The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-27
in MEACHER COUNTY
Recent Happenings in the Prosperous
County Seat.
SOCIETY Is ON THE JUMP
School Entertainment-Talk of Re
ducing the Towns Name to a
More Convenient Size-Per-
sonal Mention and Notes.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
White Sulphur Springs. Mont, Feb.
24.-Society is still on the qui vive these
days. There is no question that the
people have been benefited in numerous
ways by the many social gatherings
held this winter and ii is earnestly
hoped that each succeeding season Will
be but a repetition of the present one.
Quite a few gatherings were held dur
ing the past week, among which were
Mr.. and Mrs. James Chamberlin, who
entertained the young people or the
town at hearts Tuesday evening, in
honor of Miss Cory of Helena, and
Mrs. A. NJ. Henry, who entertained the
Whist club, composed Of 16 ladies, on
Thursday afternoon. And there is to
be a genuine leap year partyp Friday
evening, Feb. 2S, in which all the peo-
pie married and single, are to partici-
pate, and a grand time is looked for
ward to. Dancing will be the order of
the evening, but coy corners for cards
will be arranged for those who delight
in manipulating the "pastes" and good
things to eat will be provided in album
dance. 1t goes without saying that
there will be one continual round OF
pleasure on this occasion.
The entertainment given by the pub
lie school pupils on last Friday even
ing. was indeed an enjoyable affair,
and Professor Van Buren, and his able
assistants we'll deserve the hearty con-
gratulations which they are receiving
from their many friends and admirers.
The programme consisted of songs, rec
itations, flag drills, etc, and all the
pupils acquitted themselves in a man
ner which showed aptness on their part
as we'll as good instruction on the part
of the promoters of the entertainment.
i IQY arAfn
Mrs G. Catlin, Messrs. Sklower and
Van Buren,, rendered some beautiful
selections. and were the recipients OF
hearty encores after each number.
Mrs. Max Shower presided at the
piano in her usual artistic manner and,
taken as a whole. the entertainment
was one of the most enjoyable given in
this city for some time.
The postoffice authorities are after
this towns name with all kinds OF
weapons, and there is no doubt that in
the near future the town will be known
by a name that will not include all the
letters in the alphabet. Postoffice In
spector Wayland inquiries If 1t would
not be better to have name instead of
an advertisement to designate the post
office If not the city. The authorities
may be successful in naming the post
Office, but il is not very likely the town
will go by any name other than White
Sulphur Springs. However, as the au-
thorities are bent on a short name, II is
probable a meeting of the citizens of
the town will be held soon TO try and
determine on a name.
David Butterfield, one of the pioneer
residents of Montana, was on the
streets during the past week greeting
his old-time friends for the first time
since last August, at which time he
suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mr.. But
terrified is now able to walk, and 1t is
the hope of his many friends that he
will soon be completely restored to his
former good health.
Court will convene here on March g.
So far no jury has been selected, and
from the lawyers it is learned there
will probably be none at this term, the
cases docketed being all of a character
that can be tried before the court This
will result in quite a saving to the
county and ii is truly a course that Is
commendable.
Powell Black, district deputy grand
master of the a. o. L. w. for Meag-
her and Fergus counties. spent several
days in Castle on lodge business last
week.
O. T. II. Allen, a prominent mine ex-
pert from Helena, spent a few days In
this vicinity last week. Mr.. Allen, it is
rumored, has his eye on some valuable
mines near the Springs. and. like tho
much encouraged at the prospect Of
this rich. undeveloped country BEING
traversed by a railroad.
Thos registered at the Springs Hote
durir Z the past few days were; Flu
gene Chapman, Neihart; c. i. Sanders
Townsend, Henry Foster, Sixteen Mile
Con Murphy, NJ Welch. Diamond City
Mrs. Jovce and daughter. Neihart; o
IT. III. Allen, Helena; Charles Renner
Musselshell; T. f. Buell.. Bozeman.
Toole & Wallace, as attorneys for the
Bank of Townsend, plaintiff, have be
gun suit in the district court agains
Berg Bros. for the recovery of S2,I41IO
and interest on two promissory notes
and overdraft
AIex Gibson. one of the pioneer resi-
dents of this town, has been advised
nv the physicians that a change Of eli
mate was necessary to the improve
ment of his health. and left last weel
for California. Mr.. Gibsons many
friends trust that the trip will prove
beneficial and hope TO see him bach
before long enjoying good health.
Capt. d. r. Macintosh Of Neihar
was called u this town last week by
the illness OF his son-in-law, Rev. ]
4 Hedges. Mr.. Macintosh reports
Neihart as holding her own despite dis
astrous silver legislation.
Rev. j. a. Hedges has been quite sicl
for the past week. on his recent tril
TO Neihart he. in company, with Mrs
Hedges and Miss :. +. Curtis. were on
i'm a severe blizzard. and the ministe
caught cold. which settled IL a decaye'
tooth, causing II TO ulcera-e. ThouE'
quite painful. IL is thought not u b.
serious. and Rev. Mr. Hedges man,
friends are hopeful Of seeing him on
and around as usual in a few days
]. 4. Cook. a prominent citizen O
Billings, was a visitor here during IA
past week.
A meeting Of the stockholders of tn
Alabama Mining company has beel