The Irish standard., 1905-02-11

Of the same place was solemnized at
Fairfax. Neb., one day last week by
the Rev. w. Kroupa Of ST. Mary's
church, Spencer. The bride made her
home formerly at Omaha, Neb., where
she has many friends who will extend
to brr their hcs. wishes for 4 happy
marriage.
a birthday party was held on Tues
day evening last at the home of
Philip Tobin in Ethan. Dawson Co.,
the occasion being the 18th anniver-
sary Of his son William A general
good time is reported by all present
The Catholics surrounding the little
town Of Orient in Faulk Co. intend
to build new church in the spring
and as they now have resident
pastor they hope to put up an edifice
that will be worthy Of themselves and
their families. Orient is on the Roscoe
and Orient division of the G. NJ. Il
st. P. road, II miles south Of Roscoe
A social was held one evening last
week in Brookings at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Murphy. A good
sized crowd attended and the proceeds
wer applied towards the debt on the
parochial residence.
Married.-The social event Of the
season at Montrose was the marriage
of Mr.. Fred Kapaun, youngest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. 1gnatius Kapaun, who
lives fives miles south Of that place, to
Miss Louise Ebersriller. The ceremony
occurred at st. Patrick's Church in
that city the LIST inst and was per-
formed by the Rev. Fatlle. McCawlife.
Tie young couple ie?t Immediately
after the ceremony via the Omaha
road for Frazee, Minn., where they
will visit at the home Of the BRIDES
parents for some little time before
returning to McCook Co., s. D., where
they will reside in the future. The
contracting parties are we'll and favor
ably known around Montrose and
their legion Of friends will pray that
their union will be very happy one.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new church which is being built at
Ethan, IL miles south Of Mitchell, on
i the G. NJ. & st. Paul road.
Died.-Mr. Ed Kane, son of Mr..
Thos. Kane, and who was well known
in real estate circles, particularly over
/ McCook, Minnehaha and Turner
counties, died of cerebral hemorrhage
on the night Of the 2nd inst, at his
home in Canistota. The death of Mr..
Kane will prove severe blow to
many, as he was quite well known
and was highly respected. The funeral
took place ON Monday forenoon. There
was requiem High Mass in st.
Patrick's Church, Montrose, celebrated
by the pastor, Rev. s. ]. McAuliff,
after which interment was made in
the local Catholic cemetery.
Property has been purchased at
Brookings lately, and the title to the
same vested in the name Of the Right
Rev. Bishop O'Gorman. AS soon as the
small Indebtedness on the priests
residence is wiped out start will be
made on new church. The Rev.
William Shean is the resident pastor.
Married.-The many friends in
Aurora, where he made his former
home, will be pleased to hear Of the
marriage of Mr.. Denis Dempsey of
Mohall, N. D., to Miss Mary Lawler
Of Rochester, Minn., which took place
at st. Johns Church in the latter city
on Tuesday last, Rev. William
Riordan officiating. Denis has two
sisters living in Brookings Co., VIZ:
Mrs. Richard Blake, nee Kate Demp-
sey and Mrs. Nathon Woodbeck, nee
Anna Dempsey. The best wishes Of
host Of friends all over the latter
county will follow Mrs. and Mrs.
Dem to their North Dakota home.
Died.-Another of Yankton's old
time citizens passed quietly away on
Candlemas Day at the Germania
House in that city, viz: Mr.. Frank
Schepperheyn, aged 65 years. Frank
had been a resident of Yankton near
ly 30 years and for long time con-
Quoted a saloon and billiard hall there.
He retired from active business some
time since and as he had no i'm
mediate relatives in this country de-
cided to spend the remainder Of his
days in quiet retirement in the place
where so many years Of his life were
passed. Deceased was native Of
Germany and was man of pleasing
address and genial character who
made hosts Of friends who will mourn
his departure. He was a practical
member of the Church and was al
ways willing to extend financial aid
to any worthy couse whenever called
OH. His funeral from the Sacred
Heart Church was largely attended
and Father Link celebrated mass and
preached the sermon.
Married.-A pretty wedding cere-
mony was witnessed ut st. Peter and
Paul's Church ut Starr, Hutchinson
Co.. on Tuesday morning last, the
names of the contracting parties being
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