The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-04-30
OVER THE NORTHWEST,


her home in Iona, Murray county, on the
14th ult. at the age OF SO years. She had
been sick but a short time, though she
had been in delicate health the past few
years and a year ago had very severe
attack of illness from which 1t was be-
lieved she would not recover. Her maid
en- name was Bridget Flynn and was
born In Louth county, Ireland, May 90,
1916. In 1880 she came to New York
and from there she went to Pittsburg,
Penn, where she married Nicholas
Byrnes In 1850, when Mr.. and Mrs
Byrnes came TO Fillmore county, after
which they moved to Houston county and
there resided until IL years ago when
they settled On O large farm in Iona
township, where they lived until few
years ago when they moved to Iona vii
lage where Mr.. Byrnes engaged in the
grain business. She was the mother Of
10 children. eight boys and two girls.
Surviving her are three sons, James, of
Wells; Thomas, of Sioux City, Ia, and
| Peter L., of Iona, and her faithful hus-
band Nicholas.
Wavcrly, MIND. w, Flanagan re-
| ceived a telegram from Rldgcway, Mimi,
| announcing the sad news Of the death of
| his sister, Julia, at that place ON the 10Th
| ult. She had been an invalid for years
and her death was not unexpected. lie
left the next day to be in attendance at
the funeral.
st. Peter, Minn.-The death of Miss
Mary James Hughes, daughter of Pat
rick Hughes, Of Lake Prairie, occurred
at Fergus Falls, Sunday, April II. Tho
| lamentable event was not unexpected,
but it was none the less a sad blow to
her parents and shock to her many
friends. Miss Hughes was "a years OF
age and a most estimablc young lady,
highly regarded by all who knew her.
Last September she went to Fergus Falls
to accept a position, and a month later
was taken i'll, an abscess forming in her
side, added to which was an attack of
| typhoid fever. Her condition was re-
garded as hopeless for several weeks past
and her mother had been at her bedside
constantly. The remains were brought
to ST. Peter and the funeral was held on
the 10Th from St. Peters church. Rev.
Fir. Carey officiating. A large number OF
friends attended the services
Winona, Minn.-At a meeting held for
the organization of Young Mems Demo-
cratic club, Il. A. Randall, p. Fitzpatrick
and A. G. Brockow were appointed on the
committee on constitution and bylaws
B. D. Blair, Il. L. Randall and ]. H. john
son were named as the committee on
| permanent organization.
Jessenland, Minn.-Mrs. Costney Egan,
of Faxon township, Sibley county, who
was shot by the accidental discharge of
revolver In the pocket of coat which
she was engaged in moving
from the wall few days
since, died from the effects Of
the accident on Saturday. the 10th inst
The interment took place at the Jesscn-
land cemetery the following Monday.
The deceased was about 65 years of age
New Richmond, visa county teach
ers' association will be held here today
Saturday.. D. l.. Hennessy will read a
paper on Theory Versus Practice in
Rural School Teaching" Principal John
Callahan, of Glenwood. will talk about
Technical Granmer and How to Teach
1t Successfully" Miss Mary Murphy, of
this city, will read a paper on Applied
Pedagogy" Principal Blencoe will read
paper on History and How to Teach
It." A literary program will be given by
the teachers of this city In the afternoon.
tendent Bixby announces that the rural
school graduates will meet at Hammond
May IL. where exercises will be held.
| Bratnerd, ADMINISTRATOR Henry KEEL
Ter, of Sank Center, has turned Repul-
lican, and the st. Paul Globe abuses him
for 1t. Keller was one Of the gold
standard Democrats who refused to vote
for Bryan and Towne. AS the gold
standard Democrats will all be in the
Republican camp at the next president
ial election, including the Globe itself.
we cannot see what the Globe is kicking
about. With the accession of such talent
ed comedians as Keller and ]. Bedc, tho
Republican circus ought to be the fun
niest one on the road, says the Braincrd
Journal.
| Hamilton Station, Minn.-Died. on the
10th ult, James Haferty, at the age of IS
years. He had been ailing for some
years with cancer, which caused his
death. The funeral took place at st.
Johns church on the 18th. He leaves a
wife and two daughters.
New Richmond, Wis-Col. McKlnnon
came near drowning in rescuing John
Mcmahon, O lad about u years old. who
fell into the pond at noon. on Tuesday.
April 10. Mcl<innon was rescued by
| people on shore. DR.. Epley Is OF tho
opinion that about ~ seconds more would
have placed the lad beyond hope of re-
suscltating. Playing on the logs brought
1t all about 81 -
Morris, Minn.-A peculiar and myster-
| io,1u dicooco oYlictp Mre Sarah Y.or<inr