The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-12-04
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

Waverly, Minn-Sunday, Nov. 81, an
excellent program was presented by the
Fir. Mathew c. T. s. at Temperance hall,
and an eloquent and instructive address
on the subject Of total abstinence was
delivered by Rev. FIR. Casey. There is
every prospect that similar entertain
ments will be given monthly during the
winter
Chatfeld, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs. Timo-
thy Halloran, Jr., recently entertained
about 80 couples Of their friends in dane
Ing and card playing The affair was
In the nature of surprise and was ar
ranged by Miss Nellie Ruddy, of Chat
field. Jennings full orchestra, of Chat
field, furnished the music. Refresh
ments were served about midnight but
the festivities lasted until about 2:30.
Those in attendance state that Mr.. and
Mrs. Halloran are royal entertainers.
GAINESVILLE, Mountaineering day
grand entertainment, consisting of
speeches, Rotations, vocal and instru-
mental music, was given here under the
auspices of the c. T. A. S. The prin-
cipal speaker was Hon. John Moonan,
mayor of Waseca, who delivered fine
address on the evils Of intemperance
He was followed by Attorney Frank
Murray, in brief but interesting adj
dress. The Misses Sheppard Hughes,
flaming, Wheelock, Coughlin,, Gilday,
Hogan, Moonan, Bradish, Hoffer, Ruder,
O'Grady and others contributed to en-
tertain the large and appreciative au-
dience
Murdoch, Minn.-The Review an
nounces the marriage of James Purcell,
of Cloutarf, and Miss Alice Mccarthy,
which took place in St. Paul. and also
of Will Harris, of Murdoch, and Miss
Josie McKinna which occurred in the
same city. Our Swift county boys"
says the Review know girls that will
make good wives when they see them,
and they are willing to follow them as
far as it is necessary to get them"
From the selection made the Irish
Standard fully agrees with it's esteemed
contemporary.
Lanesboro, Minn.-Mrs. Mary Nc
Laughlin died at the family residence
on Nov. %, at the age of 81 years. The
deceased was born in county Sligo, De-
cember 25th, 1882, and came to the
United States with her parents in 1S47,
locating in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was
married to Mr.. John Durkin in 1S49
while residing in Cincinnati, and In
1856 the young couple started for the
then territory of Minnesota and located
upon farm in Amherst township six
miles south of Lanesboro. A family Of
three sons, James, John and Thomas,
and five daughters, Ellen, Bridget. Mary,
Katie and Margaret were born to them.
The husband and father died in 1870
and In 1872 the widow became the wife
of Mr.. John Mclaughlin, and of this
union son, Mr. Frank Mclaughlin, was
born. Deceased was a devoted wife. a
true and loving mother, a good neigh
Dor and friend, and leaves an enduring
and creditable monument in the worthy
family Of children who survive her. The
funeral took place at the Catholic
church and the remains were inferred
in the Lanesboro Catholic cemetery.
Redwood Falls, Minn.-Dr. w. D. Finn,
one of the best known physicians in
this part of Minnesota, passed away on
Nov. % after months sickness. He
was resident Of this city for 81 years,
and was universally respected He was
born On the Oath of June, 1912, and
when child came with his parents to
America, who first settled in New York
and subsequently moved to Wisconsin,
where William attended school. At the
time of the war he enlisted in Wis
consin regiment, and on his return en-
tered a medical college in Chicago,
where he received his diploma as a
physician. He married Miss Mary
Brainard, of GAINESVILLE, Wis, who sur
wives him. He was buried under the
auspices Of Antiquity Lodge No. 81, A.
r. and A. M, in Redwood Falls ceme-
terry.
Luverne, Minn.-A Catholic Total Alb
stinence Society VISA organized here ut
st. GATHERINGS Church last Sunday
week by Miss Mary Hansen of Chatf1eld,
vice-president of the Catholic Total Alb
stinence Union, of the diocese of Wi
mona, who Is organizing branch unions
throughout Southern Minnesota. The
officers Of the new local organization
are as follows: President, Mat Bald
win; vice-president, T. H. McDermott
of Vienna township; secretary, Hiss
Ethel Hyke, Luverne; treasurer, Miss
Nora Fitzgerald, Of Clinton township.
Forty-four members of the church sign
ed the pledge and the organization prom
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