The Irish standard., 1900-04-07
OVER tine NORTHWEST.

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ern, of this city, is the custodian of the
National Relief Fund Association OF
New York which aims to raise a mil
lion dollars for the relief of the
widows and orphans of the heroic
Beers killed in battle Mr.. McGovern
will receive all contributions which may
be made to this fund here and forward
it to the committee in New York. Here
is chance to show your sympathy ior
the Beers in substantial way.
Saltwater, Minn.-The prison census
for the state covering 1899 has been
completed by Secretary Jackson, of the
state board OF charities. 1t embraces
the convicts OF all classes in the penal
institutions. Compared with the year
preceding, there are 20 less prisoners,
and 1870 less than in 1897. The total
number OF convicts in the state prison
and reformatory last year was Cos; in
jails and warehouses, 346; prisoners
held for trial. 15o; total, 1873. OF the
totals Ramsey county furnishes III and
Hennepin county 272. Big Stone, Red
Lake and Traverse counties strike small
averages with one prisoner each, while
the other counties range from five to
thirty each, excepting St. Louis, which
had on hand in the state penal instit,l-
tons 1873 OF its inhabitants.
| Henderson, Minn.-Martin Ward died
at his home in Assumption recently at
the age OF So years. The deceased was
born and grew to manhood in county
Clare, Ireland. He emigrated to this
country sixty years ago and settled at
Assumption in 1856, at which place he
resided almost continuously. He leaves
a wife and six children to mourn his
departure, namely: John, William,
Thomas, and Mrs. Thomas Whelan,
residents OF Minneapolis; Mrs Michael
Mcmahon, OF Green Isle, and Mrs.
John c. Whelan Of this city. His re-
mains were followed by large con-
course of relatives and friends and laid
to rest in the Jessenland cemetery, Rev
Father Sullivan officiating, being as
sisted by Rev Father Colbert of St
Paul.
Morton, Minn-Tuesday OF last week
Miss Mary Keefe died in this village
| She was born in the town OF Birch
Cooley, on March rs, 1873, and was but
little more than 22 years OF age at the
time OF her death. She has always
made her home with her parents and
being the youngest child in the family
was naturally a great favorite with her
parents and brothers and will be greatly
missed by all the family and her many
friends, especially her mother who only
a few weeks ago was left widow. The
funeral was largely attended notwitl1-
standing the Indictment weather and was
held from St. Johns church in this place
| and the remains were inferred in the
Catholic cemetery north of the village
Rev. FIR. O'Connor officiating
| Waverly, Minn-Rev. FIR. Gleason Of
St. Paul spoke at the City Hall lastweek
in a most excellent manner. The rev.
erend father is very pleasing speaker
and the audience applauded his remarks
enthusiastically. Rev. Fir. Printon, OF
the St. Paul colored parish, also made
a few happy remarks. The musical part
OF the program was as usual excellent
throughout. The reverend fathers
made special plea in favor of the Cath
Ole Order of Foresters, dwelling upon
the sure success of organized efforts
The local court Of Foresters is entitled
to much credit for the arrangement oil
the program.
Waseca, Minn-The death of Michael
Madigan at his home on Friday of last
week has taken another old settler who
held the respect of this community dur
ing his long residence here. Mr.. Mad
igan came to Waseca about 80 years
ago and was one of the contractors who
built the Winona & ST. Peter railroad
into this city. where he has since been
engaged in various pursuits. He was
about o5 years of age at the time of his
death and leaves wife and three chill
dren, John, Bridget and Michael, all Of
whom were present at the time of his
death. Funeral services were held al
the Catholic church Monday morning
and the remains were laid to rest in ST.
Mary cemetery.
Shakopee, Mnn.-Mrs Mary Nc
Grade died at her home in this city
Saturday, March "a, 1900, OF heart fail
ure, at the age of 81 years. Deceased
was born in Ireland, at Laughrey, and
came to America when yet quite young
She was married to Mr.. Frank Nc
Grade at Kellyville, Pa, in 1856. The
couple at once came to Shakopee and
lived together until 1876 when Mr.. Nc
Grade was called to enter eternity.
Thomas Begley died on March 26
He was native OF Ireland and came to