The Irish standard., 1917-10-27
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Rev. J. Grogan, PIP, Kilbagnel, re-
ceived slight cut on the head by be-
ing thrown from q motor car near
Castlerea. The car had collided with
another car, and both vehicles were
smashed. Father Grogan's sister and
his housekeeper, who were with him,
escaped unhurt.
Over $500. proceeds Of the South
Park Bazaar, Galway, has been handed
to the Urban Council for the Unem-
ployment and Distress Fund.
Rev. VIM. Stack, O.P.; recently re-
turned from Rome to the Claddagh
Church, Galway, has been appointed
Army Chaplain.
Some members of the Kiltrustan
(Strakestown) Sim Fein Club forced
an entrance to the local A.O.H. Hall
and carried OF band instruments
stored there.
The sworn inquiry at Carrick-on-
Shannon by Mr.. Drury, L.G.B. Inspec-
tor, into allegations that members of
the Leitrim Co. Council received
money for their votes from candidates
for positions, fell through, as no mem
Der was able to give evidence in
support of the allegations which were
only supported by rumor.
Mr.. Clarke, at a meeting of the Bal
linrobe Guardians, appealed to the
public for a defence fund to fight the
LGB., which has surcharged Guar
dams for signing payment of Sill to
Dr. Coghlan, who, being of military
age, was not sanctioned for Cappaduff
dispensary district. On Mr.. Farrag-
hers suggestion, it was agreed to
bring the matter before Parliament.
The premises of DR.. Rea, the only
shopkeeper on .Innishboffin Island,
have been destroyed by fire.
The Lord Chief Justice granted a
conditional order of mandamus direct
ing the magistrates at Drumkeerin,
Co. Leitrim, to hold a new election
of Petty Sessions clerk. The affidavit
of P. J. M'Morrow, of Tullmorrow,
stated that he was elected to the posi-
ton in July, but was not sanctioned by
the Lord Lieutenant, as he was of
military age, and in the next election
he got five votes to three for 1t. w. H.
X. Fraser, whose father was one of
the electing justices. The Lord Lieu
tenant approved of the election of It.
Fraser. 1t was contended that the
Lord Lieutenant had no power to
disqualify candidate because he was
of military age.
John Burke, returned American,
was at Foxford, returned for trial on
a charge of setting fire to his dwell
ing house and shop, with intent to de-
fraud the insurance companies, who
paid him G72O for the damage.
From Col. Dukes grazing farms at
Kilmorgan and Branchfield, near Bal
lymote, 80 head of the cattle and 20
sheep were driven, and prospective
buyers were groaned, and departed.
It is sought to have the lands split up.
John Flynn, respected Castlerea
merchant, aged 60, died suddenly after
experimenting harvesting. Mr.. Alex.
Begley, ex-H.C. RIG, and assistant
CPS, Belmullet, has died.
The death took place on Sunday of
James McKeon, Abbey ST., Roscom-
mon, father of John McKeon, the de-
servedly popular Clerk of the Crown
and Peace for Co. Roscommon. De-
ceased was also much esteemed, and
his death was learned with deep re-
greet In the county. At Roscommon
petty sessions on Monday, the magis-
trates expressed sympathy with John
McKeon.
Riverstown Sports were held on
Sunday under most pleasant weather
conditions and in the presence Of q
large crowd. All the events were
keenly contested, especially the 100
yards won BY McGettrick and the
mile cycle (novice) which was won by
Timoney.