The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-30


ranch, which is about a couple of miles
from town, in a bob-sled thus COM
hining a straw ride and a whist party
at one and the same time. After
series of very interesting games the
first prize was won by A. E. Davidson
and the BOBBY prize by Mrs. A. E. Da-
wilson. After the prizes had been
bestowed upon the fortunate winners
refreshments Of an elegant kind We're
served 70 the visitors, whose ride in the
cold air had served as an excellent
appetizer after which all returned to
town. The following members of the
club and guests were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. Keown, Mr.. and Mrs. Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Davidson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Ruffner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. Fowler,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Braten, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Mardis.
Grim death entered the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. G. Davidson on Wedpes-
day night and took away their eldest
son, James s. Davidson. The deceased
was born in Franklin county, Missouri
on March is, 1879, and at the time of
his death was a member of the High
school. His death was caused by
jaundice, followed by Inflammation of
the bowels, he having been sick but
about a week. James Davidson was
greatly liked by all who knew him, and
his death comes as a sad blow to his
bereaved parents
The leader of the Bozeman brass
band. sometimes called the boy cornet-
list of Montana, l.. l.. Howard some
! short time ago composed march called
"Chromatict March," which is being
played by several bands throughout the
| United States, among which are the
| Boston & Montana of Butte, "a Boston
| band, San Francisco band, the Black
| Eagle band of Great Falls and several
| others.
.l,Ih Ia "a <
| Friday evening in the Armory hall.
| which was we'll attended, there being
some 40 couples who tripped the light
| fantastic to an early hour on Saturday
| morning. A number of those who at
| tended the fancy dress party at the
| Academy that evening came down to
| the dance in their costumes and as they
went through the dances in their pretty
| dresses a decided air of a masquerade
was given TO the event
Mrs. Higgins entertained a number of
| her lady friends to a dinner party at
| her residence on Black street last Fri
| day evening. A very enjoyable time
| was spent by all who were present in
| social conversation and other amuse-
ments.
| A few friends gathered at the resi-
| dence of Mrs. Wisner last Thursday
| evening to listen to a number of selec-
tions given on the monograph, which
| were very good.
Little Miss Margaret McNaughton en-
tertained a number of her little friends
at the residence of her parents on Cen
trail avenue last Saturday afternoon. 1t
was the occasion of the anniversary of
Miss Margarets eighth birthday. The
young folks spent a very enjoyable
afternoon playing all manner of juve-
nile games, and when all We're tired and
needed rest, refreshments were served
to the guests, who numbered about 20.
Mrs. Lyon entertained a few friends
at her home on Prohibition row last
Tuesday evening in honor of Clarence
Sloan. The evening was spent in play
ing games of all kinds and the guests
had most enjoyable evening. Towards
the close of the party refreshments
were served to all who We're fortunate
enough to be present at the impromptu
gathering.
The third of the course of free lee
lures was delivered by Professor
Brewer of the Agricultural college on
Thursday night at the Baptist church
The subject of his lecture was THE
Reading of Fiction" Professor Brewer
delivered very interesting address to q
large audience, who evidently appreci-
ated his remarks to their fullest extent
Many people who are interested in this
subject received a number of sugges-
tions not only as to the best kind OF
literature to read but as to thebest way
to enjoy it and gain the most advantage
therefrom.
Mrs Foster and her little daughter
left last Friday for White Sulphur
Springs, where they will reside for the
future.
Ernest Fletcher was visitor in thu
city on Wednesday.
Walter S. Hartman went to Helena
on legal business on Thursday.
Dr. Stafford of Pony was in the cit.
several days the past week on bushes!
connected with the Willow creek water
right suit.
Mrs. A. L. Perry of Butte came owe
on Thursday on business.
Howard Kirk arrived from New
castle, Pa, for a weeks visit to his rel
atives and friends last Sunday morn
ing. Mr.. Kirk has been away from tn
scenes of his youth for several years
and finds a number of changes hav
taken place during his absence.
Miss Gertrude Luce met with an acct
dent a few days ago and is now oblige'
to go around on clutches.
Mrs. May left on Tuesday mornin,
for visit to her old home in Mary
land.
Charles Suffer, the contractor. cam
over from Butte Tuesday.
: DR.. Wnitefoot was a visitor in Liv
ingston last week.
. Thomas Stevenson of Livingston wa
| shaking hands with his friends in Boze
man on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fielding left las
Tuesday morning for a visit to friend
in Sioux City. Iowa.
James Ponsford went over to Helen
!. last week to visit his daughter, Mrs
Walker.
Mrs. Ercanbeck of Butte, a form
er resident of Bozeman, was in the cit.
on Monday.
Attorney Powell Black of White Sui
, phur Springs was a visitor in Bozemal
on Monday.
, Mr. Fisher, the new proprietor of tn
Golden Rule store, went East this wee
to buy goods.
Mrs. Z. B. Lamme has been on tn
sick list for a few days.
Miss Edna Thomas returned to Vir
ginia City a few days ago. She ha
been visiting her friends, the Misse
Maxey, for two weeks.
George Wilson was in Castle las
week for a few days.