the past week
at his late home in St. Paul. Mr.
O'Grady's death was quite sudden, as up
to day or two preceding he had en-
joyed his usual good health He was
born in Ireland 70 years ago. The re-
mains were taken to his former home,
Montgomery, Mimi, for interment.
The Ninety Eight Social club, an or
ganization for social enjoyment during
the winter, will give it's first dance OF
the season at A. o. H. hall, 225 Central
avenue, on Tuesday evening, Dec. %.
The members Of the club extend a cor
dial invitation to all those receiving
cards to attend.
as assistant to Rev. Father O'Reilly at
st. Anthony's church. He was ordained
last June at St. Paul's seminary.
The murderer Mcshik, who cruelty
ject of sympathy with the women. An
unknown female called at the Jail the
other day and left small bouquet of
carnations for the brute. She ought to
get hose turned on her.
Judge Pond ordered dividend of 6
per cent last week for the creditors of
the Scandal bank, and as a result the
receiver, Luth Jaeger, has sent out
checks to the amount Of S17,80O to I'LL
the claims which have been proved.
The case Of James L. Murphy, the
"Kentucky gentleman" who made q
target of c. H. WOODBURY. in the county
Jail some time ago, came up before
Judge Smith last Monday in settling the
criminal calendar. At the time set for
the trial Murphy forfeited his bond by
falling to put in an appearance but the
bond was reinstated and the trial set
for Jan. rs.
supt. c. G. Pearse, of the Omaha
schools, was in the city the early part
of the week, and in an interview he de-
clared that the reputation of the Min
neapolis schools is good throughout tho
country. He favored cooking, sewing
and manual training in the schools, and
complimented the competent corps of
instructors under the supervision of
Prof. Jordan.
President Cyrus Northrop, of the
State University, lectured on Shakespeare
in the chapel last Tuesday, before m
interested audience.
A motion for new trial for Alderman
Durham will be heard today in the
district court. His attorney will give
sixteen reasons why his client is en-
titled to another trial before he goes to
Saltwater.
Pat Callaghan, the active deputy sher-
lift, is no longer liking of Boom Island"
The United States circuit court of ap-
peals, sitting at st. Louis, Mo-, decid-
that 1t belongs to the Minneapolis
Northern Railway company. The dis
pute of the title has been Of several
years standing, and arose from the orig
1nal conflicting claims Of Pierre Bot
tineau, who took claim on the east side
OF the river, opposite the island, In 1849,
and Hiram Saunders, who was given
patent to the island in 1859. BY various
transfers Bottineau's claim descended to
Edgar Harding, of Massachusetts, and
Saunders claim to the Minneapolis
Northern Railway company.
Mra TAI,ic y Nhor diod 1o,A
morning from the effects of bite by
strange animal, probably mink, that
found Its way into her chicken coup.
She suffered intense pain for two weeks
before her death.
Archbishop Ireland will officiate at
the high mass on Christmas day at the
church of the Immaculate Conception.
The case Of the Minneapolis Trust
Company VS.. the Minneapolis Times, its
manager and editor, is on trial before
Judge Elliott and jury. The case against
the Times newspaper as a corporation
was dismissed on the motion of defend
ants attorney, after long argument
between Attorney Jackson for the de-
Tense, and ex-Judge Belden for the
prosecution. The charge against w. E.
Haskell, manager Of the Times, is
criminal libel in publishing matter rela-
tive to the business methods of tho
Trust Co. in adjusting the affairs of the
Guaranty Loan association, as assignee
or receiver.
The Catholic Foresters will give a ball
at A. o. U. w. hall on the night Of
Dec. so.
Last Sunday Archbishop Ireland
preached at last mass in the Immacu-
late Conception church, and in the after
noon he addressed a general conference
OF the society Of st. Vincent de Paul.
District Assembly 70, X. of L., has is
sued a circular calling upon wage earn
ers to organize for higher wages to
meet the advance in prices Of all the
necesaries of life. Full particulars can
be obtained at the Assembly's headquar-
tiers, So Reeves building, 40S Nicollet
avenue.
The first cinch party of the season
will be given by the young ladies of
st. Anthony parish on Tuesday even
Ing, Dec. IA, at their hall, Eighth ay-