The Irish standard., 1909-01-09
OVER THE NORTHWEST

~ Jordan, Nrinn.-Rev. Othmar Erren,
o. r., NJ, died at Chanhassen, his par
ash, on the 26th ult., of appendicitis,
+ at the age of 5S. Father Othmar is af-
s&fectionately remembered as a former
pastor Of the Jordan Catholic church,
being here some ten years ago. He was
a member of the Franciscan Order for
AZ years. About 80 years Of his life
time were spent in the state of Min
enescta. The funeral took place at
s the Guardian Angels church in Chaska.
G Father Henry of the Jordan cloister
and several of the priests who resided
here were in attendance at the funeral.
III Belle Plaine.-On Sunday, Dec. 9th,
Mr.. jeremiah Sullivan died at his home
in Derrynane, after long and painful
illness. The funeral was held on Tues
Gay, Dec. 90. Rev. Father Carey offic-
ating. The funeral was largely attend
cd. He was a member of the A. 0. H.,
tine members of which attended in a
body.
Hastings, Minn.-Mrs. Elizabeth o.
Shaughnessy, Of WEIGH, died at her
lerm in the above place on Saturday
Dec. IS, after an illness of long dura-
ton, aged seventy-eight years. She
was All estimable woman and was
highly regarded by Il large circle of
friends. She is survived by one son
ard three daughters. The funeral was
held from st. Joseph Church, Miesville,
on Monday morning at ten o'clock,
Rey. J. J. Mics officiating. The inter
lnent was in the church cemetery.
ST. Thomas, Minn.-The w. c. o. T.
held their monthly meeting on the last
Sunday of the old year and elected the
following officers: Chief ranger, Mrs.
Mary ]. Dunn; vice-chef ranger, Mrs.
Margaret Burns; rec. sec, Mrs. Nora
Sullivan; fin. sec, Mrs. Margaret o.
c;eill; treas, Mrs. Annie Moran; trus-
tees. Mrs. Mary T.. 1kilduff, Mrs. Susan
McCourtney and Mrs. Katie w. Burns.
Owatonna, Mnn.-One Of the mos
notable observances ever held in Mer-
ten township, or in this part o: tho
state, was the family reunion and good
time had by the Laughlin family at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Laughlin
on Christmas day. The house was APP
1rorriately decorated for the occasion.
"A sumptuous dinner was served, covers
being laid for forty. There was Il
large Christmas tree loaded down with
gifts for all that were present. Dur
ing the evening Santa Claus made his
appearance and was the center of in
terest as lie distributed the presents
from the tree. James eastman was
the impersonator and they all said he
did himself proud. Among the pres
ents was 81 set of blacksmith tools
Which made the heart Of j. Fl. Laugh
lin glad. Among those present were
Hon. r. E. eastman and family, f.
i. Laughlin and family, James Laugh
lii, and family, William Laughlin and
family and Vincent Laughlin. The
gathering Of the L4aughlin family will
be the notable event in the history of
Merton township.
Lake City. Minn.-On Sunday after
noon, Dec. q, at his home in this
city, Michael Redmond laid down life's
burden at the advanced age Of 81
years. For about a year he had been
confined to his bed. and his death wal,
due to old age and a complication of
diseases. Deceased was one of the ear
sly pioneers Of Wabasl,a County, whose
ranks are growing thinner as
the 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 some Of the history of
Wabasha county. In Wabasha deceas-
ed has many friends who will indeed
feel his loss. He was born in March
1871, in the County of Wexford, Ire.
lie remained in the land of his birth un-
til he reached the age of twenty-four
when lie came to America and settled
in the state of Pennsylvania. In 1857.
he came west and settled in Wabasfa
county and took up the occupation of a
farmer 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.
Iaribault Minn.--The ladies of the
4 Rosary Society Of the church of thu
Immaculate Conception entertained at
the home Of Mrs. r. II. Kelly. list ave.
on Wednesday, Jan. s. Refreshments
We're served from 3 y. IN. to 8 D. IN.
4i'he ladies assisting We're Mesdames
N Tllos. Mahoncy, i. j. LEM, A. a. Muir
pny, III. e. Fredcttc, j. T.. flynn, w. 2.
Townsend, j. II. O'Connell, Octave
Dulac, John Kasper, ]. ]. Mahoney and
the Misses Kathcryn Donohue and
lsatheryn Sheridan.