The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-03-12
Armagh.

SlOudAASlS W III SuppO1I tie 1IlSll Pal ~
during the crisis through which the
country is now passing, and in appre-
citation of the party's work, resolving
to start a parliamentary fund for 1910.
A handsome sum was subscribed. An
other resolution congratulated the par
ty on TIKI gallant stand made during
the electors against the combined
forces Of Unonsm and factionism.
Antrim.
A memorial is to be erected in Bel
fast to the late Sir Samuel Ferguson,
the Irish poet, antiquarian and musj-
clan. Belfast was the city of his birth
and early life and this month, when
the centenary OF his birth will be cell
ebrated, it is proposed to place me-
dallion or inscription on the front Of
the house where he was born in High
street
The death tool. place a few days ago
of Rev. Mother Agnes Lynch at the
UTSullle COHteHl, DldChIOCh oIic w do
member Of most respected family.
being sister of George Lynch, the re-
spacted chairman Of the Cork Gas
company. She was 20 years Of age
and ill the forty seventh year of her
religious profession. In addition to
other offi..as, she had filled the i'm
portant position OF Rev. Mother of the
House for - years.
The funeral has Just taken place of
Mr.. John McGroth, King street, Fer
moy, who lived to the fine old age Of
81 years. Tie was lifelong Nation
alist
In his peaceful home in Ennis, sur
rounded Nv his Borrowing children and
grandchildren. and mourned by the
Nationalsts of Glare the pure-souled,
high. minded and big-hcarted patriot,
Mr. stephen Donnelly. passed to his
eternal reward In the wild and pic
turesauelv situated parish of Knock
tooreer. !" summers ago, Mr.. Donnel-
ly first saw the light He served sew
eral terms in prison because of his
ardent advocacy of his fellow country
mems rights.
a severe storm ragged at Cavan DUR
Ing the nigh. of Feb. 16, and all the
next day. States were blown down
and several chi'nneys also fell. Sew
eral passershy bad narrow escapes.
At the Tarnham Gardens large tree
beside the rev town hall was uproot-
ed, and fell on the roof Of an adjacent
house. The inhabitants were terri
fled as the house was shaken and the
roof was damaged.
ST.. Carlow.
n, Mr. John c. Ryan. r. NJ. who has
Mayo. has been transferred on pro-
motion to Carlow.
On Feb. 10 the body Of a farmer
named Murphy of Old Leighlin was
found at Tinnegarney, about a mile
from Bagenalstown. He had trans
acted some business in town on Satur-
rounded in mystery.
Dublin.
We regret to announce the death of
c. Bull, j. p, the well known church
furnishcr of 81 Suffolk street. Dublin,
which occurred ut his residence, 1G
Ailcsbury read. Mr.. Bull was a prom
inent figure in commercial circles In
Dublin, where he was established for
nearly half a century, and was large
employer of lrlnr. His death will
cause of loss. and will be generally felt
by large circle of acquaintance by
whom he was respected for his up
right ard sterling qualities.
Rev. Michael P. Ol1icsey, D. D.. has
left Ireland for Rome.
Derry.
Arising out of the recent contest in
Derry city. claims for compensation
amounting to 6 900 came before Judge
Overend and We're adjourned till the
April sessions.
Donegal.
n DIR. w. ]. O'Doherty has been elect
ED medical officer for the Carricll &C.,
Donega!) Dispcnsary District by %
Votes to IA given for DR.. Edward
s}O'Reilly.
Down.
The premises of Mr.. Alfred F'ergu.
son, grocer and provision merchant,
BScalva street, cambridge, We're COM
5pletely destroyed Ey fire on Feb. IA.
fOut offices at the rear remain intact
Adjoining premises, belonging to Mr..
~. P. McKiVeegan, suffered damage by
water. Mr.. Ferguson's loss is covered
oy insurance.
Fermanaeh.
~ Two Orangemen were fined los each