The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-13

the diversion of the evening and re-
freshments and musical programme
contributed to the enjoyment of the
guests. The prizes of the games of
whist were won by Miss Belcher and
T. NJ. Swindlehurst. Those present
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. McCaw, Mrs. H.
]. Horn, Misses Belcher, Quigley, Krie-
ger, Stevenson, Mallon, Hershey, and
Messrs. Wells. O'Brien. Watson, Hick
man, Bennett, Elliott and Swindle-
hurst.
An observation party was given at
the hospitable home of Mrs. Charles
Howard Wednesday afternoon. The
first prize of the unique contest went
to Miss Julia Early, and the second to
Mrs. A. p. Stark. Those present were:
Mesdames Bowers, Thompson, Van
Doren Mickle, Seaburg, De Groat, Dill
Ion, Mcbride, Weinsheimer, elliott,
Funnel, Strickland Smith. Walters,
Averill, Jenney, Requa, Smell, Dorset,
Gum, Wilson.
Superintendent Horne has given no.
tice to the managers of the employees
picnic, which will be held at Central
park, Helena, Aug. 26. that the trans
portation for the Livingston contingent
has been arranged for by the company,
and the officials will lend every assist
ance to provide for the comfort and
convenience of those who attend. The
excursion train to the picnic grounds
will leave here at Sis on the morning
of the picnic and arrive in Helena at
$3.50. The train will leave for Livings-
ton at p. M, and arrive here at about
1918. The occasion promises to be one
of more than usual pleasure and more
than the usual number of Livingston's
citizens have signified their intention
to attend the gathering at Helena.
Monday evening Hefferlins opera
house was the scene of one of the most
enterprising and successful fakes that
has been witnessed in this city for
many a day. A considerable crowd at
tended what they supposed would be a
sensational and exciting exhibition Of
pugilistic are-in fact reproduction OF
the celebrated Corbett-F itzsimmons
fight, by means of a cineograph. This
was to be supplemented by a vivid pic
ture of the charge of Roosevet's rough
riders at San Juan HILL and a number
of minor incidents calculated to amuse,
instruct and entertain. Like most peo-
pie who expect to get something for
nothing, those who thought they were
going to see Fitzsmmons swipe Corbett
with his herculean right and slug the
champion to sleep. were doomed to
disappointment Manager Cutting Of
the cineograph company had evidently
heard of Barnum's remark about the
American people being anxious to be
humbugged and the way he accommo-
dated the Livingston aggregation show
ed that he had started out to fill the
long eelt want
Mrs. S. V. Werntz. who resided in
this city for nearly two years, is pre-
pairing to leave and reside at Denver,
Colorado. Mrs. Werntz has conducted
a millinery establishment with signal
success while resident Of Livingston.
The lady is deservedly popular and her
absence from this city will cause many
regrets among friends who have known
and admired Mrs. Werntz for her ex-
cellent business ability, unfailing cour-
tesy, tact and enduring friendship, A
host of friends who have applauded her
efforts here wish her continued success
in her new field and her name will re-
call pleasant memories to those who
knew her well.
John Work and family came down
from Chico the first of the week and
departed for a visit with relatives at
Columbus Wednesday.
Mrs William Thompson is sojourn-
ing at Hunters Hot Springs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Billie returned
from a two weeks visit with Mrs
Bille's mother at Boulder canyon, in
Gallatin county, the first of the week.
G. S. Robinson of Horr, accompanied
by Mrs. Robinson and child, came
down from their home on the Upper
Yellowstone Friday.
Miss Florence Shaw of Bozeman was
here Friday.
r. S. Shaw of Bozeman was in the
city the latter part of last week.
Mrs. George Gordon and daughter
Mabel of Helena arrived in the city
Friday.
w. e. Anderson of Big Timber was
in the city the first of the week.
J. w. Brown of Red Lodge was In
town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Blankenship of
Bozeman were in the city Sunday.
County Commissioner l.. H. Van
Dyck came down from Horn Sunday to
attend the meeting of the board Of
equalization.
f. w. Malone of Miles City was in
the city the latter part of last week
Howard Eaton of Medara arrived Sat-
urday in advance of numerous party
of friends who went through the park
John Potter of White Sulphur Springs
was in town Sunday.
j. w. Beasley Of Big Timber was in
the city Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hall were here
the first of the week from their home
in Cinnabar.
John Work Of Bozeman was among
Mondays visitors in the city.
F. Jay Dean of Jardine was in the
w. A. Buzzard of Bozeman Sundayed
in Livingston.
]. w Collins of Billings was here
Monday
Hannaford Ross was in the city over
Sunday.
County Commissioner r. B. Kelly
made a trip to Bear gulch Friday and
Saturday.
Mayor John r. Smith spent Sunday
at his ranch north of town.
County Attorney Miller and Sheriff
Young made trip to Shields river Sat
urday on official business.
E. G. Blair of Myersburg was down
from his home on the Upper Shields
river Friday.
Carl Ely came up from Laurel and
has accepted a position in the office
of County Clerk and Recorder Angus.
George Corder came up from Big
Timber over Sunday. He conducts
barber shop at that place.
Leo Daft's Motor.
From the New York Press.
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