The Irish standard., 1908-12-12

Marengo. where Mr.. o'Brien engaged
III the grocery business and where
most Of the family Of eight children
were born. After the death Of his
beloved wife about ten years ago he
came to Minneapolis where he enjoyed
the peace and contentment vf his de-
clining years with his son, DR.. O'Brien,
and his daughter, Mrs. John McGovern,
alternating between them as he chose.
AS man and neighbor he was low
able character, kind to all and ex-
ceedingly we'll liked by all who knew
him. He led the good life and passed
away with the blessings and comforts
OF the religion of his native land to
guide him to his eternal home. His
funeral was held on Thursday morn
ing with requiem mass at St. Anthony
of Padua church. Rev. James O'Reilly
delivered an impressive funeral ser.
mon in which he spoke in kindly man.
ner Of the deceased as he had known
him. The remains were laid to rest
in the family lot in ST. Anthonv
cemetery.
John D. Lyons.
John D. Lyons. for 20 years resi-
cent Of Minneapolis. died Sunday at his
home, 554 Sixth ave. n. Mr.. Lyons
was in his normal health up to a few
minutes before the end came. He at
tended mass Sunday morning, and did
not complain of being unwell until he
was seized with severe pain in the
region of the heart, and died before
medical aid could reach him.
Deceased was born in the County of
Clare, Ireland, in 1874. He came to the
United States As years ago. He was
blacksmith by trade, and during the
Civil War was post blacksmith at an
Illinois military post. After the war
he moved to Wisconsin, and in 1870
he made his home at Lake City, Minn.
The western part Of this state. which
was then the mecca for homeseekers,
attracted him and he moved his family
to Swift county, and it was in Benson
that Mr.. Lyons began his active pub
lie career, engaging in business and
politics. Being a staunch Democrat, he
took a prominent part in the affairs of
the party in Swift county, and during
the first Cleveland administration he
was postmaster at Benson, giving sat
1sfaction to all classes of the citizens.
In 1888 he took up his residence in
Minneapolis, and has since lived in the
Third ward, where he showed the same
public spirit and activity in politics
which he manifested elsewhere. Be-
sides his devotion to his adopted coun-
try John D. Lyons found genuine
pleasure in doing something for the
land of his birth. He joined the A. O.
Fl. and other patriotic societies whose
aim is to benefit the old land. When
Division No. z was organized lo trans
ferred from Division No. 1, and was
member Of the former division at
his death. He was also a member of
the Independent Order of Foresters.
Mr.. Lyons married early in life Mar
garet Fitzpatrick, and the saddest fea-
ture of his demise was the inability Of
his wife to attend his funeral. For sew
cral years Mrs. Lyons has been a help
less invalid tenderly cared for by her
husband and children.
The sons and daughters who sur
vive are James F., police officer; John
D., Jr., Charles, and Mrs. Nan Knowl-
ton. His funeral took place wednes-
day and was largely attended. Services
were held at the Church of the 1mmac-
ulate Conception. Requiem mass was
offered up for the repose of his soul
and Father O'Callaghan paid Just
tribute to the memory of the veteran
Hibernian.
The pail bearers were w. H. Dona.
hue, J. G. O'Keefe, Daniel Mulholland
Geo. w. Gillen, Edward Sexton, and
Charles German. Among those in at
tendance from outside points were
Martin Lyons, Milwaukee, brother of
the deceased; j. w. Sheridan, Duluth;
Mrs. Thomas Lally, Frank, William,
Thomas and Charles German. Belle
Creek; M. ]. Hawkins. Brainerd; Ed.
mund o'Brien and wife, and Mrs. r,
Naughton, st. Paul