The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-11-18
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Antrim.

Mr.. Henry j. Shlmmlns, the Well-
known cyclist, was killed in a collision
with another and yet unknown cycllst
in Belfast on Oct. g.
A fire broke out on Oct. 81, in the
establishment of an oil merchant and
mill furnisher in Memel street, off
Bridge End, Belfast. In addition to
the furnishing establishment num-
Der of other buildings were destroyed.
Armagh.
Mr.. james Maguire's premises, Ed
ward street, Lurgan, one of the Oldest
licensed houses in this town, was COM
pletely destroyed on Oct. %, by fire.
The three inmates Of the burning
house-Mr. Mcguire, Miss Maggie Ma
guire and the INDEPENDENTLY
escaped in their night attire. The
valuable stock was completely de-
stroyed. The premises We're insured
for 1900.
Carlow.
On Oct. 18th, a pretty wedding took
place in the Cathedral Carlow, be-
tween Mr.. Richard Moloney, solicitor,
Lismore, and Miss Teresa Rebecca,
second daughter of the late George
Bourke and Mrs. Bourke, Dublin street,
Carlow. The bride, who was accom-
panied by Miss Daisy Bourke ;(sister)
and Miss Murphy (cousir) as. brides
maids, was given away by her uncle,
Mr.. T.. Murphy, and Mr. Z. Murphy,
Jr., attended the bridegroom as best
man. The bride, who is very popular
in her native town, and the BRIDE
groom, a member of a very old and
respected Tipperary family, were given
a hearty send-off by their numerous
friends.
The death took place on Wednesday
evening, Oct. 25, after a short Illness
of Alderman Edward Walsh. He was
largely engaged in the butter trade
and was for many years identified
with the National movement in Cork
He filled the office of High Sheriff
in 1895, at the time of the general
election. Since the operation of the
Local Government Act of 1898 he had
been member of the County Council
for the Inchigeela Division, where he
was the owner of some property. He
was fiftY-six years of age.
On Oct. 23, the dead body of a CIR
named Bridget Harrington was found
in ditch by the roadside between
Mallow and Kanturk. While bringing
some water from well on the farm
of Mr.. r. Gunier Pullem, she was
seized with a fit and fell into the
marshy part of the field and was suf.
located.
A fiashily dressed young man, wear
ing gold bracelet, named Charlie:
George Wiseman Leslie, described a:
AN actor, native .of Cork, was re-
manded at Belfast on Oct. goth, K
Balyvaughan, County Clare, charged
with obtaining check for e16 from
pretences.
Professor John P. Molohan, who has
been appointed to the chair Of Latin il
the Queens College, is the eldest sor
of Mr.. P. Molohan, of BallyNaskin
Midtown, Malbay, County Glare.
Derry.
Mr.. Joseph Ballantine, chairman o.
the Harbor Commissioners Of Derry
died on Oct 81, at his family residence
MIR. Ballantine was one of the most &C
tive and best known OF the local pub.
lie men, and took a leading and in
huential part in the public affairs O
the city. He was a Justice Of thu
Peace for the city and for the Bun
,crana district of County Donegal. HI
was an extensive employer of labo
as a builder and contractor over the
north
Dublin.
On Nlcl. Glu, III Tile CuflStIdl
Brothers Schools, Marine, Clontarf
Mr.. T. O.Neill Russell delivered a lee.
ture on Art marlborough Kavanagb.'
The proceedings were under the aus.
pieces of the:Clan ma hEireann (Willian
Rooney Branch) Cumann ma nGaedeal
Mr.. P. 7. DAILY, T. c., presided, ant
there was a large audience Of ladies
and gentlemen and boys and girls wht
followed Mr.. Russelrs remarks witt
evident attention and interest.
On Oct. 23d, in Dublin, two youths
named Thomas O'Shea and Thomas
Atkins were indicted for circulating
an alleged sedjtious placard agains
enlistment in the British military ana
naval forces. The Crown ordered clever
Jurors to stand aside. The jury &C.
quilted the prisoners.
Donegal.
Reports for the week ending Oc;. FL
at Burtonport, show that herring
catches were unprecedented. Hundreds
of loads were brought in all classes
of boats, including a number of small
Scottish drifters. Several thousand
barrels stored on the spot We're wholly
inadequate. Wagon loads of boxes an6
harra1S arc coming from Terry To Run.