The Irish standard., 1898-11-26
OVER the NORTHWEST.

st. Peter, Minn.-James Farrell and
Miss Lille. McGorman, both of Marys-
burg, were married Tuesday morning of
last week at the Catholic church at
Marysburg, the officiating clergyman be-
ing Rev. Father Ronayne. The bride is
daughter of Thomas McGorman, of
Washington township, and the groom is
son of John Farrell. Both of the con-
tracing parties are we'll known in st.
Peter and vicinity, and their friends here
will unite in best wishes. Mr.. and Mrs.
Farrell will live at the Mason's farm,
northeast of st. Peter.
Hastings, Minn.-M1ss Mary Maher,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Msher,
died on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at
She had been sufferer for some time.
but was patient to the last. She was
devout Christian, and this, taken with
her amiable qualities of both heart and
mind, made her general favorite with a
large circle of friends, by whom she will
be truly missed. The funeral was held
from the Church of the Guardian Angels,
Rev. ]. A. Fitzgerald officiating.
Montgomery. Minn.-The marriage of
Miss Katie Devereux to John Crawford,
of Faribault, took place in the Catholic
church, Tuesday, Nov. Is. John Deyer-
eux. brother Of the bride, was grooms-
man, and Miss Nellie Welsh was brides
maid. They start out in life with bright
prospects and the best wishes of host
of friends.
st. Peter, Minn.-Neal Hessian, one OF
the st. Peter party who went to Alaska
last spring, returned from there last Sat
urday week, wiser in experience by sew
out good opinion of the Klondike. He
says this is the last big boom Alaska will
have He left the Copper river country
Oct. Is, passed five days crossing the
glacier, and experienced the greatest
difficulty in coming out, and knew hard
ships which seem almost incredible. His
brother Michael came out with the party,
and it took them one whole day to come
snow. Their feet became SO sore that
they had to crawl on their hands and
knees for three days. There were 1920
miners in the Copper river country, and
Df do al,
them came out broke. and Mr.. Hessian
says there are 10000 men in Seattle and
Tacoma who got out of Alaska, but who
have not the money with which to get
back home.
Rochester, Minn.-The Thanksgiving
ball given at Library hall, this city, on
the night of the Gath. was a success in
every way. Tie party was given under
the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, and the committees who had
charge of the affair were as follows:
Committee on arrangements, Martin
Hebron, William Kelly, James Degnan;
reception, Martin Lawlor, Austin Ken
nedy, Joseph Devlin, John E. McGovern;
floor managers, ]. M. Norton, T. R. Law
Ter, Sr., Thomas Marren, John Mccoy,
William Adamson.
Faribault, Minn.-Thomas Meehan and
Miss Mary Kennedy were quietly married
Tuesday morning, Nov. Is. at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception by Rev. J.
J. Conry. Miss Kate Meehan, sister Of
the groom, was bridesmaid, and Edward
McShane was. groomsman. After the
ceremony the bridal party was driven to
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wall. where bountiful wedding break
fast was served Mr.. and Mrs. Meehan
have begun housekeeping on their pleas
ant farm home in the town Of Erin. .
Green Isle, Minn.-The Ladies' Auxil-
larry, Div. No. 1, Of the A. o. H., held an
enthusiastic meeting here on last Sunday
week. They are about SO strong, and
Mrs. John Dryer was initiated into the
order.
Graceville, Minn.-Tuesday Nov. Is, at
Holy Rosary church, Rev. NJ. O'Brien Of
floating. Miss Alice Casey and James
Regain were Joined in the holy bonds of
wedlock. Peter Regan, brother of the
groom. and Miss Mary Robinson, niece
of the bride, stood with them. After the
ceremony friends and relatives repaired
to the home of the brides sister, Mrs. M.
Keefe, where breakfast was served. Mr.
and Mrs. Regain, amid a shower of good
wishes, rice and similar Accomplishments,
departed for the Twin Cities. Both are
well known, and had jolly company at
the train to see them off. They will
make their home on Mr.. Regans farm,
near Barry.
Rochester, Minn.-John Seaman died
at St. Marys hospital on Friday night.
Nov. II, his death resulting from injuries
received in runaway several days be-
fore. Deceased was born in Ireland
about As years ago, and when quite
young came to Minnesota, residing in
Haverhill for some time. where he won
the respect and confidence of all who
knew him. About the year 1884 he went
to Tyler, where he took up claim, re-
siding there ever since. Besides an aged
father and several brothers and sisters.
who reside here, Mr.. Seaman leaves a
wife and five small children to mourn the
loss of kind and loving husband and