The Irish standard., 1906-01-13
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could poorly supply.
OVER THE NORTHWEST.
Slayton, Minn.-Mrs. Fitzsimmins
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. p. M. Cauley, Murray township,
Friday, Dec 30. She was 81 years OF
age, and was a native of Ireland. She
had resided in this county about a
quarter of a century. Two sons and
one daughter survive her. One Of her
sons. former County Commissioner
Fitzsimmins, died at his home near
Crookston a few months ago. The
funeral was held from the Catholic
church at Currie and was one of the
largest held at that place for years.
Rochester, Minn.-Sister Martha, one
of the oldest Sisters in the Order Of
st. Francis, passed away in this city
last week. She had been Sister for
thirty years, and was one Of the pio-
neer band who came here in 1877 to
teach the principles and the nobility
of living in poverty, chastity and obe-
dience. Her life was one of service,
and she has truly earned the well
done. good and faithful servant" and
the benediction Of the Master she
served daily. The interment took place
here.
LIE Sueur. Minn.-Thc marriage of
Miss Margaret Shelley and Mr.. Thos.
Trainor was solemnized at the Catho-
lie church Tuesday morning Of last
week by Father Cahill. A wedding
dinner was served at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Skel-
ley, in Tyrone, and in the evening a
large number Of invited guests made
merry at dance and song. Mr.. and
Mrs. Trainor will reside in Lake
Prairie township, Nicollet county.
where Mr.. Trainor is q prosperous
farmer.
Anaconda, Mont.-The Women's
Catholic Order of Foresters, Mt. An.
gelena Court No. sos. at the meeting
held recently, elected officers as fol-
lows: Miss Josephine sheehan, dep
uty high chief ranger; Miss Mary H.
Brennan, chief ranger; Mrs. Anna
Lubke, vice chief ranger; Mrs. Mary
Dee, recording secretary; Mrs. Han
nah Fitzpatrick. financial secretary;
Mrs. Mary ODonnell, treasurer; Mrs.
Kate Spehan, Mrs. Madelaine Clague
and Miss Alice L. Mahoney. trustees.
Miss Mary H. Brennan was elected as
delegate and Miss Alice l. Mahoney as
alternate to the biennial session to be
held at Milwaukee.
| Shakopee. Minn.-James, the eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Regain,
died Thursday morning Of last week
at o'clock at his home in Credit
River after lingering illness with
tuberculosis.
| Butte Mont.-One Of the delightful
affairs in society among the school
set was the informal evening party
given by Miss Margaret Meagher al
her home on West Broadway. TIL!
house decorations bespoke the festive
holiday season, the Christmas reds and
green's entering into the same with
pretty effect. In the center of the re-
freshmen table stood chimney, oul
of which arose an old Santa Claus
Surrounding the chimney at its bas;
were clusters of holly and ropes 81
smilax. From the center of the tab,s
to the four corners were streamel5 CT
red ribbon, ending in graceful bows
Pendant from the way between tas
two rooms was a Christmas bell AM
n festoons of greenery. A beautiful .rat
lighted with many candles and spark.
ling in tinsel, held a gift for each
guest. Light refreshments were served
and jolly evening spent. In the party
were Misses May Hanly. May Dugan
Olive McDougall. Mabel Nisler, Haze
Berkin. Marguerite Connoughtan, Flor.
ence Twohy. Rusina Trembley, Messrs
Ed Chamberlain. Clark Johnston.
Harry Treglown, Ray Mcdonald, viii
Green, Frank Killian, Willie Kirkpat.
rick, Lew Kane. Dan Hanly, Ransom
Rice. Fred McQueeny, James Mills O
Missoula, Howard Mcintyre. Jack Du'
gan, Will Harmon.
u Butte, Mont.-St. Patricks church
was the scene Of a brilliant weddin.
Wednesday morning of last week
j when the Rev. Father DeSiere Joined
in marriage with a nuptial high mas,
Attorney Joseph Brennan of Scranton