The Irish standard., 1908-10-24
SOUTH DAKOTA

Died-Nfrs. John Morrison, aged SIS
years. and a pioneer settler of Clay
county. died at Wakonda last week
and her remains were followed to their
last resting place by a vast concourse
o: people who had learned to love the
old lady for her many noble qualities
OF mind and heart. Away back in 80
the Morrison family moved to Clay
county. and for very many years made
their home eoutheast Of Wakonda, con-
venicnt to the old st. Patrick's church
near Lodi. Sometime after the death
OF her husband Mrs Morrison decided
to move to town, where she may spend
her declining days surrounded b. her
children. Requiem mass was cele-
brated by Rev. Thomas Flood of Ver-
million and Rev. NJ. Dooley of Center
vile. A daughter. Mrs. NJ. Dolan. re-
siding In Dcnver. was notified of her
mothers condition. but did not reach
Wakonda until after the funeral.
Several hundred guests gathered one
cay last week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Drotzmann. miles north
OF Yankton. to help that good old cou.
pie celebrate the 50th anniversary Of
their marriage. The festivities COM
menced with the celebration or High
Mass at st. Agnes church, GAINESVILLE
by Rev. Joseph Bartik. at $3.50 a. m.
Joseph Drotzmann was married in
Prussia to Miss Hadwicls Detscha on
Sept. II. 1858, and the postponement of
the celebration was caused by i'm
provements being made in their home
In 20 the couple started for America
with four children and arrived at Yam
ton, where they first located, after
which he filed on 4 government homo
stead. where for 36 years he has lived
continuously. Four surviving children
from this uaion. all living around the
old home. we're present at this cele-
bration. Mr.. Drotzmann, the jubilar-
iohs s' SSdlo olu dLN WlIS 10,
and both enjoy excellent health.
Married-Tim Cronin and Miss Clara
Evans. both we'll known and esteemed
people Of Minnehaha. county. werc
married on the 14th. inst. Mt Dell Rap
ids. by the Rev. Charles Boley Of St.
Mary's church. John Cronin. brother
Of the groom. and Miss Mary Evans.
sister Of the bride. were the witnesses.
The wedding dinner was served . miles
southeast of the "Dells" at the home
OF the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mra.
Nick Evans. The young couple spent
their honeymoon in the Twin cities.
Maher Council No. 1919, Knights OF
Columbus Of Mitchell. will initiate n
large class Ut their next meeting which
will be held on the End Sunday of No
vcmber. Mcmbers from many of the
surrounding towns have signified their
intention Of being present.
Mr.. Chris Geelan. roadmaster for the
Omaha road at Montrose. has decided
to remove to Sioux Falls, where he and
family will make their future home.
MIR. Geelan's object in moving to the
Queen City is that he may be able to
give his children better school advan-
tagey. Chris has been one Of Mon
trose's carly settlers and the news of
his departure from McCook county will
be surprise TO many. His son George
has rented his farm.
The Rev. Fathers Monaghan and
Schneider. diocesan band of missionar-
les, conducted a 40-hours devotions this
week in st. Thomas church, De Smet.
Very Rev. Dean Hogan, pastor. The
exercises opcned OH Sunday last and
the congregation listened to some ex-
cellent sermons from Father Monag-
hen.
A large and appreciative audience
were at the Opera House. Dell Rapids,
on the night Of the 10th to hear Father
Vaughan. Subject. "The Power of
Love-" The speaker was introduced
by the Rev. Father Boley.