The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-10-30

most generous support. ne Was eXCeeu-
ingly popular, and his funeral was one
of the largest seen in the locality for
over twenty years. He had reached the
ripe old age of n. His son was secre-
tary of the Land League Branch that
boycotted the famous Capt. Boycott, who
lived in the same parish.
MEATH.
On September %, the solemn profess
sion of two religieuses took place in the
Loretto Convent, Nevan. The two young
ladies who thus consecrated their lives
to God were Miss Margaret Lacy, in re-
ligion Sister M. Raphael, daughter of
Mr.. George Lacy, Farganstown, Nevan.
and Miss Anna Pentony. in religion Sis
ter M. Teresa, daughter of Mr.. Patrick
Pentony, Drybridge, Drogheda. Most
Rev. DR.. Nulty oflciated, assisted by
number Of the clergy. The mass was
celebrated by the Rev. D. Dooley, presi-
dent of st. Finan's Seminary, Navan.
MONAGHAN.
A melancholy accident occurred near
Crossmaglen. on October Z, resulting in
the death of young man named Pat
rick Sherry, who resided with his par
ents in the townland of Sheelagh. about
two miles from Crossmaglen. The
horse of cart he was returning home
In became FESTIVE at a place where the
road Is entirely unfenced, and where
there is a declivity Of more than ten
feet on both sides Of the road. The
horse backed the cart with Its human
freight towards the precipice. All ex-
cept Sherry managed to jump out, but
as the side became more steep. cart
and horse toppled over, bringing the
unfortunate young man beneath them,
with the result that he was crushed to
death.
SLIGO.
Great regret Is felt in Drumkeeran at
the departure of Mr.. T. M. Cannon,
principal teacher of Drumkeeran Ma
tional school. An amicable arrange
ment having recently taken place be-
tween Mr.. J. McGoldrick. who had
taught in the county Cork, and Mr..
Cannon, there was an exchange of
places.
On September rs Thomas Florence
Flynn. aged two and half years, son
of Mr.. Martin Flynn, P. L. G., and of
Mrs. X. Flynn, principal teacher Of Eas-
key Female National school, fell into
a pot of boiling water. while playing,
and was so severely scalded that death
ensued on October 8, despite the efforts
of the best medical attendants.
TIPPERARY.
At the last meeting of the Cashel
Board Of Guardians, an evicted tenant
named Mrs. Shea, of Rathoodan, near
Cashel, came before the board, applying
for outdoor relief. In reply to the
chairman, the applicant stated that she
was evicted out of her holdings of IA
acres. She had three children. Mr..
Ryan said it was most deserving case.
Mr.. Byrne-Who IL the landlord? Mr..
Cusack-Who but Roe. Chairman-Is
Mrs. Shea's farm taken up by any one?
Mr.. Ryan (C)-No, and never will un-
til Mrs. Shea gets it back again. Chair
man Ito applicant)-Howm much rent do
you owe? Applicant-Only a years
rent. sir. had the farm at 81 an acre.
Mr.. Cusack said it was most deserv-
ing case. Mr.. Ryan co. said the cattle
were seized and sold. 1t was ultimately
agreed to give her four shillings weekly.
TYRONE.
A meeting was held on October 7 in
the Convent schools. Omagh, to devise
the best means of raising funds to seat
and furnish the new church, which is
now nearing completion. Right Rev.
Monsignor M'Namee. presided; and
resolution requesting the ladies who
presided at the last bazaar to organize
fancy fair, to be held on December IA,
1897. and four succeeding days, was
passed unanimously. A general melting
will be held to forward this object. A
conference of the stockholders will also
be held. The Temperance Society will
also hold meeting to organize their
tables for the Christmas Festival and
fancy fair.
WICKLOW.
On the morning of October a railway
porter named William Mangan, in the
employment Of the Dublin. Wicklow and
Wexford company. met with a serious
accident at Bray. his left arm being
caught between the buffers of two wae-
ons and badly crushed. The injurde man
was conveyed to the Meath hospital.
where. on examination he was found
to have sustained compound commin-
uted fracture Of the arm at the shoulder.
Fears were entertained that amputation
may be necessary.
WATERFORD.
On October 8 a painful sensation was
caused In Waterford by the intelligence
of the terribly tragic death of respect
able old couple named Baldwin, on the
lands Of Knackeen, some six miles from