The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-12-24
OVER THE NORTHWEST.

ing, December 10, 1904, cast shadow
OF gloom over the community. Com.
| ing so closely after the tragic death of
her little son, who was crushed be.
meath the wheels of threshing engine
six weeks ago, and with another child
claimed by death six weeks previous,
it would seem that the family has been
most unfortunate. Mrs. Sullivan was
~ years old last August, and has been
i'll for year. Lung troubles brought
on by pneumonia fastened the end,
She was born in Belle Plaine and was
daughter of the late John Mccarthy.
She leaves husband and one child, a
boy four years old, to mourn her early
departure, and also four sisters, Mrs.
Ihos. Sherlock, Mrs. John Iangan.
Misses Johanna and Agnes Mccarthy,
and two brothers, M. G. and William
Mccarthy. She was a member of the
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
and Of the League of the Sacred Heart.
The funeral took place Monday with
services at the church of the Sacred
Heart, Rev. Father Kennedy oficiat-
ing. 1t was very largely attended
funeral, the st. Thomas Court, w. G.,
o. F. heading the mournful procession.
Faxon, Minn.-A destructive fire
made homeless the family of John eau
ley in Faxon Wednesday evening, De-
cember Z. Their home and the greater
part Of its contents were destroyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Cauley were in town trad
ing that afternoon and had left the
house in charge Of their two little chill
dren. Driving home in the darkness,
the red glare of their burning home
suddenly came up before them. The
safety of their children caused them
instant alarm, but they were spared
that misfortune. The children were in
safe hands. The fire originated in the
upper floor, but in what manner is not
known, probably owing to a defective
chimney. Some of the furnishings
down stairs were saved. The insurance
is but $3.50 and the loss considerably
in excess of that.
Credit River, Minn.-NIrs. VIM. Far
rell died at the home of Nicholas LAM
gan December II of consumption, aged
about SO years. Mrs. Farrell came here
from her home in Washington early in
September for visit during the Win
ter among her relatives and in hopes
Of benefiting her health. But the
change did not give any desired help
and she became so ill she was not able
to return home. Mrs. Farrell was for
merly Miss Maggie Murphy of neap
Lakeville. She is survived by hus-
band and nine children.
Faribault, Minn.-AIrs. Patrick Deg
nan died at her home in the town of
Richland, Tuesday morning, December
10, 1904, at the age Of 70 years. Mrs.
Degnan was the beloved and faithful
wife of Patrick Degnan, and with her
husband located in Richland some 40
years ago. She was true Christian
lady and generous, accommodating and
ever kind neighbor, kind and loving
wife and mother. Besides her hus-
band she leaves two sons, John and
William, residents of Richland, and
one daughter, Mrs. Robert NIcEachron,
of Los Angeles, Cal.
Wabasha, Minn.-Rev. D. Mangan,
who has been for several years assist
ant pastor there, and who has had
charge Of the St. Agnes parish at KEEL
logg, has been assigned by Bishop Cot
ter to the church at Theilman, with
West Albany as mission. He has de-
parted for his new field of labor and
is now in charge. These two parishes
are to be congratulated upon the as
signment to them such priest as Fa-
ther Mangan.
Grand Rapids, Minn.-Thomas A.
McHugh expects to open his new gro
Gerry on Kindred avenue next to Pow
ers' hardware store, on Monday next.
Mr.. McHugh and his brother-in-law,
Carl Westhaugh, purchased the build
ing and lot where the new store vii!
be conducted. The location is consid.
cred very good one and the Herald
Review predicts that that the venture
will be a success. Mr.. McHugh has
been engaged in business at Cohasset
for about two years. Some time ago
he sold out and Immediately concluded
to locate in Grand Rapids. He will
carry groceries and staple dry goods.
He is we'll known throughout this sec
ton of the country and will be pleased
to have at least friendly call from
all his acquaintance.
Superior, Wis.-The death of Ed
ward Stack, well-known resident of
Superior, occurred Wednesday night of
last week at his home at 1924 Cum,
ming avenue. Mr.. Stack was IS years
of age and was unable to Withstand
the attack of bowel trouble with which
he had been suffering for some weeks
Mr.. Stack was born in Ireland and
after coming to America became yer,
well-to-do. He resided at Anoka
Mimi, for a great many years before
coming to Superior and had property