The Irish standard., 1909-12-25
OVER THE NORTHWEST

Illness at the age of SO years. She
! was pioneer resident of Dakota
| county and was held in high esteem
by wide circle of friends. She is
survived by her husband, two sons
and three daughters, John and Mi
chael of Lebanon. Mrs. Frank Gollou
of Rosemount, Mrs. William Leonard
| of Empire and Mrs. James Dewitt Of
Winnipeg. Her funeral occurred IN
the following Tuesday morning from
st. Joseph's church, Rev. Terence
Moore officiating.
! Winona, Minn.-Announcemen con-
corning the appointment of q success
sor to the late Rev. Jos. B. Cotter as
bishop of the Wiona diocese is ex-
pected almost daily now from Rome.
Bird Island, Minn.-The Catholic
church fair which was held at the VIII
lage hall Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming of last week was as usual a
grand success, netting the parish
about $500. The contest for the trip
| to Niagara Falls was won by Miss
Zita Bartholet. She certainly worked
hard and faithfully to earn 1t, and her
competitors wish her a pleasant trip
and feel sure she will enjoy the seem
cry along the route.
F'landreau, S. D.-Tuesday morning,
Dec. 18th, Miss Mary Mcmahon WIS
united in marriage to Mr.. David Col
Inns at the Catholic church here, Rev.
Father Martyr, performing the cere-
mony. They We're attended by M:
Frank Keenan, and Miss Rosie Kee-
nan. They left at once for Sioux
Falls where they have since been Wis
iting friends. Tile bride is a daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mcmahon,
and is a very fine young lady. She
was reared in Moody county and is
credit to the county as well as to her
parents. The groom was reared i'll
Indiana but has been resident Of
Moody for the past several years and
is a very good young man.
Benson, Observation-Disclosures Nc
Gowan, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
MCGOWAN, of Hancock, died at mis-
home there on Friday afternoon, Dec.
10. from an affliction Of the heart, aft
or an illness of over a year. He was
an estimable man in the prime OF
life, being q years of age. and besides
his parents he is survived by his wife,
two sisters and a brother, to all o.
whom his taking away is sad blow.
The funeral services were held ut
Hancock on Sunday.
Green Isle, Minn.-The mission re-
Gently. given here by Father Busch
and his reverend companion was a
grand success, spiritually speaking.
Over 400 approached the sacraments
during the week. AT the close the
papal benediction was given by Father
Busch.
Rochester,. Minn.-The late Mrs.
Mary F'itzmaurice; who died on Nov.
10, left more money than she was
supposed to possess. The executor of
her estate, John Cronin, found $1,000
hidden in her skirt, though in her last
illness she said nothing about it to the
kind friends who cared for her. as she
had no relatives. In a wallet sewed
in the garment was found $1,000 i'll
bills and 5000 in certificates of deposit.
Mr.. Cronin, being man Of unin-
peachable honesty, reported the find
to the judge and the money was listed
as part of the estate. The will
names John Cronin as executor, anil
he will have the duty of distribution
of the coin as we'll as the other prop
erty left according to the terms Of
the will. Judge Christensen con-
flrmed the appointment of the execu-
tor with good grace.
Benson, Minn.-Mrs. j. 7. Carney
died recently at Denver, Colo, where
she had gone to regain her health
The deceased, Mrs. Susie Golden Car
ney, who was born and brought up II
the town of West Bank, was about &c
years of age and was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Golden, one
Of West Banks prominent families
She was married to J. Il. Carney
about five years ago and lived on his
farm in Maryland. up to two months
ago. She was a good Christian wo'
man and was loved by all who knew
her. Besides her grief stricken hus-
band and two little boys she leaves
to mourn her untimely death her pa
rents, two sisters and one brother.
Faribault. Minn.-Captain Dennis
Cavanaugh, one Of the most highly
respected citizens Of this city, and
one most prominent in it's affairs.
passed away at the Hotel Brunswick
on Saturday evening, Dec. II. The