The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-06-02
SOUTH DAKOTA.

ii"i eit"est vi c!ktoH, on FRIDAY night
of last week. the cause of death being
liver trouble. Matt Clark was born
about the year 10 in the County of
Cavan. Ireland, and during the great
famine of '46 came to America to seek
his fortune like SO many more of his
noble countrymen. Nearly IL quarter
of a century ago he moved to Dakota
Territory where he ended his days as
above on the night of the 18th ult
after having received the Last Sacre-
ments. For the past 10 years deceased
was not able to leave the house on
account of his extreme age and infirmi-
ties. His funeral occurred from the
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
on Monday forenoon when at 10: 80 Re-
QUEEN High Mass was celebrated by
the Very Rev. Geo. Sheehan. Six Of
he older settlers of the Parish acted
as pall-bearers, viz: Con O'Lcary
John Dolan, Nick Murphy, James
Grady, Tim Manning and John Kelly
MIR. Clark is survived by three chill
dren. viz: Mary, nee Mrs. Mary Multi
gan, and NJ. b. and Owen Clark, the
two latter being residents of Brook
ings county.
The Rev. Father McCawliff of Mont
rose has commenced work on beauti-
full new church at that place. The
good people of Montrose have long
been contemplating the erection Of a
structure in keeping with their wealth
and membership and now they intend
to put up building which will reflect
credit on themselves and their chill
dren.
Mitchell. Bridgewater, Elkton and
Milbank's parochial schools held their
closing exercises on the 25th and 10th
ult. and on June LIST and the Presenta-
ton Nuns, who are in charge of same,
may we'll feel proud of their pupils.
The schools in these cities are well
attended and the best of satisfaction
is given by the teachers. These Sisters
conduct tIourshing schools in several
other parishes Of the diocese, notably
at Jefferson where they have Il first
class academy.
Died-Old Lady Pirott, who has been
making her home with her daughter.
Mrs. Charles McGinnis, at Canis-
tota, died on the goth ult after a long
and painful illness which she bore with
true Christian fortune. She left six
children all Of whom are residents of
McCook County, viz: Mrs. Gortmaker
Of Monroe, Mrs. McGinnis of CAMS
tota, Mrs. Kellar of Montrose. Mrs.
Jenniman of Salem, and Joseph and
Nicholas of Canistota. The funeral
was held on Tuesday morning from
the Catholic Church and despite the
busy season a large cOncourse OF the
old settlers and others We're present
to pay Il last sad tribute of respect to
one whom they all loved and admired.
The final absolution was pronounced
after which the remains were laid away
to rest beside her husband who pre-
ceded her a few years since.
Rev. Mother Joseph, superioress of
the Presentation Nuns in this diocese,
is at present in Ireland for the benefit
of her health which has been very
poor for some months.
Married-Their many old friends in
Yankton County will be pleased to
learn that Mr.. A. b. Noonan. formerly
of Yankton, and Miss Rose Gill of Ca
YOUR, We're Joined in lawful wedlock
lately at ST. Patrick's Church in the
latter city, the Rev. Thomas O'Farrell
performing the ceremony. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Gill. former residents of Walshtown,
and is a most estimable young lady.
Philip Noonan and Maggie Gill acted
as grOOmSman and bridesmaid. 4
wedding feast was served at the home
of the brides parents. The young
couple left soon after for their new
home at Denhoff n. Oak.
Died-Mr. Frank Hoesing, a pioneer
farmer of Cedar County, Neb., died
last week at the Sacred Heart Hos
pital, Yankton. aged 66 years. De-
ceased was in the Hospital only few
days and was taken sick in Yankton.
He leaves two brothers, viz: Henry
and John, and two daughters and two
sons.
Work is being pushed rapidly on the
magnificent new granite church which
the Very Rev. Dean Shea is building
at Mitchell. This church will cost over
$4,000 and when finished will be the
finest in the state. The old church
which was built in rs will be remod-
eled and fitted up for an academy to
be in charge of the Presentation Nuns
who already have charge Of the Holy
Family parochial schools in that city.
BY order of the Right Rev. Bishop
O'Gorman. a collection was taken up
during the month of May in every