The Irish standard., 1898-03-05
OVER the NORTHWEST.

Brainerd Journal Minn.-There will be
grand entertainment for the benefit CT
st. Francis Catholic church on the even
ing of St. Patrick's Day at Gardner's
Hall. The entertainment will consist at
a concert given by the best talent in the
city, and addresses by Judge John W.
Willis, Of st. Paul, and Hon. M. ]. Daily.
county attorney of Otter Tail county
Judge Willis has the reputation of being
the silver tongued orator of Minnesota,
while Mr. DAILY is considered enc Of the
best off hand speakers in the northwest
ern part Of the state. The entertainment
on the whole will be one of the best ever
given in this city.
Rochester Record and Union-The
Catholic fair last week was like its
predecessors. a delightful social and
financial success, the attendance being
large Saturday night the prizes were
drawn, as follows: Sewing machine,
Mrs. Campion of Stewartville; diamond
hat pin, Mrs. Mary McAdams of Eyota;
solid gold watch chain, Patrick Gallivan;
fur rug. Mary Purcell; jeweled belt, Miss
Margaret Purcell; rocking chair, Walter
Morrison; shawl. G. F. Dibble; quilt.
Martin Hebron; child's silver set, Her.
man Hack; waste basket, Martin Pur-
cell. Messrs. Richard Griffin and Martin
Hebron presided over this department
of the fair.
Lanesboro Journal, Minn.-Mr. Charles
T. Redfcld, of Vernon Center, Mimi, and
Miss Maggie Donovan, of this place,
were Joined in marriage at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning. Feb. %, by Rev. James
Coyne. We take pleasure in extending
to Mr.. Redfield and bride our sincere best
wishes for pleasant journey through
life In the long ago the groom and the
writer hereof were boys together in good
old Chatfield and we therefore want him
to enjoy life in sensible and cosy style
with good wife. They went from here
to Chatfeld for brief visit and will
then return to Vernon Center to make
their permanent home.
Chatfield News, Enthusiastically even
ing, Feb. 10, Gerald Ryan received dis
patch from Caledonia, stating that his
father, Thos. Ryan, was very ill. He
started at once for the bedside Of the
aged parent reaching there Sunday morn
ing. The end came Monday The cause
of death was old age, the deceased being
70 years old He was one of the pioneer
merchants of Caledonia, and highly re-
| spected. The funeral was held at St.
Johns Catholic church in Caledonia.
Waseca Herald, MINI. Michael
O'Bren, Of this city, went to Madison,
| Wis, last Wednesday morning, to re-.
sumo work for the G. & N. w. Ry. Co.
He will have charge of the distribution
of supplies in the construction of addi-
tional trackage. AS soon as he can ar
range for a house, his family will join
him. We are glad to see him at his old
/ job again, for he Is worthy and we'll
| qualified.
Faribault Pilot, Minn.-Miss Catherine
Brannon, daughter of Mrs. Mary Bran
non, of this city, was united in marriage
to Henry keogh, of Kilkenny, at the
church of the Immaculate Conception at
nine o'clock Monday morning, Feb 81
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Conry. Miss Catherine Keogh,
sister of the groom was bridesmaid, and
e. J. Healy, Jr., was best man. Follow
ing the ceremony, a reception and we'd
ding dinner were given at the home of
the brides mother on Second street. Mr..
and Mrs. Keogh left ON the afternoon
train for a wedding trip to the Twin
Cities and Duluth. On their return they
will make their home in Waterville,
where they have made arrangements to
take charge Of hotel Both the young
people were former residents Of Klken-
munity in which they reside. During
her short residence in this city the bride
has made many friends who hope that
her future life will be one of unalloyed
happiness.
st. Croix Republican, Wis.-David Con-
don. nephew Of Dennis O'Brien, Of Erin
Prairie, was accidentally killed at log
landing near Hayward ON Feb. 49, His
remains were brought to New Rich
mond on the south bound morning Oma-
lla train. The funeral took place at the,
church in Erin Prairie.
Luverne Herald, Minn.--A farewell
party was given at the McDermott home
at the Mounds Tuesday evening. Feb. 49,
The McDermotts have leased the farm
to John Bowman, of Lyon county, Ia,
who is now moving onto the place. They
have rented the Kennicott residence near
the standpipe on Kniss avenue and will
move to town next week. The party
Tuesday evening was a sort of a wind
up" Of over twenty-five years residence
on the farm and was very merry gath
ering indeed
Waverly Tribune, Minn.-Dled, We'd
nesday evening, Feb. &c. Walter, the s.
years-3-months old boy Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Casey. The little fellow fell down
a stairway at the home of his grand par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Berkner, few
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