The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-06-04
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

morning Ut 81. MlCuitel , SutlioilS
church occurred the marriage of Miss
Mary J. McNally, Of Doyle, to Patrick
Doyle, of this city, Rev. MacAvay, of
Kilkenny, officiating.
Graceville, Minn.-The Barry school
board recently presented the school
with handsome library case and sew
enty-five volumes of the choicest works
of fiction. poetry, history and bio
graphy. This gives the Barry school
district splendid library start. which.
we understand, is to be largely aug
mented from time to time. While the
school board deserves the highest cred
it for its intelligent and liberal patron
ace, still we are inclined to believe
that the present teacher, Prof. O'Bren
has had also much to do in bringing
about this contamination, and in ele-
waiting the Barry school to position
of which its patrons may we'll be
proud.
Anaconda, Mont.-Those who at
tended the entertainment given by the
st, Amadeus Musical club at st. An
sela's academy on West Fourth street
Saturday evening. May Dist, We're very
we'll pleased. The members of the
organization have received their care
full training under direction of the Ur-
suline nins at the academy and they
reflected much credit on their instruc-
tors. The entertainment was in honor
of the clubs fourth anniversary.
Norris, MINI. - The numerous
friends of Miss NIayme Corcoran,
daughter of Anthony Corcoran, of the
town of Synnes, will be grieved to
learn of her death, which occurred at
her home on Thursday evening, May
10Th, at 10 o'clock, after prolonged
illness with consumption, with which
she had been suffering for about Il
year. Miss Corcoran was but twenty
five years of age when death took
her away. The funeral services We're
held at the Assumption church the fol-
lowing Sunday morning at II o'clock,
il.terment taking place at the Catho-
lie cemetery here.
ST. Cloud, Minn-At a recent meet
ing of the state high school board, a
resolution was adopted giving pupils
CT parcrhial and private schools the
q portunty to take the state high
school examinations. They are to take
tha:2l at the time and place offered by
the public schools of the same place.
Wasnca, Minn.-Peter Sheeran, an
old resident of South Prairie died
On Wednesday. May 18th, after Il long
illness. His funeral took place the
Friday following from ST Marys
Catholic church. He was an early
settler and a highly respected citizen.
Butte, Mont.-Thr Sisters of ST Pat
ricll's school have been presented With
Il finn collection of reference books.
The Gift is from Mrs. George Rock
wood and was presented us a memorial
library in honor of her father, the late
john taplice. 1t is the intention of
Ms. lockwood to add many volumes
Il little later and make the gift Il sub
stantia! one.
Grand Rapids, AIinn.-AIiss Mary
Mccormick died Wednesday. May
10Th, mt the st. Erncdicts hospital.
us, Mccormick WAS Il sister of
.,aM.">; Mccormick, of this city. She
t.s!nn here about six weeks ago to Wis.,
i; ..ei' nrothrr. and WAS taken to the
| ospital shortly after she arrived here.
Heart failure was the cause of her
death. Funeral services were held ut
the Catholic church Thursday follow
ing. and We're conducted by Father
O'Mahoncy. Miss Mccormick was 90
years of age.
Wal,asha, Minn.-At the O'clock
mass ut ST. Felix church, Tuesday.
May 2ith Father Wurst officiating,
Miss Nellie Ryan, of Pcpin, and James
Lamcy, of Watopa. were united in the
bonds of matrinony. The bride was
attended by the groom's sister, Miss
Nellie. and the groom by the brides
brother. Phil. .Jr.,
Michigan City. n. D.-Marricd On
Wednesday. May 25th, ut the Catholic
church. this city. by Rev. Father Nc
Donald. Miss Marie Wolf, of Michigan
township, to William j. Doyle, of Bart
lett
Slayton, Minn.-John Gatfncy died
Sunday. May 22d. at the home of his
niece. Mrs. Michael Donovan. in this
village. Though he had not been we'll
all winter, he was sick but a few days
and was up town the Wednesday be-
fore. He was born in Ireland and
was nearly eighty years of age. He
was never married He came to live
with Mrs Donovan about two years
ago. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Father Lavery ut the Catho-
lie church on Tuesday.
Belle Plaine, Minn.-Quite Il prom
inent wedding took place Tuesday
morning, May 9th, at st. Johns Cath
Ollie church, when Miss Mary Bailey,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Denis Bail
ey. was united in marriage to Mr.
Michael Morrison. Rev. Father Carey
read the marriage rites. Miss Mae
Bailey of ST Paul cousin of thp bride