The Irish standard., 1899-12-09
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

at St. Canicc's church, occurred the
marriage OF Miss Ellen Fitzpatrick to
Mr.. James Cooncy, Rev. McAvay per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. Patrick
kiernaf, OF Cordova, acted as grooms-
man, and Miss Rose Collins was brides
maid. A wedding dinner was served at
the home OF the brides parents, where
the afternoon was pleasantly spent.
The crowd assembled in the hall in Kill
kenny in the evening, where dancing
was enjoyed The same day, in the
same church. and by the same priest,
Timothy Collins and Miss Annie Cole
man were married. Dennis Doyle, Jr.,
acted as best man, and Miss Bridget
Collins, sister OF the groom, looked
alter the wants OF the bride. A recep-.
ton was held during the day at the
home OF the brides aunt, Mrs Brannon,
A big reception was heldin Byrne's hall
in the evening.
| Rochester, Minn-The annual lair
and bazaar OF St. Johns Catholic church
closed Saturday evening OF last week,
the attendance being larger than any
previous day OF the exhibition. Lii
brary hall could hardly hold the people
who attended, to witness the drawing OF
the various prizes. Following is list
OF the prizes and the winners: Silver
mounted harness, N. Arnold; bedstead
and springs, Frank Ripley; crazy quilt,
Mrs. J. K. Shaw; bed spread, Matt. H..
Ryan; doll, Thomas WEIGH; ladies' tic,
Miss Gencvicve Lawler; Battenberg
pillow, John Fritch; large doll, Miss
Anna L. McGovcrn; sofa pillow, Miss
Kate Conway, sofa pillow; Miss
Name Toomey; paper holder, Miss
Nellie Mahon. In point OF attendance
and variety OF exhibits, this fair was far
better than any previous one held by
the society. The receipts will aggre-
gate about $500, which is to be used in
deiraying the expenses OF the parochial
school, thus providing free tuition for
the pupils Of that institution.
Faribault Minn.-A very pretty wed
ding took place Tuesday morning, Nov
IS, at St. Patrick's church. the contract
ing parties being Mr. Milton Green
wood, OF Forest, and Miss Catherine
Shields, OF Wells. Promptly at the APP
pointed hour the bridal party catered
the church and proceeded to the altar,
where they pledged their sacred vows
which united them in the holy bonds OF
wedock The bride was assisted by her
sister, Miss Lizzie Shields and the
groom by Mr.. Frank Gruber. After
the ceremony the bridal party was
driven to the home oil the brides par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Shields, where
a bountiiul repast was spread and in the
evening a grand reception was held in
Music hall. The bride is an cstinlablc
young lady and is we'll and favorab!y
known. The groom is a prosperous
young farmer Their many friends ex
tend congratulations and wish them
happiness aod prosperity through life
The bride and groom were recipients
OF many costly presents.
GAINESVILLE, Minn.-Jamcs German
died at his home in ST. Mary, Tuesday,
Nov. FL, OF pneumonia. The deceased
was 70 years OF age and one OF the old
est settlers in the county, having resided
here for over IS years. He was highly
respected by all who knew him. IIe
leaves a wife, three sons and five daugh-
tiers to mourn their loss. The funeral
services were conducted last Thursday
from St. Mary's church, Rev. Father
Coleman conducting the last sad serv-
ices over the remains. A large number
OF friends and relatives followed the re-
mains to their last resting place. The
Borrowing relatives have the sympathy
OF all in their great misfortune.
Gracevillc, Mirn.-Frank E. Hickey
and Miss Anna Friend were married by
Rev. M. O'Bricn at Holy Rosary
church on Tuesday, Nov. FL. Miss
Agnes Hickey acted as bridesmaid and
James ]. Costello as best man. The
bride wore a costume OF new mode zita-
line with white yoke OF applique satin
on Paris muslin over white satin, bod
ice trimmed with point de Renaissance
and the skirt slightly traiden, was fin
lshed with white satin scollops, hat to
match. The bride carried bouquet of
white carnations and maiden hair ferns
tied with white satin ribbon from which
suspended long streamers. The brides
maid wore beautiful gown of brown
Venetian cloth; the trimmings were like
those of the bride; she carried pink car
nations knotted with pink satin stream
ers. After the ceremony the ladies
donned pluckcd otter coats and the
bridal party drove to the home of the
grooms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hickey, where most bountiful we'd
ding breakfast was served to the rela-
tvcs and immediate friends.
Morton, Minn.;-Tuesday morning,
Nov. 2S, Miss Clara Miller and Robert
RI. Mcclure were united in marriage at
the Catholic parsonage, Rev. Father
oConncr officiating, in the presence CT
lew relatives and friends. Mrs. Helen
Mckay, sister Of the groom, was maid
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