The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-11

The spacious han in the auditorium
was the scene last Thursday evening
of one of the most brilliant gatherings
of the season. the occasion being the
ball and reception BY the Knights Tenn
plar and the Royal Arch Masons, who,
with large number of invited guests
made merry the nights festivities. The
music was par excellence, the floor IN
splendid condition both of which the
dancers in their eXhilaration of spirits
took the best advantage of until the hour
OF midnight when supper at the lodge
rooms in Masonic hall was announced
where all did ample Justice to the finest
OF the fine spreads for which those or
ders are proverbial. While a few OF
the out-of-toWn guests invited were
present, large number were not able
to attend on account of the severity
of the weather. Those who attended
are unanimous in their praises and the
event will by them be long remembered.
|. II. French and P. H. Gohn will
locate in Mercur, Utah, from which
place the former returned Wednesday
night of last week after satisfactorily
selecting a business location in that
city. They engage in clothing and gents
furnishing goods, which establishment
will undoubtedly prove remunerative
under their able, efficient management
as both are renowned for their energy,
perseverance and competency in The
work in which they have chosen to en-
gage. Virginias loss in parting with
these estimable young gentlemen will
be anothers gain and the old historic
town from which so many of it's gifted
young men and women have drifted to
mingle with the world is proud of the
fact if her confines become too narrow,
that she contributes those among the
best to be found in any part of our be-
loved America. Their friends, who are
legion, wish success to them in all their
undertakings. Messrs. French and
Gohn departed Saturday morning for
their future home in Utah via Dillon
Senator w. A. Clark, who has been in
the city several days attending to nu-
merous official duties, departed for
Helena Wednesday morning to resume
his duties in the senate.
E. A. Keller of Cameron visited with
friends here several days this week. He
was a guest at the Masonic ball and re-
ception given last Thursday.
w. J. Ennis Of Ennis was in the city
the greater part of this week on bust
ness.
Miss Myrtle Powers of Dillon, an old
time resident of this city, visited friends
and relatives in the Madison valley last
week, returning via Virginia, at which
place she remained several days renew
ing old acquaintance and to enjoy
Thursday nights social gathering.
Commissioner Carney and Clerk nf
the Court James 6. Walker were called
to Sheridan Wednesday of this week
to inquire into the sanity of one Mrs.
Cromburg.
Charles Lane and Fritz Walker have
leased the Bamboo Chief. They will be-
gin operations next Tuesday.
Israel Oswald, a pioneer resident "A
years of age, is reported dangerously
ill at his home on Granite creek.
r. T. Cook of this city, who has been
confined to his bed for several weeks, Is
able to be about again.
Among those who visited the county
seat this week are: Neils p. Christian
sen, Twin Bridges; Lewis Kiser, Blain
Spring: E c. Davis, Ennis; Robert Mes
bitt, Sheridan.
Fred Huber left on last Wednesday
mornings stage on a visit to his broth
er's home in Dillon. He expects to re
main several weeks.
A son was born to the wife of F. H.
Wilcomb of Laurn on Feb. 2.
Mrs. j. NJ. Herndon and son, Win
throp, are visiting at the home of F.
H. Wiicomb of Laurin.