The Irish standard., 1904-09-24
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

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Mandan, N. D.-After a great deal
of suffering, Mrs. j. p. McNevins died
on Wednesday forenoon, September
IA. Mrs. McNevins. was born at
Blairsville, Pa, in 1856, and was mar
ried in 1877. Two years ago it was
first ascertained that she was suffer-
ing from cancer. She tried various
specialists, including DR.. Kruger, of
Epiphany, s. D. Six weeks ago she
returned from st. Paul, where she had
been under treatment of DR.. O'Keefe.
She has been confined to her bed ever
since her return from st. Paul. The
funeral took place on the 18th inst.
Mrs. McNeyins was a member of the
Lady Macabees and had large circle
of friends and acquaintance through
out, this section, all Of whom will ex-
tend to the devoted husband and rela-
tives words of sorrow in their bereaye-
ment.
Hastings, Minn.-Michael J. Deva-
ney died at the, family residence Fri
day morning, September 9, after an ILL
ness of about eight months. The de-
ceased was. born in Marshan, Dakota
county, Mimi, thirty-four years ago,
and grew up to manhood and lived in
that locality until the time of his
death. His honesty and cheerful
disposition won for him a large circle
of friends who were deeply grieved
to learn of his death. He leaves
mother, four sisters, Mrs. P. H. Meyer,
of Burlington, Wis; Mrs. r. Kelly, Of
Faribault; Mrs. VIM. Kane and Miss
Annie c., of Hastings, and two
brothers, D. T. and John A., both Of
this city, who will deeply mourn their
loss. The funeral was held from the
church of the Guardian Angels Sun
day afternoon, September II, under
the auspices Of Division No. !, A. O.
H., and was largely attended. Rev.
P. R. Cunningham officiated and de-
livered the funeral sermon, in which
he touched briefly on the past life of
the deceased. The interment was at
Bellewood.
Mandan, N. D.-Chas. Mcdonald, of
Mandan, N. D., was married on the
18th inst. at Oldham, S. D., to Miss
Annie Murphy, of the latter city. Mr..
Mcdonald is the present sheriff of
Morton county, has served in various
other positions Of trust and is very
popular gentleman. Miss Murphy at
one time taught in the public schools
at Mandan, and during her residence
here became well and favorably
known to. the people. The happy
couple will make their home in Man
dan.
Brainerd, NIinn.-Two hundred chill
dren were confirmed here at 1870
o'clock last Sunday morning at st.
Francis Catholic church, one of the
largest classes in the history of the
Brainerd parish.
st. Cloud, Minn.-Rev. Gregory
Steil, o. S. B., for sixteen years past
the faithful and reverend pastor of the
church of the Immaculate Conception
Of this city, and whose departure to
other fields of labor was recently an
nounced, was on Thursday evening,
September Is, rendered most befit-
ting farewell by the members of the
parish, the clergy of st. Cloud and
others of his friends. Rev. Gregory
left last Saturday for St Johns to be-
gin his new duties as sub-prior. Rev.
William is here already and oficiated
at his first services last Sunday. Rev.
Gregory takes with him the best
wishes and fond farewells of many
hundreds Of people.
Jordan, Minn.-At 10 o'clock We'd
nesday morning, September Z, in St.
Johns church occurred the marriage
of James Collins, of st. Paul, and
Mary Egan, of Glendale, Rev. ]. Kane
officiating. Immediately after, the
bridal party drove to the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Egan, and partook Of bountiful