The Irish standard., 1902-02-08
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

OVER THE NORTHWEST.
Morris, Minn-The death of Patrick
Cronin occurred ut this place on Satur-
day, Jan. 25. ut the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Conrad burst. He was q veteran
Of the Civil War and was about eighty
years old at the time of his death.
His home was ut Donnely, where he
lived alone, his wife having died some
years ago. During his last illness he
was taken care to this place, where
he was taken care of. The funeral
occurred from the Assumption church,
New Prague, Minn.-Old gentleman
Vaughan. who had been down to the
''home of the Little Sisters of the
Poor" at Minneapolis. for Il couple of
months. returned with his son, John,
the fore part of last week resolved
that the advice and comfortable home
offered by his son was superior to u
home among strangers. and he went
out to Cedar Lake to spend the re-
mainder of his life with his sons fam
lily.
Belle Plaine. ALinn.-rhis burg had IL
big fire on last Monday week. The
MolOney building was consumed. in
which was located Sam Mell's big
store with Il $4,000 stock of goods
insured to the amount of $4,000. In
the second story was the office and
library of Attorney Irwin. and the
photo studio of Photographer Pelton.
All waS Il total loss. The fire was
discovered about 1 O'Clock in the
morning when Il piercing Northwestern
was bearing down and the fire had
gained such hendway that it was i'm
possible to cXtinguisl it. and the
liremen gained the admiration of all
Of their fellow citizens for the good
work they accomplished in saving the
balance of the block. Dr. NIOloney's
was estimated ut $4,000; the
Insurance was $4,000.
Faribault, Minn-Francis Maloney,
one of the pioneer residents of Shields
vile. died Sunday, Jan. 2G. of old
age ut his home in that village. The
funeral took place Tuesday morning
from st. Patrick's church, Shields
vile. Rev. J. Fleming officiating, and
the remains We're laid to rest in
cemetery. Deceased was
Il native of Ireland and was about 100
years old ut the time of his death.
He came to the village of Shields
Vile with his family in 1856 and
opened n store, which he conducted
until 1873, when he retired from ac-
tive labors. He had lived quietly at
his home in that village since then.
He was a prominent figure during the
pioneer days Of the village and was
we'll and favorably Known in the COM
nunity in which he resided. He is
by n widow and five children,
viz: James Maloney, of Erin town.
ship: John, who resides in Alaska;
Mrs. James McCabe, of Webster; Mrs.
2. Harrison. of Shieldsville, and Mrs.
Richard Browne, of Washington.
Belle Plaine. Minn-The entertain
ment given by the Catholic Order of
Foresters Monday evening of last
week brought out a very large attend
lnce considering the severity of the
Rev. Father Kennedy made
the Introductory remarks. followed by
Hon. Senator Collier of Shakopee, one
Of the national directors Of the order,
who spoke upon the workings of the
society from Il business and charitable
which, coupled with his
manner of delivery. made most favor
able impression on all. The English
and German songs by the German
society were also we'll received
rs we'll as the instrumental part Of the
program. Lunch was served Mt an
early hour, after which the young
folks enjoyed themselves keeping step
to the strains furnished by the La
Belle Orchestra until after midnight.
AS Il result of the entertainment twen-
ty-tive young men have thus far
handed in their names to become men,
bers.
st. Peter. Minn.-Mrs. Catherine
Potts, one of the oldest settlers of the
Minnesota Valley, died at her home
on Front street in this city late
Thursday afternoon Of last week.
Owing to her advanced age she had
been in poor health for some time.
About three months ago she fell upon
a pavement and broke her hip. and
following this came other complica-
ting ailments which finally caused her
death. The deceased was born in the
County Limerick, Ireland, in 1923, and
at the time of her death was 70 years
of age. When but twelve years of
age she came to America. and in
1863 located in st. Paul where she
was married. The same year she
passed through what is now st. Peter.
At that time there was not Il single
house here. She settled, with her
husband in Kasota. Later they went
to Lake Washington, where they lived
until 1858. when the family settled in
st. Peter. this having been her home