The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-12-25

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pms Catholic cemetery beside her son,
William. Rev. REM offciated. Cath
crime Walsh was born in the county
of Kilkenney, Ireland, 70 years ago.
When a girl of sixteen she imigrat-
ed to America and later was united
in marriage to James Nolan in Illi-
nois. For several years she lived in
Shenoah in that state, later living in
Iowa and 25 years ago went to Brook
ings, S. D., which place has since been
her home. Her husband preceded
her in death 10 years ago this month,
but Mrs. holland continued making
a home for her son, Charles, a bust
ness man of Bookings, until illness
compelled her from it's continuance,
and she went to make her home with
her daughter where she was given
every tender care by her daughter
and her husband, until death came as
a welcome release from severe suf-
fering. Services were held in Water
town at st. Francis church Tuesday
morning. Deceased had often visit
ed at the home of her son, William,
here and had made many friends.
She was beloved by all who knew her
for her gentle spirit and an innate
kindness that manifested itself in
her daily life. A devoted mother
whose loss is keenly felt. Surviving
her are three sons: E. C. Nolan Of
Bookings, S. D.; M. L. Nolan, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; F. A. Nolan, st. Paul,
three daughters, Mrs. B. o. Shines,
Watertown, S. d.; Mrs. Anna Pur-
Wis and Mrs. Laura Slaven of Wyom-
ing. Also eleven grandchildren, one
sister, Mrs. j. Urban of Chicago, who
had been with her for five weeks be-
fore her death, and by one brother,
William Walsh of Superior, Wis.
Charles Nolan, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Nolan, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo holland, Mr..
and Mrs. B. o. Shines, Mrs. William
Nolan and family of Balaton, James
and Junior Purvis, Mrs. Urban and
Mr.. Walsh were here to attend the
burial service. Pail bearers were L.
J. Wilt, T. j. Eickholt, John Blake,
James Hickey, Henry Gerhard and
Mike Schultz. The sympathy of
Lamberton friends is extended to the
family.
Dwight Coulter was host to the
Standard Bearers at his home on
Tuesday evening of last week. The
young people about thirty in number,
drove out with their leader, Mrs. C.
w. Reed and thoroughly enjoyed the
evening. "They say chat Dwight
prepared the delicious lunch that was
served.
Mrs. Charles Urness and little
daughter have returned from a visit
with Mrs. Urness' mother at Sedan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Herzberg re-
turned Saturday from Ringsted, Iowa
where they had attended the funeral
of their nephew.
Mrs. A. w. Osher left Sunday for
Long Beach, Calf, where she will
spend few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Lee Combs, and family.
Mrs. Ole Doe who has been visit
ing relatives here for several weeks
returned to her home at Rockford,
Illinois, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmuth Werner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Wegner are spend
ing the day in New Ulm.
Past matrons we've guests of honor
at a little affair given in the Chapter
room Tuesday evening following the
regular order of business. Follow
ing tribute to their work, exempli-
fled in poem and song, lunch was SER
we'd in the candle lighted room. A
color scheme of red and white SYM
bolic of the season was carried out in
the red roses presented the Past Ma
irons by the chapter. Red candles
and the form of red star in the ice
cream were also symbolic of the sea-
son. The Worthy Matron, Mrs. Ma
mie Schei, presented each guest with
a little token Of appreciation, also in
red. Lunch was served by the 1929
officers. The guests of honor present
were Mesdames Jennie Roger, Marie
Chester, Emma Anderson, Mabel Geb-
hard, Bertha Carver, Josephine Coul-
ter, Sallie Stonbraker, Erma Schill-