The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-09-21
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

Hudson, W1S.-RichaN Walsh, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh of
Erin, died at Havre, Montana, on the
evening of September s. The Repub-
lican Voice says Of him: Deceased
was twenty-sc years old, the sixth
child and the fifth son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Walsh, of Erin, where he was
born. He had been engaged in rail
road work for n number of years, and
it was that work which took him to
Havre, Mont, where the fatal illness
overlook him. He was we'll known
throughout this region, and he had
hosts of friends wherever he was
known. His death coming just at
this time, was n cruel blow to his
father, who has been in very feeble
health since his third stroke Of para
lysis was visited upon him some few
weeks ago. Deceased was to have
been married next month.
Rochester, Minn.-Thomas Court
ney, an old respected citizen, passed
away on Friday morning, mt his home
SO1 North Grove street. He had been
Ill for Il long time with dropsy but all
his sufferings were borne in submis,
sive spirit. Mr.. Courtney was n ma
tive of ireland. He came to this coun-
try number Of years ago and en-.
gagged III agriculture. Five years ago
he retired from his farm and had since
lived in town. He reached the age
of 81 years. He is survived by his
wife and seven children, these being
by name: Mrs. Julia Williams, Mrs.
Della Larson and Miss Minnie Court
ney all residing of st. Paul, and Pat.
rick, John, William and Sylvester, nil
Of Rochester. Mr.. Courtney's life
was one of rectitude, and his depart
ure is sincerely mourncd.
Belle Plnine, Minn.-1he marriage
Of Tlos. Browns daughter Miss Sadie,
to Michael Moore Mt the st. Thomas
church on Tuesday, Sept. 3, was prob
ably one of the largest weddings ever
seen in that parish. Over 500 poo
pie are supposed to have been present
at the reception which was held at the
residence Of the brides parents, where
most enjoyable time was had. The
young couple have the best wishes of a
large circle of friends in their matri-
molial career.
Morris, Minn.-P. II. Canty of this
village went to Grnccville recently and
set up n monument on the family buri-
nj lot of z. d. O'Phalcn. The monu
ment is OF Vermont marble with
Celtic cross, harp and shamrock carved
on one side, and is very durable and
beautiful. The work was carved and
completed by p. II. CAVITY himself, and
he has just reason to be proud of his
workmanship.
MankatO, Minn.-Reverend Daniel
Hughes, Of st. Johns Catholic church,
of this city, has rendered his resigna-
ton to take effect Oct. /. He expects
to take trip East to Buffalo, then
through Canada, and on to Rome. He
will be away from one to three years.
Fr. Hughes will be succeeded in the
pastorate by his brother in Blue Earth
City, Rev. Robert Hughes. Both Of
these reverend gentlemen are held in
the highest esteem by the commune
ties in which they have labored, and
the best wishes of his flock will at
tend Rev. Daniel Hughes in his travels
abroad.
Michigan City, N. D.-Bishop Shan
ley administered the Sacrament of
Confirmation at st. Lawrence church
last Saturday to class of seventy
five candidates.
lie Sueur, Minn.-The marriage of
Miss Mary McKasy and Mr.. Eugene
Osborn, Of this city, occurred in Chi
cago Tuesday morning of last week ut