The Irish standard., 1902-05-10

Boniface College at Winnipeg. At
the time Of the war with Spain he en-
| listed i'll Co. Il. United States Volun-
teerS. and acted as company clerk until
ms regiment was mustered out, At
present he is manager of the John
McRae lumber yards at this place
and is considered one of our shrewdcst
young business men. Miss Larkin.
one Of the most popular among the
ialr ones of the village. is ii Young
lady of much culture and refinement
ana her musical ability is of Il high
order. She received her education
principally ut the Sisters convent Mt
Graceville. The marriage ceremony
was performed in the new church,
Rev. Father NJ. d. OBrien officiating.
Patrick O'Phelan was best man. while
Miss Maggie Trainor acted as brides
maid.
Ellsworth. Minn.-Rev Father Cooke,
of I.archwood. passed through here
Monday of last week on his way to
Ireland. where he will spend three
months visiting relatives. 1t is eight
years since he came to this country.
and he will no doubt enjoy reunion
with the members of his family.
Rochester, Minn.-Fathcr Mathews
Temperance Society gave Il four-act
drama entitled "rhe Corner Store" mt
ST Rridget's hall. on the evening If
May >. Berg Bros orchestra furnish
cd music during the progress of the
play. Those taking part in the play
were: George Kennedy. Johanna Con-
atty. Emma Kennedy. Dennis Higgins.
Thomas Conaty. James Shechan, Katy
Higgins. Daniel Mackcn, Michael Con
atty. Between the acts spccialties were
introduced The play was highly an
preciated by a delighted audience.
Lan%tlon. n. D.-patrick Mccain
bridge, Il we'll known resident of Lang
don for several years past, died ut his
home south of the railroad tracks,
Monday night. April 2S, ut about 10
O'Clock. The deceased was about 37
Years of age. He had been in poor
health for over a year. the result Of
heart trouble, although the illness pre-
cctlng his death was of less thou :,
months duration. a widow and fam
lily of small children are left to mourn
the loss of a kind husband and father.
Ihr funeral. held from the Catholic
church. was largely attended by the
people of Iangdon. as we'll as many
acquaintanccS east of town. who had
been nciShbors of the deceased when
farming near Olga. The widow and
family have the most sincere sym
lcatlly of this community i'm the sorrow
which accompanies the severe loss
that has hrfAllcn them.
Belle Plainc. Minn.-Tucsday April
90, Miss Lizzie Sullivan and Luke l..
Rowan were united in marriage by
Rev. Fr. Kennedy at the Church of
the Sacred Heart. Dennis Sullivan.
brother of tho bride, and Miss Kath-
crime Rowan. sister of the groom.
acted the part of bridesmaid and
grnonlsnEln. The marriage was wit
messed by number of relatives and
friends. after which all repaired to
the residence of the brides parents.
where the festivities of the joyous oc-
casion were participated in by the
entire neiGhborhood. The groom is IL
young farmer at Hazclwood where
the happy couple will reside.
Hastings. NTinn-Sunday night,
April 81. Pierce Hackctt. of Niningcr,
departed this life at the advanced age
of SG years and Z months. He was
born in County Kilkenny. Ireland. but
cmigl:tcd to America in the year 1910.
locating at Rockford. ILL., After living
there for time. he removed to Bloom
ing Grove. Mimi, in 1856, and after
wards located at Niningcr. where he
has resided for the past thirty-fve
years. Tic was unmarried. and has of
late years made his home with his
niece, following the occupation Of
farming. He was kind-hcarteil gen
tlcman. who had the good will and
esteem of all who knew him. The
funeral was held from the Church of
the Guardian Angel. Rcv. j. A. Fitz-
gerald officiating.