The Irish standard., 1899-06-24
over the NORTHWEST.

UVEk lhE NORTHWEST.
Hastings, Minn.-The death OF Mi
chael Reyes, an old and respected citi-
zen, here recently, occurred at the age
OF 20 years. He was born in Galway,
ireland, and emigrated to America when
quite young man. He was one of
Hastings pioneer citizens and had al
ways been peaceablc and law-abiding
resident. He possessed many excellent
traits OF character, one OF which was
prominent, being his loyalty to prom
Use. About twenty-thrce years ago, dur
ing mission given at the Church of
the Guardian Angels, he gave solemn
pledge to one of the missionaries to alb
stain from all intoxicating drink, and al
though many temptations had arisen
since, he had never violated that pledge
He is survived by wife, two sons, John
and Michael and a daughter, Mrs Mi
clael Graus. The funeral was held from
the Church Of the Guardian Angels, the
pastor, Rev. ]. A. Fitzgerald, officiating
Adrian, Minn.-A local lodge of the
Catholic Order OF Forcstcrs will be or
gained here in the near future. The
charter list already has twenty-five
names, and it is expected that large
society will be formed Besides the fra
!crnal features the society furnishes mu-
tual life insurance at a very low rate
Michigan City, N. D.-Pctcr Healy
died at his home south of this city on
Tuesday afternoon, June 10, at the ad-
vanccd age Of eighty years Mr. Hcaly
was one OF the earliest settlers OF Nelson
county, having settled on the old Fort
rottcn trail in 1882. He has raised a
family OF six boys and two girls. Mr..
Hcaly was dcvout church member,
good citizen and ncighbor, and was
highly respected by all who knew him.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Father Dillon at the St. Lawrence
Catholic church. A large number OF
friends followed the remains to the
grave.
Kilkenny, Minn.-Wcdncsday morn
ing, June ID, Edwin Rowland and Miss
Eliza Wilson were united in holy bonds
OF marriage at St. Canice's church, Rev.
II. J. McAvay officiating. The brides
sister, Miss Annie Wilson, acted as
bridesmaid and ]. M. Rowland, the
groom's brother, as best man. After the
ceremony the wedding party went to the
home of the BRIDES parents, where a
bountcous spread awaited them. A large
number OF relatives and friends were
present and the afternoon was spent in
songs and amuscmcnts customary on
such occasions. In the evening re-
ccption and dance was given at Byrnc's
hall which was largely attended and
thoroughly enjoyed until the break of
day The bride was the recipient OF
numerous and scrviccablc gifts from her
relatives and friends.
Morton, Mimic. J. Reagan and
Miss Aggic Mcclure were married by
Rev. FIR. O'Connor on Tuesday morn
ing, June 10, at St. Johns church. The
groom was attended by D. +. O'Kcefc
as best man, and the bride by her sister,
Miss Tilie, as maid OF honor. After the
ceremony the wedding party partook OF
breakfast at the home OF the brides
mother in Norfolk and then the newly
married couple drove to Olivia and took
the Milwaukee train for eastern points.
Mr. and Mrs. Reagan on their return
will make this town their future home
Jordan, Mnn.-Mrs. P. H.White died
at her home at Credit River, Sunday,
June II, OF consumption. She was the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Con-
nors and was born and grew to woman
hood near St. GATHERINGS church, in Co.
dar Lake township. She was aged
panion, oblging ncighbor and dutiful
wife, and always healthy until seized
with that dreaded disease a couple of
years ago. Her departure while yet in
the bloom of womanhood is mourned
by all her acquaintance.
Murdoch, Minn.-Dennis Mahoney,
Wolf Island, Canada, is at present
guest OF his nephew, ]. J. Murphy, OF
this place. Mr.. Mahoney has recently
returned from visit to Ireland. He
expects to spend some time here, and
expresses himself as being we'll pleased
with this portion of Minnesota. He is
an extensive farmer and fruit grower in
Canada.
Gracevillc, Minn.-Last Tuesday
evening at Holy Rosary church, Rev.
FIR. Cleary, Of Minneapolis, delivered his
famous lecture on "The Passion Play
to large and delighted audience.