The Irish standard., 1909-02-27
attend the last sad rites.

attend the last sad rites.
Belle PLANE, Minn.-At the church
of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday morn
ing, of last week, the marriage of Miss
Julia Fogerty, daughter of M. Fogerty,
of Belle PLANE township, to Anthony j.
Simonet, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Anton
Simonet of LIE Sueur Center, was per-
formed by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Kennedy IN
the presence of large assembly Of
relatives and friends. Miss Winifred
Murphy was maid of honor, and Al
phonse Simonet was best man. The
newly married. couple are very popular
people in their respective communities,
and Belle PLANE will lose an estima-
BILE young lady. They will be at home
to their friends in LIE Sueur Center
after March list. An elaborate recep-
ton was rendered them at Weber's
hall. LIE Sueur Center, on Tuesday
evening. at which many from this vi
entity were present.
Arlington, Minn.--On Feb 13 at his
home in this town. Michael Early, an
old settler, passed away after a brief
illness. He had already passed the
four score mile post in life and was
journeying on when death overlook
him. He settled here in 1861, when
things were in a primitive state. There
are now few survivors of that time TO
relate the story or describe the co,Ii-
lions at that time. He was born in
Ireland but came with his family to
America in the early fifties and Aug.
18, 1850, was married in st. Paul to
Mrs Mary King, who preceded him to
the world beyond in Sept, 1889. Their
union was especially happy. Their
family numbers seven, five sons, and
two daughters, all of whom are worthy
citizens and honored members Of so.
ciety. They are Martin. Sylvester and
Mary, Of Arlington Pat and John, of
Minneapolis; William and Mrs. Thorn.
as Wallace. of st. Paul.
Rochester, Minn.--Mrs James Ken
needy died at 3 o'clock Saturday of last
week at her home 2o4 North Prospect
street. She suffered for about a year,
death being due to a complication of
troubles. Eleanor Stewart was born
in Canada. Aug. 30, 1s41. She came
to Minnesota with her parents at an
early date. and settled on a farm few
miles from Rochester. She was mar
ried to James Kennedy on June Is,
1864. in Rochester. They lived on
farm near Simpson. and then in De-
cember. 1902 moved to Rochester. Mr..
Kennedy died October ], 1903, leaving
eight children to comfort the wife,
who has now joined him beyond the
grave. The names of the surviving
members Of the family are: J. Frank.
of Palermo, N. D.: George and John
of Simpson; Arthur. Plainview: Mrs.
James Clark, Chester. Iowa: Nellie,
Emma and Louis Kennedy living at
home. One brother; James Stewart,
and four sisters. Mrs Rebecca SEQ.
field, Mrs. E. P. Kennedy, and Miss
Elizabeth Stewart of Cando, N. D., and
Mrs. Mary McCloskey. Norway, Ore
gon. also are left to mourn their loss
The funeral services were held at ST.
Johns church, and the remains were
taken to ST. Bridget's cemetery for
interment.
Stewartville. Minn.-Mrs. Thomas
Byrnes, for 40 years a resident of this
part of Minnesota, died at her home
here on Tuesday of last week. Mrs.
Byrnes had attained the age Of 65
years. Her husband died three years
ago She Is survived by large fam.
lily. They are by name: Ed. Stanford,
st. Paul: Mrs. Mary Brewer, Kensal,
N. D.; Mrs. Nora Armstrong. Roches-
ter: Mrs. Jane Bashaw, Red Wing;
Roger Byrnes. Velva, N. D.; Thomas.
Mower county; John, Stewartville and
Frank, st. Paul The funeral services
we're held at st. Bridget's church on
Thursday, Father Condron officiating.
Rochester, Minn.--The Ladies' Aux
Hilary. A. O. H., gave a pleasant
dancing party in Castle hall for the
members Of the order and the A. o. Fl.
last week. The return to old-fashion-
ed dances which is now the popular
thing, was more in evidence than at
any previous party. The committee
in charge consisted OF Mrs. w. B. Nc
Dermott. j. Schiltz, Mrs. M. Gaffaney,
Miss Sullivan and Mrs. M. G. Law
Ter.
Gracevil1e, Minn.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
D. O'Brien returned home last week