The Irish standard., 1898-10-01
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

NHatHeld, Mlnn.-MrS. Mary Manahan,
wife of John Manahan, Sr., died at the
family residence on Winona street,
Thursday morning. Sept. Is, after an ILL
ness covering a few days, although she
had been in poor health for some time.
The deceased's maiden name was Mary
Howard, and she was born in Glare coun-
ty, Ireland, Y years ago. She came to
America when Is years of age. Forty
three years ago she was married to John
Manahan The family have lived in and
near Chatfield for many years, and the
aged lady was universally respected and
loved by her large number of acquain-
| tances. The funeral was held at st.
Mary's Catholic church last Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Fir. S. Mad
dock officiating. The remains were laid
to rest in the new Catholic cemetery
southeast of the city. They were follow
ed to their last rest by large number OF
Borrowing friends. The deceased leaves
an aged husband and six children to
mourn. The children are: Mrs M. J.
Hickey Mrs. NJ. D. Hallorn, Misses
Mary and Ellen Manahan, and Messrs. P.
H. and VIM. Manahan, all of Chatfield.
Faribault, Minn.-Thursday afternoon
of last week, while Thos. J. Casey, of tie
firm of Dargavel & Casey, was assisting
his partner start a gasoline engine in
the rear of their shop on Fourth street
he met with a severe accident. The en-
CINE is used to drive the large emery
wheels which they use for grinding, es-
pecially in pillow work, and is attended
to almost exclusively by Mr.. Dargavel,
the senior member of the firm That
afternoon the engine was slightly out Of
kilter, and Mr.. Casey was helping start it
in operation. He seized one of the large
fly wheels and began to revolve it pre-
paratory to igniting the gasoline. The
spokes of the wheel were greasy, his
hands slipped and he was thrown with
much violence against the side of the
engine, cutting his scalp and deep
cash in his right forearm. DR.. Robilli>
ard dressed his wounds and he is improv-
ing rapidly.
Graceville, Minn.-Miss Ada Marie
Crow gave one of her unique picture and
song entertainments at the Opera hall
Friday evening, Sept. %. A sketch Of
Longfellows "Evangeline" opened the
program and then an imaginary tour
to Ireland, England and Scotland was
taken, illustrated with most superb
paintings of scenes made classic by
Moore, Shakespeare, Scott and others.
Scotch songs, Irish ballads and Southern
melodies were introduced during the
evening. A short additional program of
"'The War With Spain" closed the even
ing of art and literature.
Rochester, Minn.-Another matrimo-
NAL alliance was sealed Tuesday of last
week, the contracting parties being Miss
Kathryn Conway, of Chester, and Mich
ael Mcconnell, of Orion, both we'll known
and highly esteemed young people. The
happy affair was celebrated in St. Johns
Church, in this city, at o'clock, by the
Rev. VIM. Riordan, in the presence of
many Of the friends of the bride and
groom. Miss Conway was very hand
somely dressed, as was also Miss Alice
Conway, who was bridesmaid. Mr. Nc
Cornell was attended by his brother,
John Mcconnell After the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the home of the
brides parents in Chester where re-
ception was rendered them, and boun-
teous banquet served, there being present
(, a great many of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcconnell. After short wedding
| trip they will be at home on the farm of
the groom in Orion
St. Peter Minn.-A meeting Of the
congregation of the Catholic church of
Belgrade was held last Sunday week, to
take action upon the matter Of building
a new church to take the place of the one
destroyed by fire. 1t was decided to
build at once, or as soon as plans could
be procured and approved by the arch
bishop. A building committee was ap-
pointed, consisting Of Father Miks. John
Kennedy. John Mans and Joseph Meurer.
Waseca. Minn.-Tuesday afternoon,
Sept. 20, the marriage ceremony of Geo.
S. LAWN. of this city, and Miss Rosa
Doran, OF Kilkenny, was performed by
Rev. Father Trainer. H Miner acted as
best man, while Miss Mamie Pitman at
tended the bride. The young couple are
taking short wedding tour, and will be
at home in Waseca after Oct 1.
Fargo, N. D.-Miss Kittie Tierney,
16-year-old student at the convent
school. was granted second grade GER
tificate at the recent teachers examina-
ton. Miss Tierney is too young to teach
and the fact that she was able to secure
certificate speaks we'll for the efficiency
| of the instructors at the convent.
Shakopee. Minn.--James Dawson was
found dead in bed by the members Of his
family last Tuesday week, at his home
near Round Lake. Mr.. Dawson was one
of the first settlers in this vicinity, hav-
ing resided on his farm for some 40
years. He leaves to mourn his loss
wife and six children, Mrs. Charles Nc