The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-09-03
OVER THE NORTHWEST

st. Peter, Minn.,-Relatives in this
city received word Saturday. Aug. 20,
of the death of Thomas II. Leary, who
was accidentally killed at Spokane,
Wash, that day. Mr.. Leary, who was
about 30 years of age, had been in the
employ of the Great Northern road for
q number of years, and until recently
had been yardmaster at Minot, n. d.
He leaves a wife to mourn his untme-
ly death. The deceased was a son of
the late James Leary, who lost his
life in an accident near Sanborn about
ten years ago. and his mother is Mrs.
Ellen Leary of Sleepy Eye. Frank A.
Brady and J. A. Brady of this city,
are his uncles. Mrs. F. A. Brady and
John Brady of Ottawa, went to Sleepy
Eye to attend the funeral, which was
held there.
Wabasha, Minn-The various cases
involving the estate of the late Rev.
Patrick B. Murray have now all been
settled by agreement of the parties.
BY the settlement the personal prop
erty involved in the will case goes to
the heirs at law of the deceased, except
about s2,600.OO which goes to certain
Irish colleges. The Highland farms
are the property of Archbishop Ireland
except that the heirs receive a one
Int in
as the Hackett farm. The deed ex-
ecuted by Father Murray to Bishop
Cotter covering these farms, which was
the subject Of litigation, is held to be
absolutely valid.
Langdon, N. lD.-Bishop O'Reilly's
visit to Langdon Aug. 21st at which
he confirmed class of nearly one
hundred young communicates Of the
church. was an event which completely
filled and overf1owed the seating ca
paoity Of st. Alphonsus church. The
visit made to that ediflce since the
completion of the interior decorations
only finished little over a week ago.
The bishop was accompanied by his
private secretary, Father James
ODriscoll and in addition to the dedi-
cation Of the new Catholic church at
Osnabrook also included the parishes
of Olga. Mt Carmel, Wales and Ores
den In the visitations made during his
Cavalier county trip
Norwood, Minn.--News of the tragic
death of Michael Calvin reached rela-
tives August 20. Mr.. Calvin was born
here "a years ago. His parents, MIR.
the early pioneers Of this community
having come here during the last half
of the sos They sold their property
here and moved to Waverly, MINI,
where four sons still reside and the
aged couple are enjoying a peaceful
twilight in a cozy home in the village
of Waverly. He had been employed in
the land Office at Fargo. Five years
ago he married a Fargo lady who with
one daughter survives him. Two weeks
ago he went to Sheybogan, Wis, in
the interest Of land company and
was accidentally drowned in the river
there. His body was recovered Friday,
Aug. 10th and shipped to Waverly for
burial
Sank Rapids. Minn.--Willam Moon
ey, one of Mayhem Lakes leading
and most respected citizens. died at
his home In that township Thursday
evening, August IS, from asthma. De-
ceased was born in Ireland 70 years
decided to cast his lot in the new
world and it is now % years since
he located on his farm in Mayhem
Lake. Here he has been a leading
citizen, respected and honored by his
neighbors. For number Of years he
has been clerk Of his township. The
funeral was held Monday, August %,
from the st. Cloud cathedral. Rev. Leo
Cans officiating: interment at Calvary
cemetery. Mr.. Mooney Is survived by
his four children, Mrs. Mooney having
passed away several years ago: James
Mooney of Montana, Agnes. Nora and
Thomas Mooney who are left at home.
to mourn his loss.
GLENDALE Minn.-Quite a number of
the relatives and friends living in Ell
lendale, Summit, Newry and Geneva,
were in attendance at the funeral of
the late P. J. O'Leary, held in Albert
Lea Saturday morning, August 20.
The funeral was held from the Catholic
church. The interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery at Albert Lea.
p. ]. O'Leary was born near Ellen
dale 81 years ago and was married
to Miss Alice Carey about four years
ago. He was appointed member of
the local police force at Albert Lea