The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-01-27
over THE NORTHWEST.

Graceville, Minn.-John Connolly
died at his home in Moonshine on Sat-
urday evening, Jan. 10, at o:3o o'clock,
He had been i'll for long time and for
some weeks his death had been hourly
expected. The malady was cancer OF
the stomach. The funeral took place
the following Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock from Holy Rosary church, and
was conducted by Father O'Brien. The
interment took place at Lakeside. At
the time OF his death Mr.. Connolly was
~ years old. He was born in County
Galway. Ireland. He came to America
i'll 1860, locating at Portland, Me.
Shortly afterward he moved to Mime
apolis. He moved to Big Stone county
some twenty years ago. He was known
to all as an honest, upright man, a kind
neighbor and an enterprising citizen.
He leaves widow, one daughter, Mrs.
Frederick Stevens, and two sons. Ed
ward and Peter, to mourn his depart
urc.
Great Falls, Mont-A double mar
riagc took place at St. AIMS Catholic
church on Wednesday, the 10th instant.
One OF the happy pair were Mr.. Ber-
nard Joyce and Miss Nellie Dunn and
the second couple were John L. Dunn
and Miss Margaret Sanders, all resi-
dents OF Great Falls. Miss Dunn was
attircd in dress Of grey silk popln,
trimmed with a grey silk fringe, and
looked very neat. Miss Sanders wore
a gown OF grey cloth. Both grooms
wore a combination of black with
striped pants and all carried natural
pink roses. Mr.. Joyce is native OF
Ireland, resided in St. Paul for mum
Der of years, and has long been resi-
dent of this city. He has a very ex.
tended circle of acquaintances and is
now connected with the postal service
as mail carrier. His bride is the
daughter OF Mrs. Thomas Dunn, of this
city, formerly of Livingston, Mont
The numerous friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joyce wish them many happy years OF
prosperity, and the numerous presents
OF which they were the recipients only
betoken the popularity OF the happy
couple. They will be at home at their
new residence at 5I4 Seventh avenue
S after the 10th instant Mr. John L.
Dunn is the brother OF Mrs. Joyce and
is at present engaged in the railroad
business as conductor on the Montana
Central He has been a resident OF
this city for several years His bride
has also made her residence here for
the last two years. The good will OF
the numerous warm personal friends of
Mr. and Mrs Dunn WAS exhibited in
the many presents bestowed on them
Oh their wedding day. They will be at
home at their new residence at 5o.}
Ninth avenue S, after the 10Th instant.
Shakopce. Minn.-John Nash, one OF
the Oldest citizens OF Scott county, de-
parted his life at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs Edward Farrell. at an
carly hour on Saturday morning. Jan.
3, after an illness OF about two weeks
Deceased was somewhat over So years
old at the time OF his death and leaves
an aged widow, two sons and two
daughters to mourn his demise The
funeral occurred from St. Patrick S
church and was one OF the largest ever
seen i'll the community. Rev. Father
McCarron conducted the funeral SER
vices.
Faribault, Nina pretty wedding,
the fitting contamination OF true love
and a happy courtsl1ip, took place
Wednesday morning, Jan. ", at the
Church OF St. Edward, when MIR. Bcr-
nard Ford and Miss Elizabeth O'Bricn
were united in wcdlock's holy bonds by
Rev. John Walsh. Misses Maggie Nc
Grade and Mary Murphy cousins Of the
bride, were bridesmaids, and William
Dcgnan and James Coleman, cousins Of
the groom, performed the functions OF
best men. Promptly at the appointed
hour the bridal party entered the church
and proceeded to the altar. where they
were met by Father Walsh. who pro-
nounccd the solemn, sacred words that
united their lives. hopes and hearts in
one. After the ceremony the bridal
party were driven to the home OF the
brides parents. where they partook OF
an excellent wedding breakfast. A re-
ccption was held during the afternoon
and evening. The presents we're nu-
mcrous and costly. The bride is the
youngest daughter Of Mr. and Mrs,
Martin O'Bricn and is an cstimablc
young lady who has host OF friends.
The groom is one Of the most prosper
Gus young farmers of the town of Rich
land. Their many friends extend con-
gratulations and wish them happiness
and prosperity through life.
Anoka. Minn.-Thos. Powers, OF
Dayton township, died suddenly OF
apoplexy, on Saturday, Jan. 20, He
and one son were living alone, and
when the son returned to the house,
after loading some hay, he found Mr..
Powers OH the floor apparently asleep.
Medical aid was summoned. but he had