The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-03

Edith Mathc5on. Beatrlx Mathesou. May
Mccormick, RXou, Shoemaker and Walk.
Mrs. Herford and Mrs. Crenshaw we're
present as invited guests.
Mrs. John Ramsey gave a most enjoy
able little party last week. It was one of
a series which the ladies' on the south side
have lately been giving. An elaborate
supper was served about 10 o'clock. con-
sisting of oysters, sandwiches. olives,
cake, tea and coffee. Those invited were
Mesdames Fields, Fish, Frzelle, Graham,
Hungerford, Gerald Panton. Schadd,
Sims, Toole.
A reception was rendered to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson on wednesday evening at
the Congregational church to celebrate
tho first anniversary of their arrival in
Billings. About 50 people were present
and tho time passed. quickly with games
and conversation. Cake and coffee we're
served throughout the evening.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre-
gational church was entertained by Mrs.
j. Il. Goss on Friday afternoon, when tea
was served and an enjoyable time spent.
The Chautauqua circle met last Mon
day evening at the n ONE of Mr.. and Mrs.
John RIxon. The subjects discussed we're
character of Oliver CROMWELL" "Old
Mortality" 1.-THE Tempest" and The
Women's Christian Temperance Union"
Those present were: Mrs. Johnston,
Mrs. R'xon, Mrs. Kelly, Miss Panton and
Miss Minnie Panton.
very pleasant dancing party took
place at Capt. L. T. Babcock's ranch
last week. About 40 couples were present
II of whom were from town.
Mrs. Paul Mccormick entertained the
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lightful home on 3lst street last Friday
afternoon. This is is the last meeting of
tho club before it is reorganized.
Mrs. w. b. George and children arrived
this week from Missouri, where they have
been visiting relatives. Mr.. Georg went
as far as Edgemont to meet them.
Miss Stella Belanger left on Monday
evenings train for her home in Wiscon-
sin.
The farmers meeting last Saturday was
partially a failure owing to n number of
those who had promised to attond being
kept at home by the bad weather. No
definite steps towards the establishment
a creamery were taken. IL is understood
| that Levi +. Fields has some idea of start
| ing a creamery as he had already some of
the necessary plant.
There was n meeting last week of those
| cattlemen who have grazing privileges
| on the Crow reservation. The business
! transacted was not for publication, but 1t
| Ia believed to have related TO a renewal of
leases and settlement OF expenses. Those
| present were NJ. H.. Murphy, W. W.
| Weare. Otto Franc. II. G. Williams, Paul
| Mccormick aud James \. Campbell.
DIR. b. b. Kclly returned from Platte
county, Nebraska, on Monday night
where he was summoned by the serious
illness of his mother.
An unknown, middle aged man died at
the Northern Pacific section house near
pompey's Pillar last week. Coroner
| Chlpple decided an inquest unnecessary
as tho man had died from natural causes.
Died, at Billings, on Friday, Jan. %,
| Rachael. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
| Disch, aged five months.
II. G.. Williams has lately purchased
the two story brick residence of c. v.
Peck on Goth street. Ho will occupy it
after the first of April.
William Smith of Platte county, Neb.,
has arrived in Billings and thinks of en-
barking in tho stock business. He is a
! relative of DR.. Kelly.
Editor Ramsey of the Recorder visited
Sheridan last week.
Harry Scoville of Junction is in town
recovering from a severe illness.
Right Rev. L. r. Brewer, bishop of
Montana, will oiIiciate in St. Luke's
church. Billings, on March :.
L. +. Butler, circulation manager of the
STANDARD, was in town last week IN the
interest of that paper.
George Townc visited his family this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter b. Hall and child
returned from a visit TO Ohio on Thurs
day night.
Otto Franc Of Grey Bull left Saturday
night Tor California, where he will spend
the remainder Of tho winter.
l.. c. Emmerson night operator of W. o..
Telegraph company has, been transferred
to Livingston.
There was born to DIR. and Mrs. ]. Rine-
hart, on sunday morning, Jan. =, a
daughter. Il. L. Wainette is also the
proud father of q girl, born last Friday
morning.
Mr.. aud Mrs. p. b. Moss and children
left Monday night for Missouri, where
they will spend the next month visiting
friends and relatives.
Charlie Chapple has gone to Canada
where he wIll attend school. His many
friends here deeply regret his departure.
Mr. and Mrs. Frizellc have leased ths
Larson house, lately occupied By E. H.
Lee.
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