The Irish standard., 1897-09-25
OVER The NORTHWEST.
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

satisfactory and none of the local hunt
ers have had anything but meager re-
turns. 1t Is supposed that the damp
ness Of the spring time prevented hatch
ing. although some theorists connect
the lack of birds with the multiplied
number of skunks, believing that these
scavengers have attacked and destroyed
the nests.
Biwabik, Minn.-Captain Dorwin, Of
the Hale mine, is missing with $500
which was given to him to meet the
monthly pay roll. Nothing has been
seen Of the captain since he received
the money. 1t was advanced by the
Thomas Iron company, of Cleveland,
Ohio. About 80 men employed at the
mine are left in the lurch for months
pay.
Redwing, Minn.-The city of Redwing
has commenced suit against the Chicago,
Milwaukee G. st. Paul railway company
to recover $40. On June 5, the city
council ordered the road to place flag
man at the Jackson street crossing. The
company has refused and so the city
will attempt to collect SIS per day for
every day which has passed since the
order was served.
Brainerd, Minn.-Miss Minnie Somers,
aged 81 years, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter somers, of this city, died Of con-
sumption at o'clock Tuesday even
ing, Sept. Z. The funeral took place
the following Friday morning at Che
Catholic church, Rev. Father Lynch
conducting the services. The deceased
was sister of Misses Lizzie and Mag
gle Somers, teachers in the public
schools of this city. and her many goDd
qualities won for her many friends. She
bore her sickness with true Christian
fortitude.
Maple Lake, Minn.-Last week in the
French Catholic church, Rev. Father
Andre joined in the bonds of matri-
mony Miss Loretto Rourke and Richard
L. Kelly, both of French Lake. The
young couple are highly respected, and
quaintances attended the marriage cere-
mOny.
Rosemount, Minn.-Thomas Burke, a
highly respected citizen of this place
for many years, departed this life on
Saturday morning, Sept. H. He was a
native Of County Sligo. Ireland, where
he was born in 1922. In 1854 he emf
grated to America and settled in st.
Paul, where he lived for eight years.
He then removed to Dakota county, set
thing on farm at Lebanon, where he
remained till 1883, when he came to
this village. He was a good man in
every relation Of life. The funeral took
place from st. Joseph's church on tho
18th, Father Cauley officiating. Tho
following acted as his pallbearers
Thomas Hyland, M. O'Rourke, Patrick
Hyland, D. Hogan, Martin Mahoney and
John Kelly.
Glencoe, Minn.-Father Malloy will
hereafter devote his entire time to st.
Georges church, having been relieved
Of the charge Of his western missions,
which have been placed under the care
of the priest at Olivia. Rev. Father Plut
is leaving st. Peter and Paul's parish
to the great regret Of his parishioners
who became much attached to him dur
ing his pastorate.
Marysburg, Minn.-John L. Meagher,
postmaster of this place, Is anxious that
a successor be appointed. He is de-
sirous of taking rest, having served
as postmaster at Marysburg for 80 years,
being appointed by President Buchanan
in October, 1858. He has given general
satisfaction during his long incumbency.
Luverne. Minn.-Wednesday morning,
Sept. s, in st. GATHERINGS church, John
Crangie and Miss Della Burns were
married by Father McDonough. James
Crangle, brother Of the groom, acted
as best man, and Sarah Burns, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor. After
the ceremony dinner was served at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs James Burns, and large number
of guests attended. Supper was served
at o'clock to fifty of the young friends
of the married couple, after which an
enjoyable time was spent in dancing
and feasting until early morning. The
bride was the recipient of many useful
and valuable presents, long list Ct
which is published in local paper.
Thursday evening the newly welded
couple left for Spirit Lake on short
tour, and returned on Sunday morning.
Morton, Minn.-There was meeting
held last Sunday, Sept. 10th, at st. Pat
rick's Church, Birch Cooley, for deter
mining when and where the new
church would be built. John Farrell
was elected chairman and Anthony Poss
secretary. A vote was first taken to de-
eide when work should commence on
the church, which resulted unanimously
in favor Of next spring. and then the To-
cation was the next thing to decide;
there seemed to be some difference OF
opinions in this matter, but the ballot
was taken and it was decided by vote
of four to one to erect the new church
on the present location, contiguous to
the cemetery. The material will be