The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-05-08
over The NORTHWEST.

Waverly, Minn.-The funeral services
of the late r. d. Topping, editor and
proprietor of the Tribune, were held in
St. Marys Catholic church, Father Gen
Minneapolis, officiating, and the latter
preaching the sermon. The deceased
had become Catholic short time be-
fore his death. The pail bearers We're:
Ed Kelly, M. F. Martin, G. A. Berkner,
John Hobby, Frank Cruzen, Jas. H.
Barrett, of the M. w. A.; and J. F. Nc
Donnell, T. F. Kelly, E. H. Learned,
Louis Bremen, Jos. Nuwash, i. M. Casey,
of the A. o. U. w.
St. Cloud, Minn.-Judges Baxter and
Searle have decided the Avon, Stearns
county, school case whereby the school
district and it's teacher are enjoined
ligious instruction or to teach the Cath
Ollie catechism. The decision applies to
all public schools in the state and to all
religious creeds. The practice of teach
to the constitutional guaranty of free
dom of conscience.
Fargo, N. D.-Mgr. Martinelli the
apostolic delegate, has been officially
notified that the see and title of the do
cese of Jamestown, will be removed to
this city. The see embraces North Da-
kota, with Bishop John Stanley in
/ charge.
Winona, Minn.-Friday afternoon.
April 30, Mrs. Mary Ryan, an aged lady
residing in this city, was so severely
burned that she died next day from her
injuries. When crossing her yard to
her house she passed burning pile of
rubbish. Her dress caught fire, and al
though assistance was promptly rem
dered she was burned so badly that, after
suffering great pain, she died the next
day.
Graceville, Minn.-One of the most
unique entertainments ever given in
Graceville will be presented here in the
near future by Miss Ada Marie Grow.
who has scored tremendous hit with
her fascinating stereopticon concert.
The audience will be taken for an ina
ginery trip through Ireland, England.
Scotland, France and Belgium, visiting
scenes made famous by Scott, Dickens,
Shakespeare and others. Miss Grow
will be assisted in Irish songs and
Scotch ballads by Miss Fannie Mcleod.
of the Manning school, Minneapolis.
Luverne, Minn.-Rolle Kean and Miss
Lizzie Kennedy were united in marriage
on Tuesday, April q, by Father McDon-
ough at St. Mary's church. Miss Ken
needy is the daughter of Frank Ken
nedy, one of Rock county's prosperous
farmers and highly respected citizen.
Miss Kennedy has proven to be very
able school teacher and her services will
be greatly missed. The young coupla
will reside in Rock county.
Rochester, Minn.-At an adjourned
meeting of the city council held on April
| 26, the bid for building the sewer Oh
Franklin and Fifth streets, which was
presented by William O'Neill, of Fari
bault, was accepted. The amount of the
bid for the completion of the work is
| $2,157.62. Ten days time was allowed
| to Mr.. O'Neill for filing his bond and
preparing to get ready for the work.
| Montgomery, Minn.-Michael Maker,
! in the columns of the Irish Standard,
last week, was buried here in st. Mi
chaels cemetery on April %. Father
McAvay officiated at the obsequies, and
the interment took place under the aus
pices of Div. No. 8, A. o. H., Of which,
he was respected member. Flo leaves
to mourn his untimely death an affec-
tionate wife and six children, the eldest.
10 years old, a brother, John Maher, Of
| Cordova, and two sisters-Mrs. Mar
garet Mcclure, of Waterville, and Mrs.
Hugh Dougherty, of Duluth. He was a
practical Catholic, kind and affection
by all who knew him. By life of in
dustry and economy, he leaves his wife
and family amply provided for, having
an A. o. H. insurance of $1,000, q farm
near St. Michael's church, and a very
| handsome bank account.
Fargo, N. D.-Finlay Grant, the best
known Populist writer in this state, has
passed away. He had edited several
papers in North Dakota, and was once
president of the National Amateur
Press Association. During the Short
ridge regime he was secretary Of the
board of railroad commissioners.
La Crosse, Wis.-Mrs. Mary Killian,
the oldest lady in this city, died last
Monday at the age of 81 years. She was
born in Ireland on st. Patrick's Day,
1900, and emigrated to America forty
years ago. The interment took place at