The Irish standard., 1904-04-02
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Died.-On the night of the 9th ult.,
of old age at her home in Parnell
township, four miles southwest of Elk
ton, Mrs. Ellen Quinlan, aged 76 years.
Deceased was native of Clare county,
Ireland, and early i'll life came to
America. For many years she and
her family continued to reside in
Winona county. Mimi, until the spring
Of so, when they decided to move
further west i'll search of Il home, and
during these 24 years 'Auntie' Quin-
Ian, as she was Familiarity known, was
loved and respected by all. In April,
vi, the old lady parted in death with
her husband, and during these few
years her health has been very poor.
The best of attendance was given to
her in her declining days by her sons.
Of whom she left three, viz. Patrick,
Martin and John, and an only daugh-
ter, Bridget, and they feel comforted
that God has called her to happier
home. The funeral from the church of
Our Lady of Good Counsel on Wednes-
day forenoon was evidence of how
Mrs. Quinlan was respected by the old
pioneer members and others of the
parish. Scarcely had the hour for
mass arrived until the church was
packed. Requiem high mass was
sung by the Rev. Father Sheehan, who
also preached the sermon and the
words of comfort which lie addressed
particularly to the family of the de-
ceased one will long be remembered
lnterment was made in the local
cemetery, one-half mile east of town,
and over 100 teams followed the re-
mains thther.
Handsome pews have recently been
secured for All Saints church, Ando-
YER, Sacred Heart church, Gettysburg,
and for the new church which was
built last year at Oldham in Kingsbury
county.
Died.-Mr. William O'Hara, an old
time resident of Hamlin county, but
for the past six years a citizen of
Watertown. died on the 23rd ult. in the
state of Washington. rs the result of
an operation. Mr. O'Eara's health had
been declining for some years and last
fall he left Watertown for the Pacific
coast, accompanied by his wife, in
hopes that the change of climate would
improve his condition, but it pleased
Almighty God to call him to Himself,
and he passed away as above men,
toned. His remains were shipped to
Watertown and there they We're laid
to rest.
Died.--In the death of Mr.. James
Conner, which took place on the 23d
ult., of appendicitis, Huron is mourn
ing the loss of one of her noblest and
best people. Mr.. Connor was born at
Mcnomonie. Wis, 81 years ago, and in
81 came to Huron, where he entered
the employment of the G. & N. w.
railroad as brakeman; later on he was
promoted to the position of freight
and passenger conductor, and in all
these places Jim proved himself hon
est and reliable. In '93 he was mar
rfed at Huron, and of that union three
children were born, one boy and two
girls, two of whom are already dead.
Three years ago Mr.. Conner was COM
PEELED to resign railroading on account
of his health, but since that time he
has conducted cigar and confection-
airy store at Huron. The funeral was
held from st. Martins church on Fri
day and Father Desmond spoke very
tenderly Of the deceased.
Died.-Mr Charles Barr, who made
his home at East Sioux Falls, died late
ly and his funeral occurred from st.
Michael's pro-cathedral, Rev. William
Nolan officiating. Interment took place
in the local cemetery.