The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-26

searching for n location, has finally decided
that Dosr Lodge w the best place ON
Garth.
A band was organized this week. by an
entsrprising few who intend to celebrate
enc Fourth OF July In tho orthodox man
Ner.
Mrs. Gary. who has conducted n SUCCESS
W school In line art embroidery work, left
win her daughter, Miss Katie Carey, for
Missoula the first Of the week.
Miss Matte q. Humber was visiting her
sister. Mrs. d., y. Fotheringham, in Ana
condn, last week and enjoyed ono night in
VIII.
Thos. MeTague left for the east Thursday
or several states, in order to obtain the
lhte't and best ideas of prison manage
ment.
Mrs. Wiles has sold her old home in one
or the finest locations in town to Mrs.
Laura Scott, of Butte, who intends build
ing Il large residence thereon. Mrs. Wiles
will shortly erect n cosy residence in
another part Of town.
One of the very pleasant events OF the
season was the sociable given by the Kings
Daughters of the st. James Episcopal
chui Oh. After a few hours spent in social
conversation some of the young people
present went over to Kleinschmidt's hill
and enjoyed an impromptn dance.
The Women's club held II pleasant meet
ing this week. The literary character I'M
der discussion wrs Samuel johnson and in
tracing the life and works of this strange
man the members passed one of the most
pleasant hours of the year.. On next Tues
day evening the club hold an open session
ado a good programme has been prepared.
The presentation of the Mikado by local
talent on i. iday evening was quite q sue
Opga yHifhufu1I Inn a uarp mat and din
agreeable evening n large number enjoyed
the performance. The vocal part was all
that could he expected. Yum Yum as rem
dered by Mrs. Minnie Jones WAS very pleas-
ing. Mrs. Jones has II voice of wide range.
very sweet and of considerable power, be-
took their parts equally we'll. The cos
tunes were very quaint and effective.
MI. and Mrs. Jerry Ellis are now occupy
ing the Haggerty house.
Mrs. Beck Barteau has been very ill the
past few days, but is now convalescent.
Mrs. w. b. Gaffney has been quite sick
for the past werk, but is now recovering.
Mrs. S. H. Knowles resumed teaching the
public school in the Muskrat district last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Ripley, of Raiders
buIS, WCle III I1OulueT NISltluR Lu6lC uuuRu-
ter. Mrs. Fred Powell.
Miss Maria Murray left last Sunday even
ing for Tennessee, where she will teach
school for the summer.
Emma, little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lee, has been very i'll for the past
week, but is now improving.
Mrs. Geo. Pfaff and little daughter re-
turned home this week from a visit to Mrs.
Pfaff's mother at Glendale.
Mrs. Charles E.. Stevens and little son,
Burka, accompanied by Mrs. I. A. Leigh
ton, left last Monday for Kansas City.
The Grand Army post of Boulder will
hold its regular meeting at the residence of
Vining A. Cook next Thursday
evening.
The new Hotel May, at the Boulder hot
will be opened about June 1. The
ladies are already making preparations for
the opening ball.
MIR. and Mrs. George Barton, who occu-
rooms IN Mr.. Frank McGown's house
last winter, have moved into the Jeffries
house on the east side of W
The Quaintance residence, in the Boulder
valley. seems bound to keep up its record
as the leader in social events. 1t is under
that another wedding is to take place
there next week.
Miss Bessie Bartlett returned to her home
in Butte last Tuesday morning. Monday
her painting class gave a surprise
party in her honor. She expects to return
to Boulder in September.
Last Wednesday evening a number of
young ladies and gentlemen went in and
took possession of the home of Mr.. Leese
much to the surprise of Mr.. Taylor.
They spent the evening in games and card
until IL O'Clock, when a delicious
lunch was served. after which the young
people departed to their respective homes,
pleased with the way in which Mr..
md Miss Taylor received and entertained