The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-09-12

Of the Blessed Virgin at the church of
Our Lady of Good Counsel at Ellton.
The Right Rev. Bishop o German will
give confirmation to these candidates
at the latter place on October 9th.
The Rev. Father Desmond, of
Huron, has ordered plans and speci-
tications from Architect Schwartz, of
Sioux Falls, for the new parochial
residence to be built at Cavour, and
already Il force of mechanics are at
work OH the basement. The building
will cost over $500 and will be one
of the best in the diocese.
Died.-NIr. Owen Clark, 4 pioneer
settler of Civil Bend near Jefferson in
Union county, was called to his eter.
nal reward on the 4th inst, death hay
ing occurred at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. James Cummins, at
SO4 Market street, Sioux City, Iowa.
Deceased was born in Glare county,
Ireland, about 80 years ago, and in
'46 came to the United States He
made his home in the eastern states
for many years, and in 81 came to
Sioux City, where he engaged himself
in the capacity Of railroad contractor
on the Sioux City and Pacific road
the first road to enter Sioux City.
When this line was finished, which
was about the year '6S, Mr.. Clark
settled on the farm in Union county,
where he lived until two years ago,
when he went to his daughters in
Sioux City, where he hoped to end his
peaceful days. Deceased was
straightforward, honest man, upright
in all his dealings, and kind and af.
fectionate husband and father. His
memory will long be cherished around
Jefferson, where he spent so much of
his life. After the holding of services
at the Epiphany cathedral, the re-
mains were taken to Jefferson for in
terment.
Married.-Mr. William Coffey, of
Sun Prairie, Wis, was united in mat
rimony to Miss Catherine Murphy, Of
st. Williams on Tuesday last, the
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin. The ceremony was performed
at st. Patrick's church, Cavour, by the
Rev. Father Desmond, pastor, and in
the presence of the numerous friends
Of the young couple The wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents.
Three Eudist fathers have been as
signed by Bishop O'Gorman to St.
Wilfrid's church, Woonsocket, vacated
by the transfer of the Rev. Father
Kearns to the pastorate Of st. Georges
church at Armour. The fathers will
have charge also of st. Charles
church at Artesian, st. Scholasticas at
Letcher, and the missions at Roswell
and washington Springs.
Died.-Mrs. William Davis died of
cancer on Thursday of last week at
her residence at ST. Williams, north
of Cavour. Deceased was native of
Mayo county, Ireland, where she was
born in 40, and in '46 emigrated to
America with her parents. The fam
lily made their home at Fountain,
Mimi, for many years, until they SET
tied down at st. Williams about the
year 'S4, where they have since re-
sided. The deceased is survived by a
Borrowing husband with seven boys
and three girls, all of whom are mar
ried and in wcll-to-do circumstances.
Mrs Davis was Il grand example Of
Christianity in every phase of life,
and died happily in the full hope of
the great hereafter. The funeral was
held from the church ut that place
on the 9Th inst, and was very largely
attended. The mass was sung by the
Rev. Father O'Farrel and the sermon,
which was preached by the Rev.
Daniel Desmond, was noble tribute
to the departed one.
The ladies of the immaculate Con.
ception parish at Watertown have
fitted up the parochal residence at
| littL plbSC Will llCW anu
carpets for the Rev. William O'Meara,
who already has entered upon his du-
ties as pastor of that parish.
Aberdeen, S. D.. Aug. 2G.-Walte1
jacobs came in last night from Stand
ing Rock Indian reservation and re
ports that Louis p. Primeau, the noted
interpreter, was buried Saturday, his
death having been caused by Bright's
disease, with which he had suffered
for several months. Mr.. Primeau was
here few days ago and went from
here to Epiphany to consult Father
Kruger about his case. 1t was known
here that he was failing but it was
not known that his case was so neal
an end. Louis Primeau was the mos
eminent interpreter among thu
Sioux, occupying about the same posi-
ton among them that Uncle Pau
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