The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-11-18

tlOn OF prizes at the WICKLOW Iecn-
meal School, said the institution had
not been patroniZed to the extent they
that the ladies of the town did not
take 4 deep interest in the School. MIR.
r. Wake, Principal, deplored the fall
ing off in the attendances during the
past three years.
OVER THE NORTHWEST
st. Peter, Minn.-Word was received
here Monday, November &, of the death
o: John Osborne, a pioneer settler OF
Lake Prairie township. which occur
red that day al the home of his son,
Richard Osborne of Sisseton, S. d. In
his death there passes a good citizen,
and a man who was widely known
throughout Nicollet county. John Os-
borne was born in Ireland in 1892, and
years. His youth was spent in his
native land, and on coming to his ma
jority he immigrated to this country
with his parents. They settled at
Springfield, ILL.,, and for Il number of
years he made his home in that city.
In the late sos Mr.. osborne came to
Minnesota and settled on a homestead
in Lake Prairie township, eventually
proving up on his claim and making it
his home for many years.
Faribault, Minn.-Mrs. Joanna Dona-
hue died at her home on Second ave-
nue. south, Friday morning of last week
after a short illness of pneumonia. De-
ceased was 70 years Of age. She came
to Faribault in 1865. She is survived
by six children, Daniel j.. of Morris
town. S. d., Kate and Julia of New
York City, Michael f. Hannah and
Mary of this city. The funeral took
place from the Immaculate Conception
church the following Monday morning
II! 8 o'clock.
Owatonna, Minn.-Thomas A. Her.
ron, one OF the pioneer respected citi-
zens of Newry, died Saturday morn
ing of last week after a long illness,
aged about 70 years. About two years
ago he had a runaway and was thrown
from his buggy and very seriously in
jured. He never fully recovered from
his injuries and steadily failed to the
end. The funeral services were held
Monday morning, Nov 6, at st. Marys
Catholic church, Geneva, and were
very largely attended. The remains
were laid to rest in the cemetery near
the church. Thomas A. Heron was
born in ST. Lawrence county, ~ Y.
When a young man he taught school.
He lived about forty years in Newry.
He was highly esteemed and respected
by all his neghbors. He was an hon.
est upright man and prominent in pub
lie affairs. He has been for many
years president of the Blooming Prai-
RE Farmers Elevator Company. He is
survived by his wife and three adopted
children, Clarence and Nellie Heron
at home and John O'Malley who lives
near.
Hastings, Mimic. T.. McDermott,
who was overcome by coal gas at the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Absalom Hotinger, died Friday
night. Nov. B. without regaining con-
seriousness. He was son of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. L. McDermott, born in this
city Sept. II. 1898. He was a great
favorite with his school mates and
companions and will be greatly missed.
noon at 4 o'clock from the Church of the
Guardian Angels. Rev. p. R. Cunning
ham officiating.
Belle PLANE, Minn.--James Russell,
who was one Of the settlers of Belle
PLANE in pioneer days, died suddenly
of heart disease Friday, Nov. Sd, at
the home Of his son. John 4. Russell,
237 Grove street. ST. Paul. He was IS
years of age. Mr.. Russell was a ma
tive Of County Cork, Ireland. where
he was born in 1923. He came to this
country in 1S4S, and for the next ten
years was engaged in railroad work
out from New York. He was married
at Pittsburg, Pa, in 1854. He and his
wife came to Minnesota in 1859 and
located on farm in Belle Plaine
township. This was his home until
- years ago when he retired from
farming and moved to ST. Paul to re-
side with his son.
Rochester, Minn.-At ST. Johns
church Tuesday morning. Nov. I, at
o'clock, Miss Lucy Irene Heaton.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hea-
4.