The Irish standard., 1907-03-09
SOUTH DAKOTA,

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Right Rev. Monsignor Flynn of Mad
tson. vicar general, and the clergy of
the Sioux Falls diocese are arranging
for grand reception to be rendered
to the Right Rev. Bishop O'Gorman
on his return from Rome. The priests
are unanimous in presenting to the
good bishop a substantial purse.
Died-The sympathy OF their many
friends is extended to Mr.. and Mrs
John Beehner Of Pipestone county,
Minnesota, in the loss Of their young
est child, viz. Frederick James, who
died at their home four miles south
east Of Elkton on Monday morning
last, after a short illness. The funeral
occurred on Tuesday forenoon from
the Church Of Our Lady of Good
Counsel, Elkton, and was quite largely
attended.
Married-Mr. Peter Connolly and
Miss Mollie McCabe, both of Hutchin-
son county, were married lately at
Tripp, and the ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. H. Luig Of Scot
land. The young couple are well
known around Tripp, having resided
there for many years. The bride is a
native Of Boston, Mass, and for some
time has made her home with the
Martin family. Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
nelly started off on their wedding trip
to Dubuque, Iowa, and are now COM
fortably settled down to housekeep-
ing on a farm situated between Park
ston and Tripp. where they are re-
ceiving the congratulations Of numer-
Gus friends.
Died-Mr. Edward welch, a pioneer
settler of Sanborn county and an hon
ored citizen, died at his home in
Letcher early Saturday morning of last
week after an illness Of eight months
duration. Mr.. Welch moved to Letcher
about the year 's2, and was employed
by the c., NJ. & st. P. railroad as its
first depot agent in that town. After
quitting the company's service he ell
gagged in the mercantile business In
that burg, and a few years ago became
interested in the banking interests Of
Letcher. Deceased was a hard work.
ing and prosperous business man,
and the large concourse of sorrowing
friends and acquaintances who fol-
lowed his remains to their last resting
place was. an evidence of the esteem
in which he was held. Rev. NJ. Haguin
of Woonsocket celebrated requiem
mass, after which interment took place.
The ladies of the Henry parish net
ted $500 OH a fair which they held just
before Lent and the proceeds are to
be used in the building of a new
church, plans for which are now be-
ing prepared by their good pastor,
Father Twohig.
1t is quite probable that work on
the new diocesan orpnanage will be
started as soon as spring opens, but
where or in what town is at present
unknown. From our exchanges we
notice that Epiphany. Howard, Dell
Rapids and some few more thrifty
burgs are candidates for the orphan
age. The location will not be decided
until after the return Of the Right
Rev. Bishop from Europe.
Died-The funeral of Miss Grace
Edwards, who died at Yankton on the
26th ult., was held from the Sacred
Heart church in that city on Thursday
afternoon Of last week, and the sacred
edifice was thronged with the numer-
Gus friends Of the deceased young lady.
William Grove, Henry Tammen, Jr.,
Archie Rice, Dick Hobson. Leon Hitch
cock and Oscar Pike were the pail
bearers. Miss Edwards was a. men,
ber Of the Young Ladies' Sodality, and
that society attended the funeral in a
body. The following named acted as
honorary pall-bearers: Misses Frances
Mccormick, Nellie YcLane,. Nora
Tobin, Frances Doyle, Pearl Frick and
Flora Brauct. Father Link. preached
a beautiful sermon.