The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-11-06
over The NORTHWEST.

Austin, Minn.-The funeral of Mrs.
John j. Furong, which occurred here
on Oct 2G, testified in an unmistakabe
manner to the esteem In which the de-
ceased lady was held by her neighbors.
Seldom was there such a large process
sion seen here as followed her remains
to their last resting place. st. Augustine
church was crowded when the solemn
and impressive requiem high mass was
celebrated by Rev. Father Dcvlin as
sisted by Rev. Father Christie CT Mime
apolis. The latter delivered the funeral
sermon, speaking from ut is appointed
to every man to die and after death
the judgment" 1t was a very impress
sive sermon and there was hardly a dry
eye in the church when he referred to
the virtues Of the deceased and the
burden of grief to the living. His words
were full Of consolation and the hope
Of the Christian in Il future and he be-
lievcd that the spirit that had fed from
it's earthly temple had met with a fav-
Orabe Judgment.
Brainerd, Minn.-The recent bazaar fol-
the benefit of st. Francis Catholic
church nctted an even $1,000. The la
dies in charge laborcd hard and made a
grand success of the enterprise. Among
the prize winners were Miss Ella Saun-
dcrs, who carried off the ladies' bicycle,
and Bert Finn, who took the gents BIZ
cycle. Miss Josie Springer won the sill.
dress; Mrs. p. O'Brien, the sideboar,t
James Garfield. the boys suit, and Miss
Ella Stitt the toy house
Prescott, Wis-Bryan ii. Corcoran
died at his home in Oak Grove on Oct.
81 of pneumonia at the age of 81 years.
He was born in Kerry. Ire, on Sept.
ID. 1916 and came with his parents to
America when about seven months old.
They settled in Ithaca, N. Y, where
moved to Wisconsin. He received 3,
good education in the common schools
or New York and Wisconsin and taught
for several years in this state. Tic has
IVY" VIZ pipilc we'll Ill various capaC-
lties-as Justice of the peace and town
clerk for the consecutive years between
1919 and 1856. as sheriff of Pierce coun-
w IN 1888, as delegate to the Republi-
can congressional convention for the
Eighth district in 1856. as chairman of
the board of supervisors in 1912, as
school district treasurer and as member
or tho state assembly in 1921. He
leaves II wife and eight children to
mourn his demise. The funeral occur
red from the Catholic church in this
town and was largely attended
Morris, Minn.-Thc ladies' of Ass,lmn-
ton church opened Il fair last Tuesday
which closes tonight at Goods Oper,
mouse. Meals have been served all week
and useful and fancy articles have been
sold. Among the contestants for prizcs
were Miss Katie McNcvin and Miss Celia
Gaughan for a diamond ring, and r.. y.
McCanney and ID. J. Lawlcr for fur
overcoat. The result will be announced
In future issue OF this papcr.
Graccville, Minn.-Thc ladies of HOLY
Rosary church are making extensive
rrcpartionas for the bazaar. The booth
devoted to fancy articles will be in
charge of Mrs. II. ID. Away and Mrs
Hickey. The following will preside over
other departments: Mrs. j. L. Heating,
Mrs Randall, Mrs. VIM. Il. O'Neill, Mrs
IL. I. Grove. The gentlemen, of course
will lend their assistance and generously
patrontze tho enterprise.
Braincrd, Minn.-Last Wednesday
week Mrs. Mary Lynch died in this city
at the advanced age Of 90 years. She
was native of Cork, Ireland, and the
mother Of Humphrey Lynch. vel,
known resident. The old lady was
highly esteemed by Brainerd citizen.
among whom she had dwelt for sixteen
years. FIR. Lynch of1lciated at the fun
eral service, which took place ut the
Catholic church.
Murdoch, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS morn.
ing, Oct. 27. Philip McBreen and Mrs.
Catherine McGinnis were married at the
Catholic church here by Rev. Fir. O'Con.
nor. After the ceremony wedding
dinner was served at the brides home
in this village and attended by large
number of relatives and friends Of the