The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-06-25
OVER THE NORTHWEST,

death was confined to his bed from
rheumatism. Born in the county OF
Meath, he came to this country at the
age of 81 and was one Of the pioneers
of Minnesota. His aged widow and
ten children, all grown up, survive him.
He was a man universally respected.
Foley, Minn.-Mrs. Mary Dixon, wife
OF Patrick Dixon. died at this place on
June 7th, after an illness of several
months, at the age of Is years. The
funeral occurred from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Payton, on the 9th, and
mass was celebrated by Rev. FIR. Bro
gan in st. Patrick's church. The de-
ceased was born in the parish of Kill
more Erris. County Mayo, Ire. in 1928.
She cmisrated to this country in 1883
and until two year sage resided In Min
ncapolis, when she removed with her
husband and daughters to Foley. She
leaves a husband and four children to
mourn her departure. The only son.
John Dixon. lives in Northeast Mime
apolis; tho oldest daughter, Anna, Is
wife OF Michael Barrett, South Minnie
apolis: Mary is the wife of Edward
Murphy of Foley. and Margaret is the
wife of Patrick payton of the last nam
ed place. Mrs. Dixon was a devoted
wife and fond mother and noble
christian woman. May she rest In
peace.
Morris, Minn.-The funeral of Post
master Frank L. Newell, of this place.
occurred on Juno II. from the Church of
the Assumption Rev. Geo. Gaskcl Off
clatins He leaves Il wife and four
daughters to mourn his demise. Mr.
Newell was a resident of Hastings and
Dakota county for many years. He was
deputy sheriff for period of about IL
years and afterwards was a member or
the firm of Griffin q Newell. He was
well and favorably known all over Da.
kota county, his carly days being spent
in huntsville where his parents resided
lie was a true Christian in every way,
honorable, upright and conscientious.
Among those who attended the funeral
were MIR. and Mrs. \. j. Schallcr an,,
Michael MclIugh, of Hastings, and II. s.
Newell. of Hampton, Mrs. john Gibbons
and Mrs. Michael Johnson, Roscmouut.
Mi. and Mrs. John Newell and Mr.. and
Mrs. jeremiah Pcndcrgast and other rel
atiNcs and friends from ST. Paul and
Dakota county. The deceased was a
native OF tho county OF Mayo, Ireland,
where he WAS born ON Feb. IL, 1911. IIc
cmigratcd with his parents when three
years Old.
Green Isle, Minn.-On Tuesday morn
ing, June Z. Mrs. Domnick O"roole
passed from this lifc to her reward be-
yond. She was born in the county
Mayo, Ireland. G3 years ago, and leaves
to mourn her demise five children;
Dominick Of st. Paul; Michael, Joseph
and Thomas. Of Green Isle; and Mrs.
Della Jones, of Burke, Idaho Six other
children preceded her to The grave, AMI
her husband died five years ago. Her
death was due to rheumatism, she hay-
ing been sufferer from that dread dis
ease for several years. he funeral
which was largely attended, took place
from st. Brendans church Thursday
morning at 8 o'clock. She was respect
cd and loved by all who knew her
Tho family loses a noble mother. tie
community a just and worthy ncghbor.
Graccville, Minn.-Jamcs j. Dilsbor-
row and Miss Helena G. Grove were
married at Holy Rosary church by Rev
M. OBricn, on June II. The ceremony
occurred at Z O'Clock in the morning
and Immediately after it wedding
breakfast was served ut the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. George ]. Grove
only tho relatives being present. The
bridal couple then left on the 8 o'clock
train for trip east. and they will re-
turn about July 4th and occupy their
their new homo in this village.
Sank Center, Minn.-Rcv. +. +. O'Con-
nor, who has just taken charge of the
Irish Catholic church of this city, is a
young gentleman of genial address and
aaiO IHLCii6GlISc. I1c WdS Oru;llnGu II
priest at Sioux City, la, in May, and
this is his first parish. lie seems well
calculated to advance the work of his
church in this city. He has Willard to
look after, and during the week made a
trip thlther, and was fav0rably I'M
pressed with that field. The church
there has just put In IL very handsome
altar.
Little Falls. Mlnn.-Rt. Rev. James
Trobec confirmed Il class of co at the
French Catholic church in Little Falls
on Sunday, June II. The services were
very Impressive, the solemn high mas,
being celebrated at half past nlno in
the morning. The sermon was preached
by the bishop. He was assisted In tho
services by Father Lamothc and several
other priests. Special music was pro-
vidcd for the occasion.
Shakopce. Minn.-At Credit River
Tuesday. Juno T. Miss Ellen Kane, the
accomplished daughter of Mrs. Patrick
Kane and Mr.. Sylvester Spratt, of this
place. were made man and vito in che
presence OF a large number of friends
and relatives. Rev. Father O'Bricn Off