The Irish standard., 1897-11-13
over THE NORTHWEST.

Morris, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
Calvin were visiting relatives and
friends here recently. They have re-
turned from the Klondike country where
they have been for the past four years.
Mr.. Calvin has been very fortunate. He
has simply Struck it rich.' He has
claim employing about 400 men to work
1t, and claims its wealth is unlimited.
He has nugget with him Weighing
70 Sd ounces and worth $4O4. They
expect to spend the winter in Ireland
and return In the spring. Mr.. Calvin
says Alaska is not such a rough coun-
try; still he would advise none hut
stout and healthy people to make the
venture.
Brainerd. Minn.-Joseph Murphy and
Miss Louise Reinstadtler were married
at the Catholic church by Father Lynch
on Nov. l. Miss Annie Grossman was
maid Of honor and John Murphy best
man. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left on the
noon train for short wedding tour.
They were accompanied to the train by
a party of friends and relatives, who
gave them the usual happy token of
shower of rice. They have multitude
of friends who wish them much happi-
ness.
Grand Forks, N. D.-Shortly after
midnight on Thursday night, Oct. %,
Mrs. T.. W. Gaffney of this city died,
after an illness of several weeks. She
had been suffering from a complication
Of diseases, from which the best medical
skill available failed to give her relief.
Mrs. Gaffneys maiden name was Su-
sannah Cooper and she was born in
Collinswood, Ontario, in 1853, being "A
years of age at the time of her death.
In 1872 she was married to Thomas w.
Gaffney and with him moved to Iowa
in 1875, coming to North Dakota i'll
1879, since which time the family has
resided in this state. Mrs. Gaffney was
the mother of five children, all of whom
are still living and reside in this city,
She was member Of the Catholic
church, and had always been known
as lady of high moral character and
earnest, unassuming Christianity. EX-
pressions of regret at her demise have
been heard on every hand and her death
will be sad loss to many outside OF
her immediate family circle. The sor-
rowing husband and children have the
sincere. sympathy of the entire COM
munity in their bereavement. The fun
eral was held Saturday forenoon, ser
vices being conducted In St. Michael 5
church by Rev. E. J. Conaty.
Austin, Minn.-Mrs. Mary Christie,
who was known throughout Mower
county,. died Monday afternoon, Nov. l,
at about o'clock, after an illness last
ing over two years. The funeral was
held from St. Augustine's church with
requirem high mass, Rev. Father Cleary,
of Minneapolis, preaching the sermon.
Mrs. Christie came from the family of
OHara, who were early settlers in Yer
mont. She was born in Franklyn coun-
ty;. VT, August Is, 1910. In 1885 she
was married to Adam Christie by whom
she had nine children, who were born
In Vermont, six of whom are now living.
The family moved to Adams county,
Wis, in IS or sc and moved to Austin
in 49, Mr.. Christie died in this city
about ten years ago. The children who
survive her are A. E. Christie and Mrs
st. Ledger of this city, William of Oak
land, Robert Of Fergus Falls, and Rev.
Fr. Christie, of Minneapolis.
River Falls, Wis.-Saturday, Oct. 80
the funeral of Thomas Finn took place
from st. Bridget's church at 10 a. m. The
deceased was born in the county OF
Clare, ireland, about "a years ago. He
emigrated to this country about Al
ago and settled in Vermont In
1855 ne settled in the town of River
settlers in this vicinity He was very
Industrious farmer and he prospered
we'll. He was endowed with many good
true and sterling qualities, peculiar to
the true old Irish race. He was honest
and upright-a kind husband and father
good hearted neighbor and citizen, a
pious Christian Catholic we'll deserving
of the words of praise that Father
Duren bestowed upon him in the funeral
sermon. He leaves a sorrowing Chris