The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-21
OVER THE NORTHWEST


King, after long suffering from a COM.
plication OF diseases. Mrs. Barrett
was born in Co. Galway. Ireland, in
1889. When very young she moved
with her parents to Hawick, Scotland,
where she resided until the death OIL
her husband thirteen years ago when
she came to this country. Mrs. Bar
rett wasa woman so; kind and gentle
that to know her meant to admire
her many noble qualities. Her death
brings the deepest sorrow to her rela-
tives, and friends The funeral oc-
cured Tuesday from the Holy Rosary
church, Graceville, Father Haupt Of
Coils, oficiating. Her remains were
laid to rest in Lakeside cemetery.
Hastings Minn.-Rev. j. A. Fitz-
gerald of Boston, was here for a few
days during last week, on visit with
his many old friends and former par
u Ishioners. He assisted in the services,
mt the Guardian Angels church on Sum
day, Aug. g. and all were greatly pleas
I ed with his visit.
Faribault, Minn.-The members of
q Division No. 2, A. o. II. Of Rice coun-
ty held their annual outing at the
church grove in Shieldsville last Sun
day. Games, races and sports were the
principal amusements of the day.
Music was furnished by the MCCLELLAN
Foley orchestra.
Montgomery, Minn.-The first pub
LEGATION OF the banns of matrimony
between Mr.. Peter F. Sheehan, of LIE
Sueur Center, and Miss Agnes Mar
garet Wilson of Kilkenny, was made
Ly Rev. FIR. Poasek at the church
of the Most Holy Redeemer in this city
last Sunday week. Mr. Sheehan, who is
very well acquainted IN this vicinity was
born and raised a short distance south
Of this city and Is fine young busi-
ness man of exceptional promise. The
bride-to-be is one of Kikenny's fair
est daughters and is held in the high
est esteem by a large circle of friends.
The happy event will take place at st.
Cunice's church in Kilkenny at half
past ten o'clock Tuesday morning,
August gath.
Blooming Prairie, Minn.-On Friday
afternoon, Aug. 6, Mrs Ellen Keenan,,
widow Of the late Patrick keenan,, died
az her home in this village at the age
of "a years. The funeral took place
at the Catholic church Monday fore
noon and was conducted by Rev. Fa-
ther Murray. The remains were laid
to rest in the local cemetery. The de-
ceased was most estimable woman
a a good wife and mother, and an oblig-
ing neighbour. In all the duties of life
her reward sincerely lnourned. Hel
maiden name was Ellen Madigan. She
was born June 81, 1885 in Ontario, Can.
ada, and was married in 1852 to Pat
rick Keenan,. They came to the United
States in 1866 and settled at Ossian
Iowa: In 1882 the family moved tt
Minnesota and located on a farm ir
/. Aurora township, where her HUSBAND
died In 1894. In 1897 Mrs. Ellen Keen
an moved to this village where sh
lived until she passed away. There
were four children, Mrs. Rose Malloy
deceased, Eugene Keenan,, Jane
Keenan, and Mary Keenan, and fou
grandchildren being the children Q
Mrs Rose Malloy. all living at home
Butte. Mont.-The Knights of Co
lumbus are making arrangements TO
an event which will no doubt be tn
greatest in the history Of the order i
$% Montana. The order of Alhambrt
auxiliary Of the Kni. ,hts. will be in
stituted in Butte Aug. 30, and ther
II will be three days Of festivities in COZ
nection with the event A class Z
$50 neophytes from Billings. Living
Il tston, Helena, Bozem,.n, Missoula an
other portions Of the state will be
"a attendance, and there will also be a de
gree team numbering. twenty {
d the order of Alhambra from Brooklyn
II. Y. This team is noted one as bt
S8 ing as well drilled CT any connecte
! with similar order T. the country. ar
sa will undoubtedly MARE fine shown
2 and add greatly to the interest of II
sS sessions. The team is headed by jam
III p. Sullivan, the supreme scribe Of tt
ggs5 order Of Alhambra. Besides the me-
phytes not less than 800 visitir
~ sys knights and their families will come
Butte on that occasion. On Aug. (:
sSf there will be local desree work in col
nection with the installation of ella
s OF twenty-f1v into the Butte lodi
Il of the knights of Columbus. Sept.
ss the last day Of the sessions and e
tertainment of visitors, will be d
voted. to sightseeing, and in the eve
gs leggs sing there will be a grand ball, at t