The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-11-20

latterly was we'll known In his profess
sional capacity all over Minister. He
was AZ years of age, and leaves widow
and children to mourn his untimely end.
LEITRIM.
On October 14th, in the quiet church.
yard at Kilcoleman, were laid to rest the
mortal remains of the late Mrs. 8. Mac
Dermott, of Ballaghaderin, who, dearly
loved in life, was deeply mourned in
death. Mrs. MacDermott had been ail-
ing for years, and. despite all that medi-
cal science could do, she passed away
peacefully, on the 18th ult., surrounded
by her sorrowing family and fortified
by all the rites of the Catholic Church.
The funeral, after Solemn Mass of
Requiem in the Cathedral, at which
Most Rev. DR.. Lyster presided, was one
of the largest seen in the district In a
long while.
MAYO.
On October 10Th, information reached
Claremorris of the death of Rev. William
Fitzgerald, G. G. Achill, which occurred
Unexpectedly on the previous Wednesday
night, at the early age Of "a years. De-
ceased had suffered from heart disease.
Spending the early years of his ministry
In Glasgow. he was afterwards recalled
to his native diocese, and after laboring
zealously for some time In the parish Of
Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway. he was
transferred to Achill, where the insidi-
GUS ailment from which he was suffering
put an end to a career adorned with the
distinguishing characteristics of the
priesthood. A native of Mayo, near
Claremorris, his remains were conveyed
thither for interment, amid manifesto
lions Of the greatest sorrow.
MEATH.
celebrated the thirty-third anniversary
Of his conservation. His faithful people
of Meath rejoice to know that the vener-
able prelate who has for so heightened
a period welded the pastoral staff of st.
Finian, continues to enjoy good health,
despite the manifold burdens of his years
and office.
MONAGHAN.
At Carrickmacross Races, on October
26th, Mr.. E. Delaney's "Porridge" won
the Carrickmacross Challenge Cup of
eighty guineas; while his "Nanette" Sc
cured the Farney Handicap of thirty-fve
sovereigns.
ROsCOMMON.
On the afternoon of October %. about
shopkeeper, resident in the village Of
Ballinagare, about six miles from Castle-
rea, was gored to death by bull which
belonged to himself. The occurrence
took place in field, short distance
from the mans house, where the bull
was grazing. The Infatuated animal, to-
gether with goring his In most dread
full manner, knelt on his chest, and was
in that position when discovered.
SLIGO.
On Sunday morning. October Oath, Mr..
Michael Clancy, of Cliffoney. who had
been apparently in perfect health the
preceding day, died very suddenly. He
had felt slightly indisposed in the morn
Ing, and was sitting up in bed, prepar-
ing to dress. when he was suddenly OBJ
served to become pale and sink back. To
the great dismay of his brothers and
sisters. on trying to arouse him, they
found he was quite dead. The funeral,
on the 26th, was very largely attended.
Interment took place at Ahamlish, Rev.
Father Crofton, P. P, performing the
obsequies.
TIPPERARY.
At the Clonmel Quarter Sessions, a
woman named Ellen Ryan, who had been
entered for trial on charge of taking
forcible possession of house in New
Tipperary, was put forward, and Mr..
Boyd said that, as no one appeared to
prosecute her, he would ask the judge
to discharge her. Mr.. Nolan, s. C. S.,
said he had laid the papers in the case
before the attorney general, and had re-
ceived instructions not to prosecute, and
consequently had not sent up bill Tho
Judge ordered that the woman be dis.
charged.
WATERFORD.
On October 25th, the Catholic Bishop
of Waterford distributed their hard-won
prizes to the Intermediate boys of the
Christian schools, Waterford. The
bishop availed Of the occasion to make
one more protest against the continued
exclusion Of Catholic students, of the
type represented by the Waterford prize
winners, from all chance of higher
education than they can conscientiously
accept-an injustice that is multiplied
every day 1t exists.
On October Goth, in Lismore Cathedral.
the marriage took place of Mr.. John e.
Godfrey, second son of Sir John E. God
frey, Kilcoleman's Abbey, Midtown,
County Kerry, and Miss Eileen Mary
Currey, only daughter of the late Mr..
E. Currey, M. D., Lismore. The church
was tastefully decorated with flowers
and evergreens for the occasion, w-lle
along the route through which the bridal
party had to pass flags and bunting were
profusely displayed.