The Irish standard., 1904-01-16

the bar separating it from the hotels
was Quilted. 1t is stated that the fire
was caused by the fusing OF the cleo
trio wires on the stage.
FERMANAGH.
Information is sought respecting
Patrick and Mary McGrory, or
Rogers, who left Belcoo, county Fer
managh, in July, 1857. When last
heard OF, about one year later, they
were i'll Boston, Mass. They are
sought for by their brother John.
GALWAY.
A marriage between Alderman J. P.
Higgins, and Winnie, youngest daugh-
ter OF Bernard Collery, J. P, of Gregg
house, was announced to take place
at the University church, Stephens
Green, Dublin, OH Thursday, the 9TH
of January.
a few days ago, there died at New
castle road, Galway, man named
Tim Tierney, who was over a century,
and who, if he lived to next month,
would have reached 10Y years of age
He was to the last remarkably
healthy old man.
Captain Garden, OF Eyrecourt, has
sold to his tcnants-S4 in number
their farms, which bring down their
yearly payments from 22s. to 1os. Cd.
in the pound.
KILDARE.
Information is required of James
Farrell, formerly OF county Kildare,
who came to America in 1S45. He is
sought for by his nephew John (son
of Christopher FarrelD.
eKILKENNY.
The Dublin Gazette" announces
that John Joseph O'Neill Power is
proceeding to sell his estate, in the
baronies of Ida and Iverk, county Kill
kenny, and in the baronies OF Decies-
Without-Drum, (Middletlird), and
Gautiere, county Waterford, including
inter ALA part of the lands of Carrick-
avarahane, barony of Middlethird,
county Waterford.
KERRY.
The death is announced of Thomas
O'Donnell, OF Tarbert, county Kerry,
at the age of 1o3. Deceased was a
| victualler.
Information is required concerning
John and Jeremiah Calvin, natives OF
Fries, county Kerry. Jeremiah went
to Boston, Mass, i'll 1855, and John
went to the United States 81 years ago.
They are sought for by their sister.
a Reid prize, value SIG, has been
awarded to Mr.. Peter Glcasure, mont
tor i'll the Clandouglas National
school, as result of the Easter ex-
aminations held at Killarney. Mr..
Gleasure secured the highest percent
age in literature in the "Kingdom.''
LOUTH.
On December 18th, special meeting
of the Dundalk board of Guardians
was held to consider the report of a
committee recommending certain con-
ditions for the pending appointment of
master and matron of the Union
workhouse. The chief recommends
tons of the committee were, that no
candidate over forty-ive years of age
should be entertained, and that fus-
| band and wife should not be appointed
to the vacant offices. The first recon-
mendation was opposed, and carried
by majority of IS votes to 10. The
second recommendation was more
keenly contested, and was eventually
carried by a majority of "a votes to S.
LIMERICK.
In the four courts, Dublin, OH De-
cember 18th, before Justice Boyd, the
case of Kathleen Comyn " Reidy was
called up. Mr.. Whitaker INSTRUCTED
by Mr.. Monserrat, solicitor) applied,
on behalf of the defendant, DR.. Jer-
ONE J. Reidy, of 314 Commercial road,
London, for all order requiring the
| plaintiff to discover documents in the
action. The action was for recovery
of $4,000 damages by the plaintiff,
Miss Kathleen Comyn, of No. NAL
low street, Limerick, for breach of
promise OF marriage. The defendant
denied the promise and pleaded re-
session. There had been, counsel al
legged, correspondence between the
parties, and the defendant required to
see the letters in the plaintiffs posses
sion. The court made the order
sought.
Information is wanted respecting
Michael A. Corcoran, a native of
Mayo, who left Ireland about 50 years
ago; supposed to have gone to Dead
wood City, South Dakota.
At the quarterly meeting of the
| Mayo county council on December
18TH at Castelar,, Mr.. Vim. Doris, ].
p, vice-chairman, presiding, resolu-
ton was received from the Limerick
county council, condemning the, atti-
tude of the majority of the Irish land
lords, in regard to the evicted tenants,
and expressing the hope that senti-
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