The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-07-16
ST.. PAUL NEWS

Red Wing and Barge Tuesday evening.
large number of tickets have been
sold and it is expected that the affair
will be a big success.
Division No. L. A. to A. o. H. held
their regular meeting on Wednesday
evening at Hibernian Hall. There was
a large number present. The delegates
to the State Convention to be held in
Faribault in September were elected. a
committee was also appointed to make
arrangements for an Ice Cream Social
and Arbor Dance to be held in Aug
ust.
A large number of the ST. Paul
Shamrock club left st. Paul Thursday
morning for Portland, Ore, to take part
in the festivities OF the A. o. H. Ma
tional Convention. Among those leav-
ing were: r. ]. Connolly and wife; n.
c. Mccarthy and daughter, Mae; NJ.
Williams, E. J. McManus, ]. l.. Nc
Mahon, VIM. Coughlin and VIM. Gag
ney.
The Eastern Delegates to the A. o.
H. National Convention arrived in st.
Paul Sunday morning at 1880. The st.
Paul delegation met them at the depot
and took them to breakfast at Car
lings. After attending Mass at the
Cathedral they made sightseeing
tour of the city in automobiles. A ban
quet was served at the st. Paul at
noon. A reception was rendered them
from until 500 P. NJ. at Hiberniau
Hall. The National officers were all
called on by Rev. T. F. Glceson chair
man, and all responded. National
President Matthew Cummings, A. o. H.
and National President Anna Malls,
L. A. to A. o. H. were presented will,
| souvenir spoons by the Ladies' Aux
iliary of Ramsey County. After the
st. Paul reception the visitors were
taken to Minneapolis in automobiles
where they were entertained by the
Hibernians Of that city.
Word has been received of the drown
ing last Sunday afternoon of John
Burke, son of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Burke, 1888 Van Buren, street. The
drowning occurred in Muskegon river,
near Maple Island, Mich. John Burke
was about 81 years of age, and was
proving upon a claim in the vicinity Of
the accident. Last Sunday, accompar-
led by friend, he went swimming in
the river. He swan across to the
! opposite shore and while returning he
suddenly disappeared under the water.
is employed in the shops as a spring
| maker His son was studying law
and spent considerable time on the
land he was proving up on.
Mr.. Geo. Stapleton, Spokane, WASH
| who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs
r. ]. Clarke, 1917 Litchfield avenue
left st. Paul Wednesday evening for
his Western home.
Margaret Sweeny, aged 46 years, wife
of Henry Sweeney, died at the family
residence, 43S Aurora avenue last
Thursday. The funeral took place from
the above residence Monday at $780,
Services were held at ST. Josephs
church at o'clock.
Mayor Herbert P. Keller has received
the resignation Of Eugene Villaume as
member Of the library board. MI
Villaume said that he was away from
the city so much that he was unable
to attend properly to the duties of the
position. His term would have expired
July 1, 1911. His successor has not
been appointed.
Cathedral Court $50 w. c. o. F. will
give picnic at Lake Phalen Sunday
July II. Members will meet at the
Phalen picnic grounds at P. M.
The marriage Of Miss Anna Keiser,
| daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Keiser, and Frederick Brom took place
last Wednesday afternoon at the brides
home, Hall avenue. Rev. P. O'NeiN,
pastor of ST. Michaers church off1ciated.
Miss Mary Nasher and Charles Brom
were the attendants. The bride wore
q gown of white silk and she carried
a shower bouquet Of brides roses. Miss
Nasher's gown was pale blue silk anC
her flowers were pink roses. A recep-
Mr.. and Mrs. Brom left in the evening
for New York, from where they will
sail for Europe. They will be at home
after September at 1853 Hall avenue
The regular meeting of the Junior
Pioneer was held in the new home
Wednesday evening at o'clock. After
the business session refreshments were
served. The Pioneer will hold their
annual picnic and outing July Fl. Gray
Cloud Island has been selected as the
picnic grounds.
Byron Ide, IS years Of age, assist