The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-10-05
OVER THE NORTHWEST

Butte, Mont.-Miss Bridget P. Dow
ney, for many years a teacher in Butte
schools. and lately principal Of the
Lincoln school, died Tuesday. Sept. "a.
of heart failure. aged 45 years Miss
Downey had resided in Butte for
twenty-one years past She was horn
in Houghton, Mich. and during her
entire residence here has taught school.
except for four years, when she was
county superintendent. She has been
principal of the Lincoln school for
the past six years. Miss Downey re-
sided at 81 West Galena street. She
leaves two sisters. Mrs. w. E. Kane
of 81 West Galena and Mrs. P. j.
Macarthur, who resides on West Quartz
street. Mrs. Macarthur has been on a
trip to Europe and was Just returnine
to this country.
Anaconda, Mont.-Michael O'Lcary,
pioneer Of this city. died Sunday
morning the 22nd at ST. AIMS hospital
after a brief illness Of stomach trouble.
Mr.. OLeary worked his usual shift at
the Washoe smelter Friday evening.
He was taken to the hospital the fol-
lowing day. Mr.. O'Leary was Sc years
of age. and had lived in this city
twelve years. He is survived by five
sons and two daughters. John j.
O'Leary, druggist Of Butte. is a. son;
another lives in Alaska, one in Seattle,
another in Salt Lake and one in this
city. One daughter resides at home,
and the other daughter is Sister of
Charity at Leavenworth, Kan.
Butte. Mont-Patrick Rodgers
passed away Wednesday evening OF
last week at the residence of his
brother. John Rodgers, 1915 waukcsh
avenue. The deceased was Is years
old and leaves two brothers, John and
William. and a cousin. Richard, in this
city; father and three brothers in
Dublin, Ireland. The funeral was held
Saturday morning at Q o'clock and
proceeded to the Immaculate Concep-
ton church, where mass was cele-
brated.
Perham. Minn.-Mrs. M. Shea re-
ceived telegram from Brainerd
Thursday Of last week conveying the
sad news Of the death Of her brother.
Martin Bridgeman, which occurred the
previous night at his home in that
city. Death was caused by rheuma-
tism OF the heart Mr.. and Mrs. Shea
went down to attend the funeral,
which was held Friday afternoon. De-
ceased had been engaged in railroad
work for many years and was at one
time a. resident OF Detroit. He was
SO years old and is survived by a
widow and five grown children, three
sons and two daughters. This is the
second brother which Mrs Shea has
lost by death in a few months, and
the sympathy of numerous friends will
be extended in her bereavement.
Eveleth, Minn.-On Monday evening
of last week at Z o'clock. Rev. Father
Floyd tied the nuptial knot which
bound together indissolubly Miss Julia
e. Iverson and Mr.. Charles Patrick
Hayes. The young couple are both
from the Gilbert and have many
friends in the new town WHARF thew
are known. Mr.. Hayes is an expert
electrician formerly Of Chicago, where
he held a fine position. He is now
employed with the Oliver Iron Mining
company at the Gilbert mine.
Erin, Wis.-The marriage of Miss
Lizzie Gallagher and Mr.. William
Meath Of Erin. occurred at the Churc!;
Of the Immaculate Conception We'd
nesday morning. Father NJ. E. Boyce
oficiating. They were attended by