The Irish standard., 1897-06-26

| FORKS IN many day and demonstrated
the high regard in which Capt Maloney
was held by his fellow citizens. The
pallbearers were the following we'll.
known citizens: William Bulge
Thomas Walsh. Steve Collins. d. NJ
Holmes. Richard Fadden and James
Elton. The Daily Courier says of him:
Captain Hugh Maloney was one OF
those citizens Of whom a community is
naturally proud. AS pioneer steam
boat man he did much to open up the
fertile valley of the Red River to settle
ment and to make It's attractions
known throughout the country. AS a
citizen he had a record OF which his
family may we'll be proud. and they
have the sympathy Of the entire North
west in their terribly sudden bereave-
ment. The large concourse at the fune-
raj testified to the high esteem In which
Capt. Maloney was generally held.
Austin, Minn.--John Quincy died in
Rochester on June IA, aged 63 years,
He leaves his brothers Daniel and Pat
rick. Of this city. and two sons, Thomas
and John. The former lives with his
| Uncle Daniel and the latter IL clerk
IN Rademacher's grocery store. .Jno.
Quincy was born in Cork county, Ire
| land. and came to America when l6 wears
of age. spending three years in Boston
! and afterwards moving to Illinois.
In 1856 he came to Minnesota. When
! the war broke out he enlisted and served
| three years and three months. His wife
! died about five years ago couple of
| years ago he had paralytic stroke. The
funeral services We're held from St.
Augustine church Wednesday morning at
| 10 o'clock.
Hastings, MINI. - The Most Rev.
Archbishop Ireland administered the
sacrament of confirmation to class of 10
at st. Boniface Church, on Sunday
morning, June 10. The assisting clergy
men were the pastor. Rev. Othmar
Erren. Rev. J. A. Fitzgerald, this city.
and Rev. Charles Koeberl, St. Paul.
The sermon delivered by the Arch
bishop was an instructive and impress
i've one. and was listened to by one Of
the largest congregations ever assem-
bled In the church. The music rem
dered by the choir was exceptionally
good and the decorations very tastefully
arranged.
Rochester. MINI. Mrs John Fitz-
gerald was injured i'll a runaway Satur-
day evening, June, IL. She and her
husband were about to start from the
home OF her father on Dubuque street,
but as MIR. Fitzgerald was unhitching
the horse became frightened and Jumped,
thus breaking its bride, and then started
to run. Mrs Fitzgerald remained in the
buggy. but near the brewery was thrown
out, striking on her hip Although suffer-
ing from several painful injuries it is not
believed that Mrs. Fitzgerald is seriously
hurt. ,,,t
st. Cloud, Minn7.7- The body Of Char
les Doherty, drowhed in the Mississippi
three weeks ago.4wase recovered from
the river Sunday, morning. June 10,
about seven o'clock. by crew of log
drivers. They found it among lot of
logs below the old Bridgeman mill site
where 1t is thought that it had been
lodged since shortly after the drown
ing. The body was easily recognized
by the friends of the unfortunate man.
1t was taken to Crosby's undertaking
rooms and prepared for burial. The
interment took place Sunday afternoon
in the North Star cemetery. and serv-
ices were held at the grave. Rev. Ray
officiating
Butte, MOnt.-It is rumored here that
Dan McNeilI has struck 1t rich in one of
the silver mines near Boulder. Dan has
been and is now one Of the most persis-
tent prospectOrs in Jefferson county, and,
If reports are true, he has found no more
than he is entitled to, for he has expen-
ded thousands of dollars trying to find
NINE
Willmar, MIMI, June 22.-Dennis
OBrien, one of Willmar's wealthiest and
most prominent citizens was accidentally
shot while in his stable by a shotgun
that had been lying around the stable
for several days and had been used by The
| coachman for shooting rats. Mr.. OBricn
took hold Of it to place it out of the way
when it was discharged, the load enter
ing his abdomen. He lived but few
minutes.
Dennis O'Brien was one OF Willmar's
pioneer residents. In the days of Colo
RADIOS gold boom he left home 10 seek his
fortune there and was very successful.
| He came to KandiyOhi some twenty live
| years ago where he operated a success
| full farm for several years. He owns sew
| eral of the larger buildings in town,
| among them the Merchants hotel He is
| also practically owner of the Bank OF
! Graceville, where he has two sons, ono of
whom is president of the bank and the
! other cashier. He was postmaster here
during C;eveland's first term, but has
kept out of politics, refusing several fiat
| tering nominations. lie leaves wife
| and four children, who are leaders in
| Willmar society. !.