The Irish standard., 1901-10-19
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

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O'Brien, whose death occurred Sept.
1G, was one Of the pioneers Of Green
leaf township, Meeker county. The
remains were laid to rest in Calvary
cemetery, st. Paul, beside the grave
of her husband, who died April %.
1898. Mrs O'Brien's maiden name was
Catherine Sexton. She was born in
Randon, county Cork, Ireland, Sept.
10, 1921. AT an early age, with her
parents, she removed to Canada, locat-
ing at Maria Bonaventure county,
where she was reared and educated.
In 1913 she was married to James
O'Rrien. They came to the United
States in 1855, and in 1856 to st. Paul,
which was their home until 1871, when
they removed to Burnsville. Minn, re-
manning until they located in Meekcr
county in 1876. They are survived by
two sons and two daughters, John ].
and jeremiah of Meeker county, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Overgard and Mrs.
Margaret A. Degnan of North Dakota.
Their son, Hon. james Il. O'Brien,
whose death oecurTed in 1894, was for
merly assistant municipal judge of st.
Paul, and in later years was prominent
as a lawyer and politician in North
Dakota. Mrs. O'Brien was a woman
Of strong religious convictions, untir-
ing industry true friend, devoted
wife and mother.
Barry. Mnn.-Thc marriage of Miss
Charlotte Hanrmtty, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Hanratty, to Thomas
Mcdonald, was solemnized in the
Reardsley church on Tuesday morning
of last week. Miss Emma Hanratty
was maid of honor, while james Nc
Donald acted as best man. After the
ceremony the happy couple repaired
to the home of the brides parents,
where a wedding breakfast was pre-
pared for them. Various amusements
were indulged in during the balance
of the day and when night came the
young folks flocked in thick and faust,
and 1t was evident that rosin-the- bow
was to be the order of the evening
The happy couple were the recipients
of many costly presents. Dancing was
kept up till early morning. when the
guests departed with the fond hone
that Mr.. and Mrs. McDonald's life
would he long pleasant dream.
Rochester, Minn.-N1iss Winnie Do
Ian, daughter of John Dolan, passed
away Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, at the
home of her brother in Rochester town.
ship. Consumption had laid it's terri
ble grasp upon the young lady's life,
and though she struggled bravcly in
the unequal contest, the end slowly
but steadily drew near. Miss Dolan
was formerly employed in Minncapo-
lis, but when her health began to fail
over year ago she returned TO Rorll-
ester and had since lived mt the home
of her brother, John. She is survived
by her father, two brothers, John and
Stephen, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles
McQuillan and Mrs. James Lynalyll.
She was a much beloved young lady
and her death is inexpressibly sad.
The funeral was held at st. Brldget's
church Sunday morning after mass.
Rev. Father Condron oiIiciated.
Belle Plaine. Mlnn,-A very pleasant
wedding took place at st. Thomas last
Wee he high contracting parties be-
ing Miss Lizzie Sullivan. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Sullivan. and Mr..
Hugh .Dohcrty, son of Mr. ana Mrs.
Patrick Doherty At the ceremony lhc
l'a"'v couple were attended by Miss
Mary Sullivan a sister of THE bride,
and Mr. Pat Dohcrty. brother of the
gronln. \ grand reception was held
at the residence Of the brides parents
which WAS 'nr~ -
numerous relatives and friends Vhr
groom Is employed at Minneapolis,
wl"" til" vo"rg ronnle will reside.
st. Peter. Minn.-Thc death of Miss
Eliza bowling occurred Monday night,
Oct. Z. about 10 o'clock, at the home
Of Cornelius Hessian in this city. For
some time she had been an, invalid
from heart trouble. Brlght's disease
and stomach allment. The illness did
not become serious. however, until
couple Of weeks ago. but from that
time her decline was very rapid. The
decreased was native of Ireland and
was Is years Of age Mt the time Of her
death. She came to this country about
30 years ago and for many years made
her home with her brother. After his
death she made her home with Cor
nelius Hessian and family. She leaves
a sister. Mrs. Cornelius Hessan, of
this city, and brother. who still lives
in Ireland. The funeral was held
Wednesday from st. Peter and Paul's
and the body was laid to rest
in Calvary cemetery.
Anoka, Minn.-Wednesday morning,
of last week, at 8 o'clock in st. Ste
phen's church, James Casey of Fridley,
and Miss Cora Berg. Of Anoka, were
united in holy wedlock by the Rev. Fa-
ther Duane. The beautiful Catholic
service was used. followed by high
mass and blessing Of the bride. The
best man was q brother of the groom,