The Irish standard., 1908-02-22
OVER THE NoRTHWEsF

Hastings, Minn--Mrs Mary. Burke
aged 72, died at her home in Rose
mount, on Saturday, Feb. s, after a
long illness. She was the widow of the
late Thomas Burke. They settled in
Lebanon and afterwards removed to
Rosenount. She leaves a sister. Mrs.
Ann McHugh, of Lebanon, and a
brother Patrick j. Walsh of Rose
mount.
Rochester, Minn.-Mrs. Rose Ryan
died Thursday, Feb. 13, at her home on
High street, near the Phelps school.
where she has resided for many a
year. Mrs. Ryan was past seventy
years Of age, but was not borno down
by her weight Of years. Her last illness
was Of short duration, an attack of
pneumonia coming on only few days
ago. For more than forty years Mrs.
Ryan had been resident of Rochester,
and she is well remembered by the
older generation. Owing to advanced
age, she has spent the last years Of
her life quietly at her home. Mr.. Ryan
died long ago, but three children sur
vive. They age; James Ryan Of Aus
tin; John Ryan and Mrs. Mary Lewis
both of Rochester, rl.
Helena, Mont.-Bishop Carroll, who
is now in Portland attending meet
| ing Of bishops. spoke in the cathedral
! at Helena. Sunday, of last week. maxi
ing reference to the loss sustained by
the diocese in the death of Mr.. Hen
messy. Recalling his gifts to advance
the work Of the church, the bishop said:
Such generosity calls for an express
sion Of gratitude on the part of the
Catholics of the Cathedral parish, and
IL appeal strongly to Catholics of the
city Of Helena to give expression to the
gratitude in prayers for the repose Of
the soul of their departed benefactor" :"
Graceville, Minn.-John McRae, who
died in Minneapolis last week at the
age Of 79, was buried in the Catholic
cemetery at this place on the 14th inst
Deceased was married in 1859 to Mary
Ann McGillis, who survives him, as
do also seven Of their children. A. ].
McRae Of Superior, Wis; B. J. McRae.
of Nez Perce, Idaho; Angus McRae,
Of Kattala, Alaska and Mrs. r. T.
Grove, James A. Flora and Ronald J.
McRae of this place. OF his fathers
family brother, c. J. McRae, Of Glen
roy, Canada; and a sister, Mrs Flora
McKillop, Of Port Lewis, Canada, are
still living. Solemn High Requiem
Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Keavey, assisted by Father Barron, of
Barry, Father Casey Of Beardsley, and
Father Haupt, Of Coils. Rev. Keavey
delivered a faithful tribute to the mem
ory of the deceased, after which inter.
ment was made in Lakeside. The hon.
| orary pallbearers were r. A. Costello
j. T. Keating, NJ. S. Stevens. NJ. D.
Hartnett, VIM. Cox, Sr., and NJ. ]. Nc
Donnell; the active pail bearers being
nopt.. brennan, WIN. Cregan, John
Leonard, Jas. Sammon. E. J. Barry and
Eugene Broderick. Mr.. McRae was
born In Dundee, Canada, in 1929.
Shakopee, Minn.-Mrs. Mathew Reil-
~ died Saturday, Feb. s. at her home
In Eden Prairie. aged 50 years. The
funeral was held from st. Marys
church, Monday morning. Feb. 10. Rev.
Father Lee officiating. Interment took
place in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs
| Reilly was one of the early settlers of
Scott county, a wowan of sweet and
gracious character, q good mother and
wife. and is sincerely nourned by her
friends and neighbors. as we'll as hus7
oand and son, Mathew.