The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-10-28
over The NORTHWEST.

Glencoe, Minn.-Mrs. Daniel Swec-
ney, one Of the early pioneers of the
Minnesota Valley, died at her home
about two miles from the village OF
Arlington early last week. The de-
ceased was a native OF the County Cork,
Ireland, where she was born over 80
years ago. Together with her husband
she settled in Sibley county in 1857.
Kind and charitable in disposition, she
had host OF friends. She leaves an
aged husband and grown-up family OF
three sons and three daughters to cher
ish her memory. The interment oc-
Cured at the Green Isle cemetery.
Faribault, Minn,-A pretty church
wedding took place Tuesday morning
OF last week at ST. Patrick's church,
Shieldsvillc, when Mr.. James P. Ma
thews, OF De Smct, S. D., was happily
united III marriage to Miss Theresa
Murphy, daughter OF Thomas Murphy,
OF the town OF Shieldsvillc, Rev. J. J.
Slcvin officiating. Miss Mary Murphy,
cousin OF the bride, was bridesmaid, and
Mr.. John Morrissey, OF West Prairie,
was best man. Miss Josephine Hagerty
presided at the organ and rendered
Mendelssohn' wedding march as the
bridal party entered the church. lmme-
diately following the ceremony the
bridal party and friends repaired to the
home OF the brides father where an
elegant wedding breakfast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews gave 4 recep-
ton at Music Hall, Sheldsville, in The
evening which was largely attended.
They were the recipients OF a large num-
Der OF handsome and valuable presents.
After d short wedding tour they will
be at home at De Smct.
St. Peter, Minn.-Mr. James Brady
and Miss Lizzie Smith, both OF st.
Peter, were married last Wednesday
morning, Oct. IS. The ceremony oc-
Cured at St. Peters and Paul's church
and was performed by Rev. T. Carey.
A sister OF the bride was maid OF honor,
and Joseph Brady, a brother OF the
groom, was best man. Both OF the
contracting parties are well known
here The groom is a lifelong resident
OF this county, and now holds good
position at the St. Peter state hospital
The bride is a daughter OF DR.. J. W..
Smith, OF Lake Prairie, and is also EN-
poyed at the state hospital.
Belle Plainc, NINA very pretty
wedding was witnessed by a large NUM-
Der oil relatives and friends at the
Church OF the Sacred Heart on Oct. IS,
when MIR. John Morgan, OF St. Paul,
and Miss Fanny McDevitt, daughter OF
Mr.. Peter McDevitt, were pronounced
husband and wife by Rev. Father Ken
nedy. The bride was beautifully dressed
in white organde over taffcta silk, and
carried natural flowers, and the brides
maids, Misses Mamie Golden, OF St.
Paul, and Bridget McDevitt, were
dressed in blue and also carried natural
flowers. The groom wore the usual
! conventional black, as did also the
groomsmen, Mcssrs. +. Jordan and
lanes Lanes, OF St. Paul. After the
marriage ceremony the bridal party re-
paired 20 the residence OF the brides
father, where reception was held Tor
the immediate relatives and friends until
evening, when the happy couple lett Tor
St. Paul to reside. ...
Morton, Minn.--M 9 O'Clock Tues
day morning OF this week Rev. Father
O'Connor, OF this place, assisted by the
pastors OF surrounding parishes aud the
IT. Rev. Slarchen, of St. Paul. met at
Franklin to dedicate the beautiful little
Catholic church at that place. The kt.
Rev. Slarchen led the dcdicatory cerc-
mony and also preached the sermon.
The Fairfax choir Of the Catholic
church at that place attended to iur-
nish the mass music which was under
the dictatorship OF Rev. Bajcc, OF that
place. There was large turnout to
witness the ceremony.
Jordan, Minn.-James ]. Lannon, OF
Credit River, has become happy benc-
dict. The choice he made Tor lite
partner is Miss Mayme Sheridan. The
nuntial knot was tied on Tuesday oil
last week. They will make their future
home. receive the congratulations OF
friends and entertain visitors at the pala-
tial residence James has prepared on
his farm at Credit River.
Waseca, Minn-Rev. P. McCabe, the
wcll-known Catholic clergyman, died
at St. Mary's, a small mission near Wa
SEGA, on Oct. %. The death OF this
priest recalls an exploit in which nc
was conspicuous actor. 1t was Father
McCabe who was instrumental III lib
Grating the political prisoner, Joh1
BOYLE O'Rcilly, who afterwards became
the noted American poet. O'Reilly was
arrested for propagating Fenianism II
England, He was sentenced to pena
servitude, first in English prisons ant
subsequently in western Australia. Ihl:
was in 1867. 1t was two years later tina
O'Reilly made his escape. 1t happened
that Father McCabc was stationed a
the Australian prison in the capacity o
chaplain. To him O'Reilly confided hi
intention Of making his escape. lh'