The Irish standard., 1903-04-25
OVER THE. NORTHWEST.


John English occurred at the home
of his nephew, T. II. Cavanaugh, Fri
day morning, April 10, of old age in
frmities, he being past 50 years Of
age. He was one of the old residents
of this community. The funeral oc-
Cured from st. Patrick's church the
following Monday morning.
Credit River, Minn-The marriage
of nj. j. Lang, of this community, to
Miss Mary Ryan, of st. GATHERINGS,
took place at st. GATHERINGS church,
Tuesday morning. The young couple
have large circle Of friends here
who unite in wishing them life full
of content and joy.
Pleasant Prairie, Minn.-Mrs. Mich
ael Garry, beloved wife of ex-commis-
sioner Garry Of this village, died on
the 18th inst, after n long illness. Her
death had been expected for some
time. Mrs. Garry was aged about ~
years and the mother Of nine children,
all of whom are living and were ut
her bedside at the last. She was
devoted wife and mother and Il noble
Christian woman. The funeral was
held at the Catholic church at Guck
cen.
Anoka, Minn.-Died in Burns, Sun
day, April y, very suddenly, Mrs.
Charlotte Kennedy, wife of Richard
Kennedy. Deceased was the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. O'Keefe Of
Burns, and was born in that township
20 years ago. She was married nine
years ago Memorial day and leaves
q husband and five infant children,
the oldest one eight years and the
youngest one three weeks She leaves
also two brothers, William and Thorn
as, and three sisters, Mrs. G. Karker,
Anoia; Mrs. Augustus Beck, Burns;
and Mrs. Julius Beck, Elk River. The
funeral services were held from St
Stephens church on the 18th. The
sympathy of everyone goes out to the
mourning relatives and particularly to
the husband and mothcrlcss children.
Rochester, Minn.-William Lanigan,
of High Forest township, died at his
home at ten o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, April 49,, Il victim Of pneumonia.
Mr.. Lanigan formerly resided in
lint
to his farm and there spent his de-
clining years. He had reached the
advanced age of 76 years. Mrs. LAM
gan died about nine years ago, but
two sons and three daughters survive
their parents. The funeral was held
at St. Bridgets church.
Brainerd, Minn.-Chief of Police
George Sargent and Miss Elma Feie
Rabend were quietly married Monday
afternoon of last week by Rev. d. w.
Lynch, of st. Francis church, at his
residence. The marriage was kept so
quiet that not even the chiefs closest
friends We're aware of his matrimonial
venture until the next day. The bride
had arrived from Minneapolis on the
noon train, the ceremony was perform
ed and the couple went Immediately
to their home at S13 Third street
south. The chief acted as official
caller ut the Hose company's dance at
the Gardner that evening as though
marriage was an every day occurrence
with him and it was principally
through other sources that the inform
alton became public, but for all that
he was the recipient Of hearty con-
gratulations from his many friends.
Anoka, Minn.-The weeks mission
that had been conducted ut st. Ste
phen's by Fathers Arctander and
Busch came to a close on Easter Sun
day. Every evening the church was
tllronged to the doors. Sunday morn
ing and evening at all services stand
ing room was at premium. The al
tars were profusely adorned with pot
ted plants and cut flowers, lilies ant
palms. At the early mass communion
was administered to six hundred souls
At the late mass the choir rendered
Berg's mass in G. The mass wal
sung by Father Arctander, while
Father Busch explained each part al
it took place. At the evening services
large numbers were unable to gain I'D
mittance as the church was taxed t.
it's utmost capacity. Rev. Father Arc
lander preached the sermon. pleading
earnestly for the continuance of Chris
tan perseverance. At the conclusion
of the sermon the "Papal Benediction
was given from Pope Leo XIII. Tn
missionary fathers leave with tn
good will Of all Anoka people. and
is hoped they will return again soo1
Ellsworth, Minn.-Thursday ever
ing of last week a large number Q
friends of Rev. Father Kearns gather
ed at the society hall to tender him
farewell reception and wish him Coo
speed. The meeting was an informf
affair, several Of those present NAL
ing short talks expressive of the fee
ings Of the meeting. A purse of $40
was presented to the reverend gentle
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