The Irish standard., 1902-04-19
FROM THE CAPITAL.

WlIe OIL IMOmaS PeWterS, died at 3
O'Clock last Sunday morning at the
family residence, 9O1 Holten avenue
at the age of IS years. She was a
native of Rossave. County Clare, Ire
land, and was married to Mr.. Pewters
in New York City in 1881. Moving to
Minnesota Immediately after their
marriage, they resided continuously in
st. Paul until separated by death.
Mrs. Pewters was truly one of the
very best of women, as was attested
by the large outpouring of friends at
the funeral, and the eloquent tribute
to her memory which was delivered
by FIR. Cosgrove at st. Vincent's
church during the requiem mass.
When the Rev. Father said that she
was the very soul of womanhood, a
real devoted Catholic mother and true
friend, many We're moved to tears,
but she has been called to her eternal
reward, There to remain for all eternity
and 1t is to be hoped and prayed for
that she will enjoy everlasting hap
piness in the realms of peace. Mrs.
Pewters left comfortable home
which she and her husband had lust
finished and had recently occupied. a
host Of friends and above all a loving
husband in the fullest sense of the
term, and two grown sons. both of
whom are exemplary young men. The
funeral was held on Tuesday morning
last and was a very large one. st. Vim
cents church being we'll filled with
friends Of the deceased. The inter-
ment was at Calvary cemetery.
Div. No. Q. A. O. II. has moved in
to it's new hall and on Friday evening
of last week gave rousing house
warming to it's members and visiting
brothers. The large hall was COM
pletely filled and there was not seat
ing room for all present. The men,
bers of Div. No. always set good
example to other divisions by their
excellent habit of attending meetings
regularly. Bob Clarke. the whole
soulcd president of No. Q, was in OK
cellent humor and with the aid of his
other efficient lieutenants. the business
ana social features of the evening
were conducted in an admirable man.
ner.
Div. No. 2. A. O. H., gave another
gentle athletic entertainment ON their
regular meeting night. last Saturday
evening at X. p. hail. The meeting
was largely attended and the program
excellent.
Several new members were initiated
at the regular meeting of Div. No. :
on Friday evening of last week. No.
Z is growing slow but sure. and has
increased largely in membership under
tie guidance of Dan 1>cnnedy, it's
president. as every one likes him and
helps him in the work of building up.
Div. No. G has taken fresh hold
with Tom Green as it's able president,
assisted by Vice President Cummings.
Secretary Thomas. and the rest. 1t is
expected that No. G will have 100
members by July 4th.
The membership of Div. No. 3. A..
o. II. is just one more than that of
Div. No. /, at the present writing.
Both divisions are up and doing. and
the membership of both will as rc-
suit be largely increased.
The present membership of Div. No.
8 is about 400. and the list is increas-
ing continually.
Div. No. 10 has recently lost one of
its popular young members in the
death of Brother Willie O'Rourke.
Div. No. II which is about to be
organized in st. Johns parish will
have about IS charter members to be-
gin with. The new division is ex-
pected to be in running order in a
few weeks
James Mcdonnell, the popular cx-
pressman, has purchased another
handsome tallyho coach, and now has
four Of these for the seasons Use.
Stronge & Warner, the large MILL
merry firm, has added to it's business
the department Of ladies' tailor made
suits and large crowds throng the
corner Of Minnesota and Seventh
streets to see and purchase those hand
home Paris and Berlin outfits Stronge
& Warner are popular business men
and are deserving Of the large trade
which they have built up.
Jno. Donovan. night watchman in
the Ryan building. Seventh and Rob
ert streets. was crushed to death by an
elevator cab early Saturday morning.
He had been employed in the building
but few months. He worked at
the Merchants Hotel formerly. Mr.
Donovan was 81 years old and was n
member Of the A. o. H.. who took
charge of his funeral
Mrs. Thos. Quinlan of Rcany street
entertained the Neighborhood Club at
progressive euchre Wednesday.
Div. No. 3 Of Ladies Auxiliary TO
the A. o. II. gave card party Mon
day evening at Odd Fellows hall, i.
Seventh street.
President Lennon Of the st. Paul
Base Ball club got a message from
Manager Mike Kelly Saturday night to