The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-12-12
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Hastings, Minn.--Mrs. Honora Nc
Carthy. widow of the late John Nc
Carthy, of this city. has been granted
a pension OF $12 per month, dating
from April 10th, 1908. with a back
payment OF 1925. Her late husband
was a member Of Company I. Fifth
Minnesota Regiment.
Rochester, Minn.-Miss Agnes Fee
ney started for New York last week.
She sailed with an aunt from Minne-
apolis on December 8, going OIL the
Carpathia of the Cunard line. She
will tour the British Isles and the Con-
tinent, remaining abroad about seven
months. Her itinerary provides for a
most delightful trip.
Owatonna. Minn.-A wedding of gen.
eral interest uniting young people from
two of the County's most prominent
families took place at nine o'clock
Tuesday morning, Dec. 1st., at st.
Joseph's church when Mr.. Andrew
Lang, of Merton, and Miss Katherine
eastman, of this city. We're united in
marriage by Rev. Father P. J. Kier-
ran. The big church was most beauti-
fully decorated with palms. ferns and
cut flowers in profusion, and was filled
with the hosts Of friends of The bride
and groom. The appointments tor the
occasion were very fine and in excel
lent taste. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Margaret eastman,
Joseph Lang. Miss Mayme Brennan
presided at the organ. Following tho
ceremony the wedding party repaired
to the home Of the brides father, Mr..
Edward eastman. in Clinton Falls
township where a wedding breakfast
was served and the day was spent in
social celebration Of the happy event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lang left on the after
noon train for honeymoon trip, and
groom's farm in Merton.
Belle PLANE, Minn.-Michacl Griffin,
son of the late Michael Griffin, died
OIL Wednesday afternoon. Nov. o5th,
after an illness Of some length The
funeral was held on Saturday, the
2Sth. from the church Of the Sacred
Heart. and was we'll attended by
netghbors and old friends of the de-
ceased. Mr.. Griffin was a. young man
about 30 years of age and was born
and reared on the old homestead south
OF town. He is survived by All aged
mother, three brothers, Tom. Nick and
jerry and seven sisters, Mrs. Pat
Cannon, Mrs. John Flanagan, Ms. joe
Cassin, Mrs. Smith. Mrs Maurice Con-
way. and Miss Griffin residing at
home.
waseca. Minn.-A most enjoyable
time occurred at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gallagher Of this city on
Saturday evening, Nov. IS. it being
their twenty-flfth wedding anaiver-
sary. They were agreeably surprised
by party Of relatives and friends Tic
evening was pleasantly spent in play
ing five hundred. Bounteous refresh
ments were served in four courses The
guests then departed wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Gallagher many more years of
happiness and prosperity. Many beau
tiful pieces of silver were presented
as tokens of remembrance by their
friends.
wabasha, Minn.-Wabasha Council
X. Of c. celebrated Thanksgiving Day
with full days program in this city.
At 1o:30 a. m. the Council and visit
ing members attended services at St.
Felix church in a body, at which Rev.
Father Reardon of Minneapolis de-
Qivered an eloquent and impressive
sermon. After services at the church
all repaired to the dining hall where
ia Thanksgiving dinner was served by
the Young Ladies Sodality. During the
afternoon class Of thirty-nine went
through the degree work necessary to
isecOme nemDess Aner the work q