The Irish standard., 1905-08-19

"As an insufficient number of eligibles,
resulted from the previous examina-
tions held for this position, qualified
persons are urged to enter this exam
| ination." The age limit is 20 to IS
years; the salary $50 per month with
| board and quarters. The civil service
commission also announces an exam
ination on the same date and places
for trained nurse for the Indian
service at salary of 5000 per year;
and one for architectural and struct-
ural craftsman, Sept. 1914. This posi-
tion is in the quartermaster's depart
ment at large and pays $1,500 a year.
Mrs. Tim Halpin, 70 years old, fell
! down a flight of stairs at her home,
/ 1872 Dousman street, early Tuesday
morning while walking in her sleep.
Her right arm was broken. She was,
taken to the city hospital for treat
ment.
In the presence of 1000 people, the
corner stone of st. Barnard's Catholic
church, Albemarle and Geranium
streets, was laid Sunday afternoon. The
weather was unpropitious. The pro-
cession of altar ooys, clergy and
church societies, with Bishop Stariha,
Of Lead, S. D., bringing up the rear,
marched from the rectory. At the
spot where the main altar will be
erected, the clergy halted, and the
bishop blessed the sanctuary with ap-
propriate ceremony and the chanting
of litanies. The corner stone hung
suspended from derrick, and follow
ing the blessing of the sanctuary, the
bishop blessed the sacred cube and
laid on the mortar with silver
trowel. After box containing import
ant church data and newspapers had
been inserted, the corner stone was
lowered into position. The march Of
the clergy around the inside walls
was taken up, the bishop blessing the
structure and sprinkling holy water.
Prayers were offered at the four en-
frances. Rev. F. x. Bajec of st. Fran
cis' church, delivered brief sermon
congratulating the congregation ON
the zeal displayed in building the new
church. Bishop Stariha bestowed the
episcopal blessing on those present.
Mary E. Burns, wife of M. J. Burns,
5S2 Ashland avenue, died on the 18th
inst, aged A years. Her remains
were taken to Fort Dodge, Iowa, for
interment.
John Joseph, the only son Of
Thomas H. and Mary Horrigan, died
last Tuesday at the family residence,
95 East Eleventh street, aged two
years and six months.
Choleara infantum caused the DEATH
of Frank, the two-weeks-old son Of
Mrs. F. McGrath, 211 Bates avenue,
early Monday morning.
John Mccarthy of Appleton, Wis,
is visiting at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Curtin, in this city. Mr.. Nc.
Carthy intends to prolong his stay in
st. Paul and vicinity until after the
State Fair.
Joseph ]. Kavanaugh, aged 80 years,
died at his late residence, 42O North.
Exchange street, on Wednesday OF
this week. The funeral took place
Friday morning from the home, with
services at the Cathedral.
Miss Josie Welsh of Shureman G.
Evans store, and her sister, Minnie,
were called home from Chicago, where
they were spending their vacation
visiting friends to attend the funeral
of their little nephew, Johnny Hone
gan.
May Pewters is spending her vaca-
tion on the Atlantic ocean sea coast
this year at Long Island Beach and
Coney Island.
David Forman of Merriam Park, has
gone to Tacoma
Leo Cornick, the well known carpen-
ter and ex-policeman, has gone into
the contracting business with Office
and shop at 347 West Seventh street.
Patrick E. Brady, the we'll known
Hibernian and vice president of No.
z, A. o. H., st. Paul, has started in the
hotel business and has leased the
American house at the Minnesota
Transfer, where he is doing good
business.