The Irish standard., 1900-03-31
River Falls, Wis.-Mrs. Bridget

va AASA SSAa, AAoAAoo W. EAlAll., III llllS
town, on Patrick's Day. The deceased
was born in county Clare, ireland, and
came to the United States with her hus-
band, the late Thomas Finn, So years
ago. Soon after their arrival they set
tied on the old homestead, in the town
of River Falls, where they resided hap
PLY until 1897, when the inevitable hand
of death removed her husband from her
side, since which time she had resided
with her son at the old homestead.
Five children, Michael, Thomas, John,
Mrs. Bridget Driscoll, and Mrs. Maria
Corcoran, mourn the loss of loving,
ever appreciative mother, a dutiful wife,
a kind neighbor, who has passed to her
eternal rest.
Faribault Pilot says: In course of his
sermon at the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception on Sunday morning,
Father Conry announced that he had
resigned the pastorate of the parish and
would leave Faribault about April I.
The announcement brought a pang of
sorrow to the entire congregation, and
this sorrow will be shared by all the
people of this city and vicinity, IRE
spective of race or creed. During his
pastorate of the Immaculate Concep-
ton parish Father Conry has labored
increasingly for the spiritual welfare of
his parishioners. His labors have been
crowned with abundant success and he
has won an enduring place in the affec-
tons of his people. An active public
spirited citizen, his work was not alone
confined to the members of his own
fold, as he took lively interest in every
movement that tended to the moral or
material advancement of the commit
nifty in which he resided. In view of
his splendid work and the unbounded
influence for good. which would GER
tainly result from his continual resi-
dence in this city, his removal is most
deeply regretted by the people of Fari-
bault in general and of the Church of
the Immaculate Conception in particu-
lar.
Anoka Union says: The St. Patrick's
celebration for the year 1900, in Anoka,
was one of the most successful ever
held by the membership of St. Stephens
parish. In the morning high mass was
celebrated at 10 o'clock. Father Duane
delivered an eloquent sermon on st.
Patrick and his work for the Irish race.
At the offertory the choir rendered
Faith OF Our Fathers" in most i'm
pressive manner. The supper given by
the ladies OF the parish could not be
equaled and from five till late in the
evening the tables were filled and all
who partook of the repast expressed
themselves is more than satisfied. De-
spite the inclement weather the city hall
was filed by a large audience The
musical program was the main feature
of the play and showed much good
training and practice. Father Duane
delivered mastery address which was
full of eloquence and patriotism. "The
Jail Bird" by strong cast, was pre-
sented. All reflected great credit on
themselves as actors. John Ryan won
laurels for himself Mrs. G. Duffee
sang "The Harp of Tara's Hall' in a
most pleasing manner. Miss M. Ottens
sang beautiful solo and responded to
an encore; her we'll trained voice prom
ises bright musical future Miss T.
Fox read an original poem entitled
"Thc Stars and Stripes; the Green and
Gold" The society netted a goodly
sum and feel very thankful to all who
helped to make it success.
Belle Plainc, Minn.-Nora, the Sec
ond Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis O'Neill, of Belle PLANE town
ship, died on Friday noon, March 16,
of pneumonia, aged 10 years and II
days. The funeral was held on the fol-
lowing Sunday from the church of the
Sacred Heart.
Wabasha, Minn.-St. Patrick's Day
was observed iii this city in quiet
Every one wore the shamrock, the Teu-
ton as we'll as the Celt, and with them
the sons of Britain joined. Things used
not to be this way the world over, and
it is but another evidence of our hetero-
geneous population adjusting itself to a
homogeneous citizenship. On the 10Th
St. Joseph's day was observed, and the
blue was as much in evidence on that
day as was the green on the 18TH.
Shakopee, Minn.-Mrs. Ann Carr
died recently at her home in this city at
the advanced age of 70 years. Mrs.
Carr came to this county with her hus-
band in 1854, settling in Spring Lake
township, where they lived enjoying
farm life until 1873, when they came to
Shakopee to spend their remaining days
in rest. Mrs. Carr was born in ireland
and came to this country when but a
little girl, IS years ago, when this coun-
try was but wilderness. She grew up,
prospered with the country, and was.
highly esteemed and respected by all
who knew her. The funeral took place
from ST Marv's church and was ,ttend