The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-10-15
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

here at the English speaking church on
Sunday morning, Nov 10. He is priest
of rare attachments, a fine speaker and
ture of inspiring appeals to the religious
sentiment of the masses of the people
FIR. Michael has done notable work in
many of the larger cities. and FL. O'Con
nor feels much gratified in securing him
for a mission in Sank Center.
st. Peter, Minn.-The trustees of the
Catholic church of Belgrade have de-
cided that they will not rebuild the
church this fall. 1t is possible that the
foundation will be laid this fall and the
superstructure built in the spring.
Waverly, Minn.-A farewell testi-
monial was given to Fr Casey by his
friends ere his departure. A musical
program was rendered at the city hall
and a handsome purse presented to him.
Fir. Casey made many friends since he
had taken charge of this parish and all
regret that he was forced to resign on
account of i'll health.
Glencoe. Minn.-Thomas Calvin, of
Washington Lake township, Sibley coun-
ty, while engaged in feeGlng a threshing
machine felt one OF the teeth
separator touch his finger. After work
ing some time he noticed blood on the
straw and found on examination that
the middle finger was taken off close to
the hand
Montgomery. Minn.-Nlrs. Martin Fur
long was buried at ST. Michaels, last Sat
urday, week, Rev. FIR. H. j. McAvay Of
fciating. She was 90 years of age and
leaves two sisters, Mrs. b. Maher, of
ST. Paul, and Mrs. II. Furlong, of Doyle.
Rochester, Minn.-James O'Donnell, of
Haverhill. sustained broken right hip
last week Thursday. by being blown
from the top of load of hay on which
he was standing. He was brought to st.
Mary's hospital, where everything pos
sible is being done for him, but it will
be & long time before he is able to walk
again.
Jordan. Mnn-Some Mauser rifle
shells, the plate into which they are fit
ted, and Il piece of wood Clipped from
the tree in Cuba beneath whose shade
Hobson and his seven brave companions
were exchanged for Spanish prisoners,
have been donated to the school museum.
The donor is Jos. Smith, sergeant must
clan Goth United States regular infantry,
who participated in the fighting at Ell
Caney and LaQuisima. He Clipped the
wood himself, so it is authentic. The
shells he picked up in the Spanish
trenches defending Santiago.
Hutchinson, Minn.-The lecture recent
ly delivered here on The Passion Play
by Rev. ]. NJ. Cleary, of Minneapolis was
intensely dramatic and highly appreciat-
ed by the audience. The Opera hall was
filled to its utmost capacity. FIR. Cleary
was introduced by Attorney Bonwell. A
feature of the program was solo by
Miss Alice Bisonette, of St. Paul, who
rendered Harris Ave Maria" In an ex-
cellent manner. Several instrumental
solos were rendered by well-known lady
musicians of Minneapolis. A reception
was rendered FIR. Cleary at the residence
of FIR. Gleason and was attended by the
mayor and leading citizens.
Graceville, Minh.-The Sisters of st.
Joseph have engaged the Opera House
for holding fair or bazaar beginning
Nov. Q, and continuing four days. The
proceeds will be for the benefit Of the Or
der and as many ladies have rendered
their assistance it will be success I'M
doubtedly Some novel features will be
introduced which will add greatly to the
pleasure of the week.
Belle PLANE, Minn.-Miss Mamie Don
allue left for Springfield. Mass, her old
nome. over a week ago. She will remain
about a month or more, when she will
become of age, and after a inal settle
ment of the estate with her guardian ex-
poets to return to this place.
Kilkenny. Minn.-P. V. Ryan and Miss
Anna A. Murphy We're married here last
Tuesday at ST. Canice's church. Mr..
Ryan is city editor of the Caledonia
Argus and the bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy.
Morton, Minn.-Ed Murphy. of Birch
Cooley, and Miss Mamie Ryan, of Bird
Island, were married in Bird Island
Tuesday morning of last week. The
groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Murphy, of Birch Cooley, and the bride
is the daughter of Mrs. w. II. Jewell
formerly Of Birch Cooley, but now resi-
dent of Bird Island. It is said that Mr.
and Mrs. Murphy will make their home
in this village.
Adrian. Minn.-Mrs. M. T. O'Brien went
to Sibley Tuesday evening of last week
to attend the marriage Of her brother
Mr. Matt Mulroy, to Miss Katie Red
mond, a highly respected young lady liv-
ing near Sibley. Both of these young
people are we'll known In this vicinity,
and will receive the well wishes of a
host of friends.
Rochester, Minn.--John Burns, OF
Simpson, recently attended the funeral OF
his brother, Patrick F. Burns, of Ida
Grove, Ia, who died at the age Of 81
years The deceased was at one time a
resident Of this county, and we'll known.