The Irish standard., 1897-10-23
over THE NORTHWEST,

Faribault, Minn.-Thomas Murphy,
Of Shieldsville, departed this life at the
advanced age of SO years on Oct. 2. He
leaves wife and seven children to
mourn his demise. The obsequies were
performed by Rev. FIR. Slevin at st.
Patrick's church, and the remains were
inferred in Shieldsville cemetery.
Morton, Minn.-Last Wednesday
week quiet wedding took place at st.
Johns church, the contracting parties
being John Caroline and Nora O'Shea.
FIR. O'Connor of1iciated. After the cere-
mony the bridal party drove to Birch
Cooley, where wedding breakfast was
ready for them at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
O'Shea. The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Timothy Caroline, prosperous
settlers in Bandon township. The bride
taught school for several years and is
an estimable young lady. The young
couple will reside temporarily in Frank
lin and will be at home after Oct rs.
Glencoe, Minn.-On Tuesday, 18th
inst, at st. Georges church, c. p. Muir
ply and Miss Ellen L. O'Connell were
united in marriage by Rev. FIR. Malloy.
The groom is prosperous young farm
er of Bergen township, and the bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
O'Connell of New Auburn township.
She is well educated young lady and
taught in the Sibley county schools
with distinction. The wedding gifts
evinced her popularity among her &C.
quaintances, and the A. o. H. of this
city, presented the groom with bou
doir set as a token of their esteem. The
reception given at the home of the
brides parents was attended by large
number of relatives and friends OF the
young couple. They are spending their
honeymoon in Iowa and Wisconsin,.
De Graft, MIMI. T. Williams and
Miss Katie McConville of Kildare town
ship, were married here on Wednesday,
Oct IL. The groom is the popular sta
ton agent at this place, while the bride
of the locality.
Shakopee, Minn.-Wednesday, Oct. 6,
John Kelly, of Lakeville township, pass
ed away at the age Of r.; and on Sat-
urday, Oct. 8, Patrick O'Connell, an
ostogenarian, died at his home, three
miles east of town. The remains of
both were inferred in the Catholic Gem
etery.
Avoca, Minn.-Alice, the twin daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Flynn, of Des
Moines River, died of consumption on
Oct. 9, after suffering patiently for
eighteen months. The funeral was
largely attended.
Luverne, Minn.-Fr. McDonough is
the recipient Of handsome three year
old colt from Mr.. VIM. Grogan, which
is perfect match for his other horse.
1t is a magnificent gift which is highly
priced by the priest, who now has one
of the finest teams in the state.
Maple Lake, Minn.-The recent fair
held here for the benefit of the Catholic
orphans Of the diocese of St. Paul net
ted over fifty dollars. Attorney Madi-
gan rendered valuable assistance in
making it financial success, and FIR.
Savoy the pastor, is gratified at the
result.
Anoka, Minn.-The annual fair of st.
Stephens church will open at the city
hall on Oct. %, 20 and 30. The evening
entertainments will be the principal
feature of attraction. The Mozart club
will be in attendance; also Miss Mamie
Veidt and the best local talent Mrs.
John Casey and Mrs. Charles Bowers
with their assistants will have charge
of the bazaar sales and Mrs. Chas. Nc
1ntyre will dispense refreshments.
Graceville, Minn.-The new Holy
Rosary church, recently dedicated by
Archbishop Ireland, as reported at
length in the IRISH STANDARD, is
lighted by electricity. The arch above
the altar is wired with numerous in
candescents and they are placed con-
veniently throughout the church. 4
beautiful chandelier hangs in the CEN
ter If the room on which are 20 lights.
Steam will be used in heating the
building, thus insuring the congrega
ton comfortable place of worship
during the cold days Of winter. The
large windows on the east side Of the
magnificent temple with the figure of
St. Patrick is the gift of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians, and the one on
the west side containing the figure OF
st. Bridget Is the donation Of the
Daughters of Erin. The handsome win
dow back of the choir loft is donated
by the members Of the choir.