The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-11

contest, handsome smokers set, was
presented to sJohn Madden. However,
the property Is not absolutely his. He
must win it a,ssecSnd time to become it's
owner. He may sbe for years, and he
may be forever, Securing the prize Sc
curely unto himself. To the arrange
ments committee, Messrs. La Plant,
James and Thomas R. Lawler. the Hi
bernians owe many thanks for having
spent an evening so full of real pleasure.
shakopee, Minphs-hIrs. Peter Sweeney
died at her home in New Prague On
Thursday. Jan. 26, after a continued ILL
ness Of several weeks. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Linn, OF
Helena township, and her husband was
raised at Cedar Lake, where he and his
family are we'll and fayorably known.
The funeral took place from st. Josephs
church. Sand Creek township.
Owatonna, Minn.-Mrs. James Loner-
gan died at her home in this city on
Monday morning, Jan. 30, at the age of
81 years. Death was caused by COM
plication of diseases, aggravated by a
recent severe attack of la grippe Mrs.
Lonergan was born in Ireland, her
maiden name being Margaret Cummings.
She came to this country when about 16
years Of age, and some two years later
was married in the state of New Hamp-
shire to James Lonergan. Mrs. Loner-
gan was one of the early settlers CT
Steele county, coming here with her hus-
!, band in 1868, and settling on a farm in
the township of Berlin.
Langdon, N. Done of the prettiest
wedding ceremonies ever celebrated in
this city took place Tuesday forenoon,
Jan. 81. Rev. Father Pouliot officiated.
The contracting parties were Robert
McGrath, one of Hannah's popular
young business men, and Miss Kate
McGauvran, of this city. Miss Edna
Farrell acted as bridesmaid, and Thomas
McGauvran as groomsman. Both The
bride and groom are so we'll known to
the people OF Langdon and vicinity for
their many excellent qualities, that any
thing along that line is entirely unnec-
essary. Mr. and Mrs. McGrath left on
the afternoon train for few days Wis
iting with friends at Grand Forks.
De Graft, Minn.-Wednesday evening,
Jan. Is, at st. Bridget's church, Michael
G. Kelly and Miss Margaret R. Halpin
were united in wedlocl1 by Rev. Father
O'Conor. P. G. McGovern acted as best
man. and Miss Agnes Kelly, sister of the
groom, attended the BRIDE The bride
was dressed in golden-brown satin,
trimmed in white satin and ribbon, and
carried bouquet of white carnations
The groom was attired in black The
bridesmaid wore a beautiful gown Of
blue cashmere; trimmed in white satin.
The entire bridal party presented very
handsome appearance. After the cere-
mony the party repaired to the home of
the brides parents, where an elegant
supper was served.
Grand Rapids, :Minn.-Supt. Thos. A.
MsHugh, Of the county poor farm, is
lucky mortal these days, although his
good fortune is NOT undeserved, by any
means. Three weeks ago the grand
jury took occasion to pay him very
flattering compliment on his manage
ment of the institution over which he
presides, and commended his excellent
treatment of those who receive hospital
ity and care at his hands. This was in
deed compliment, because grand juries
are supposed to be the officially pessi-
mistic element of the community while
in session. But this was not the best
On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Nc
Hugh presented her husband with a
bright, nine-pound boy, and now Tom is
the hapipest man In town.
Ellsworth, Minn.-Wednesday, Jan.
25, G. A. Bird and Miss B. A. Condor
were married by Father McDonough at
st. Marys church. The bride was be-
comingly dressed in a white satin gown
with white silk lace, passementere and
ribbon trimming. She wore beautiful
white bridal veil, and carried cream and
white roses. Her maid of honor, Miss
Mamie Perry, wore a suit of blue with
white silk lace trimming, and rosebuds
in her hair. The groom and best man.
VIII Condor, wore the conventional
black. After the ceremony the bridal
party was driven to the home of the
brides parents, where a wedding dinner
was served to relatives of both parties
and members of the Catholic choir, of
which she has for years been organist.
The happy couple took the afternoon
train for Marcus. where they visited rel
atiyes for a week or so. Among those
from distance to attend the wedding
were Misses Katie Mulligan and Mary
Smith, of Ellkton, S. d., and Byrdle
Avery, of Rock Rapids.
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