The Irish standard., 1911-01-14
XNEWS FROM IRELANDX !
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Antrim.

The total expenditure by the Bel
fast Board of Guardians for the half
year ended Sept. 3rd was e42,277,
as compared with e44,049 for the
corresponding period of 1909.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Peden of 81
Utility street. Belfast, celebrated
their golden wedding two weeks ago.
One of their sons, John, is the we'll
known International Association foot
baller of some years ago.
Armagh.
Herbert Tedford, night watch
\ man in the weaving factory of Messrs.
''Achesons, Ltd, Portadown, has been
remanded on charge Of stealing a
quantity of yarn from that concern,
John Murray, said to be a photo
srapher, was remanded on bail in
Portadown till Dec. 21st on charge
of stealing Ella from Edward Byrne,
Il farmer of Derrytagh.
Cork.
John Kelly, aged about 80, who re-
Gently returned from America, has
been missing from his fathers farm
at Carrabaher, Innscarra, Co. Cork,
since Dec. ).
At Kinsale Petty Sessions, Captain
w. J. Stoyte presented Edward Shee-
han with testimonial from the
Royal Humane Society for his BRAY
i,, o,-i, 70 Luz hot
Captain Stoyte, was the third time
that Sheehan had saved life, and, in
his opinion, he was worthy of the
society's medal.
Mr. Michael F. Nagle of Castle
View. Doolin, has been appointed to
the Commission of the Peace for Co.
Clare.
The death has occurred in his S6th
year, at Castle Crime, SiXmilebridge,
Co. Clare, of Col. John Higgin Gra-
ham, late of the 22nd Regiment,
Cavan.
The Committee of the Royal Hut
name Society has decided to present
:; testimonial to Patrick Headon, con-
stable, r. J. c., Killeshandra, Co.
Cavan, for his gallant attempt 10 save
Joseph Common. who was drowned in
Tough Oughter on July 81. Conner
fell from Il boat and sank in 30 feet
of water, with a dense growth OF
woods at the bottom, and, although
the constable dived many times, he
was unable to find him.
Down.
The death has taken place at New
towards road, Belfast, of Mr.. John
Valentine Gill; eldest son of the late
MIR. George Gill, Magheragall. Born
in 1887, he went to belfast when a
%cung man, and for over 30 years
carried Oh business as a grocer. De-
ceased was a staunch Unionist
After tho removal of the ballot
boxes from Dochomet polling station,
South Down. a collision occurred be-
.Wecn rival parties. The police in
'ervened. Subsequently stone throw
ing and revolver firing took place,
and the police had to make baton
charge to dispense the crowd. The
extra police force was withdrawn on
Saturday, Dec. II.
Donegal.
On Dec. II while the Glenties Guar
dians We're discussing a scheme for
tor for
The village OF Ardara, ii deputation
against the scheme made several at
tempts to get into the Board room,
which they literally besieged. The
proposed scheme was defeated by ID
votes to 3, and when the decision was
made known there was Il great up
roar outside. the members of the
deputation cheering wildly
Dublin.
Patrick McKenna, aged So a resi-
dent of Finglass, fell from car at
Phibsboro on Tuesday, the 18th inst,
and was conveyed to the Mater hos
pital, where he died the next morn
ing.
Dr. Fl. G. Garden has been elected
resident medical officer of the Royal
Hospital for Incurablcs, Donnybrook
Messrs, D. Fl. Bailey, J. Hollywell,
r. McComas and G. S. Wilson have
been named by the Oakley Ratepay-
ers' Association to contest for the
local Council
Fermanagh.
Lisnaskea Rural Council on Dec. II
passed resolution on the motion of
Mr.. F. Gallagher condemning the ac-
ton OF those who broke the win
dows of Derrvadd Methodist church
on the night of the 18th inst.
5. Galway.
The very many friends in the Tuam
4 diocese of the Rev. James Curran,