The Irish standard., 1899-12-23
LOUTH.

death Ct James McCourt, who had been
killed on the previous Saturday. De-
ceased was employed by Messrs. Cooper
& Son, and was going to the railway
station, with some empty barrels, when
his horse took fright and bolted, and
came into contact with another cart,
when McCourt was crushed between
both vehicles. The jury found verdict
Of accidental death.
LIMERICK.
In the Probate Court, Dublin, recent
ly, in the case OF Griffin VS.. Griffin, Mr..
w. Murphy, on behalf of the petitioner,
Mrs. Griffin, said the action was for
dissolution OF her marriage with her
husband, John Griffin, on the grounds
Of cruelty. The petitioner was married
in 1881, but had to leave her husband
on account OF his conduct. The re-
spondent' owned farm and property in
the County Limerick. The present ap-
plication was for ailmony at COS. week,
and that her costs be paid Mr.. Brere-
ton Barry, Q. c., for the defendant, OPP
posed the motion, relying on an aft
davit as to his clients means. The petit
toner had been living, with her sister
since 1895, and had taken no action until
now. Judge Andrew made an order
against the respondent for alimony at
|sthe rate Off S. month.
MONAGHAN.
i, On Nov. 21, i'll the chapel attached
to the Convent of St. Louis, Lakeview,
Monaghan, the profession took place Of
Miss Elizabeth Owens Gin religion Sis
ter Mary Navier), daughter OF the late
John Owens, OF Legatellida, Brooke
borough, and niece OF Most Rev. DR..
Owens, Bishop OF Clogher. The Pro-
fession Mass was celebrated by the
Bishop, who was assisted by Rev. p.
MeDonell, administrator, and Rev. P.
]. Lynch, c. C.
MAYO.
In Ballinrobe. on Nov. 20, the quar-
terly meeting OF the Ballinrobe District
Council was held in the courthouse.
When the business was about halfway
through, Mr.. Peter Regan unfolded a
splendid green flag, with an uncrowned
harp, and raising the top window OF the
building, fastened it to the window.
The courthouse was dcnsely crowded
at the time, and the floating of the flag
was greeted with ringing cheers. 1t
being market day, the square outside
the courthouse was filled with people
Some time afterwards the police OBJ
served the flag, and made rush up the
stairs of the courthouse, to seize the
flag. Mr.. Regain, however, was too
quick for them, and took possession Of
the flag, and the foiled police left the
courthouse
RoscoMMoN.
The death is announced, on Nov. 20,
at his residence, Bridge street, Boyle,
County Roscommon, of John Neary,
merchant, aged "a years.
The death is also announced, on Nov.
2o. at her residence, IS St. Joseph street,
Dublin, of Alicia, wife of John Nc
Nabola, D. NJ. p, and youngest daugh-
ter of Patrick Devine, Cornisell1ane,
County Roscommon.
SLIGO.
In the case OF Mr.. Hunt, R. NJ,
against Mr.. McHugh, M. P. for Sligo,
the Court of Queens Bench has made
absolute the conditional order for a
criminal information against the de-
fendant for alleged libel concerning the
resident magistrate, who, in this case,
represents Dublin Castle.
On Dec. I the hearing OF the prose-
cution against John O'Donnell, organ
izer OF the United Irish League in the
West, was adjourned once more,-thc
made-up government case being evil
IDENTIFY not regarded as "strong enough"
TYRONE.
On Nov. 27 the mortal remains OF
one of the most respected residents Of
Portrusf, Michael Loughran, were laid
to rest in Buslmills Catholic burying-
ground, amid manifestations of mourn
ing on the part OF numerous friends. Mr.
Loughran, who was native of Killes-
hill, was "a years OF age, and during his
long life enjoyed the respect of all who
knew him. Every visitor to Portrush
respected him for his pleasant compan-
ionsEip as much as for his excellent
business habits. From 1852, until about
four or FIVE years ago, he conducted the
Baltimore Hotel, Quay Head, Portrusll.
He died on Nov. rs, after heightened
illness.
TIPPERARY.
In Carrick- on-Suir, on Nov. Is, at
a sanitary meeting Of the Urban Coun-
Gil, M. Power, Esq, ]. p, presiding,
it was decided to strictly enforce the
public health act, owing to the fact that
already some cases OF scarlatina exist
in the town. The medical officer, DR..
P. Stephenson, stated that parents al
lowing their children about. the streets
while suffering from an infectious dis
ease are liable to prosecution. Coun-
cilor P. Burke referred to the scarlatina
epidemic at present in Waterford, ard
said that unless the necessary steps were
taken for the prevention of the spread