The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-08-07
over the NORTHWEST.

DAWSON Clty, he writes: The wages
here are all the way from SIS to $25 per
day and it costs $17O day for board.
This is good country for anyone, once
they get here, but it is very dangerous
disagreeahle and tiresome to make the
trip. If l had any friends who are
thinking of coming here should advise
them to stay away. A great many turn
back when half way here. fellow
must have pluck, grit and patience to
get through. There is boat which
leaves here in a short time for the
states that has over two tons of gold
on board. Dick Butler was offered
100000 for enc of his claims since he
got here, and refused it, He has four
claims of his own, and is interested in
several Others"
Eveleth, Minn.-Bishop James McGol-
rick, of Duluth, administered the sacrn-
ment OF confirmation to a class of SIS
on Sunday, July 25, in the Catholic
church at this place. After the celebra-
tion of high mass, by Father Bilhan, the
Right Rev. Bishop gave an explanatory
sermon to the children, in the course of
which he somewhat scored the parish
toner's for lack Of taste in the care OF
their church. Bishop McGolrick is one
of the intellectual lights of the north
west, says the Star. He is not a brfi.'
liant orator nor polished speaker, but
as an historian on civil or ecclesiastical
history he has few peers in America.
There are few private libraries in Min
nesota to compare with his. He is in
possession of no less number of Unit
ed States hist ories than 400.
Faribault, Minn-Nicholas Manahan
died at his home in the town of Wells
on Sunday evening July Is, aged 38
years. He had been in poor health for
some years past, suffering from lung
trouble, and though his condition of
late was known to be serious, the news
of his death was none the less pain
full surprise to his many friends. The
funeral took place at nine O'Clock Tues
day morning 9th ult, from the church
of the Immaculate Conception. Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Father
Mcnge, after which the remains were
laid to rest in Calvary cemetery.
East Grand Forks, Minn.-Jchn S.
Dwyer. CT this city, was recently ap-
pointed coroner of Polk county by the
county commissioners, to succeed the
late DR.. Stebbins. G. S. Csesterman, of
Crcokston, was also candidate, but
as Dryer was the only Populist appli-
cant he was given the position, in which
he has already served enc term Cor
oner' Dwyer, as soon as elected, named
Mr.. Chesterman as his deputy.
Waverly, Minn.-The school board
"a has elected. ]. F. Mcdonnell president:
!. John Kelly, secretary, and VIM. Quinn,
: treasurer. The resignation of Sister AL
phonsine, as teacher of the first inter-
mediate department. was presented and
accepted. The board decided not to con-
slider anything but first-grade certificate
applications for the vacancy.
Lanesboro, Minn.-Sister M. Clemcnza.
formerly known and respected by ell
our citizens as Hanorah Leahy, daughter
of Mrs. John Leahy, who is a teacher
in the Mt. st. Joseph's Academy, Du-
buQue, Ia, spent two days here recently
visiting her mother, sister and many
friends. She was accompanied by Sister
Mary Ernesta, also a teacher in the same
school. Sister NJ Clemenza is in en-
cellent health and spirits and is much
pleased with her new station in life.
Her visit home was privilege seldom,
If ever, realized by sisters, and was
greatly enjoyed.
Graceville, Minn.-Thursday evening,
July 20. the Daughters of Erin gave a
farewell party in their hall in honor
of Mr.. p Burns and his daughter, Mrs.
D. L. Wolff. The hall WIS quite pictures
que with window drapings of lace and
generous supply of ferns, potted plants
ma cut flowers, which formed the chief
decorations A portion of the evening
was spent in playing progressive cinc:l,
Mrs. E. Atwood and H. w. Grove re-
ceived head prizes and Miss Distel and
Thos. Hickey foot prizes. A collation.
was served. after which dancing wcs
INDUCED in until a late hour. The oc-
casion will be remembered by the mem
bers of the society as one Of the most
pleasant social events in which they
have engaged.
Gleno oe, Minn.-Rev. ]. ]. Brio, s. r.,
has returned to Philadelphia after
visit of three weeks with his aged mother
who resides with her son Daniel in
Rich Valley, and who at present is in
very feeble health. During his stay he
preached twice in st. Georges church.
and also delivered lecture at Morton.
where another brother of his resides.
He expressed himself as much pleased
with the courteous treatment accorded
him by Fathers Maloy, Plue, Hand and
O'Connor. Mrs. Brio also enjoyed
visit during her sons stay from her two
daughters, Sisters Pauline and Ladslaus
of the Franciscan Order one of whom
teaches in ST. Paul and the other in
Cleveland, Ohio. They go to Rochester
to make their annual retreat before "e-
turning to their respective fields Of la
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