The Irish standard., 1900-05-19

dence here. He leaves to mourn his
loss widow and five children. De-
ceased was buried at the Catholic Gene
terry here, the G. A. R. and the Catholic
Knights taking part, in the funeral pro-
cession, he being a member of both or
CARNATIONS.
Montgomery, Minn.-Patrick Cough
lin died at his home in this city Satur-
day evening, May S, after short ill
ness. All that kind friends and medi-
cal skill could do was done, but was OF
no avail The hardslips and tolls OF
pioneer life, coupled with his advanced
age, had worn so thin the thread OF life
that he passed peacefully from this to
better life. He was conscious to the
last moment, and was fortified by the
last sacraments OF the Catholic church,
OF which he was always.a practical men,
Der. He was born in the parish OF
kilmo, county Cork, Ireland, on May
IL, 1922. He went to England in 1876,
where he married Miss Mary Hagerty.
They sailed few days later for Ameri-
ca, and after a long, boisterous voyage,
landed in New Jersey, where they re-
manned for about five years. They came
to Dundas, Mimi, in 1857, where they
remained for about two years. They
settled on farm in this township in
1850, where the fruit Of economy and
toll brought them an ample competence
They sold their farm and moved into
this city in $780,, to enjoy a we'll earned
rest. His affability and honesty won
for him the friendship and admiration
of all who knew him. The funeral was
held from the Catholic church, where
requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. F. Pozek. Besides his aged wild
ow he leaves a host of relatives and
friends to mourn his loss.
Waseca, Mirn-The St. Mary's C. T.
a. Society gave a dance in their hall
Friday evening, May 4, which was
grand success both socially and fnar-
cialy. The receipts were about SIPS.
which will go to pay the expenses OF the
repairs recently put on their hall
Everyone had a pleasant time and it
seemed as though all the dancers OF the
vicinity were present. The people for
miles around recognize the fact that
they can have good time when they go
to St. Mary's and for that reason they
go. Blooming Grove, Waseca, James
vile, St. Clair. New Richland-well
there were representatives from all
parts of this county and from some OF
the adjoining counties. The society will
not give any more dances this season.
Grand Rapids, Enthusiastically alter
noon. May S, Denis D. Mulcahey was
struck by the eastbound passenger train
and Instantly killed. Deceased was
farmer living in the Vermillion country,
and had been at the county seat since
the Thursday preceding the accident.
| On Saturday afternoon about o'clock
he started to walk home along the rail-
road track, carrying pack sack weigh
ing 70 pounds. The day was very
warm, and it is supposed that this, in
addition to the weight OF the sack, over
came him anG that becoming faint or
weak he sanMEown on the track to rest.
The engineer and fireman OF the loco
motive say that they saw the man sitting
on the track when quite distance from
him but thai his posture indicated that
he was simply resting and would get up
when he heard the whistle. Engineer
Flalerty accordingly did not attempt
to stop his train until it was too late,
and the engine struck the unfortunate
man in the head, crushing his skull He
died without regainng consciousness
or speaking word. Mr.. Mulcalley was
about IS years of age and a native OF
Ireland from which country he emf
grated about twelve years ago. He
leaves wife and baby, the latter about
six weeks old, to.lhourn his loss.