The Irish standard., 1900-12-08
OVER The NORTHWEST.

Glencoe, Minn.-Died at her home in
this place on Tuesday, November 81,
1900, Mrs. Catherine S. McElligott.
Mrs. McElligott was the widow of
james McElligott who died May 10Th
last. They settled on a farm three
miles north of Glencoe in 1877, where
they resided until last spring when
they moved to Glencoe. Four sons
survive her, John, Edward and Pat
rick H. of Glencoe, and Thomas, of
Madison, Mimi
New Richmond, Wis.-The Catholic
Order of Foresters in La Crosse have
completed the list for their 10000 lee
turc course. The Rev. DR.. Dcgnan,
who lecturcd there last winter on
"Christianity and Art" will be the only
lecturer on last years course who re-
turns for a second date. DR.. Degnan
will visit La Crosse in March and lee
ture on. 'Romr and Its Treasures"
DR.. Degnan WIS most cordially re-
ccivetl on the occasion of his visit to
La Crosse last winter, and his recep-
ton next spring will be even more flat
tering.
Belle Plaine, Minn.-Archbishop Ire
lands visit here during the fore part
Of last week attracted an unusually
large number of people to hear his
sermons. On Sunday forenoon he
preached one of his best sermons and
administered the sacrament of confir-
nation to a class of % at the church
of the Sacred Heart. The large editice
was packed by people from town and
the surrounding country. In the even
| ing the archbishop delivered another
sermon to a crowded church. On Mon
day morning the archbishop was es-
cortcd from the rectory Of Rev. Father
Kennedy by the entire German Catho-
lie congregation who carried the diff
fcrent society banners of the church
and headed by the Valley Cornet Band
made grand display The archbishop
and attending priests were conveyed in
carriages to SITS. Peter and Paul
church which was deliberately decorat-
cd for the occasion. Here the arch
bishop also delivered sermon, though
short, being more on the instruction of
the sacrament that was about to be adj
ministered. A class of so was con-
tirncd in the German Catholic church.
Several priests were in attendance
here during Archbishop Ireland's stay,
among whom were Rev. Father O'Con-
nor, of Shakopee; Rev. Father Carey,
of Assumptions; the Henderson priest
and two or three of the Franciscans
from Jordan, besides Rev. Father Ray
nond. who has charge of the German
Catholic church at this place.
Wabasha, Minn.-Thc dedication ser
vices of the new Catholic church at
Kellogg took place on Tuesday, De
ccmbcr 4. at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. The dedication ceremony was
performed by Bishop Cottcr and
the dedication sermon was preached
by Father i. G.. Cummislley. a solemn
high mass followed With Father Sands,
Of La Crescent, as cclebrant. A large
number of neighboring clergymcn
were present. The Forcstcrs and st.
Joscph's society of this city attend
cd in Il body. st. Felix choir sang at
the services. AT the close of the SER
vices dinner was served in Woodmen
hall by the ladies Of the new church.
The proceeds will so to dcfray the eX-
penscs Of some necessary article of the
church. The church is Il model build
ing and complete in every detail and
stands as Il monument to the gcncros-
ity of the people of Kellogg and sur
rounding country. 1t has cost about
5000.
Hastings. Minn.--Dcnnis Mcnamara,
one of the early settlers of Marshan,
died at his home on Tuesday morning
Of last week from paralysis. He had
been ill for some time, but bore his
suiferings With the utmost fortitudc
and patience. lie was Il prominent
and extensive farmer in the vicinity in
which lie lived. and was we'll known
throughout the county. He was ma
tive of Ireland, born in 1886, and
came to this country ut an early age
He was a man of retiring disposition,
but had the highest regard for his fell
low men. He was an afrectionate hus-
band and father and lived the life of
Il firm Christian. His wife survives
him, also five sons and three daugh-
tiers, John, Dennis, Martin A., Joseph
e., Thomas p, of st. Paul, Misses
Mary. Nellie J.. of st. Paul. and Ag-
mes NJ. The funeral was held from the
Church of the Guardian Angels. the
Rev. ]. A. Fitzgerald officiating.
Graceville. Enthusiastically MORN
ing. Nov. "a, the gentle spirit OF
Blanche, second daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. q. Atwood, took it's fight to Il
fairer world, after weeks of great suf-
fering. She was 12 years of age. The
white casket, twined with roses and
wreaths. was borne by six young lads.
Johnnie Hartnett, Willie lA'Hern. Ed