The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-09
OVER THE NORTHWEST

49, TOruan, NTinn.-KeN. Othmar Erren,
I @: t. NJ. died at Chanhassen, his pa:-
8 isf.: on the 26th ult., of appendicitis,
at the age of SIS. Father Othmar is at
fectionately remembered as Il former
pastor Of the Jordan Catholic church,
being here some ten years ago. He was
a member of the Franciscan Order for
4s years. About 80 years Of his life
time were spent in the state OF Mill
nescta. The funeral took place at
the Guardian Angels church in Chasksl.
Father Henry of the Jordan cloister
J and several of the priests who resided
here We're in attendance at the funeral.
Belle Plaine.-On Sunday, Dec. 9th,
Mr.. Jeremiah Sullivan died at his home
in Derrynanc. after d long and painful
Illness. The funeral Was held on Tues
Gay, Dec. %, Rev. Father Carey offici-
ating. The funeral was largely attend
Cd .He was a member of tho a. o. H.,
tine members of which attended in Il
body.
shaughnessy, Of Welcl,, died at her
l.r1ne in tile above place on Saturday
Dec. 26, after an illness of long dura-
ton, aged seventy eight years. She
was an estimablc woman and was
highly regarded by Il large circle of
friends. She is survived by one son
aud three daughters. The funeral was
. held from st. Joseph Church, Miesville,
on Monday morning at ten O'Clock,
Rev. j. j. Mics officiating. The inter
Inent was in the church cemetery
ST. Thomas, Minn.-The W. c. O.. +.
held their monthly meeting on the last
Sunday Of the old year and elected the
following officers: Chief ranger, Mrs.
Mary j. Dunn; vcc-chief ranger, Mrs.
Margaret Burns: rec. sec, Mrs. Nora
Sullivan; fin. sec, Mrs. Margaret o.
,Seill; treas, Mrs. Annie Moran; trus-
tees. Mrs. Mary r.. kilduff, Mrs. Susan
McCourtney and Mrs. Katie w. Burns.
Owatonna Minn.-One of the mos
potable observances ever held in Mer-
ten township, or in this part o" the
state, was the family reunion and good
tir1e had by the Laughlin family at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Lauglllin
on Christmas day The house was APP
lrorriately decorated for tho occasion.
"A sumptuous dinner was served, covers
being laid for forty. There was Il
Il large Christmas tree loaded down with
gifts for all that werc present. Dur
ing the evening Santa Claus made his
appearance and was the center OF in
terest us lie distributed the presents
from the tree. James eastman was
did himself proud. Among the pres
ents was a set of blacksmith tools
Which made the heart of j. Fl. Laugh
lin glad. Among those present were
Hon. II. L. eastman and family, +.
j.. Laughlin and family. James Laugh
lii, and family. William Laughlin and
family and Vincent Laughlin. The
gathering Of the Laughlin family will
be the notable event in the history OF
Merton township.
Lake City. Minn.-On Sunday after
city, Michael Redmond laid down life's
burden at the advanced age of 81
years. For about a year lie had been
confined to his bed. and his death wa;
due to old age and a. complication OF
diseases. Deceased was one Of the ear
'ly pioneers of Wabasl,a County whose
ranks are growing thinner AS
tie years roll on. He was
owe of the many who in
years gone by braved the hardships of
the early settlers, one OF those who
helped make sorne Of the history of
Wabasha county. In Vabasha deceas-
ed has many friends who will indeed
feel his loss. Hc was born in March
1877. in the County OF Wexford. Ire.
lie remained in the land of his birth un-
til he reached tile age of twenty four
when lie came to America and settled
he came west and settled in Wabasha
county and took up the occupation of a
farner. He engaged actively in farm
ing until 1894, when he moved to Lake
City. where he hoped to spend his de-
Clin;ng years in comfort.
laribault, Minn.--The ladies of the
Rosary Society Of the church of tho
immaculate Conception entertained at
z the home of Mrs f. #. Kelly. LIST ave.
on wednesday, Jan 6. Refreshments
4 We're served from 3 y. IN. to p, H.
,Lhe ladies assisting were MesdanleS
s;' Tlios. Mahoncy. +. j. Lenz, \. a. Muir
pny. II. G. F'rcdrttc, i. j.. Flynn, w. r
Townsend. j. Ii. OConnell Octave
1)ulac, John Kaspcr j. j. Mahoncy and
z the Misses Katheryn Donuhuc and
e 1.athervn Sheridan