The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-08
In Livingston.

Livingston. Oct. "Wednesday even
ing was held the first reception of the
series planned by the Rocky Mountain
club as a means of entertainment dur
ing the winter social season. 1t was
ladies' evening" at the club, and half
hundred pretty gowns lent their color
to the crowd which thronged the re-
ception rooms, and the owners of the
dainty toilets aided in charming man
ner to make the evening pleasant
one. Whist was the diversion and the
games played Wednesday, evening were
part of series which will run through
the winter and the winner of which
will be rewarded by an elegant and
costly prize. An official score will DE
kept and an exciting contest for the
trophy is expected. After the whist
games refreshments were served and
the guests INDUCED in dancing to the
music of the club piano. The Rocky
Mountain club is easily the leader Of
the social organizations in the city Of
Livingston, and it's winters programme
is a prime favorite among amusement
loving people, and those are enthusi-
astic for the clubs success. A billiard
tournament is among the attractions Of
the winter, and the first game of the
series was played Wednesday evening.
The receptions will occur semi-monthly.
Wednesday evening at $50 o'clock a
quiet wedding ceremony was performed
at the residence of Floyd Thompson
which united in the bonds of matri-
lnony Alva Mayne and Miss Mary Fer
guson. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. v. r. Clark and only the imme-
date friends and relatives of the bride
and groom were present. wedding
supper was served at the conclusion of
the ceremony and the bride and groom
were heartily congratulated on their
marriage and made the recipients Of
many kind wishes from their friends.
Both the contracting parties were well
known in Livingston. Mr.. Mayne is one
of the leading business men of thu
place, and the estimable young lady
who became his wife has a host Of
friends in this city. MI. Mayne has
resided here II years and is considered
one of the most conservative and sue
cessful dealers in general merchandise
that the eastern part Of the state con-
tains and he has a very promising flu
ture. Miss Ferguson is the sister OF
Mrs. Floyd Thompson and is a native
of Canada. She has resided in the city
but comparatively short time, but has
won host of warm friends. who VIII
gladly welcome her to- social circles
here. The couple have begun house
keeping in the new residence recently
erected by the groom on the west side.
The wedding is an suspicious one and
their friends everywhere wish them
long and happy married career.
Alexander Benson and Miss Stella
Wienenfelt were united in the bonds Of
natrimony at the residence of the
groom corner of Calender and III
streets, Wednesday evening. The cere-
mOny was performed in the presence OF
few friends of the contracting parties
by Judge Frank Bender. After the
ceremony and the hearty congratula-
~ f,;N,,
their guests sat down to a sumptuoLs
wedding repast The contracting par
ties are well known in this city and
greatly esteemed by their friends and
acquaintance. They will reside at the
residence of the groom in this city.
The yearly exodus from the rural dis
tricts by parents who desire to place
their children in the city schools has
begun. This year one of the obstacles
in the way of this annual migration to
the city is the dearth of dwelling houses
TO accommodate those who wish to re-
main here through the winter. Nearly
every house in town is occupied and
sign FOR Rent attracts a crowd Of
those desiring houses.
J. ID. O'Niel, a resident of the Shields
river valley, died at the home of his
mother 20 miles north of this city
Thursday. He had been in failing
health for some time and his demise
to consumption. The remains We're in
tered in the cemetery east OF town
Friday. large number of the relatives
and friends of the deceased following
the body to the grave. The deceased
leaves a mother and three sisters to
mourn his loss. His mother and one
sister, Mrs. John McLannon, reside on
the home ranch in the Shields river val
ley Mrs. Nora Colvin Of this city and
Mrs. Thomas Hynds Of Butte are the
two remaining sisters of Mr.. O'Nie!,
and their loss of an affectionate broth
or is felt by wide circle of the ac-
uuaintances of the deceased, who knew
him in life as devoted and steadfast
friend.
Among the most pleasant features Of
the reception to the North Dakota vol
gunteers in this city Saturday was the
distribution of the surplus food to the
poor after the reception was over The
Ladies Relief Corps had the matter in
charge and during the week the bust
nesslike committee, consisting of Mrs.
George Geer, Mrs. John Skilen and
Mrs. Eva M. Hunter. presented writ
ten report to the representatives of the
different papers. stating the disposition
that was made of the food They
stated in this report that five poor FAM
lilies in this city We're the beneficiares
of the citizens bounty ana a box was
delivered at the county poor farm by
Dr. Campbell, county physician. Some
cake and pie was taken to the prison
ers in the county Jail and part of the
provisions We're distributed on the
grounds. 1t is. a fact little known
among the people here that the Ladies
Relief Corps performs more acts of
charity during the seasons when poor
families are in need than all the charit-
able organizations in the city combined,
and the thoughtful manner in which
sion was only one instance among hun
dreds.
Phil Corcoran of Butte came over
from the Smoky City on Tuesday morn
ing's train and is employed on the I.iv-
tngston Enterprise as editor. Mr.. Cor
coran is formerly of Salt Lake and
more recently edited the Rocky Noun
tain Celt. secular publication in
Butte. Mr.. Corcoran has not been en-
gagged in newspaper work for some lit.
tie time. and his first work on the En-
terprise will be done this week. Frank