The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-09-28
SOUTH DAKOTA

We neglected in our last issue to
chronicle the death Of the Right Rev.
Monsignor Stephan, director of the
Catholic Indian bureau at Washing
ton, D. c.. which sad event took place
on the 18th inst. in the above city.
Monsignor Stephan only returned from
Europe short time ago, after which
he contracted a cold which developed
into pneumonia. Father Stephan was
born in Baden, Germany, in '22 and
was educated at Karlsruhe, Frieburg
and Cincinnati. He came to Dakota
territory with the late Bishop Marty
in '76, and for many years was located
at Fargo. In 'S4 he became director
of the Indian Bureau at Washington
and in 81 Bishop Marty appointed
him his vicar general. In 80 Father
Stephan celebrated his golden jubilee,
on which occasion the Pope honored
him by raising him to the dignity of
Prothonotary Apostolic. He was
both Dakotas and in their prayers he
will not be forgotten.
The beautiful new church of the
Holy Three Kings at Epiphany was
dedicated last week by the Right Rev,
Bishop O'Gorman who was assisted by
the Very Rev. Vicar General Flynn
of Madison; Very Rev. Dean Collins of
Montrose; the Rev. Father Heidigger,
pastor of the congregation and the
Rev. Fathers Weber and Duren OF
Salem and Alexandria. The new
church is one of the neatest in the
diocese and is monument to the zeal
of it's good pastor and congregation.
Memorial services in honor of our
lamented President William McKin-
ley were held in nearly every town
and hamlet i'll the state, and the Cath
Ollie clergy were called upon to give
the leading addresses.
The Hon. John B. Hanten, of Water
town, was state delegate from South
Dakota Mt the Fifteenth International
Convention Of the Catholic Order Of
Foresters which convened in the city
OF Detroit, Mich, ON Aug. 10, last.
The delegates from the various states
met at the Russell House in that city
and marched in body to st. Aloysius'
church where pontifical high mass was
celebrated. The sermon was preached
by the Right Rev. Bishop Foley.
The sympathy of host of friends
is extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sasse, of Deadwood, in the loss of
their little daughter, who died on the
10th inst. Of summer complaint The
funeral took place from the residence,
and the remains were inferred in St.
Ambrose cemetery.
Already arrangements are being
made to erect new parochial resi-
dence Mt Hartford, and instead Of be-
ing attended as hitherto from Sioux
Falls or Montrose, Hartford will have
in the future a resident pastor of its
own, who will also attend to the next
station cast on the Omaha road.
Mr.. David Crowley and family,
who have resided ut Elkton for many
years, have disposed 5of their resi-
dence and other property and on Mon
day last left for their future home at
Spokane, Wash. The Crowley fam
lily will be missed us they were prom
inent in the religious and social circles
of Elkton, and the best wishes of a
large host of friends will follow them
to their new home.
Died.-A colored man named Will
liam Kirtman, aged 30 years, died on
the 18th inst. Of turbecular peritonitis
mt st. Joseph's hospital, Deadwood.
Deceased had no relatives in this
country as far rs known and about
two years ago came to the Hills, where
he worked both at Lead City and
Deadwood. He was known to be
Woodworking and Industrious citizen
and his death Is mourned by many.
bishop O'Gorman paid his first Of
fetal visit to Redfeld on the 18th inst.
and he received hearty welcome
from the pastor, Rev. Chas. McCon-
archie, and his parishioners. The
bishop examined into the condition of
the parish and needless to say, he
found things in most satisfactory
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn, of
Toronto, Can, are visiting the Very
Rev. Dean Shea Mt Mitchell Mrs.
Dunn is a sister of the Deans, and
like others who visited South Dakota,
they are delighted with our state and
it's climate.
Married-On the 18th inst. at st.
Patrick's church, Montrose, Mr.. John
Flood to Miss Adelia McAndreus, both
of McCook county. The ceremony
was performed by the Very Rev. Dean
Collins and in the presence Of the
many friends of the contracting par,
ties. Eugene Sullivan acted as best
man and Miss Ola McAndreus, sister
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