The Irish standard., 1904-04-30
SOUTH DAKOTA.

The handsome new church OF st.
John the Baptist, which was built late
ly at Lesterville, Yankton county, will
be solemnly dedicated to the service
of Almighty God on the Feast of the
Ascension. The pastor, Rev. Ignatius
hruczynski, has worked theoretically
in this his first parish, and the good
people of Lesterville may we'll con-
graduate themselves on having such a
noble shepherd.
The good ladies of st. Barbaras con-
gregation, Centreville, realized the neat
little sum of $50 as the net proceeds
of a supper given at that place one
evening last week. The amount was
handed over to the pastor, Rev. James
McNally, for the purchase of some
needy furniture for the church.
The people of Vodnany, Bon Homme
county, intend to build a fine parochial
residence this spring, after which they
will petition Bishop O'Gorman to send
them a resident pastor. Nodnany is
composed exclusively of well-to-do
class of Bohemian farmers, and being
one of the oldest settled sections Of the
state they feel that they can maintain
a priest in their midst. They are at
present served from Tyndall by the
Rev. Z. Fierek.
Died.-NIrs. Ford. aged 6S years,
and whose home was near Letcher,
Sanhorn county. passed away lately.
The old lady has not been in good
health for some time and since the
death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Daniel Ford. Il few weeks since, her
condition had been quite alarming to
her friends. The funeral was held
from st. Schoastica's church, where
appropriate services We're conducted by
Eudist father from Woonsocket
Train No. 1o1 on the G. NJ. \ st. 7.
road. which now leaves Sioux City at
9:25 Il. H. runs through to Messing
ton Springs daily via E@an and Mad-
son instead of stopping over night ut
Woonsocket as formerly. This train
connects ut the latter point with train
No / from Mitchell and arrives at IVES
sin@ton Springs at $50 p. IN. Return
ing. the train leaves the Springs at
7l3 IL. III. and reaches Sioux City at
4 40 p. IN. The new arrangement is
Il great accommodation to the travelling
public.
Mrs. Heinrich has returned to her
home ut lreton, Iowa. after visiting her
SONS at Rercsford and Ccntreville, viz,
Charlie and w. ].
Father James McNally. of Centre
willie. suffered from Il severe attack of
rheumatism lately.
Marricd.--A pair of McCook county's
best people We're united in lawful we'd
lock on Wednesday morning of last
week and the ceremony was conducted
by the Rev. William Kane ut st. Roses
church, Montrose. The names of the
contracting party are Mr.. Edward
liealy and Miss Clara Il. Sullivan. MIR.
u. Sullivan. brother of the bride and
Miss Teresa llcaly. sister of the groom.
acted us groomsnlan and bridesmaid.
Mrs Hcaly is the daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. John Sullivan and is Il young lady
of noble qualities. The young couple
have grown up in the community and
are equally popular among their large
circle of friends. The wedding break
fast, to which Il very large number of
friends and acquaintance were i'll
vited, took place mt the beautiful home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
nealy have the best wishes of all and
we sincerely hope that their future
will he bright and prosperous.
Rev. Bernard Burning, pastor Of St.
Stephens church, Bridgewater, return
ed from New Mexico lately, whittier
he went IL few months since to recuper-
ate his failing health. Father Bun
ming was feeling somewhat better up
on his arrival. but was taken with Il
relapse later on and last week was re-
ported to he quite i'll. His good parish
toner's will not fail to pray for his
speedy recovery.
During the temporary absence on
vacation of the Rev. Peter Grabig,
pastor of the church of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help at Marion Junction,
Bishop O'Gorman has assigned a priest
from WoonsOckct to attend to the af-
fairs of the parish.
The Rosebud Reservation bill pass
ed the Senate lately and only awaits
the presidents signature. Thus, a big
slice of Uncle Sans domain will be
thrown open for settlement.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. John
Leber. of Parker. is quite seriously ILL.,
and owing to his advanced age but
faint hopes are entertained of his re-
cOvery. John came to Turner county
many years ago and filed on IL govern
mert homestead in Spring Valley town
ship. where lie lived for years. He
was always Il sincere and practical
member of the Church and of his
means contributed literally to every
religious cause. Some few years age
he retired from farming and purshase(
neat little home at Parker. where lit
has since resided.
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