The Irish standard., 1910-08-20
OVER THE NORTHWEST

Belle PLANE, Minn.-Fifty years Of
welded life is given to few to enjoy
and family gathering at the home Of
A. G. Moriarty Sunday afternoon, Aug.
7th, was a unique event Fifty years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Moriarty,
ST.. were united in marriage, and the
golden wedding was quietly observed
in the reunion of all their children and
their families, with the exception Of
their daughter, Miss Martha, of Min
neapolis, who was unable to be pres
ent '' ~
Jordan, Minn.-F'ather Fahey's last
mass in St. Patrick's Sunday, August
eth, was attended by a very large con-
gregation, swelled by many visitors
from places far and near. In the eve
ming he was given a reception in the
hail. where the A. o. H. presented him
with magnificent and costly cut glass
bowl, his parishioners with purse of
money and the st. GATHERINGS Rosary
society with a travelling case and
smoking set. Father Fahey has al
ready left for his work at Renville.
Hastings, Minn.-Mrs. Joseph Labby,
an old and esteemed resident of Men
dota, died on Saturday, August 9Th,
aged IS years. She is survived by a
family Of seven children. She was a
kind hearted Christian woman, held in
high esteem by all. Her funeral was
held on Monday from ST. Peters
church, Rev. P. ]. OConnor officiat-
ing. Interment in the church ceme-
terry.
tor of st. Mary's parish during the last
IL years. left for DeGraff Wednesday,
August 10th, to be the pastor there.
Last Sunday Father Lucey announced
to the congregation that he had been
! transferred to DeGraff. Prior to his
leaving a farewell party was held, at
which Father Lucey was the recipient
of several valuable presents.
Faribault, Minn.-Miss Katherine
Arney died at st. Mary's hospital, at
Rochester, Mimi, Friday morning, Aug.
5th, Of tuberculosis. She was born
in this city 20 years ago. She re-
ceived her education at Bethlehem
academy. Seven years ago she went
to st. Mary's hospital for an opera
ton for tuberculosis of the knee, which
proved to be a successful one
The funeral ceremonies took place at
the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception. Aug. 9Th, at II a. m. High
Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Slevin. He spoke Of the beautiful
character of the deceased. said that
In the long and intense suffering which
preceded her death she manifested the
true spirit Of Christian martyr.
Grand Rapids, Minn.-Ddward Nc
Crary. an employee of the Swan River
Logging Co. for the past 20 years. and
member of the NJ. w. A. lodge al
Grand Rapids, died at ST Benedicts
hospital Of typhoid fever. Tuesday
August 9. He was we'll known all
over the north country and has many
| friends who will sincerely mourn his
loss. The body was shipped to Duelph
| Canada, the old home, for intermen1
| Rochester Minn.-Michael Donahue
passed away at his home. 1902 North
Broadway. at 6:45 Wednesday evening
August 10th, after weeks illness. He
was a victim Of heart disease. Though
the best Of care was given the afflicted
man his ailment was fatal. He was
a long time resident of Rochester anc
his death will cause sorrow to all hi.
circle Of acquantances. The funera
services were held at st. John;
church Friday morning at 1915.
Rochester. Minn.-Peeer Kinney
uncle Of James Kelly, was laid to res
in the Bookings county cemetery Fri
day, August 5th, and standing besid,
the new made grave was his only sur
viving brother, Martin Kinney, o
Pleasant Grove, the last member of {
family of IS. Peter Kinney died or
the 18th anniversary of his BIRTH a
his farm home, seven miles from Elk
ton. Brookings county, South Dakota.
Princeton, Minn.-At noon. Wednes
day. August 10th. George P. Nelson
and Miss Esther NJ. Neumann. boil
residents Of Foreston. were married a
st. Edwards parsonage by Rev. Father
1evings, the witnesses to the ceremon,
being Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Chisholm
After the ceremony the wedding part!
drove to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Chisholm, where dinner was partake1
of and reception held. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Nelson will be at home at Fores
ton after short bridal tour
Benson, Minn.-Rev. w. P. Walsh
who for the past ten years has beef