The Irish standard., 1911-01-07
ST. PAUL NEWS

The Irish-American club gave their
New Years dancing party on New
Years eve at Hibernian hall. The at
tendance was unusually large and
the affair was pronounced the most
successful event of the season.
On Monday evening at Hibernian
hall the st. Paul Shamrock club en-
tertained large number of their
friends at New Years dancing party.
John j. O'Leary has been elected
president of the board of public works
to succeed Peter Van Hoven, who re-
signed Tuesday morning. Mr.. E. L.
Murphy was offered the presidency
because Of his seniority as a member,
but declined the honor. Walter T.
Lemon was named by Mayor Keller
as member of the board to succeed
Mr.. Van Hoven, who resigned to take
his place as state senator of the 5th
and 9Th wards.
The Knights Of Columbus closed the
old year Saturday night with one of
the most pleasing social functions held
by that organization during the last
twelve months. About eighty-fiye
couples took part in the formal dance
and closed the year, with supper.
The dancing stopped at midnight. The
committee in charge was F. Van Walk
enburg, James Cook, James Kennedy
and DR.. P. McKeon.
The Concord flats, Eleventh and
Minnesota streets, was destroyed by
fire early Friday morning. Three
lives were lost. Mrs. Rosa Moore, 81
years, Miss Anna Erd, 40 years, and
Miss Jeanette MILFORD were the vic
Tins. The fire broke out early in the
morning and the occupants of the
flats became confused, and in trying
to escape broke the windows, which
gave the fire full sweep and almost
shut off all means of escape.
1t is expected that Irish folk dane
ing will be the CHIEF attraction at
the entertainment to be held on Mon
day evening at Hibernian hall under
the auspices of Division No. 4, A. o.
H., and Division No. 8, L. A. A prize
waltz will also prove drawing card
to many. Irish night" given by the
same divisions last year, was such
success that it was decided that 1t
be made an annual event. 1t is en-
pected that this years event will far
exceed the first one in every RESPECT,
if such thing is possible.
Sheriff John Wagner announced his
list of appointments last week. The
following were appointed to act i'll
the Office: Frank w. Baer, chief dep.
uty; Frank Robert, Jr., head book
keeper; E. w. Covington, assistant
bookkeeper; Miss Georgia Bousquiet,
stenographer
The 1911 Minnesota legislature con-
vened at the state capitol at noon
Tuesday for the regular biennial ses-
sion. Both houses had brief sessions
and organized for business. They
met in joint session Wednesday to
hear the message of Governor Eber-
hart.
James Cannon, aged 45 years, died
Wednesday at st. Josephs hospital
The funeral took place from the fam
lily residence Saturday morning in In
yer Grove at $3.50. Services were held
at st. Patrick's church, Inver Grove,
at 10 o'clock.
Patrick ]. Gibbons, the South st.
Paul live stock dealer who shot and
killed his wife and Rev. Edward j.
Walsh on May 20, was found not
guilty by the jury Wednesday morn
ing. Mr.. Gibbons was first tried for
the murder of the priest and the
jury declared that he was insane at
the time. He was committed to the
insane asylum at st. Peter.
Paul r. Linehan, aged 20 years, died
last Friday at the residence of his Sis
ter, Mrs. +. E. Oliver, 735 West Gen.
trail avenue, after an illness of four
months. The funeral took place from
. the above residence Monday at $3.50.
Services were held at st. Joseph's
church at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Linehan was
a native of this city but had lately
been residing in New York.
Division No. Z, A. o. H., and Division
No. 4, L. A. to A. O. H., held a joint
installation of officers on Thursday
evening at Witch hall, State and
ROBBIE streets. After the installation
ceremonies program of musical and
recitative numbers was given. Dane
ing followed and refreshments were
served at 1880.
H. B. Kenna, superintendent Of the
st. Paul district of the Metropolitan
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