The Irish standard., 1904-11-19
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

home, three miles east of Rockford,
Washington, occurred the death of
Peter keegan, one of the pioneers of
Murray county. He had been i'll but
a short time and had partaken quite
heartily of breakfast He had been
talking with his wife about some bust
ness matters, when she noticed
change come over him. He complain
ed of bad feeling in his throat and
coughed up large quantity of phlegm.
A doctor was hastily summoned and
every effort was made to remove the
obstacle or filling which seemed to be
gathering in his throat and pressing
against the wind pipe. All the efforts
failed and death resulted as result
Of strangulation. The funeral services
were held at st. Joseph's church in
Rockford on the following Sunday. At
the Sons Of Veterans hall the funeral
procession was met by G. A. Il. men,
who draped the casket with the flag
and marched ahead of the hearse,
while the Modern Woodmen in regalia
acted as an escort. The A. o. H., who
represented his old friends in Divi-
sions 1 and 2 in Murray county, were
there, too, to show their respect and
brotherly love and to sympathize with
the bereaved. The pail bearers con-
sisted of two members from each of
the three orders named, c. Merriman
and p. Dwyer, old Murray county
friends, representing the A. o. H. The
services were conducted by Father
Nicholas, Of Spokane, also Hibernian,
and the sisters from Tekoa academy
assisted in the singing of the requiem
mass.
Rrlinerd, MIMI. Bisiar, one Of
the most highly respected and honored
citizens Of Brainerd, passed away on
Monday Of last week. He had been i'll
but short time and it was a great
surprise to many when informed of
his death. The deceased has been a
resident of Brainerd for twenty-five
years and was seventy-four years of
age. He leaves five sons and four
daughters to mourn their loss: Peter
and George Bisiar, we'll known machin-
lists ut the shops, and Mrs. Joseph
Drapeau and Mrs. l.. l.. Giles, of
Rrainerd; Mrs. r. G. Cochrane, of Park
Rapids; Mrs. ]. II. Wright, Of Crom-
well, Mimi; Chas. and Joseph Bislar,
of Bemidji, and Leon Bisiar. of Glen
wood. The funeral services were held
from st. Francis Catholic church.
| Rochester, MINI. - Bartholomew
Donahue, one Of Rochester's Oldest
settlers, died suddenly November S.
He was about to retire when sudden
seizure of heart disease came over him
and he died at once. Mr.. Donahue
was born in County Galway, Ireland,
seventy-six years ago last August He
came to this country early in life and
settled first in Wisconsin. He moved
to Rochester in 1856 and witnessed the
development of the city from its in
fancy to it's present status. Four sons
and two daughters survive, being by
name: John, Fred, james and Bar
tholomew Donahue, Mrs. Nj. Donahue,
and Miss Julia Donahue. -Four chill
dren preceded the parents in death;
they being Patrick, Jennie, Katie and
Michael. Several brothers, living in
Australia, are bereaved. The funeral
was held at the church of st. John,
Rev. Father Riordan officiating.
Belle Plaine, Minn-Mrs. Thomas
Fahey, of Faxon, aged about 80 years,
died on the Sth inst, old age being the
probable cause of her death. The flu.
neral took place from st. Johns Cath
Ollie church.
Slayton, Minn.-John Shirley died at
his home, two miles east Of this vii
lage, Monday, November z. On Sat
urday night blood vessel burst in
his brain, causing paralysis which re-
suited in his death. Mr.. Shirley was
a man true to the best instincts of our
nature, loyal and devoted husband
and father, good citizen and neigh.
Dor and an earnest, transformations
Christian He was born in ireland
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