The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-12-31

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OVER THE NORTHWEST
Waseca, Minn.-Mrs. Mary Moonan
died recently at her home in Waseca
She had been very feeble for about a
year, death resulting from stroke
of apoplexy. The deceased was born
in Queens county, Ireland, about 70
years ago. She came to this country
in the year 1856 with her husband,
Patrick Moonan, settling in Waseca
county. Her husband died ten years
ago. She is survived by six children,
among them being Senator John
Moonan also of Waseca. The fune-
raj was held from the Catholic church
in that city.
Butte, Mont.-Cornelius Murphy of
Barehaven, Cork, Ireland, and father
of Mr.. John Murphy, president Of the
Gaelic League in this city, was killed
recently in an unfortunate accident.
He belonged to the farming class and
was prominently associated with To-
cal politics. He was 81 years of age
and was we'll known in Gaelic league
circles in his own locality. He is
survived by two sons, John and Denis,
in this city, and by three daughters,
Mrs. Dennis O'Neil of Butte and her
Two sisters in. Philadelphia.
Faribault. Minn.-Daniet OBrien,
ST., an old and respected citizen Of
Faribault, died at the home of his son,
Alderman Frank O'Br.en on Thurs
day, Dec. Is. He was born in Ireland
S6 years ago. The funeral was held
from the Immaculate Conception
church in Faribault and the inter-
ment was made in Calvary cemetery
Benson, Minn.-The four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kenna died at their home in the
town Of Tara on Wednesday morning
of last week. The little girl had been
ill but a short time with whooping
cough and other complications. The
funeral services were held from the
Catholic church at Clontarf, Rev. Fir.
Kenny officiating. This is the fourth
child Mr.. and Mrs. Kenna have lost
in three years.
Rochester, Minn.-The following A.
o. H. officers were elected at meet
ing in Castle hall on Tuesday eve
ming Of last week: President, J. e.
McGovern; vice president, B. Heaton;
recording secretary, G. F. Boyce;
financial secretary, P. J. Seaman;
treasurer, T. r. Lawler; sergeant,
Michael Madden; marshal, M. F. Mad
den; inside guard, D. O'Brien; outside
guard, ]. T.. Conway; chairman of
standing committee, D. P. Madden;
medical examiner, DR.. G.. T. Joyce;
chaplain, Rev. William Riordan. The
annual election of officers of the
knights of Columbus was held in Cas-
tie hall December Is. Those selected
for the ensuing year are: G.. K, Guy
f. Boyce; d. G. K, John w. Mad
den; chancellor, John r. McGovern;
recording secretary, Carl Fakler;
financial secretary, Edward Sehl;
treasurer, Ralph I. La Plant; advo-
cate, T. r. Kennedy; warder, Paul
McDermott; inside sentry, F. Ripley;
outside sentry Michael Gaffney; trus-
tee (three years., M. Fakler.
Kilkenny, Minn.-Peter Crosby, an
old and respected citizen Of this vii
lage, died at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Gildea at 4:30 o'clock on Wed
nesday. December 14th, death result
ing from inflrmities due to his ad-
vanced age. The deceased was born
in the County Monaghan, Ireland, on
January 9th. 1876. He leaves to
mourn his sad demise one sister, Mrs.
Bridget Gildea, and one brother, Owen
Crosby, who have the sympathy of
the entire community. The funeral
services were held from St. Canice's
Catholic church in Kilkenny at 10
O'Clock Friday, December 16, Rev. P.
Carey officiating, and the interment
was made in Calvary cemetery. The
pallbearers We're N. Demars, B. Nc
Geough, P. e. Byrne, P. Byrne, Ed.
Cunningham and J. Ganglehoff.
Faribault, Minn.-Mrs. Andy Malloy
died very suddenly at IL o'clock on
Saturday, December 18th. Death was
caused by apoplexy. Mrs. Martoy was
h6 years old and is survived by her
husband and eleven children, Mayme
of Bolder, Mont; Clara and Alice of
this city; William of Seattle, Wash. ::
James of Milwaukee. Wis; Gus of Du.
luth, Mimi; John of Dakota and
Frank, Charles, Harry and Joseph,
who are at home. -
Rochester, Minn.-Mrs. Margaret
Carr ceased her life's labors Sunday