The Irish standard., 1907-01-12
OVER THE NORTHWEST

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Mrs. Margaret Fowler occurred at the
home of her daughter Mrs. Joanna
Regain in this borough on Saturday,
Dec. Goth. For a long while the de-
ceased was in feeble health, and death
was not unexpected. Her age was
about 90 years. She was born in the
County Kilkenny. Ireland, where she
was married, and came to America
when about % years old. Those from
la distance who were present at the
funeral were James Hickey and daugh-
ter, Miss Hannah, Of LeSueur: Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Moyland, NIr. and Mrs. James
Fowler and son James, Mrs. Margaret
Foley and son John, from st. Paul,
and Misses Ellen Moloney and Bridget
Foley Of LIE Sueur.
st. Cloud, Minn.-Janles. Z. Connolly,
one OF the best known stone cutters in
this city, died Dec. 81 from typhoid
pneumonia after an illness OF about
ten days. The deceased was 81 years
OF age and leaves a wife and four
small children. three boys and one
little girl. Mr.. Connolly had worked
for the Western Granite Contracting
company for 81 long time and was en-
ployed with this company when he
was taken sick.
Dickinson, N. D.-The marriage of
Miss Lena Merlak to Mr.. Ed r. Con-
nelly at the Catholic church in Glad
stone on the afternoon Of the 9th
ult. was one OF the most recherche
events Of the season. The bride is
one of the best known young ladies
Of the county, having grown to wom-
anhood in this country, and having a
wide acquaintance in various parts Of
the state. Tho groom is a young man
Of excellent habits, and is the trusted
foreman Of the /. p. Baker Ranclling
company. The officiating clergyman
was Father Rudolph of Richardton,
who is pastor Of the Catholic Congre-
cation Of Gladstone.
Wabasha, Minn.-After an illness Of
several weeks Mrs. Patrick McDon-
ough, one Of the pioneer women Of the
county, died at tho family residence
in Highland township at $3.50 o'clock
Wednesday morning Of last week, at
the advanced age Of SO years. Her flu
neral was held from the Highland
Catholic church. The interment was
in tho Highland cemetery. Deceased's
maiden name was Julia Lydon. She
was born in County Galway, Ireland.
In 1924, and there she grew to wom-
anhood and in her native parish was
united in marriage with Patrick Nc
Donough, who at the age Of nearly
ninety survives her. Twelve children
were born to them, and all have
reached the age Of maturity. Those
surviving are Patrick of Texas. Daniel
and BARLEY and Mrs. Fossbender,
John, Annie. Thomas, Andrew, Mrs.
VIM. Heating and Coleman c.
/ Blooming Prairie, Minn.-Mr. and
Mrs. Edward, Burke and daughter,
Miss Anna, are spending the winter
months in San Diego, Cal.
Grafton, N. D.-Tuesday morning.
Dec: ~, 1906. Mrs. Perry, mother of
the late Thomas Perry, died at an adj
vanced age. She was q cripple, but
had enjoyed fairly good, health until
cold weather came OH, since which
time she has gradually; failed. until the
end came and relieved her. sutferings
The funeral was held on the follow
ing morning and her remains laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery.
Benson, Minn.--Miss Susie Collins.
Of this village, and James L. Vaughan,
of jamestown, N. D., were married
Tuesday morning, Jan. list. at the st.
Francis church, Rev. Father. Shea