The Irish standard., 1906-05-19
MONTANA MENTION.
Butte

died recently. took place from the
family residence. The body was taken
to st. Patrick's church, and thence to
the Catholic cemetery, where the in
terment was held. At the church Il
high mass of requiem was celebrated
by the Rev. Father Folet.
The funeral was large one. the pro-
cession of carriages being extended,
and the floral tributes We're numerous
and exceedingly beautiful. The de-
ceased loved flowers. and the room at
| her home where the casket stood was
IL bower OF beautiful roses. lilies. car
| nations and other flowers. Handsome
pieces We're sent to the house by the
Elks. tie Knights of Columbus and
the sheriffs office. and there were
tributes from many friends.
| At the cemetery the burial service
was conducted by Rev. Father Barry,
and its impressive words We're listened
to by /, large assembly of friends. The
pall-bearers We're Z. P. Mullin. Guy
Davidson, John Curder, Martin Fecney,
J. w. Scott aud Robert +. Leonard.
Mrs. George Challis, aged 35 years,
died at the Hamilton block, after an
illness extending over some months.
The deceased, formerly Miss Margaret
Cannon. was a native of Chippewa
Falls, Wis, and after residing two
years in Portland, Ore, came here last
fall with her husband and eleven-year-
old son. Arthur. She leaves mother
and two brothers in Chippewa Falls.
High mass Of requiem at ST. Patrick S
church.
| Mother Superior Irene OF the Sisters
of Charity. and Sister Aurelia, superin-
tendent of parochial schools, are in
Butte from Leavenworth, Kan. where
is located the headquarters of the Sis
ters of Charity. They are making in
Spec,ion of the parochial schools under
the Jurisdiction of Sister -Aurelia and
will be in Butte for several days more.
Mother Superior Irene is prominently
known in Montana, having for years
been sister superior of ST. AIMS hos
pital at Anaconda. She is possessed of
rare intellectual ability and is beloved
by thousands in this state. Mother Su-
periOr Irene's advancement to the head
of the Sisters nf Charity came while
she was still IL resident of Montana.
St. Mary's church was the scene of
Il very pretty wedding on April 20.
Wien Miss Grace Wright of Walker
vile and Mr.. John P. Johns were unit
ed in marriage, Rev. Father English
officiating. After the ceremony the
bridal party and guests repaired to the
home of The bride in West Daily street,
where IL reception was rendered by the
II. l.. c. of Butte, Of which the groom,
is Il prominent member \ bountiful
supper was served by Mrs. Wright,
and congratulations extended the happy
couple. Miss Annie Wright was the
brides attendant. while Mir. Thomas
Johns brother Of the groom, was the
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Johns re-
ceived many handsome and useful
presents, and are now at home at 43S
Anaconda road.
Mrs. Jerry Flanagan returned from
Hot Springs. Ark. where she Went
some months ago with Mr. F'lannigan.
She reports Mr.. Flanagan much inn
proved in health and now able to walk
with the assistance of a cane. He will
probably return to the city in about
another month.
Anaconda.
a Very large class of boys and girls
took their first communion recently
at st. oauIs Catholic church. Rev.
Father Durgan of Gonzaga college
evening to a congregation that COM
pletely filled the church.
Michael Shea died recently at st.
| AIMS hospital of pneumonia. A broth
er, Dennis, and Il sister, Mrs. NJ. j.
Harrington. reside in Butte at 81 Wool
man street. Deceased was born in Ire
land forty-seven years ago and had
never married. He was member of
the Woodmen Of the World. The re-
mains were shipped to his old home at
Houghton Mich.
| Father COopman is experimenting
the placing of metal slate roof on ST.
| Pauls church.
Michael F]aherty, the party VINO lost
an arm while trying to board a moving
train at Durant. was discharged from
the hospital in Butte and is feeling
| fine The arm healed az quickly as
could be expected. He is at home with
his family on Fifth street.
| Following named persons contributed
to the Gaelic language fund: DIR. Spell
man. s4": Frank Hurley. $25: ]. H.
Durston, $25; Patrick Cuddihy. $25; w.
NJ. Kelly. $50: Phil Sheridan club, $50;
Frank Clinton, $40; Thomas Gavin. s25:
Patrick Dalton. $40; John Ducie, $25;
J. w. Johnson. s25: Fred Gagnec. $50;
w. K. Dyer, IS; A. C. MacCallun, $25:
w. B. Rodgers, $40; J. H. Duffy. $40:
Mayor Mackenzie, $40: John Tolan, $40;
r. NJ. Parker $40: A. J. Tuschcrer, $50:
Thomas Roland. $40: NJ. r. Pierce. $40: