The Irish standard., 1905-02-04

II SiluS. I1e was uOVu Ill COuuty
Tyrone, Ireland, in 1919, and emigrat-
ed to this country in 1S4S, locating
ut Providence, r. I. He came to Min
nesota in 1S49, and located at Pt.
Douglas. He took up a claim in
Ravenna, in 1852, where he has since
resided following the occupation of
farming. He was married in 1866 to
Miss Ellen McKenna,. who died in
1895. The following sons survive him,
John NJ, Frank and Edward of Raven
ma, Owen Of Chokio, Mimi, and James
G. of Lakota, N. D.
Wayerly, Minn.-The funeral of
Mrs. King was held Friday MORNING,
Jan. q. The remains We're escorted
form the late home of the deceased
by the Royal Neighbor lodge and Roy
al Neighbor delegations from Cokato
and Montrose to st. Marys' church,
where solemn requiem mass was
chanted with Rev. FIR. Lucey, cele-
brant, Rev. FIR. Guillot, Of Marshall,
deacon, and Rev. FIR. Savoy, of Osseo,
sub-deacon. The popularity Of the
deceased was clearly evident from the
large number Of friends who attended
the funeral to pay their last tribute
OF respect for the dead. Rev. FIR.
Lucey, the pastor, with few touch
ing remarks bid her a last farewell.
Rev. Fir. Guillot, who knew the deceas-
ed for 20 years, delivered an Impress
i've and highly deserved eulogy over
the remains.
Wabasha, Minn.-After long and
eventful life Mrs. Margaret O'Brien
died at the residence of her son Will
liam in Cooks Valley. She was in her
eightieth year. The funeral occurred
from st. Felix church on Monday of
last week and was largely attended.
Father Wurst officiated. The inter-
ment was in the family lot in st. Felix
cemetery. Deceased was native of
County Limerick, Ireland, and came to
this country as little girl. About
1866 she was united in marriage with
William Mahar. They came to Wa
basha county in 1856 and settled on
the farm in Cooks Valley where she
has ever since resided. In the early
sixties her husband died leaving her
two sons who survive her. They are
John, of lakewood, and William, If
Greenfield. Several years after the
death of her husband she married
Michael O'Brien. He died a few years
ago.
Shakopee, Minn.-Died, at his home
here on Friday, Jan. 20, 1905, Mr..
Sheridan, aged eighty-four years. Mr..
Sheridan was one of the pioneer resi-
dents of Burnsville and was highly
respected in this community. He
leaves a wife, many relatives, and
large circle Of friends to mourn his
loss. The funeral services were held
from st. Johns church, Rev. Father
Kane officiating, and the interment
was in the Huntsville cemetery. The
sad news of the death of Mrs. J. Con-
nelly. of huntsville, was brought to
this village Saturday morning Of last
week. Mrs. ]. Connolly was one Of
Tie early settlers of huntsville, hav-
Ing lived there for many years. The
funeral was held from st. Johns
church, Tuesday. Jan. "a, Rev. Father
Kane officiating, and the interment
WAS in st. Johns cemetery.
Cooks Valley, NIinn.-Daniel Holl-
and died at 10 o'clock Tuesday MORN
ing, Jan. q, at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Patrick Holland, in Cooks Valley.
His funeral occurred from st. Felix
church in this city Friday morning.
Deceased was born in Cooks Valley
and was in his forty-siXth year.
Dickinson, N. D.-Died, in this city,
January Goth, Mary Needlam, wife of
Patrick Needham; after an illness of
about two weeks. She avs highly re-
pcctcd among her acquaintances and
was an ever faithful wife and mother,
She was member of the Catholic
church and the burial services We're
held on Monday morning at the parish
church of that denomination. She
leaves to morn their loss, four sons
and three daughters; her husband,
Patrick Needlam, and two sisters,
named respectively Mrs. Hovey and
Mrs. Malone Her remains were
placed to rest in the Catholic cemetery
mt this place. 4 At st. PatricS's
church Tuesday morning, Jan. "a, oc-
cured the wedding of Mr.. Otto Meyer
and Miss Catherine Theil, Rev. Father
Dignam. officiating. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of Il
number Of their intimate frincls. The
ride was attired in white, and attend
ID by Miss Clara Davis. Lewis Randall
,cting as "best' man.
Belle Plaine, NIinn.-Robert Devine,
ST., one of the early residents of Belle
Plaine township. died at his late home,
two miles southwest of this village,
January 81 He was born III Ireland in
1880 and was IS years of age. Death
was caused from Bright's disease.
He leaves his aged wife and six chill
dren to mourn his departure, namely:
James of st. Paul, William of Mime
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