The Irish standard., 1900-02-24
OVER the NORTHWEST.

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New Richmond, Wis.-Ed. Walsh Jr
of the town of Staunton, was accident.
ally killed in the woods seven miles
northwest of Cable, where he was
working as teamster in lumber
camp. 1t is supposed he slipped of
the load and the hunks OF the hobs
ran over him. When found he was
breathing, but soon died. He was Fl
years OF age. The remains were brought
home for intermcnt and the funeral oc-
Cured on Feb. IL and was largely at
tended
Rochester, Minn.-John Spillane died
on Feb. 9 at his home on Midway OF
apoplexy resulting from injuries re-
ceived three months before when he
fell from tree. He was born in Cork.
Ireland, sixty-eight years ago. In 1857
he was married to Miss Ellen CAVITY
in Wales. With his wife he emigrated
to this country in 1865, settling at FL
mira, New York, where they lived
about one year. In 1866 they came to
this city which had since been their
home. To Mr.. and Mrs Spillane were
born twelve children, five of whom
with their mother survive their father,
three sons, Thomas, Timothy r., and
Michael, all OF this city and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Nellie Schleuder of Austin,
and Miss Mary Spillane of this city.
MIR. Spillane was man of sterling char
acter. In his long residence in this
city he came to be known and highly
respected by nearly all Rochesterians.
His loss will be sincerely mourned by
a very large number of friends. The
funeral was held from St. Johns
church on Sunday morning, Feb II,
the Rev. Father Riordan officiating.
St. Peter, Minn.-John Brady and
Miss Anna Martin, both of Lake
Prairie, were married on Monday
morning, Feb. IL, the wedding being
solemnized at St. Peter and Paul's
church in this city, by Rev. P. Carey.
The wedding ceremony was the usual
impressive service of the Catholic
church and was witnessed by large
number of the friends of the contract
ing parties. Miss Jennie Martin, sis
ter te-tlae BRIDE was maid of honor,
and Mr.. Joseph Brady of this city, was
best man. After the service the bridal
party repaired to the home of the
brides parents where reception was
given in honor of the newly-wedded
pair. Mr.. and Mrs. Brady left in the
evening for Minneapolis on a bridal
tour. Both of the parties are we'll
known in ST. Peter and vicinity The
bride is daughter OF. Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Martin and is highly esteemed
by all who know her. The groom was
for many years i'll business here, but
for some years has been a prosperous
farmer of Lake Prairie. He has wide
circle Of friends who will be pleased to
congratulate him upon his marriage.
Michigan City, N. D.-Mrs. Marion
Armstrong, aged 81 years, died here on
Feb. ID, OF apoplexy. She was one OF
the early settlers in this city, loved by
all who were intimately acquainted with
her and respected by ALL She leaves
six children to mourn the loss of an
affectionate and indulgent mother-fve
daughters and one son, all of whom
are married except one, a daughter.
Mrs. Armstrong was consistent and
devoted christian, and member of
St. Lawrence Catholic church. The
funeral took place at the church of
which the deceased was member,
Rev. Father Mcdonald officiating; af-
ter which 4 large concourse of people
followed the body to its last resting
place in the ccmctry south of the city.
Sank Center, Minn-That little Ho-
nora, the iour-year old daughter of T.
]. Murphy did not meet with an awful
death on Sunday, Feb. II, seems due to
special providepce. About three o'clock
i'll the afternoon, while Mr.. and Mrs
Murphy were in the front rooms, little
Honora and grandfather, Mr.. Clarity
went into the kitchen together, and Mr.
Clarity went to the pump in the back
yard for pail OF water. During his
brief absence the little one possessed
herself of some matches, and in some
manner set fire to her clothing. He,
errihc screams brought her mothe,
irst to the kitchen, and she was horri.
fed to find the child on the floor, he,
clothing enveloped in flames. A shawl