The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-11-29

covered. Trainmen walked down the
tracks until they found the body at
2 a. m. Coroner e. NJ. Mclaughlin
Of Winona was notified and left at
once for Whiteman. The remains
were brought to Wabasha. David
Griffin was born in this city and is
survived by his mother, his brothers
Stewart and Gerald, and his sisters,
Catherine, Cecilia and RMS. Mary
Krajicek. The blow is an awful one
to the stricken family. The father,
Michael Griffin, died on April of
this year, and the death of David
Griffin removes the seventh child
from the family circle.
WaverIy, Minn.-The sudden death
of Mrs. Andrew Dayitt was a shock
to her many neighbors and friends
who could not come to realize that
she was dangerously i'll. But two
short weeks ago she was in good
health, but after lines came she fail.
ed fast. Death came Saturday, Nov.
Is, and was due to heart failure. Mrs.
Andrew Davitt, nee Mary Fitzpatrick
was born in Woodland, Nov. % 1869.
During her uentire life she resided in
Woodland spending her days of girl
hood and womanhood among the
friends who knew her SO we'll and
who always regarded her highly. She
was married to Andrew Davitt on
Nov. 26, 1890 at the Catholic church
in Waverly. Besides her husband
she leaves seven children John, Tere-
sa, Joseph, Agnes, Emmett, Rose, and
Thomas. The funeral was held from
st. Mary's church, Rev. Terence
Moore conducting the funeral serv-
ices.
Faribault, Minn.-A very pretty
wedding took place at the church Of
the Immaculate Conception in this
city on Tuesday morning OF last week
at 8 o'clock when Miss katherine,
daughter of Mrs. John Carroll OF this
city became the bride OF Timothy
Hanlon, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hanlon of Shieldsville, MIMI, Rev.
Father Cahill performed the cere-
mony in the presence of great many
relatives and friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanlon left in the afternoon for a
short wedding trip and will be at
home in Red Wing, Mimi, about
December I. .ELisi
Rochester, MINI. - James Pierce
passed away Wednesday morning OF
last week at his home on East College
street, death being due to injuries re-
ceived when a frightened team struck
the buggy in which he was seated.
It was at first thought that he might
survive, but after the first day his
condition assumed alarming aspects
and he gradually sank until the end
came. Besides the bereaved widow,
the following daughters and sons sur.
vive: Mrs. Thomas Williams, City;
Mrs. William Perry, Minneapolis;
Miss Ellen A. Pierce, Buxton, N. D.;
Mrs. Ray T. Moe, Chinook, Montana;
William J. Pierce, Mankato, Mimi;
Mrs. Robert Johnson, City; John
Pierce, City; land Clara Pierce, Far
go. There are three brothers and
three sisters, by name: William and
Matt. Pierce of the City, and John
Pierce of Austin Mrs. William Card
ner and Mrs. Dan O'Brien of Rochest-
er, anu Mrs. William Klenast Of Hav.
erhill.
owatonna, Minn.-Mrs. Sarah Bur-
Ike diet most suddenly at her home in
this city Monday evening. Nov. II, at
o'clock. Her death was caused from
acute indigestion. She was8 we'll and
happy and up and around the house
during the day as usual. About 6
O'Clock she was taken ill and at z
o'clock she passed away. The funeral
services were held from the Sacreu
Heart Catholic chuch, Rev. Father
Pivo officiating. The interment was
made in the family burial lot in the
Catholic cemetery. south of the city.
Eikton, s. D.-Mr. e. F. Kenney of
this city and Miss Mary Hogan of
Birch Cooley, MIMI, were united in
marriage at the Catholic church in
Birch Cooley Tuesday morning, Rev.
Father Hart officiating. The welded
couple left the same day for Elkton,
their fuure home. The bride is a
daughter Of Mrs. Jos. Hogan Of Birch
Cooley and a sister Of Mrs. John
Morgan formerly of Olivia. She is an
amiable young lady and has many
close friends in Olivia who will be
pleased to hear of her happy mar
riage. The groom is successful
young farmer at Elkton, S. D.
Belle Plain, Minn.-At ten o'clock
Tuesday morning, Nov. IL, in the
church of the Sacred Heart, simple
wedding ceremony was performed
when Miss Alice Mahoney, daughter
of Cornelius Mahoney, and William
F.. Weldon. son of VIM. Weldon, were
united in marriaee. Rev. Father Hol-
land officiated. The bride was gown
ed in shadow lace over net and wore
full tulle we'll made in cap effect.
She carried shower bouquet of
brides roses. Miss Julia Mahoney.
sister CT the bride, was maid of honor
and wore canary colorcd silk meteor.
Miss Mae Ccrcoran the BRIDES cousin,
was bridesmaid and wore pale blne
silk meteor. The maids carried arm
bouquets Of pink roes and wore pict-
urc hats. The out OF town guests were
DR.. and mrs. l.. J. McDevitt of Canonn
Falls: Mrs. J. F. Morgan and daugh-