The Irish standard., 1905-03-11
BRAINERD BRIEFS.

BRA1NERD BRIEFS.
| On Thursday morning. February %
Mt o'clock, occurred the death of Pc
ter Somers, and thus another of
Brainerd's old-time residents will be
missed. Mr. Somers had not been
feeling we'll for months. being troubled
with Brights disease, but worked up
to about three weeks ago. Pneumonia
set in to add to his troubles; he was
confined to his bed. and in three days
the sad end came.
| Peter SomerS was born in Ireland in
the year 1887, and moved to this coun-
try with his family when he was
mere boy. They first located in Mich
igan. later moving to Wisconsin, where
MIR. Somers was married at Appleton
shortly after moving to that state. Mr..
and Mrs. Somers and family moved to
Rrainerd twenty years ago and have
resided here ever since. Mr. Somers
was veteran of the Civil War and
fought for two years under General
| Logan. Deceased leaves wife and
| eight children to mourn his loss all of
whom We're here to attend the funeral,
Peter Snmers was Il man highly re-
>pected 10y all who knew him. He had
| lived Il conscientious. industrious life
and had scores of friends in this city.
| The funeral services We're held OH
Sunday afternoon from st. Francis
Catholic church. and the church was
| crowded with friends and relatives of
the deceased. Rev. n. w. Lynch Of
ficiated. and spoke briefly but elo-
Iuently of the life of the deceased.
The floral offerings We're very fine.
large wreathS from the family and the
different departments at the n. P.
shops being in evidence.
Div. No. I. \. o. H.. held its regu-
lar meeting ut Columbian hall We'd
nesday evening. March s.
Mrs. NJ. J. Sully and Mrs. Agnes
Murphy recently returned from ar
extended visit with relatives at Osh-
Eosh. Wis.
Tickets are now out for st. patrick's
Day entertainment. to he held ut Park
"n"r:l house. under the auspices of
| It. Francis Catholic church. Father
| Lynch has arranged an elaborate pro-
| srlm suitable to the occasion, and cX-
poets to clear a neat sum on the event.
The l.. \. of \. O. II. gave another
| ne Of their higll-class dancing parties
| on Wednesday evening of last week.
which was well attended and enioycd
| very much by all.
NJ. ]. Lilly attended meeting of
| the representatives of the Northern
l Baseball League held at Fargo recent
ly. Rrainerd was recommended to be
| admitted to the circuit, and it is likely
| that a ball team with Mr.. Lilly as
manager will be organized here.
Mr.. and Mrs D. Manning of VermiI-
lion, S. D.. who have been visiting here
with Mr.. and Mrs. u. ]. Dona1hue for
the past two weeks. have returned to
\ their home.
l Miss Wayne Carney and Mr.. Geo.
IL. Ley of Grafton were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony at st. Fran
els church on Wednesday morning,
March list. A large number Of friends
and relatives of the couple We're pres
ent and though simple, it was very
pretty wedding, the altar being heay~
/ lily decked with bridal roses and other
beautiful flowers. Rev. d. w. Lynch
was the celebrant. and during the
ceremony the choir sang Peters
Mass" While the marriage vows
were being spoken Prof. VIM. Graham
rendered cornet solo, 20, Promise
Me- The bride. Miss Carney, is
among Brainerd's most popular young
ladies'. She has lived here for years
Her father was the late P. H. Car
ney, the Oldest engineer on the N. p
system. Miss Carney has many
friends in the city who will extend
their best wishes for long and happy
married life. Mr.. Ley, the bridegroom,
is young business man of Grafton.
N. D. His home was formerly in st.
Cloud. where his parents and other
relatives now live. He is popular
young man and has hosts of friends
both in st. Cloud and Grafton. Mr.
and Mrs. Ley left for st. Cloud, where
they will visit for time before going
to Grafton, n. D., where they will
make their future home.
| J.J. N.