The Irish standard., 1901-02-23
FROM SOUTH DAKOTA.

TnUm OUUln UAkUIA.
The Right Rev. Bishop O'Gorman,
Of Sioux Falls, has been pleased to ap-
point the Very Rev. J. ]. Shea, P. R.,
Of Mitchell, to be dean of that con-
ference, position held by the late
lamented Monsignor Lawler, V. G..
The honor is very worthily bestowed
and we congratulate the new dean.
The financial statement of st. Mi
chael's Pro-Cathedral congregation of
Sioux Falls has been published and
we note that the receipts and eXpendi-
lures for the past year We're $500.
Among the expenditures was an item
of $1,000 paid on the principal of the
church Indebtedness
Rev. Geo. Hoffman, of White Lake,
has been promoted to the pastoral
charge of Alexandria, vice Rev. J.
Durcn, who goes to the former parish.
Died-Nr. Ned Rogers, an engineer
employed at the electric light plant in
Deadwood, died at ST. Joseph's hospi-
tai in that city on the 18th inst. of pleu-
risy. Deceased was Il young man of
steady and exemplary habits, % years
of age, and was only little more than
a week sick. He was Il member of
the Modern Wood1nen of America.
The remains were shipped to Florence.
Col, in charge of his father, where
they were laid away to rest.
On account of the small pox scare
at Beresford, the ladies having charge
of the Centreville church fair have de-
cided to postpone same until the dis
ease has disappeared
Married-On the 3Oth ult, at st.
Patrick's church, Wakonda, the Rev.
Father Egan performing the ceremony,
Mr.. Philip r. Devine to Miss Margaret
NJ. Loughran. Joseph Devine, brother
of the groom, was groomsman, and
Ella, sister of the bride, acted as brides
maid. The young couple are num-
bered amongst the best people in that
section Of the state, and having lived
there for many years are widely
known. Two hundred invited guests
sat down to a magnificent wedding
dinner, which was served at the home
Of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Loughran, at Star Corners. The
young couple We're the recipients of
many useful and valuable presents.
Died-We are panied to chronicle the
death of Mrs. Anna Kane, which sad
event took place at her home in Santa
Rosa, Cal, on the Oath ult., in the 65tl
year of her age. The family formerly
resided in South Dakota. Deceased
was one of the very early pioneers OF
McCoolS county, S. D., having settled
on farm near Canistota nearly q
years ago, and where she was noted
for her many kind words and generous
deeds. Her numerous friends, and they
are legion, in McCook and Hanson
counties will mourn her loss with
heartfelt sorrow. Five children are
left to mourn her memory. The re.
mains were inferred at Santa Rosa.
Married-On the morning of the 18th
inst, at st. Stephens church, Bridge.
water, the Rev. Peter Grabig perform
ing the ceremony, Mr.. Peter McNaboe
to Miss Mary Rady, both Of McCook
county. Our best wishes are extended
to Pete and his estimable wife. The
young couple will make their future
home in Salem.
We are sorry to note that Mr.. P. w
Scanlan's mother, Of Salem, is quite
seriously i'll at iler home in Mount Ida
Wis. We hope for the old lady's
speedy recovery
Bishop O'Gorman has issued hi:
Lenten pastoral for the clergy ant
faithful Of the Sioux Falls diocese.
Married-A quiet marriage ceremony
was performed on the 9TH inst by tn,
Rev. Father Lauer, pastor of st. Otto!
church, Watertown. which event tool
place at the home Of the brides pa
rents, the Hon. and Mrs. ]. H. King
in Eden township, near the abov,
named city. The bride has been {
resident of Codington county sine,
childhood, and has taught severa
terms in the country schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan, respected
citizens of Flandreau, celebrated thei
golden wedding at that place on tn,
11th inst. There was high mass at !
O'Clock at st. Simon and Jude's church
Rev. Michael Dermody was the cele
brant, and at noon grand dinner wa
served at the hospitable home of thi
aged couple to very large crowd
John Ryan was married at Detroit
Mich. on Feb. II. 1851, to Miss Catha
rine Nash, and ever since they hav,
lived happily together Seven chill
dren We're born Of their marriage, near
ly all Of whom were present at thei
! fiftieth wedding anniversary.