The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-06-17
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"A. ~. III. society in st. Thomas. When
leaving the latter place about 7:3o in the
evening he complained Of feeling Slight
ly ill and when he reached home he was
quite sick, though he did not think
doctor necessary. He went to his room
and in short time was cold in Deaths
embrace. His gentlemanly bearing and
honest ways won him host OF friends,
who mourn his untimely demise. His
death following so soon on that of his
wife, leaves their young child an orphan.
The funeral services were held from St.
Thomas church Tuesday, Father Joy
officiating. The A. o. H. society OF St.
Thomas, and that of ncighboring towns,
joined in honoring the dead by attend
ing the funeral in body. He was born
in St. Thomas, lie Sueur county, on
Oct. rs, 1873, and was married in 1896
to Miss Elizabeth O'Connell, who died
in 1893. He had life insurance policy
OF 1000 in the A. o. H.
Portland, Ore.-Monday evening,
May 20, meeting OF the committees in
charge of the reception OF Archbishop
Christie took place in the Cathedral hall.
Very Rev. F. X. Blancfet, Administra-
tor, occupied the chair. Reports from
various subcommittee were read, and
a program Of reception in accordance
with the expressed wishes OF His Grace
was adopted. The program is as fol-
lows: A deputation will meet the Arch
bishop in Seattle and escort him to
Portland; on the arrival of the train at
the Union Depot at $40 p. nj. the party
will enter the carriages provided for the
occasion and drive to the Cathedral
There the Archbishop will be installed
as provided in the Roman Pontihcal and
an address will be read by Administra-
tor Blanchet. A public reception will
be given in the Marquam Grand the
same evening when addresses will be
presented to His Grace. A committee
OF fifty representative citizens will take
charge OF the reception in the Marquam,
and will arrange special program for
the occasion.
Saltwater, Minn.-Tuesday, May 80,
there died in this city one OF its oldest
citizens in the person OF James Heffcr-
man. Deceased was a resident OF Min
resota for half century and was 81
years OF age. He was native of Ire
land. His wife died eight years ago.
Two sons and three daughters survive
him and to them he leaves an estate OF
considerable value. He was universally
respected throughout several counties.
Belle PLANE, Minn-Mrs. Patrick
Geehan, of this township, died on Tues
day morning, May 80, of Bright's dis
ease, in the 65th year OF her age. While
it was known for some time that she
could not recover, yet the announcement
OF her death came with feeling OF deep
regret and sorrow for the loss OF one
who was so highly respected by the en-
tire community where she had resided
for over thirty years. The sorrowing
husband is left with three children at
home, Edward, Alice and Sammy, while
the three eldest, Michael resides at
Graceville, Mrs. T. Corcoran at Ender-
lin, N. D., and Mrs. Robt Devine in
Blakely township. The funeral took
place from the church of the Sacred
Heart and was largely attended.
New Richmond, Wis.-Last Wedncs-
day FIR. Degnan celebrated Mass for the
repose of the souls OF the victims OF the
cyclone Of Monday. The following
were inferred from the Catholic church:
Mrs. Stephen Hawkins, Mile Hawkins,
Walter Hawkins, Evangclinc Hawkins,
Thomas McCabe, Nick Pardon, George
Stack, Dominick Barrett, Michael Har-
Stack, Dominick Garrett. Michael Har-
rington, Nellie McGrath Lille Nc
Grath, Frank Jennings, Mrs. Mary Gil
len, Mrs. Scl1adc and two children
Faribault, Minn-A pretty and inter
esting marriage ceremony was perform
ed at the church Of the Immaculate Con-
ception at 7:3o Monday morning, May
20, the participants being Miss Anna
Townsend, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Townsend, OF this city, and
Mr.. William A. Powers. Miss Nellie
Cook, OF ST. Paul, was bridesmaid and
w. A. Cook, Of this city, was best man.
Rev. J. ]. Conroy officiated. After the
ceremony the bridal party was driven to
the home Of the brides parents, where
an excellent wedding breakfast was
served, and the young couple received
the congratulations of relatives and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Powers left on
the 1o:41 train for wedding trip to
Milwaukee and Chicago. On their re-
turn they will make their home in Nor
ristown, where the groom holds the
responsible position of head miller OF
the Atlas mills. Both bride and groom
were born and raised in this city, where
they are held in high esteem by large
circle OF acquaintance, all of whom wish
them happy and prosperous married
life.
FORSYTHE'S ROUGH RIDERS.