The Irish standard., 1908-02-08

year Of her age ana the 5Sth of her re-
ligious profession.
The accidental death of Mr.. Patrick
Jones, an extensive farmer. has
caused universal sorrow in Ballylong-
ford and vicinity.
Kildare.
There passed away on Jan. 4, at his
residence in Newbridge, a WELL known,
and it is not too much to say, one OF
the most brilliant of Irish steeple-
chase riders in the person of Terence.
or as he was better known as Terry"
Kavanagh. at the age Of IL.
Kilkenny.
A number of tenants in the townland
of Fineda, near Castlecomer, have met
under the presidency of the Ven. Arch
deacon Cody, P. p, and decided upon
terms for giving their mining rights
to proposed company for coal mining
in the district.
Kings.
Mrs. O'Donnell, an esteemed resi-
dent of Clara, died recently. The Very
Rev. James O'Donnell. c. NJ, of Phils-
boro, Dublin. son of the venerable de-
ceased. celebrated the Requiem Mass
at the obsequies in Clara Chapel, on
Jan. 3.
Miss Mary Campbell, of Edenderry,
a brilliant instructor of youth, whose
were recognized on two con-
tinents. died suddenly on Jan. to the
sorrow of a wide circle.
leitrirn.
every district of County Leitrim rela-
tive to the condition of the people con-
sequent OH the failure of the potato
and oat crops. The relieving officers
in Mobill, Manorhamilton, Bawnboy,
and Carrick- Shannon Unions, have
made house to house visits among the
poorer people, and their reports give
a serious indication of the state of pow
erty and distress existing. Laborers
and small farmers are much affected,
owing to want of employment and are
unable to procure food for their fam
lilies.
Limerick.
The meeting Of the Abbeyfeale
branch of the United Irish League on
Jan. S was adjourned as a mark Of
ot NS.k
and expressing their deepest feelings
of coincidence with his relatives.
Louth.
In Drogheda the Mayor and Corpora
tion attended High Mass in State in
the Oliver Plunkett Memorial Church,
in honor of the New Years advent
They were accompanied by officials
carrying the mace and sword of state
In the afternoon the Mayor entertain
cd the Corporation to dinner in the
White Horse Hotel.
Mayo.
The body Of a young man named
Flannery, aged "a, was found in Car
ras Lake, near Hollymount, on Jan. 4.
He left home Jan. 3 and nothing more
was heard of him until his body was
discovered. 1t is surmised that while
home by d short cut he ac-
fell into the lake.
Meath.
At the annual meeting of the Meath
Labor Union, held Jan. 8. vote Of
sympathy was passed with Mr.. l.. Gin
nell, M. p, on his imprisonment. and
the government was CALLED upon to
order his early release.
Monaghan.
The Rev. DR.. McCaffrey, D. PHI. Of
Maynooth College, a distinguished
young Monaghan priest, delivered an
and instructive lecture in
the Free Library, Dundalk, Jan. Is, un-
der the auspices Of the Louth Arciae-
illogical Society. His subject was
"Fitz-Ralph of Dundalk.''
Queens.
Mr.. Henry V. White. Co. Surveyor,
notified the County Council, on Jan. 8,
of his intention to resign the position,
he having been advised by his doctor
to take long rest from professional
work. He has been a County Survey
or for "a years. and served in the
Queens County since August, 1ss3
Rosoommon.
Information reached Roscommon on
Jan. 6. that 500 tons Of hay, the prop
erty of Mr. John Connell. ]. p, Le-
carrow, was. it is alleged maliciously
destroyed on Jan. S. The hay was
ricked ON grazing land held by Mr..
Connell near st. Johns. Mr.. Connell
is large employer Of labor at I.ecar-
row, and is personally very popular in
the neighborhood.
Sligo.
A successful attempt has been made
by the peasantry in the Geevagh noun