The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-19

appearance since his arrival from the ranch
where he has been busy for few month
accommodating such coat Of tan as few il
the city can boast of. But while we ar
talking about tan, we would call your at
tention TO really the finest specimens eve
brought to town. namely, the faces o
Messrs. Lowry and Towner, who have spen
the whole summer camping in the park an
the Gallatin valley, combining bushes
with pleasure and pleasure with business
| They have brought back some very fin
views of that sublime scenery, which sug
gest a camping trip of but few idle mo
ments MI. Lowry says he got fat, bat for
got to bring it home with him.
Personal and General
Mrs. P. Larson and niece left for the cas-
last week.
Mrs. Florence Kyes has moved to 81
Ninth avenue.
Mr.. Frank Douglas has returned from al
extended visit to Pennsylvania.
Mrs. VIM. Kelly, of Wisconsin, is tn
guest of Mrs. o. A. Southmayd.
Again the smiling face of Mr.. Georg'
Malloney is seen on the streets of Helena.
Mrs. Bevan and daughter, Nellie, haye re-
turned from three months visit to Liv-
ingston.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Davis and their daugh
ter, Mrs. Maud Baker, have moved to Tx
Sixth avenue.
Mrs. Spaulding and Miss Curtiss left last
week for California, where they expect to
spend the winter.
Conductor A. Losby's family have re-
turned from Canada, where they have been
spending the summer.
At the Christian Science ir stitute, Pitts
burg block, this evening. Mrs. Heathwood's
discourse will be Mind Over Matter"
Mrs. M. J. Duffy, of Stockton, Califor-
mia. who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
i. 3. Hoss, during the summer, has re-
turned home.
Col. Sanders and wife went to Great Falls
Wednesday. The people of that city were
enlightened on the tariff question by the
valuble colonel.
The friends of Miss Fannie Vandervoort,
the young lady who met with such an acct
dent year ago last July will. be pleased to
learn that she has entirely recovered.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Power arrived in
Helena the first of the week. Mrs. Power
will remain until January, much to the
delight of her friends and acquaintance.
Miss Gertie Reifenrath, who has success
fully completed her first term of school at
Helmville, returned to Helena on Friday
and will continue her studies at the High
school.
Congressman Carter reached the city the
last day of the registration period. Mrs.
Carter remained in Washington waiting
and hoping for the return of her lord and
master to the halls Of congress.
Rev. Mr.. Kelsey arrived from the east
afternoon. He has visited Mime
apolis and Chicago, and from the smile with
which he greet his Helena friends We should
judge that his return was pleasure.
James Sanders and bride are expected
home the first part of next week. His
handsome home about mile northeast of
the Northern Pacific depot. will soon be in
readiness to receive its new mistress.
Mr.. Mcdonald returned from Washing
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. Power and will
spend some time in Helena. The younger
members of society will be pleased to vel
come such an addition to their number.
A farewell tea party was given by Miss
Gordon to few of her lady friends before
leaving for her home in Wisconsin. Miss
Gordon has made many friends during her
stay In Helena, and all regret that she must
leave.
Monday evening lady, after her return
from hearing the political discussion at the
opera house, was asked by friend how she
was feeling. With deep sigh, significant
of great mental distress, she said. 81 am
feeling badly, was overcome by Power"
The Montana zephyrs are doubtless
healthful and conducive to longevity, but
Judge Sanders and wife concluded that
their ranch was too we'll ventilated for cold
weather, SO have moved into the city for
the winter. They are to be found at their
old home on Seventh avenue.
Mr.. Robinson, stenographer for Cullen.
Sanders q shelton, returned to Helena Fri.
lay, after an absence of one month in Chi
,ago. He has been having serious difficulty
With his eyes and went to consult an oculist.
We are glad to learn that he has returned
With eyesight much improved.
Six of Mrs. L. A. Walkers lady friends
to an invitation given by that
ady, to partake Of lunch at the Helena, |
friday. They discussed politics, religion
md the latest STILES in a fashion that would |
ave put professional stump speaker to
hame.
Miss Nellie Mcdonald, of California. a
orvier schoolmate of Hattie Southmayd. of
his city, is visiting her friend. The young
chool martyrdonl, and are surprised to find
N the cheek of each the bloom of health in
pite of the periods of starvation, and the
nawings of the monster hunger for sweet
meats.
Mrs. DR.. Cole delightfully."- entertained a
ew particular friends at The Helena Friday
fternoon. The ladies who partook of her
ooP1SoAAVy Wctc I4c6u2ule6 walker, lJOWOeS.
larson and Miss Sanders. Much to the
eRret OF the ladies present, Mrs. w. F.
anders was unable to be present, owing to
peculiar throat difficulty with which she
as been afflicted since her return to
Helena.
All society for the past three weeks b az
, zee held in allegiance, awaiting the election.
While fathers. sons and husbands are rush-
ng voters to the registry agents, cleo
loneering for their particular candidates.
" standing on the street corners wonder
nS whose party will come out ahead. the
air members of tAeir family are Obliged to
'emaln at home and content themselves
With the Thought that it cannot last for
sver-that November 4th, is not far of.
hence the dearth of gaiety in Montana's
capital.
A perfect bevy of ladies was seen going in
md out of the Hotel Helena for the i3rst |
Jour days of the week. What the particular |
attraction there could be Was question the |
gentlemen about the hotel were unable to |
lnswer unless it was to catch glimpse of |
hem. The elevator boy declared he ''neber
lnowed dar was SO many ladies in de city,"
Had the gentlemen but fallen into line and |
seconded to the second floor they would |
lave been able to divine the cause. Mrs, |
hunt. Of Minneapolis, with an elegant and |
'aried line of millinery goods was kept
'usy all day exhibiting those bonnets SO |
lear to all feminine hearts. One young |
ady, thinking to enhance her beauty, gave
n order for love of a bonnet. You may
est assured she felt paid for her invest
aent when a gentleman of color informed
'er that it made her berry good lookin,."