The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-09-18
OVER THE NORTHWEST,

OVER THE NORTHWEST.
Maple Lake, Minn.-Voluntary SUBJ
scriptions are being made by the parish
toner's of st. Timothy's church at this
place for the erection of handsome new
altar. The amount received up to last
week was 1882, and there is more to
come. Rev. Father Savoy heads the list.
Buffalo, Minn.-The many friends of
Sheriff and Mrs. j. c. Nugent gave them
surprise last Saturday night by pre-
senting them with a handsome silver
set. The occasion was the twenty fifth
anniversary Of their wedding. The pres
entation speech was made by A. Y.
Eaton. in the presence of about 200 in
vited guests. After congratulations an
elaborate banquet was served.
Shakopee, Minn.-On Sunday night,
Sept. S, Miss Alice O'Donnel died after
protracted illness. The funeral was
held from St. Patrick's church on the
following Wednesday,, Rev. Father
O'Brien officiating. A long procession
followed the remains to the grave where
the casket almost hidden from view by
beautiful flowers, was lowered to its
last resting place. Miss O'Donnel was
young lady of an amiable character and
a favorite among her companions. She
leaves a vacant place in her home to he
mourned by her family and many
friends.
Glencoe, Minn.-Patrick Minehan, an
aged veteran in life's battlefield, passed
to his eternal rest from his home in
Green Isle township ON Friday after
noon, Sept 3. The deceased was born
the age of Is he left his birth place and
made his home in County Carlow, where
he met and welded Margaret Connolly.
The wedding was Immediately followed
by bridal trip to America, landing in
Quebec IN the summer of 1916. He re-
manned in the New England states for
eight years, when he moved to the prim-
tive wilds Of Wisconsin, where he set
tied in the spring of 1855. In 1873 with
his wife and family he moved to Mime
sofa and settled on farm in Green Isle
township, Sibley county, where he re-
sided till his death. A family of four
sons and four daughters survive to cher
ish in fondest memory kind and indul-
gent father. His remains were inferred
in the east side cemetery Sunday fore
noon by the side of his wife, who had
preceded him to eternity about two
months, and with whom he had passed
over a half century of his life
Slayton, Minn-Father Murphy, of
Currie, left for vacation of two weeks
to visit his parents at Webster City,
Iowa. His place was supplied last Sun
day by Father Walshe, of Boston, Mass.
who is at Currie attending to some BUSH
ness affairs.
St. Cloud, Minn.-Mrs. Anna Murphy,
relict of the late James Murphy, passed
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Julia Mcbride, in the town of Mayhem
Lake, Benton county, Thursday night,
Sept. 2, having reached the venerable
age of 80 years. The deceased was born
in Wexford, Ireland. When 10 years old
she removed to Nova Scotia where she
married and lived for so years. When
her sons grew to manhood they came to
Minnesota and found homes in Stearns
and Benton counties. Thirteen or four
teen years ago they sent for their father
and mother that they might spend their
declining years among their children.
Eight of her children survive her. They
are John Murphy and Mrs. Campbell,
of Rices; Alexander Murphy, of Brock
way; Walter W. Murphy, of St. Cloud;
Mrs. Julia Mcbride, of Mayhem Lake,
and two sons and one daughter who live
in Nova Scotia. She leaves more than
so grandchildren.
Sank Rapids, Minn.-The parishioners
of st. Bridget's church at Foley, Benton
county, will give fair on Saturday, the
9th of October, which will open in the
afternoon, ana all the usual attractions
at church fairs will greet those who at
tend.
Chatfeld, Minn.-James Manahan
ESQ.,, formerly St. Paul correspondent OF
the IRISH STANDARD, and now Of Lin
coin, Neb.. Was on brief visit to his
relatives in this city. Mrs. Manahan
and child, who were here all summer,
returned with him to Nebraska.
Luverne, Minn.-Miss Della S. Burns
and John I. Crangle, both of Clinton
township, were married in the Catholic
church in this city, Wednesday, Sept. 8,
at 9 o'clock a. M, Rev. Father McDon-
ough officiating. After the ceremony
the bride and groom were given big
reception at the home of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Burns, and
about 300 of the friends of the family
were present. The festivities lasted I'M
til a late hour in the night.
Watertown, Minn.-Last Sunday even
ing, Sept -, grand temperance meet
ing was held here in the city, and ad-
dressed by mgr. Nugent and Canon Kin
ney, of Liverpool. England. A fine vo-
cal and instrumental concert was rem
dered, and large audience was present
to hear the distinguished visitors. F..