The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-01-21
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MAYO.
y publican and farmer named John
flhhefty, residing ut Ballintubber.
near Castelar,. was killed i'm Il row. in
MS puhiic house OH ST. Stephens night,
y man named Patrick rhilbin has
"ceh arrested, charged with causing
the death of Finncrty, and is now in
Castelar, Jail.
On Dec. 23d Most Rev. DR. Lystcr
Bishop of Achonly, arrived in Balla-
%hadereen from Rome. where he had
been taking part in the celebrations in
connection with the Jubilee of the I'M
nacnlate Conception.
MEATH.
IN IL recent case in which Il creditor
OF the Naran Board of Guardians had
obtained Il decree against the BOARD
although lie had not applied for paw
ment within the time specified in the
Local Government Board Order. the
Local Government Board has refused
10 recoup the Guardians for the ex-
pense incurred by them in defending
the case.
MONAGHAN.
The medical officer of tho Clonos
Work-house has refused, in conse
4uence of the intense cold weather re-
Gently prevailing. to sanction the suc-
Sestion of the Guardians, that cold
oaths should be substituted for the hot
baths, given to tramps visited the
workhouse. Three thousand tramns
mad awaited of the hospitality of the
mousse during the past twelve months.
The Worllhouse Master was then or
defed to have vagrancy proceedings
instituted against the more FREQUENT
callers of the tramps; and the matter
ended.
ROSCONIMON.
In Roscommon on Dec. 9th bazaar
and fancy fair, in aid of the new tech
meal schools erected by the Sisters of
Mercy, was opened in the local Court
house-to continue for three DAYS.
Large crowds visited the building. and
every thing pointed to the fete being
a magnificent success. The objects of
the fete are to assist the good Sisters
III paying off the debt on their new
technical schools, which have been
operated to improve the social condi-
ton of the young girls of the working
classes, and to equip them so as to
compete successfully with the daugh-
tiers of other nations.
SLIGO.
General regret is felt at the death of
Alderman John J. keenan,, which oc-
Cured on Dec. 9th, after prolonged
illness. Deceased had been promi-
nent member of the Sligo Corporation.
as Alderman and Councillor, for many
years. He occupied the NIayoral chair
in 1902, fulfilling the functions of that
Office with credit to himself and honor
to the town. A sterling Nationalist
he had taken leading part in all the
Nationalist movements.
TIPPERARY,
The death is announced on Dec, 9th
OF Very Rev. John O'Flahcrty, retired
Army Chaplain, at his residence, Red
mondstown, Colonmel He had reach
cd the patriarchal age of 81 years, and
had spent most of his career as Cath
Ollie Chaplain to the Forces in Eng
land, where he was greatly esteemed
by all who knew him. Hc was living
in retirement for the past fifteen years.
Rev. Father Burke, c. c., Powers
town, met with rather serious acct
dent while driving to Colonmel from
Kilsheelan on Dec. 2Sth.
TYRONE.
~ sad fatality is reported from Kill
tygordon, near Strabane, the victim
being domestic servant named Bird
get McGlynn, in the employment of a
farmer named George Devine. who
when going to bed, brought into her
room bucketful of lighted GOALS for
the purpose of heating the room. Next
morning, when Dcvine knocked at the
door, which was bolted on the inside,
he got no response, and, having forced
the door, he found the unfortunate girl
lying lifeless OH the center of the floor.
She had got out of bed, and ATTEMPTED
to reach the door, but became over
powered and was smothcrcd.
WATERFORD.
In Waterford city, the Forthcoming
Municipal elections are attracting a
large share of attention The Mayor
(St. James A. Power, who seeks re-
election, will be opposed either by the
City High Sheriff alderman Thomas
WHITLEY, or by Mr.. David Mcdonald.
In the South Ward, where Councillor
Quinlan and another Councillor retire
by rotation, a big fight is certain. For
the Aldermanslip of the Custom
House, Ward, the sitting member, Sir
). a. Power, will be opposed by Mr..
Macdonald. Other contests are talked
of.
WICKLOW.
The Department of Agriculture has
promised to take steps to improve the
condition of Arlllow Harbor bar; and
the Arklow Harbor Commissioners
have voted them the net revenues of
the larbOr. for the co,ninp vcar for