The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-05
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS

Missoula. Dec. 4.-The Independent
order of Foresters are making prepar-
atoms for a grand ball to be held at
X. of p. hall on New Years eve. The
ladies' OF the order will serve refresh
ments. Many new and unique features
Will be provided for the entertainment
OF their guests. Music will be fur
nished by the Mandolin club. The
committee of arrangements composed
or Messrs. William Jordan, w. E.
Sweeney. d. Blackle, c. A. Hochne, j.
III. Pulliam and j. c. Mcdonald.
Mary Owen is determined to get a
divorce even though II becomes neces-
sary to exhaust the whole process of
the law. Some time ago, through her
attorney. action was entered in the
district court against here husband,
Alexander owen, for divorce. Deser-
tion was alleged. But on the case
coming uD for hearing last week Mary
failed to produce sufficient proof and
the cause was dismissed. Since that
time Mary has been comparing notes
and revising her proof sheets and has
evidently arrived at the conclusion
that she has a divorce coming, for
to-day a new complaint was filed with
the clerk Of the district court. Mary
may not get divorce but she will give
the festive Alexander a run for his
money.
The Methodist Episcopal church has
perfected arrangements for a lecture
course to consist of six splendid attrac-
tions to be given at the First NJ. f.
church during the months of December
and January. The list is as follows:
Prof. Frederick c. Scheuch, "Dr. Mar
tin Luther" Dec. 13; Prof S. A. Mer-
ritt. The Greatness of America" Dec.
20: Rev. William Rollins, d. D., "Life's
Somersaults." JAN. 8: Prof. e. A.
Steere. The Golden Age of Athens"
Jan 10: Prof. william Aber, Soc
rates." Jan. II; Prof. oscar ]. Craig,
Leadership" Jan. "a.
The second of the series of dancing
events to be given throughout the win
ter by the Missoula Social Dancing
club will be held at X. of p. hall on
Friday night The mandolin club will
furnish the music.
The Caledonian society will hold a
regular meeting at the Rankin house
next Tuesday night. officers will be
elected at that time and other business
of importance be transacted.
Missoula, Dec. Airs. c. z. Wood
worth, wife of the local agent of the
Northern Pacific land department, is
expected home Tomorrow after an ex-
tended eastern visit as the guest of rel
atives and friends.
John r. Toole of Anaconda, was a
passenger on this afternoons west
bound overland. He Is en- route for
the Trail and Boundary Creek coun-
tries to investigate some extensive
mining propositions.
Prof. j. NJ. Hamilton, superintendent
OF the public schools Of iMissoula. re-
turned this afternoon from Helena.
whittier he had gone to attend a meet
meeting of the state board of educa-
ton.
President Oscar ]. Craig of the State
returned yesterday from
Helena, after having been in attend
ance at a session of the state board of
Lee Davis, the we'll known clothing
man. was Missoula passenger on this
westbound overland train.
State Examiner ID. d. Bogart came
over from Helena this afternoon. He
IS en- route for Martina on business in
connection with mines in that district
N which he is heavily interested.
Representative James II. Monteath
of Silver Bow county, is a welcome WIS.,
tor in the Garden City to-day.