The Irish standard., 1915-06-26


Antrim.
The Larne Rural Council have. de.
cided to ask the l.. G. B. to sanction a
loan of $500 for the purpose of carry
ing out water scheme for the village
of WOODBURY..
Armagh.
The premises of Mr.. John Montgom-
cry, funeral undertaken, Irwin street,
Portadown, were completely destroyed
by fire which took place on Saturday
night. The damage is said to be only
partly covered by insurance.
A retired school teacher named Miss
Ellen Kirkwood, of Annaghmore, near
Castledawson, while at breakfast ON
Sunday morning, May 90, was taken
suddenly ill and died almost immedi-
ately. She had been principal teacher
at Derganagh National School up to
about year ago, when she retired.
Cavan.
Thera has just passed away at Puta-
CHAN, near Belturbet, Mr.. Thomas
Hynch, at the remarkable age of 1903
years. The deceased assisted at put
ting in this seasons crops, and up to a
few weeks ago delivered milk every
morning at the local creamery.
Mr.. Frank Kellett, native of Bailie-
borough, who was employed in Ar
motifs, Dublin, twenty years ago, is re-
ported 4 victim of the Lusitania dis
aster.
Clare.
The death of the Very Rev. Canon
Curry, which occurred at the Parochial
House, Corraclare, Diocese of Killaloe,
recently, is widely regretted. The de-
ceased priest, who had attained a ripe
old age, took deep interest in every
movement that rendered to further
Ireland's interest.
One of the doctors on the Inflated
Lusitania was DR.. Joseph Garry, son
of Mr.. Patrick Garry. J. p. Co. c.,
Shanahea, Kildysart, and brother Of
Lis N4s 1dlAyp IAO WClHhuOWA 4AA0A
International Rugby footballer. and at
present tuberculosis Sanatorium Doc
tor for Clare. No news has yet been
received from him.
Died-at Clare Castle, on May Is.
Mrs. Minnie Fitzgerald, wife of Patrick
Fitzgerald and daughter Of the late
John Mahony, the Square. Kilrush.-At
st. Joseph's Hospital, Kilrush, on May
16, Thomas Fitzgerald, son Of the late
Thomas Fitzgerald, the Square, Kill
rush.
Cork.
At Schulz Petty Sessions last week,
before MIR. G.. r. O'Connor, r. NJ, a
young man of the farming class named
Murphy was charged under the De-
fence of the Realm Act with tearing
down recruiting posters at Schulz Rail
way Station on May 1. MIR. Foster, ID.
l., prosecuted, Capt. Dickie represent
ing the military authorities. The de-
PENDANT, who was not professionally
represented, was sent to Jail for four
teen days.
A further increase in the price of
bread was announced last week in
Cork. On and after Monday next, the
price shall be as follows: I'D per pair
for the best white bread delivered, and
cd. per pair for the best household.
The still further increased price is at
tributed to the enhanced cost of flour.
Most Rev. DR.. O'Callaghan, Bishop of
Cork, last week laid the foundation
stone Of the new Collegiate Church of
st. Finbarr, which is an adjunct of the
Honan Hostel, Cork.
Carlow.
Sister Mary Kelvin miss G. Lillis,
Carlow, was received into the Mercy
Order at the Convent, Queenstown dur
ing the week.
Died--May q, at Presentation Con
vent, Bagenalstown, Sister Mary Ur-
sula Hayes.-NIay 20, at the residence
of her mother, Mrs. Colgan 1856 Tullow
street, Carlow, Agnes ", the dearly
beloved wife OF John J. Dolger, Lem
ster Crescent, Carlow.
Derry.
Never before was there such a
scarcity of labor, particularly from the
farmers point OF view, than was evil
r denced by the attendance and business
done at Derry Hiring Fair last week.
At the fair, farmers attended from a
wide area, and with the object Of Sc
curing the necessary assistance for the
harvest, offered much increased wages
Still the demand was not satisfied.
81 For making statements likely to pref
s'udice recruiting, an old-age pensioner
named David Curry, of Main street,
Derry, was fined EOS. and costs at the
Petty Sessions.
A few days ago while fishermen we're
hauling in their nets about ten miles
OF the Magilligan County Derry
coast. they discovered that fine seal
formed portion of their catch. The
SAnimal, which measured five feet all
over length and three feet six inches
Sgirth, died shortly afterwards. Its fur
was greyish-white with black spots.
sNlshermen regard these animals as I'M