The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-01-08
IN and AROUND THE CITY.

The annual election Of officers of the
Holy Name Society Of Ascension parish
will take place on Sunday afternoon
at the parochial residence
Capt. NJ. Whelan was installed last
Wednesday evening as commander Of
Levi Butler Post Of the G. A. R. 1t is
flattering compliment to the patriotic
deputy collector of internal revenue.
Next Wednesday evening at Mohtowah
Hall banquet ball will be given for
Prof. Z. Rathman, a member of Daly's
orchestra. whose family have been
sorely afflicted with illness. Mr.. Rath-
mans popularity is widespread and
scores CT prominent and we'll known
citizens have volunteered their services
on the various committees. Daly's Or
chestra will furnish the music for the
OCCASION. Capt. Terrence Connolly will
ofticiate as master of ceremonies. A
cordial invitation is extended to all,
Tickets SO cents.
Mary, beloved wife of Thomas
Richards, died of Brignt-s disease last
Friday. Dec. 81, at the family residence.
315 Ninteenth avenue south, at the aec
of "A. The deceased lady was resident
of this city for many years, and was
held in high esteem by large circle OF
acquaintance. The funeral occurred
last Monday morning from St. Charles
church. High requiem mass was ccle.
hrated by Rev. FIR. J. NJ Clearly. The
ladies of the Altar Society, of which
the deceased was member, turned out
in procession. The remains were inter
red at St. Mary's cemetery.
A little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Meagher while carrying lighted
Christmas candle last Sunday morning
in the parlor of their home, 1906 FIRE.
mont avenue north, set fire to the lace
curtains and before the blaze was Sub
dued the furniture was damaged to the
extent of 500.
Tuesday evening large number of
the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J.
Gjertsen gathered at their home, 25aG
Ninth avenue south, to offer congratu-
iations OIL the occasion of their crystal
wedding. The occasion was most ell
joyable one. The Florentine Mandolin
orchestra played popular selections,
Mr.. Alexander Bull gave numbers on
the violin and w. ]. Nolan told some of
his funny yarns. Refreshments were
served and at late hour the party
broke up.
Although the date has not been def
nltely set, preparations are being made
for the marriage of Ignatius Donnelly
and Miss Marion Hanson. The attach.
ment between the two has been known
for some time, but nothing serious was
thought of it. AS Miss Hanson is well
liked by all members of the Donnelly
family, no voice will be raised in on
position to the marriage. The story
that Mr.. Donnelly has presented Miss
Hanson with valuable set of diamonds
is pronounced false by that gentleman
Miss Hanson has been the private sec.
rotary of Mr.. Donnelly for some time
and she must be lady of considerable
intelligence to act in that capacity
Notwithstanding the disparity in ase
between them, Mr.. Donnelly is mar
| OF much vitality and virility, and i!
| capable of performing a large amount
of literary work
Gus Wing, the stenographer, reported
the proceedings of the recent prison In
vestigation and submitted bill of $50,
for his services. Gov. Clough, VIII
knows more about driving logs thar
| he does about shorthand reporting. cu
down his bill $240 before he O. KID it
No comment is necessary.
The Times libel suit is still going q,
and becoming more interesting ever,
day. The officers of the Minnearcli
Trust company have been witnesses ant
seem to be afflicted with loss of mem,
DRY when questioned in regard to tn,
| bonds Of the West Pullman Association
| which WERE sold for ten cents on tn
dollar for the benefit of the Guarant,
| Lean creditors.
| The Academy of Science has elects,
the following officers for the ensuin,
year: President, Prof N. f. Wincnell
vice-president, D. T. McDougal; secre
tary, A. D. Roe; corresponding secre
tary, c. P. Berkey; treasurer, E. c. Gale
| f. H. Peavey has come to the con
clusicn that he is too busy a man t.
| decide who are the two most beautiful
women in Minneapolis MIR. Peave,
| being vice-presdent for Minnesota o
| the Omaha exposition, it has devolve,
upon him to decide this delicate ques
tion Such pictures will be secured fron
every state in the uniCn, and from
which composite picture will be pro
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