The Irish standard., 1908-06-06

selves at prettily decorated tables and
enjoyed refreshments furnished by Rev.
Father A. D. Leitham. The splendid
work done by Father Leitham is ap-
preciated by every member of ST. Jo-
seph's parish. He has decided to visit
his old home in Pennsylvania, where
his mother resides, and in order that
he may be given good send-off a big
time has been planned for the night of
June 10 at Holland pavilion. The pro-
ceeds of the affair will be used 10 de-
fray the expenses of Father Leitham's
trip, as his parisfioners feel he is
justly entitled to the vacation. A ball
and reception will be the feature of
the affair. 1t is planned to have the
Boston & Montana band present. A
banquet also will be served.
Montgomery, Minn-Thonas Fur.
long, Sr, died Saturday, May 23. He
is survived by his sorrowing wife, three
sons, Matthew. who resides on a farm
near the old homestead; Thomas and
James. who remain at home, and five
daughters, Mrs T. j. Doyle, of Conde,
S. Oak; Mrs. J. P. Greer, of Kilkenny;
Mrs. D. c. Campbell of Minneapolis,
and Anna and Julia who are at home,
all of whom We're with him during his
last hours.
CyIarorn Nirr-Nfrc
wife of Dennis Connors. died suddenly
Tuesday, May 26, at the age Of rs
years. The deceased had been suffer-
ing with a complication of ailments
usually attendant with advanced age,
but her demise at this time came unex-
pectedly. She and her surviving hus-
band have been making their home
with their SON law and their
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brio, who
reside about four miles northeast OF
town. The burial services was held at
st. George church and the remains
were laid to rest in SITS. Peter and
Paurs graveyard.
Moorhead, Minn.-Denis Moran, one
of the old settlers of Clay county, died
at 1850 Wednesday morning, May 81,
at his home in Viding township. A
short time ago he suffered a stroke of
| apoplexy, and he fingered until We'd
nesday. Denis Moran has resided in
Clay county for nearly thirty five
years, being among it's earliest set
tiers. He was uniformly prosperous in
his farming operations, and his genial,
kindly nature had made for him a
host of friends through all portions OF
the county.
! Morris, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Murphy of the town of Horton, cele-
brated their 5Oth anniversary on Sun
day, May gath. and invited in a large
number of neighbors and friends to
join in the festivities-an elaborate
wedding dinner and supper having
been provided for by the genial host
and hostess. Mr.. Murphy is now 7s
years of age, and Mrs. Murphy is &C.
They have been residents of Stevens
county for more than thirty years.
and are very well known. They have
raised a family of eleven children. of
which eight are living. All but two
J were in attendance at the golden wed
ding.
Faribault Minn.-Patrick Lea,,an
died Thursday. May 21st. at his home
south of this city. Death resulted from
general breakdown and old age
Patrick Leahan was born in the Parish
of Connaugh. County of Cork, Ireland.
in the year 1924. He was an indus1ri-
GUS. honest man. an upright citizen
who had the confidence of his friends
He is survived by four daughters. Mrs
Edward Tracy of Waubay. S. D.; Mrs.
Anton johnson and Miss May Lealan
of Wells and Mrs. Louis Tillman of
Yakima. Washington. and a son, John
Leahan of st. Cloud The remains
were taken to the home of his daush-
ter, Mrs. Anton Johnson. The funer-