The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-05-01
with his parents to England whore

with his parents to England where
they resided until his 10th year when
the family emigrated to America. The
early years of his manhood found him
resident of Canada and the Eastern
| States, but in 1856 he turned his at
tention westward and moved to Min
nesota, locating at Green Isle, Sibley
county, which was his home until 80
years ago. He then moved onto the
farm at Faxon, which remained his
last home. Mr.. Donovan had the es-
TEEN Of all who knew. him, and his
death is like the removal Of an old
landmark, for whom the years were
kind and he constantly grew in the
affections of his people. The funeral
was held from ST. Johns church on
Monday forenoon. and was largely at
tended. Rev. Father Moloney offici-
ated at the last rites and preached
the funeral sermon. In the adjoining
churchyard into which now has been
gathered about all the pioneers of the
parish. his remains were laid to peace
full rest.
Green Isle, Minn.-The knights of
Columbus will give their second an
nual banquet and ball at Norwood, on
Monday, May 10th. Every effort will
be, made to make this the stellar event
of the season. The committee in
charge is actively engaged in making
up a program. They are in cores
pondence with number of prominent
speakers. and will secure one Of the
best orchestra's obtainable. They are
also working on a menu which will
satisfy the taste Of the most pro-
nounced epfcurean.
Rochester, Minn.-The funeral Of
John M. Campion, was held at 10
o'clock Friday OF last week at st.
Bridgct's church, Rev. S. Condron Of
ficiating. John M. Camplon was a ma
tive of Queens county Ireland. He
was born November %, 1887. When
but lad he came to America. His
1 first residence in Minnesota was in
Marion township in 1854, but he soon
moved to Orion where all his life
since had been spent. He enjoyed the
esteem and affection of large COM
pany of friends in the city and coun-
ty. Mr.. Camplon has not been in ro-
bust health the past winter. On ac-
count Of his advanced age, seventy
one years, his vital forces were on the
wane. He was married forty eight
years ago, in this county to Miss Mar
garet Lawler. and his devoted wife
survives him. Two of the eleven
children have preceded the father to
the grave, and the surviving sons and
daughters are: Michael, .Hillyard,
! Washington; Jeremiah, Margaret
! (Mrs. Frank Halloran. Chatfield,)
Frank. Thomas, and Edward Campion.
All are living In this vicinity except
as named. The children deceased are:
pion.
Glencoe Minn.-The Ladies' Auxili-
airy of the A. o. H., Of Glencoe gave
their fifth annual ball at the Glencoe
Opera house last Friday evening, April
30th. The ladies of this society have
always proven themselves royal enter
tanners, and for this reason the dance
loving young people looked forward
for the annual social affair with plea
SAINT anticipations and were not dis
appointed. The service. Of. the Green
Isle Harp Orchestra had been secured
to discourse the musical program.
Graceville. Minn.-Last Sunday
April 25th. was notable day here as
on that date Gracevllle Council No
1891 OF the knights OF Columbus, was
installed here. Special trains from
Fargo. and the cities brought the Off
GERS from the councils of st. Paul
Minneapolis. Chicago and Fargo tc
confer the degrees on the new mem
bcrs. High mass was sung at $3.50
at which a sermon was given by
Father Reardon, of st. Paul seminary
Dinner was served at tho Shannon
hotel at 80 and the work of the
order was begun at 1 o'clock In Fra
ternity hall. After the conclusion Of
the work the visitors were banqueted
by the local council.