The Irish standard., 1898-11-05
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

township, were married in the Lismore
Catholic church on Monday, Oct "a.
Thomas Meehan, brother of the groom,
Burns as bridesmaid. After the wedding
ceremony the bridal party gathered at
the home of the groom, where sump-
tuous dinner was served, and in the
evening they returned to the brides
home. where the evening was pleasantly
spent.
West Duluth, Minn.-The recent Cath
Ole fair at Proctorknott was grand
success the net proceeds being $3.50. The
members Of the congregation are highly
pleased, and they acknowledge their
gratitude to the non Catholic people Of
the community, whose liberal patronage
helped materially to make the fair such
splendid success. The congregation
has elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows: f. l.. Gabrio, secretary; AL
Clement. treasurer: l.. J. Dousseron, T.
Schneider, p. F. Kelly and P. L. Ronayne,
trustees. The church has been named St.
Rose of Lima. The contract for finishing
the church building will be let at once.
Nermillion, Minn.-Tuesday morning,
Oct. 25, Denis p Fahey and Miss Sarah
Bennett, both of this place, We're united
in marriage by Rev. VIM. McGolrick, of
lnver Grove. After the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the home of the
brides mother. Mrs Edward Bennett,
where wedding dinner was served the
invited guests.
Wadena, Mnn.-.At his home, near this
city, on Oct. 10, Patrick H. Murphy de-
parted this life, at the age Of Al years.
The deceased will be remembered in rail-
road circles, having been employed in the
capacity of engineer on the Great North
ern for Is years. Mr.. Murphy was mar
ried to Miss Mary Cokely at Wadena,
April 10, 1894, and settled on his farm,
where he lived up to the time of his
death. Besides his wife, Mr. Murphy
leaves a little daughter of years to
mourn his loss.
Graceville, Minn-A bazaar, under the
auspices of the Sisters of St. Joseph, will
open in the Opera house next Wednes-
day, and close on the following Saturday
night. Owing to the recent fire which
destroyed the convent, it is hoped the
Sisters will be generously aided in this
enterprise from benevolent persons
throughout the state.
Waseca. Minn.-Miss Nancy Cahill and
William Sexton were united in marriage
in St. AIMS church, Rev. Father Ryan Of
floating, at 8 O'Clock Wednesday, Oct.
26 The bridal couple were attend
ed by Miss Nancy Cahill as bridesmaid,
and Mike Haley acted as best man. The
bride wore beautiful dress of blue vel
vet. and carried BRIDES roses. The
bridesmaid was also dressed in blue The
wedding march was played by Miss Mar
tina Gilday. Immediately after the cere-
mony. which was attended by large
number Of friends and relatives. the
bridal party repaired to the home of the
bride, where an elegant wedding breakfast
was served. In the evening hundreds of
invited guests were present, and INDUCED
in dancing and partook Of the bountiful
feast served by their host and hostess.
The wedding presents were both numer-
GUS and costly, and speak louder than
words Of the esteem in which they are
held by their friends.
Glencoe, Minn.-Joseph Carey, who en-
listed In the United States navy last
spring, is home on a 30-day furlough.
After enlisting he spent some time on a
training vessel off the Carolina coast, and
was afterward mustered into the regular
service on a vessel patrolling Cuban wa
tiers. He is looking hale and hearty, the
tropical sun having produced no appre-
ciable effect upon him. Joe was braklng
on the Great Northern when the bugle
sounded ITO arms" and he jumped his
job with alacrity to enter his country's
service. 1t is now optional with him as
to whether he will return to serve Jim
Fill or Secretary Alger, and he expects
to be able to figure out during the next
few weeks which he would prefer.
Brainerd Minn.--The annual fair Of
st. Francis Catholic church closed Satur-
day night of last week, after one of the
most successful of the kind held for
years. The decorations were very tasty
and beautiful. The booths were uniquely
arranged and elegant in appearance The
Dewey" booth was especially noticeable
The fair was success in financial
as we'll as in other ways. The total re-
ccipts amounted to $1,59S.64 An excel
lent supper was served throughout the
fair under the able management of Mrs
Grandelmyer. The various contests were
won as follows: Young lady's bicycle
by Miss Della Reilly, boys bicycle by
Willie Barron, sideboard by Mrs O'Con-
nor, and tho Winchester rifle by James
Smith.
Morton. Minn.-Sunday morning, Oct
%. Edward O'Hara, surrounded by his
wife and five living children, breathed
his last at his home In Fairfax, after an
illness of two months, rheumatism being
the cause of his death. Mr.. O'Hara was
among the best known men in Renville
county, and his death will be regretted
by large circle of relatives and friends