Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-07-08
HIBERNIANS.
What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week-General
News Notes.

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R. l.. installed officers last Sunday.
A joint installation of the Daughters of
Erin occurred this week at Duluth. MINI.
Division of St. Paul. Mimi, gave its
usual summer social Wednesday evening.
The Hibernian Knights were glad TO
see Martin McNally in uniform on the
Fourth.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Saltwater,
Mimi, is reported as in most hourishing
condition.
Division was fortunate in having so
worthy man as Patrick Sullivan to sue
coed Joe Taylor.
The Hibernian Knights of Providence,
r. l., realized something over $500 from
their recent excursion.
Division honored itself in the selec-
ton of John Cavanaugh, of our staff, as
its Recording Secretary.
Division 8 paid a handsome compli-
ment to worthy corps of officials by
making no changes in its roster.
Tom Cody came home from Sweet
Sulphur Springs to attend the jubilee.
Would there were more with his spirit.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Wayne, Mich,
will give their annual excursion July 49,
This year they will go to Tashmoo Park
John Cavanaugh left nothing undone
for the entertainment of the Jefferson
vile visitors at the Fourth of July jubilee.
The little town of Graceville, Mimi,
boasts of its Ladies Auxiliary. Agnes
Hickey has been elected President for
the ensuing year.
Division | of Boston entertained about
$50 of its members at recent meeting.
The State officers and other prominent
members were also present.
Eleven of the members of Division 2
of Fitchburg, Mass. served in the
Spanish-American war, in Company d of
the Sixth United States Volunteers.
Rev. Philip Burke, formerly Chaplain
of Division 10 of Chicago, was the re-
cipient of gold badge from the men,
bers. The presentation was made by
National President Heating.
The Hibernian Rifles of Providence
and vicinity took part in the Fourth of
July celebration in Providence, and later
in the day attended the Byrne monu-
ment exercises at Pawtucket.
Tomorrow the Hibernian Knights of
Providence, R. l., will meet and elect
Captain, Lieutenant and company clerk,
the same to hold Office for three years.
There is much speculation as to the sue
cessful candidates for the honors.
Division 6 of Saratoga, N. ", dedi-
Gated new hall recently. The order of
exercises included vocal and instrumental
music, recitations, flag drill by num-
Der of children and eloquent addresses
by Counselor Dillon and Rev. +. NJ.
Brady.
Con Ford, the only Irish-American
butcher in Louisville, whose card APP
pears in these columns, says he handles
the best beef sold in Kentucky, and his
rotund appearance would seem to verify
the statement. Those of our readers who
would like a juicy and toothsome roast
for their Sunday dinner should give the
jolly Hibernian their orders.
An impromptu entertainment was given
at Hibernian Hall last Saturday evening
by the Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary
of Anaconda, Mon, in honor of Michael
McDavitt, who is now on his way to Ire
land. President Kelleher, in behalf of
the members of Didision l, presented Mr..
McDavitt with handsome gold badge.
A pleasing address was made by Rev.
Father Toilet, followed with a speech
from Attorney John 7. Casey. Music by
the Hibernian band entertained the audi
ence during the intermission. Refresh
ments were served and every one spent
merry evening.
Division l of Penobscot, Maine, has
elected Thomas +. Sullivan to the Office
of President for the next term. Mr..
Sullivan is probably the youngest Presi-
dent the division ever had. He is a
brother of the Rev. Robert p. Sullivan,
of Virginia. Vice President Fred Cassidy
is the son of T. f. Cassidy, the proprietor
of the largest grocery house in Eastern
Maine. He served as President of the
old Hibernians over twenty years ago.
Mr.. Cassidy was First Lieutenant of the
famous Grattan Guards as early as 80
and go. This company afterward dis
tiuguished themselves as Company I,
Second Maine. Treasurer Hugh Gallag-
her has filled nearly every Office in the
society. He is the Chairman of the
Democratic city committee.
Division of New Haven, Conn, at its
last meeting elected Capt. James J. Ken
nedy President for the ensuing year.
Capt. Kennedy in a few we'll chosen
words thanked the members for the honor
conferred on him and assured them that,
with their cooperation, he would use his
best efforts in bringing up Division 8 to
high standard of efficiency. Capt. Ken
nedy is a good presiding officer and has
been for many years Captain of the Sars-
field Guards, {. N. c., and is justly con-
sidered one of the best drilled soldiers in
the State. At present he occupies a
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