The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-05-28
OVER the NORTHWEST.

ness Of several weeks duration. She was
IS years of age, and the mother of a
large family, who, together with her
husband, survive loving mother and
most estimable woman. The funeral oc-
cured from st. Bridget's, the Rev. Father
Condron officiating.
Assumption, Minn.-Rev. William Col
bert, chaplain of the Fourteenth Min
nesota volunteers, formerly the Third
regiment, Minnesota national guard, is
a priest of exceptionally engaging per-
sonality He is, moreover, bred and
born Minnesotan, and has the sturdy
characteristics Of the sons of the North
Star state. Father Colbert's home and
birth place was near this place, where
his parents still reside and to whom he
lately paid brief visit before entering
upon active duty in the army. He has
been for several years assistant pastor Of
the cathedral in St. Paul, and the parish
| toner's have learned to love him and hon
or him for the noble traits of character
which he exhibited. He is tall and state.
ly of figure, his face ever shines with at
tractive friendliness, and he will be very
popular in his regiment. Archbishop
Ireland, in naming Father Colbert for
this appointment, could have made no
happier selection
Morris, Minn.-While engaged in driy-
ing fence posts on the Finnegan farm
last Friday week, Henry O'Leary had his
hand seriously hurt by blow from a
sledgc, the injury being SO severe as to
necessitate the amputation of finger.
| The blow was an accident caused by the
man welding the sledge not hearing an
order to stop striking; as consequence
OLeary's hand was hit and one finger
completely crushed. That the entire
hand was not smashed was only chance
and such would have been the case had
not O'Leary seen the descending maui in
season to get part of his hand from be-
tween it and the post top
| Faribault, Minn.--John Comford, one
of the worthy, sturdy pioneers of this
city, died last week. The deceased was
a native of the parish of Ballycallan,
county of Kilkenny, Ireland where he
was born rs years ago. Sixty years ago,
when mere boy. he immigrated to this
country and landed in Boston. Shortly
afterward he moved to Pennsylvania,
where, AZ years ago, he was united in
marriage with Margaret Cody. They
moved to this city 40 years ago, and have
resided here ever since. He is survived by
Messrs. John r., James E., and Daniel
w. Comford and Misses Mary and Mar
garet Comford, all of whom reside in
| this city, and were present at their
! fathers bedside when the final sum-
mons came, and to whom the sincere
sympathy of their many friends is OK
! tended in their bereavement. The funeral
occurred last Saturday from the Immac-
! ulate Conception church and the remains
were laid to rest in Calvary cemetery.
Grand Rapids, Minn.--Patrick Hickey,
aged 80 years, died at the Ehle s. Rus
sell hospital on Wednesday of last week.
hospital only Il few days, having been
brought in from one of Price Bros camps
suffering from severe attack of pneu-
monia. Pat Hickey was one OF the old
est and best known camp cooks in Itas-
ca county. lie was of Il genial and gen.
erous disposition ana among his asso-
ciates he had many friends. Mr.. Law
renee Hickey, brother of the deceased,
from Marvel, N. d.. arrived Thursday in
response to 4 telegram announcing the
death
| LeSeucr, Minn.-The many friends of
Capt. e. Il. Barrett of the Sentinel, were
surprised to learn of his recommendation
| by President Mckinley for the position
| of assistant qllartermaster in the volun-
tcer service. He is indebted to Senator c.
X. Davis for the favor. During the civil
war he was member of Wisconsin
cavalry company.
Shakopee, acknowledgements May II,
James Donnelly and Rose McFadden
| were married by Rev. FIR. O'Brien at St.
| Patrick's church, Credit Lake. The
!
bride was handsomely attired in a gown
of blue silk trimmed in white satin.
James Reedy was best man, and the
bride was attended by her sister, Mary
McFadden. A reception was held at the
homo of the bride during the day and
evening.
River Falls. Wis.-The temperance
musical entertainment given at the
Catholic church recently was we'll at
tended and appreciated Careful prepare
tions had been made to make the con-
cert one of merit and enjoyment. The
musical part of the program had been
perfected with care and persistent drill
and the performers were all adequate to
the parts assigned them. The recita
| lions were also we'll received and heart
lily enjoyed and everything pertaining
| to the occasion passed off pleasantly and
successfully. There were about 800 In at
tendance.
Graceville Phoenix, Minn.-Mrs. John
Gallagher, of Moonshine, who knows our
appreciation Of her good dairy butter,