The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-12-11
IN AND AROUND THE CITY.


have refused to grant a license to An
drew Sorenson for conducting business
at Stockholm Olson's saloon, 1907 Wash
ington avenue south.
The death of Judge ]. M. Shaw, broth
er of George X. Shaw, associate editor
of the Minneapolis Tribune, is deeply
regretted by the entire community. Hc
was an eminent lawyer, an upright citi-
zen, and man of sterling integrity in
every relation of lie. The bar asso-
citation passed resolutions of respect TO
his memory. His funeral on Wednesday
was largely attended.
The Minnesota Academy of Natural
Sciences will celebrate the twenty fifth
anniversary of its organization with
public meeting early in January at the
public library. Scientific papers will be
presented and features of interest ar"
ranged, which the general public may
enjoy.
The condition of Mrs. Louis Robcr,
who is supposed to be suffering from
hydrophobia, is growing worse, and no
hopes are entertained of her recovery.
The city schools are in danger of clos
ing next March on account of lack o.
funds. There are too many "fads"
taught by high-priced professors" in
the public schools of the large cities
which should be knocked out. Economy
in that direction should be practiced i'm
mediately.
Rev. William Wilkinson appeared be-
fore the charter commission the other
evening and made a speech in favor Of
the private ownership of public fran
chises. This minister of the gospel is
the friend of corporations, and yet he
poses as the friend of the people. He
ought to stick to his pulpit and let lay
men attend to secular matters.
DR.. James H. Dunn is lying danger
ously i'll at his home on Oak Grove
street. He is recognized as one of the
most skillful physicians and surgeons
in Minnesota, and his many friends
hope for his speedy recovery.
The grand jury, which met for the
first time last Tuesday morning, is COM
posed of the following citizens: G. e.
Tuttle, John H. Wingate, George Hor-
ton, r. c. Campbell, Emory W. Ensign,
James Kennedy, Jr., Anderson D. Eads,
Reuben S. Goodfellow, James Emery,
Derhorck, George Gillette, Ferdinand
Wachsmutif, Mat Theison, Emerson
Cole, Peter Dietrich, James II. Eye, G.
A. White, Cavour S. Langdon, c. e.
Schneiders and Charles Oswald
The Great Western and SEQ roads
have issued orders for reduced rates to
the twin cities for Christmas shoppers
on Dec. 1415, good to return unit. the
18th. The Metropolitan Music company
and others of the heaviest shippers in
Minneapolis, have headed movement
resulting in concession Of one-third
fare by the above roads, The retailers
Of the city are to be congratulated on
the decision of the roads, and the two
great merchantile institutions which
have been chiefly instrumental in bring
Ing about this result will doubtless shal .
largely in the benefits of this excursion.
All twin city lines are likely to an
nounce similar excursion within the
next few hours
The Sisters and boys of the Catholic
Orphan asylum desire to return thanks
to their benefactors who sent them do
nations for Thanksgiving day. Their
thanks are especially rendered to Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Kelly, who sent them
groceries, fruit and candy in abundance,
to enable them to celebrate the day more
thankfully than if they were not re-
membered
Sister Agatha, aged 26 years, died at
an early hour last Sunday morning at
the House of the Good Shepherd. Her
illness dated from last February, death
being caused by consumption. Before
entering the convent her name was Mag
gle Doyle. Her parents reside at ST..
Paul and brother lives in this city.
She had been with the sisters of the
Good Shepherd for six years.
Last Tuesday at noon Dennis Finn,
an early resident of the East side, passed
away at his late home, ia University.
avenue northeast He was born in
County Cork, Ireland, in 1885, and had
been for 40 years or more a resident
of this state. He leaves widow and
three children, Dennis Jr., Daniel and
Madge. The funeral occurred on Thurs
day morning from the church of St,
Anthony of Padua, where requiem mass
was celebrated by Rev. James O'Reillv,
who delivered a splendid and deserved
tribute to the memory of the deceased
Mr.. Finn was the oldest member of tho
st. Anthony T. A. society, the organiza
ton turning out in body to attend the
funeral
BY mutual consent of both sides the
date for the closing of the contest for
the silk flag between Div. No. 2, A. O.
H.. and Marquette Court, Catholic Order
Of Foresters, for the benefit of Father
Cleary's church, has been postponed for
one month.