The Irish standard., 1900-09-15
OVER The NORTHWEST.

Miss Emma Byrne were married here
at st. Bridget's church on the morning
of Aug. 20, Rev. Father Walsh per-
forming the ceremony. The BRIDE
groom is manager of the Northwest
ern elevator and is an excellent young
man. The bride is the daughter of a
successful farmer in Cashel, and is
universally esteemed. They have a
host Of friends who wish them every
happiness in their welded life.
New Richmond, Wis.-John H.
Humphrey died on Aug. % Mt the age
of 50 years. He was born in Ireland
and came to the United States when
six years old. He lived in Connecti-
cut about five years, then moved to
Wisconsin, and lived here the remain
der of his life. He enlisted as a SOL
dier in the Civil War when he was 2l
years of age. He served one and n
half years. He was married to Chris.
tina Foulks the 10Th of July, 1871.
Seven children were born to them,
three dead and four living.
Waseca, Minn.-Christy Heffron,
another of the toiling heroes of earth,
was called to his final home Thursday
night, Aug. %. He was one of the
pioneers Of the county, first settling
in the old village of st. Mary. He
afterwards resided on farm until the
death of his wife, few years ago,
when he came to Waseca to live. He
was native of Ireland, born Nov. 10,
1923, and came to this country when n
young man.. He was an industrious,
honorable and exemplary man, n good
citizen and kind neighbor. His fu.
neral, which was largely attended,
was conducted from the Roman Cath
olic church, of which he was n practi-
cal member. His remains were con-
veyed to the st. Mary cemetery and
inferred beside those of his wife. He
left no children, only nephew being
present at the funeral.
Valley City, N. D.-NIr. and Mrs.
Darby O'Malley returned on Tuesday
of last week from their trip to the
Paris exposition. They had a good
time and thoroughly enjoyed their va
cation. Mr.. O'Malley thinks the show
at Paris does not begin to compare
with the Chicago exposition in size or
the arrangement Of the buildings. He
says the American exhibit is a fine
one.
Albert Lea, Minn.-Thursday even
ing of last week, while Anthony Cum
ningham, a Bancroft farmer, was
driving home from town, two masked
men appeared by the roadside and at
tempted to stop him. Mr.. Cunning
ham quickly lashed up his team,
when one of the men made n dash to
get hold of him, but the force of the
vehicle hurled, the fellow to the
ground. Another team coming up be-
hind frightened the rascals to cover.
Mr. Cunningham had been haulinA
grain to town for several days, and
the robbers expected good stake.
Michigan City, N. D.-Sunday, Aug.
26, Edward Mcnamara, aged 80 years,
passed away from earth In 1885 lie
was married to Miss Kate O'Connen
Mt Belle Creek, Minn., and the follow
ing year removed to this county. He
was well liked by all who knew him.
1t was his request that his remains be
taken to GoOdhue, Mimi, for inter-
ment, which was complied with. His
brothers John and James Mcnamara,
Tim O'Connell, Mrs. Mcnamara and
six children accompanied the remains.
Dewey Camp No. 5915, NJ. w. A., es.
cOrted the remains from the residence
to the depot. The following acted as
pall-bearcrs: ]. l.. Anderson. Gilbert
Phillips, Thco. Hops. Albert Dusba.
bek. John Derrig, Frank johnson.
Ellsworth. Minn.-A class of over 40
children received their first holy com
m'lnion at st. Mary's Catholic church
last Sunday week. The little folks mad
successfully passed their catecl!sm
studies and made all necessary prcpa-
ration and were permitted to approach
the sacrament for the first time hy
their pastor. The little girls were
dressed in white and wore wrratls
!. and wells, and the boys were dressed
iii black. The Catholic Forcstcrs and
Young. Ladies' Sodality marched in u, o.
cession with the children from the
lmrOchial residence to the church. The
procession was an imposing spectacle
larhaps the most imposing ever seen
in the village. After services Father
Hartlieb delivered an impressive talk
to the little folks. and also appealed
to the parents to continue the work of
instruction for the children and to lead
good lives as an example Tor tle little
ones.
Green Isle, Minn.--A. s. Roylan, Of
Rird Island. and Miss MaRlyc Wcnzel.
of Washington Lake, were quietly
married Mt Green Isle. Tuesday morn
ing. Sept. 4, only the immediate rela-
tives and friends being present. Rev.
Father Hand. pastor of st. Brendan's
church. tied the nuptial knot. Miss
Jennie Hart, of st. Paul, was brides,
maid. while Mr.. James Boylan, OF Bird
Island, acted as groomsman. The bride