The Irish standard., 1898-12-03
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

%, leaving husband and eight sons to
County Glare, Ireland, and emigrated
with her parents to this country when
twelve years old. After her marriage
she accompanied her husband to Mime
sofa in 1855 and located on homestead
claim in Freeborn county. Three years
ago she removed to this city. She was
an exemplary Catholic, loving wife
and tender mother and was highly es-
teemed.
Belle PLANE, Minn.-One thousand dol
lars in payment of the benefit certificate
on the life of the late Matthew Sherlock,
who died on the LIST prox., and who was
a member of Div. No. 1, A. o. H., of Belle
Plaine, was received here by the proper
officer of the Division on Monday, the
21st of November. Owing to the stormy
weather we have been unable to send
word to Mrs. Sherlock up to the present
moment, says the Herald.
Winona, Minn.-The Catholic residents
of this city and the students of the
Catholic seminary rendered the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Cotter reception on the occasion
of his Saith birthday.
Graceville, Minn.-Peter Regain, pio-
neer citizen, departed this life at his
home in this village on Nov. 81. He was
one of the first settlers in this part of the
county, coming here in the spring of
1878, and taking land near Barry. He
had therefore been resident of this
county for over twenty years, and at the
time of his death was about 60 years OF
age. He leaves wife and two sons ia
mourn his death. The funeral occurred
from Holy Rosary church, FIR. Gumphel
officiating at the obsequies in the absence
of the pastor.
Pine City, Minn.-The marriage Of
VIM. f. Haley and Miss Elizabeth
O'Brien was solemnized In st. Mary's
church last week. The bride was attired
in travelling suit of navy blue cloth,
trimmed with white satin, and carried a
bouquet of white roses and ferns. She
was assisted by Miss Maggie Hawley, of
Hinckley, who wore gown of navy blue
trimmed with white chiffon and pink
silk, and carried bouquet of pink roses.
The groom was attired in the conven-
tional black suit. He was assisted by
VIM. O'Brien, brother of the bride. After
the ceremony the wedding couple drove
to the home Of the BRIDES mother, where
a reception was held from 1 to o'clock.
The presents were beautiful and numer-
Gus, consisting of cut glass, solid silver,
hand painted china, bric-a-b rac, bedding
and linen.
Prescott Wis.-1'uesday morning, Nov.
%, Geo. S. Haesley, of Claytield, and
Miss Margaret Callahan. of this place
were married at the Catholic church by
Rev. FIR. kluza Stephen Haesley, broth
er of the groom, acted as best man, and
Miss Grace Clemens as bridesmaid. The
bride is we'll known in this vicinity,
having lived the greater part of the time
at Prescott. The groom is a prominent
teacher at Clayfield. Mr. and Mrs Haes-
the South.
Slayton, Minn.-Mrs. Honorah O'Con-
NELL wife of County Commissioner P. j.
O'Connell died at her home in Belfast
township on Nov. 16. The deceased was
born at Milford. County Cork, Ireland.
July Ia. 1855, and was the third daughter
of William Broderick, of Woodview
Cottage. She was married to Mr.. O'Con-
nell in 1872 and they resided on farm
in their native county until 1880. when
they emigrated to America and settled
on their present large farm in Belfast
township. She is survived by her hus-
band. large family of children, mostly
all grown, and her aged father, who still
resides at the old homestead in Ireland.
For nine years she was an invalid and
bore her suffering with Christian resig
Catholic church at Avoca and was large
ly attended.
Murdoch, Minn.-At the Church of the
Sacred Heart on Wednesday, Nov. %,
i'e'tiSi iHu Aflioo AHulc walsh
were united in marriage by Rev. FIR.
O'Connor The groom was attended by
the Messrs. Frank Madden, cousin, and
Henry Madden, a brother of the groom.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Regina
Madden, sister Of the groom, and Maggie
Byrnes. Immediately after the perform
ance Of the marriage ceremony the COM
pany repaired to the home of the brides
parents in this village, where they par
took of an elegant wedding breakfast.
The happy couple were the recipients Of
many valuable wedding gifts from their
friends and admirers.
Shakopee, Minn.-Sunday. Nov. 20,
Bishop Stanley. OF Fargo. N. D., ad-
ministered confirmation to about 400 chill
dren and adults IN the two churches of
st. Mark and St. Mary. Mass was cele-
brated by Rev. FIR Sandmeyer formerly
of Minneapolis, assisted by Frs. Stulz
and Aufenkolk, in St. Marks and an
eloquent sermon was preached by the
bishop. In the afternoon at 2:3O began
the ceremonies in st. Mary's church, tho
bishop being assisted by Rev. FIR. Flem-
Ing, of that parish, and Rev. FIR Rhati-
gan, of huntsville. Here also after the