The Irish standard., 1902-01-25
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

Iona, was killed on the road between
Iona and Slayton, Tuesday afternoon
of last week. 1t is reported that the
neckyoke broke while going down a
hill. which startled the horses and
pulled Mr. Masterson over the DASH
board, and he evidently received kick
OH the head from one Of the horses.
Besides Mr. Mastersen there were two
Indies. a baby and three gentlemen in
the rig. all Of whom escaped serious in
.i,uy except one man, who had his arm
broken. Mr.. Masterson was well known
and was held in high esteem by his fell
lowmen, and all express the deepest re-
greet at his sad death. He was an ex-
cellent citizen and member of the A.
o. II. Division of Avoca. He was 45
years old, and leaves a wife and sey-
eral children
Faribault, Minn.-Ars. Robert Cava-
naugh died at her home in this city,
Friday, Jan. 10, Of cancer of the stom
ach. The deceased was G3 years of
age She was an exemplary wife aud
mother, and bore her fatal illness with
Christian fortitudc and resignation
She is survived by IL husband. one son.
VIM. Cavanaugh, of New Ulm, and
three daughters. Mrs. Byron Morgan.
Of st. Paul, Mrs. J. w. Durham, of
Fargo. n d.. and Miss Catharine Cava-
naugh, of this city. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon. Services were
held at the church of the Sacred Heart,
by Rev. Father Slevin. and the remains
were inferred in Calvary cemetery.
Belle Plaine. Mim.-James Corcoran
brought in 11.52O pounds of pork last
week. for which lie received the nice
little sum of S71425. A few DAYS be-
fore Frank McCue unloaded 1892 worth
into the yard. Pork raising is evidently
or the increase in this vicinity when
Individual sales run up the way they
have here of late
Shakopee. Minn.-Emmet Farley met
with quite an accident Monday of last
week while assisting in pressing hay.
In some unknown manner his hand rot
caught in the gear Of the press. lacer-
ating the thumb and the two first fin
gers of the right hand. \ physician
was called and found it necessary TO
ainputate the thumb Mt the first ioint
and the index finger between the first
ana second joints. With the exception
OF little soreness he is getting along
nicely.
st. Cloud. Minn.-Mr Frank Mooney,
a farmer living in Maine Prairie town.
met with an accident, Sunday after
noon. Jan. -. which may prove fatal.
lie carried shotgun, anil as lie dis
charged one BARREL It burst. the entire
charge striking him in the head and
face on the right side. DR.. Tsidgeway
removed the right eye and amputated
the thumb of the left hand, but it is
feared that several of the shot pene-
tratel the brain. which. makes the
chances rather slim for him to recover.
lie is p years, old. married. and has
one child.
Ellsworth. Mnn.-Over three hun
dre1 invited guests witnessed the pub
liz installation of officers of the Cath
Ole Foresters and banQueted with
them Wednesday evening of last week.
ut the new society hall. Adrian. as
we'll as Ellsworth and vicinity. was
well represented. Deputy High Chief
Ranger Levins conducted the installa-
tion. after which a literary and musical
program was carried out and we'll re-
ccived. At the close of the program
the hall was prepared for card plAying
and other games, and the large crowd
Joined in the pastime with spirit and
good will. A fine spread had been pre-
pared by the good ladies of the parish.
and at II o'clock tables were set and
tho guests invited to partake.
Kilkenny, Minn.--John Howland and
Miss Anna Wilson were married by
FIR. McAvoy, at st. Canlce's church, on
Wednesday morning. Jan. Is. After
the ceremony the bridal party repaired
to the home of the brides parents and
there partook of sumptuous wedding
dinner In the evening a grand recep-
ton was held in Byrnes' hall, where
hundreds of friends gathered to wish
them every joy. Numerous beautiful
and costly presents We're received. MI
and Mrs. Rowland have grown up in
the vicinity of Kilkenny, and they will
make their home in Kenmare, n. D.
Michigan City, n. D.-rhe ladies' of
the Cathp1ic church at Bartlett will
give an entertainment in the school
hall on the 2Sth of January. The re-
hearsals have been very satisfactory.
The young ladies Of Bartlett are favor
ably noted for their musical talent. and
they expect to su,pass all previous eff
forts on this occasion.
Manllato, Minn.--rhe Mccarthy
wedding took place at st. Johns Cath
Ole Church Tuesday of last week. The
bride is we'll known young lady. and
resides at Decoria. The groom is son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Mccarthy. He
is an industrious young man and a
favorite among his many friends. A
dance was given in the evening. The