The Irish standard., 1905-11-18
of the body Of the division in which the

Of the body OF the division in which the
trial took place.
A determined attempt to commit sui
eide was frustrated by the quickness
and bravery of Engineer Charles Con-
ley and Fireman Merrill, of the Nor
thern Pacific service, last Saturday
, afternoon. The two men in charge of
an engine hauling heavy stock train
noticed woman walking on the track
ahead of the train, as it neared Rice
street. They whistled, but instead of
leaving the track the woman laid her
head on the rails with the evident in
tention of committing suicide The
engineer applied the air brake and the
fireman hurried to the running board
and succeeded in reaching ii in time
to push the woman off the track as the
engine passed, unable to stop. The
woman was elderly, and seemed de-
mented. A woman who lived in the
lneighborhood said she had been hang
F! ing around the railroad tracks most of
the day.
The state board of control Monday
completed the awarding of contracts
| for supplies for the various state in
stitutions under their charge The
contracts amount in all to nearly $780,
900, of which st. Paul firms get near
ly half. Gotham & Co. were awarded
the contract for supplying all shoes
needed; Griggs, Cooper & Co. are TO
supply sugar, and Foley Bros. & Kelly
the soap.
William F. Roberts, aged IS years
died last Monday morning at his late
residence, 1920 Farquier street.
Anthony Coffey died at the home CT
his daughter Mrs. p Y. Wright, 44l
Oakland avenue, last Monday. The
funeral took place Wednesday morn
ing, with services at the Cathedral
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, who recently
died at Birch Lake, Mimi, was a ven.
cradle and much beloved woman. sht
was born in the county of Kerry, Ire.
land, eighty years ago. She left ter
surviving children, one of whom is Sis
ter NJ Vincentia, of Anoka, and anothe
the wife of S. !. McDonough, $50 Com,
avenue, st. Paul.
Division No. 1, Ladies' Auxiliary, A
o. H., entertained informally for tn,
members of the auxiliary in Ramse,
Monday evening. The guests were re
ceived by Mrs. Sara Donohue, Presi
dent of the division, assisted by her as
sociate officers and Mrs. C. ]. Conroy
Miss Cullen and Miss Heating. Durin,
the evening Miss Mccoy, a youn,
student singer with a charming so
prano voice, sang "Come Back to Erin.
Miss Stasie McGovern, member O
Division No. 2, who has very prett,
speaking voice and charming manner
gave a reading. There was Il pian
solo by Miss Cassie Welch. Il violil
solo by Miss Stella McGoey, and a pi
ano duet by the Misses O'Regan. Shol'
talks were given by Miss Smith, Coun
ty President, Miss Mccall Count
Secretary, the Presidents of the differ
ent divisions, Miss Mary Agnes Towey
one of the State Auditors for the Aux
Hilary, the out-of-town guests and Mis-
Heating, State Secretary.
Mrs. Hughes presided over the re
freshmen tables in the large dinin
hall, assisted by bevy of young ladies
who poured coffee. During the evenin
the engagement of Miss Mary Smith
the estimable County President, wa
announced Miss Smith, who is to b
married in the near future to a promi
nent member of Division No. Z, A. c
H., is deservedly popular with the lis
members of the auxiliary in her count
and has their hearty congratulation
and best wishes for her future happi
ness. The auxiliary divisions of Ram
sey county will give a series of thes
enjoyable informals during the winte
months.