The Irish standard., 1900-06-30

all around her. The funeral took place
from St. Mary's church, Marystown,
Rev. RONALD, o. F. NJ, offering requi-
EN- high mass for the repose of her de-
parted SOUL Her husband preceded her
in death 16 years ago, and since she then
had lived with her son John, who cared
for her, taking the place OF dutiful son
and father.
Adrian, Minn.-Father Schels wishes
to notify the people of Adrian that there
will be on the Fourth of July laying of
the corner stone of the, new Catholic
church at Adrian. Right Rev. Bishop
Joseph B. Cotter will be here to address
the people. Many priests and laymen
will participate in the celebration. There
will be dinner served by the Catholic
ladies of the congregation for the bene-
fit of the new church. A special COM
mittee has been appointed to make ar
rangements to entertain the people. A
band has been secured for that day.
Burnesville, Minn.-Miss Margaret
Allen, daughter of Mrs. George Allen,
and MIR. Franklin Doyle, were married
here on June S. They were attended
by Miss Annie Clary and Mr.. Michael
Doyle. The bride was gowned in white
silk made demi train and carried bride
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle left on the
evening train for Mason City, Iowa.
Graceville, Minn.-Rev. J. M. Cleary,
of Minneapolis, will deliver his great
lecture, "The Passion Play at Oberam-
mergau," or some other equally as good,
at the Chautauquan Assembly on Thurs
day, July S, at $3.50. AS Father Cleary
has delivered this lecture in Graceville,
it is unnecessary to reiterate his merits
as lecturer and orator. Those who
have not heard the eloquent divine
should embrace this opportunity.
Rochester, Minn.-June 10 was Mr..
and Mrs. John w. O'Rourke's fifth we'd
ding anniversary. This fact was known
to their friends, who decided to give
them surprise that they would long
remember. They laid plans for the
event SO carefully that neither Mr.. nor
Mrs. O'Rourke had an linking of the
fate in store for them When COM
pany of twenty-five ladies and gentle
men suddenly descended upon them in
the evening at the Norton House, the
landlord and his wife were thoroughly
overcome with surprise. They had not
thought it possible to be taken in so
completely and in their own home at
that. After the guests had paid the
compliments due on ones fifth ami
versary, handsomely upholstered ma
hogany divan was brought into view
and presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Rourke. John E. McGovern made
the presentation address, and it was
worthy the insurance solicitor. The
host and hostess expressed their thanks
in an emphatic way and soon the occa-
sion was made more delightful by the
appearance of refreshments. From some
mysterious source the viands were un-
earthed and they were attended to in a
hearty manner, for the guests had an
ticipated the need for refreshments after
the shock of the surprise. The rest of
the evening was spent informally, but in
very happy manner.
Morton, Minn.-Miss Katie Flynn,
young girl IS years of age, died on
June IS in the New Ulm hospital, where
she had been treated for appendicitis.
An operation had been performed, from
which she did not recover. The young
girl was sister of Mrs. Geo. MCGOWAN
of the town of Norfolk, and her home
was at Golden Gate, where her parents
reside
Graceville, Minn-At the parochial
residence on Tuesday evening, June 49,
Rev. M. O'Brien united in wedlock Miss
Mary E. McAu1iffe, Of Barry, to Mr.
M. c. Freerks, of Wahpeton, N. D.
The bride was attended by Miss Celia
LarlSin. John Furmoyle acted as best
man. The bride wore pale blue gown,
trimmed with lace, and light hat
She has lived in Toqua for number
of years and has the best wishes of the
community for her future happiness
| Mr.. and Mrs. Freerks left on the train
Wednesday morning and will be at
home in Wahpeton, where the groom
is member of the firm of Freerks &
Freerks, attorneys.
Willmar, Minn.-Rev. ]. ]. Malloy has
taken up his residence at Willmar and
will have charge of the churches at
Willmar, Kandiyohi and Atwater. Fa-
Their Malloy announces services as fol-
lows: At Willmar every Sunday, ex-
cept the fifth in any month, when that
occurs, at 9 o'clock a. M, and evening
services every alternate Sunday; at Kan
diyohi every Sunday except the fifth Of
any month, at II o'clock a. m; at At
water the fifth Sunday in every month
when that occurs, and also on occa-
sional week days.
Morris, Minn.-Rev. Geo. Gaskell left
last week for an extended vacation, and
he will probably be absent several
months, as his present intention is to
visit Europe before his return. Father
Gaskell has need of the rest and recre-
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