The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-07-07
Monaohan,

James M'Caffrey. who, it was claim
ed. was born in 1897. died on June 8.
in Clones Intirmary. He was one of
sells estate. MCaffrey was teach
err of music and Irish step dancing
He often engaged in the Illicit trade
of poteen- making and recounted many
interesting tales of how he evaded en-
counter with the revenue authorities.
Tipperary.
At the annual meeting OF the Car
rick No. (Co. Tipperary) District
Council on June :. j. j. Quinlan was
elected chairman and Martin Bowers,
vice-chairman. At the annual meet
ing of the Carrick- on- SUR Board of
Guardians the same day John O'Don-
nell (Glenstuwn) was reelected chair
man and Doyle Harristown) v;rc-
chairman. ~. T. Morriscy was elected
deputy vice. chairman.
John Mockler. aged 80 years, while
bathing in Il stream about Il mile from
Thurlcs. on June H. was accidentally
drowned. His father is proprietor of
the Rothmanna House. Thurles.
James Prendergast of Clonlne t:as
fined IS for having in his possession
an unlicensed dog. The defence was
that there was no desire to avoid pay
ment of the registration fee. The ami
NAL. lie said belonged to his son. who
is Il prominent member of the local
Gaelic league and that he applied for
Il license in Irish and was refused
Tyrone.
Francis ONeill. veteran of the
Black Watch (42nd Highlanders). has
The deceased, who was Is years Of
age. served throughout the entire Cri-
mean war and the Indian Mutiny. and
used to display the medals which had
been granted to him in connection with
those famous campaigns.
Waterford.
On June s. four families Ellen Pow
CT. Thomas Whelan. John Quinn and
Maurice Hurley. were evicted from
their homes on the Fairholme Estate,
near kilmasthomcs. The amount Of
land taken over is nearly three hum
drcd acres. Some negotiations for pur-
chase have been progressing on the es-
tate, and the tenants are willing that
the amount of the arrears should be
added to the purchase money, but the
landlord would not consent to sell.
There are some more of the tenants on
the estate under notice of eviction.
The Waterford Corporation has APP
pointed the Mayor. the High Sheriff,
and DR. J. J. O'Sulivan, TIC. as dele
gates to attend the Forthcoming Pub
lie Health Congress which shall he
held at Cork.
Westmeath.
AT the opening of the Mullingar
Trinity Quarter Sessions June II,
County Court Judge Adye Curran. K.C.,
| was presented with white gloves. there
| being no criminal business.
For Il considerable time negotiations
| were in progress for purchase of the
Hamilton estate. in Kilbeggan district.
| and it is learned that processes have
been issued against the tenants for
| rent and arrears. 1t has been decided
to bring the facts under the notice OF
Mr. Donal Sullivan, the member of
Parliament for the division.
Wexford.
ON June 10. a great demonstration
Nationalists Of South Wexford, was
| held in New Ross to promote the
movement to complete the memorial
| to the men of '9S--the foundation stone
of which has already been laid. The
meeting was held in front of the Tcw1,
Hall. The day was beautifully fine, and
and the attendance was enormous Sir
| Thomas Grattan Esmond, Mp: Mr.
Peter French, MP. and Alderman
Cole. of Dublin. We're among the speak
ers. Mr.. James b. Hearne, M.C.C., ire
sided. ...