The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-11-16
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kee-
gan, of Holly township, died in the
state of Washington on Monday of last
week. She had been sick of cons,lmD-
ton for more than a year, and ACCOM-
panied 'hN a brother and a sister she
went to Washington a short time ago,
hoping that the change of climate
would benefit her health Though far
from nome the deceased was not among
strangers, as the Merriams, Bottoms
and other Murray county families are
in the immediate vicinity of where she
was stopping. In their bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. KceSan have the most
heartfelt sympathy of the people of
this county, among whom they have
resided for a third of q century. The
deceased Was % years of age and was
born i'm Holly township, this county.
For several Years she was a successful
teacher. She will he sincerely mourned
by a large circle of young people.
Wabasha, Mimn.-Denis Hayes, one
of the oldest residents of lakewood, is
no more. He passed peacefully into his
last sleep on Tuesday of last week, at
the age of nearly IS years. Deceased
was born i'm Ireland. but emigrated
long ago and. ut the time of his death,
had been resident of Wabaslla county
for about 45 years. He was good
industrious, conscientious man, the DOS
SCISSOR of many friends and the enemy
of none. Death was due to the weight
of years. Well did he discharge the
arduous duties that fell to him in pio-
neer days, and at no time i'm life did
he neglect a duty or dodge RESPONSE
bility. He is survived by his widow
and mine children. they being John,
Hugh. Charles, Patrick, Catharine,
Margaret. Lizzie and Johanna Hayes
and Mrs. Mary Teddy. The funeral
was held from the West Albany Cath
Ollie church.
Murdoch, A1inn-All Saints Day was
one that will he long remembered by
"a number of the Catholic children in
this parish. Twenty-one boys and girls
approached with reverence and JOY the
altar rail- there to receive for the first
time the sacrament of the Eucharist
from the hands of Father Walsh. the
parish priest An equal number re-
Moved the obligation made year ago,
when they. too approached the com
munion table for the first time. The
following children made their first
communion: John McGinty. Frank Nc
Ginnis, Frank Murphy, John Cuddigan,
Henry Walsh. Marcellus Joyce, Joseph
Thornton. Thomas Connolly, Nicholas
Frank. Russell Hoyncs, Mary GUNNER
ford. Sophia Overman, Theresa and
Amelia Schaaf, Rosa Foley. Vina
| Brooks, Maggie Vadnais. Katie Baden,
Maggie, Josie and Mary Congdon, The
resa AMI ELLA Fogarty.
Benson. Minn.-A1onday morning,
Nov 4. Rev. Father Shea OBLIGATED at
| the marriage of AloySius Carrier and
Miss Tol, Cusnck at the Catholic
church. The groom is the popular
clerk at the Paris hotel, and is we'll
and favorably known in Benson. hay
ing resided here from youth. The bride
is a charming young lady and is also
employed at the same hotel. The best
wishes Of their many friends are eN-
tended to the happy couple.
Graceville, Minn.--On Friday morn
ing, Nov. s. Rev. John Fahcy, formerly
of this place. was ordained. with six
of his classmates. by Bishop McGol-
rick of Duluth. ct the st. Paul Semi
nary. The young priest will celebrate
his first holy mass on Sunday, Nov. II,
ut Holy Rosary church in Graceville.
The Very Rev. James G. Byrne. pastor
of st. Patricks parish, st. Paul, will
deliver the sermon on the occasion. In
his life MS Il student. both at st. Thorn
as college and at st. Paul seminary,
Father Fahey enjoyed the respect and
admiration of his fellow-students. and
ever Won the good will and favor of his
superiors. His ordination brings to a
happy close long years spent in the
pursuit of lofty aim, and marks the
beginning of a life devoted to noble
work.
Jordan. Minn.-Mrs. Mary Mulkern
passed away at her home in the town