The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

lllS tlllle tIe engines, winch mad been
summoned, arrived on the scene. Very
little damage was done, in fact more
was done by water than by fire.
LIMERICK.
During a recent violent thunderstorm
it is reported from Kilfnane that the
parochial residence was struck by light
ming. The electric fluid entered the
study, and destroyed the tables, writing
materials and various other contents Of
the apartment. The devoted and pop
ular pastor, Very Rev. Father Carrick.
T. F., was fortunately away from home
on the occasion.
QUEENS COUNTY.
The annual exhibition and sale, under
the auspices of the Queens County
Home Industries Association, will be
held this year at Kilmarony, the resi-
dence of Sir Anthony Weldon. All the
exhibits will consist OF work done BY
tenant farmers, cottagers, children at
tending the National schools. in the
county, and others OF the same c,ass.
ROSCOMMON.
On June 20, in the parish church,
Loughlynn. solemn requiem mass was
celebrated for the eternal repose OF the
soul OF the late Rev Cornelius O'Dwyer,
c. c., who had met his death by drown
ing at Achill on the 18th. The deceased
was native OF the parish of Tippsrary.
diocese of Cashel, but had been ofticiat-
ing temporarily in the diocese OF Elphin
since his ordination. The church was
crowded during the mass, OF which the
celebrant was Rev. James Russell, C. c.,
Castlerea; deacon, Rev. A. Humphreys,
c. c., Roscommon; sub-deacon, Rev. ].
Byrne, c. c., Balligar; master of cere-
monies, Rev. E. Door1ey. C. c., Lisa
Gull; chanters, Rev. ]. Neary, P. P,
Frenchpark: Rev. J. O'Connor, Adm.
Ballaghadereen. Right Rev. Mgr. Han
ly, V. F., Castlerea; Very Rev. Canon
McDermott, Loughlynn, and large
body OF the clergy were also present.
TYRONE.
On June II, terrible gun accident
occurred in the Barr district, some three
miles from Fintona. A young man
named Patrick Murphy, resident OF
Tattymoyle (Upper). was on visit to
the house of brother-in-law, named
Francis Mccartney. and while there no
ticed a loaded fowlingpiece. Lifting the
gun, with the apparent intention OF ex-
aiming it, he put the muzzle to his
mouth, to blow into it; when the piece.
which was loaded with shot, went off,
and the charge passed through his jaw,
int1icting injuries Of a shocking descr:p-
ton. Surgical aid was at once sum-
moned, and the unfortunate man was
cor veyed to the county hospital at
Omagll, where he lies in a precarious
condition.
TIPPERARY.
A Nenagh telegram reports terrific
thunderstorm broke over the district on
June 81. Lightning OF startling vivid
ness caused deaths OF cattle in four
places round the town, while a man
named Ryan engaged in farm work was
killed instantly. The lightning also
struck dwelling house, disnlantling it.
Six persons were buried beneath the
debris, and their fate at present is un-
known, but a rescue party was endeav-
oring to reacl, them. During the storm
deluge OF rain fell. The local rivers
have overflowed owing to the swollen
state OF montain streams, and have in
undated the low-lying country, greatly
damaging crops and other property.
WATERFORD.
A drowning accident occurred on June
IA at short distance from Dungarvan.
A young man named Michael Keane,
while waiting for the milk at his ell
ployer's house. went for swim in a
lrage pool in the Colligan, just at Bali
nuty bridge. A young man was fishing
close BY Suddenly, while Keane was
swimming. he sank, and Woods put out
his fishing rod to try and save him, but
the rod broke. Woods was unable to
swim, and could >do nothing to save
Keanc, who was drowned. The body
was picked up about an hour aftcrward.
Very great sympathy is felt with the
poor fellows mother, who is in great
distress over the sad occurrence.
WESTMEATH.
The conservation OF Most Rev. Dr.
Gafney as bishop of the diocese OF
Meath took place at Mullingar on June
rs in presence of a vast assemblage OF
the hierarchy, clergy and laity.
WICKLOW.
A link which bound the present with
the past OF hundred years ago, has
been sundered by the death OF Mrs.
Jane McGeer, OF Brcwcl, near Dunla-
win. She was born in 17o8 after the
suppression OF the instruction, and at
the time OF her demise had reached the
age of one hundred years and six
months.
WEXFORD.
On June Fl, eight sheep and one lamb,
the property OF Mr.. N. Gaul, John street,
Wexford, were destroyed by dogs at
Laurel Hill, in field adjoining the pub
lie road. The animals were found about
o'clock dreadfully mangled; and suits