The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-15
In Livingston.

Livingston, Oct. 12.-Thursday even
ing the parlors of the Rocky Mount
ain club were the scene Of a happy in
formal gathering, which in point of at
tendance and actual pleasure to those
who participated eclipsed any similar
gathering ever held in the city. The
occasion was a reception to the Out-of-
town people who were in town attend
ing court, and the spacious rooms of
the club were crowded with guests
who came to pass the evening on in
vitation of this energetic and popular
social organization. Men from every
part Of the county were in attendance,
and speeches were made by representa-
tive citizens in the gathering. speaking
for the various districts from which
they came. Fragrant Havanas We're
passed around and after few games
Of whist and billiards were played and
the guests were entertained by must
cal selections on the club piano, the
audience was assembled to listen to
an address of welcome by Attorney A.
P. Stark, who, in behalf of the club,
rendered the welcome of the CLUB
rooms to the visiting guests in fitting
phrase. Acting as POSTMASTER for the
evening. Mr.. Stark introduced ex-
Mayor w. f. Thompson, who spoke of
Livingston" The remarks made by
Mr.. Thompson We're in a jocular vein
ty Attorney Fl. j. Miller received
fattering Introductory from the toast
| master, who alluded to the gentleman's
we'll known eloquence. and Mr.. Miller
made good the promise of his intro
duction by his forceful and eulogtstic
Mountain Club A modest disclaimer
of the gift Of eloquence was the first
utterance of George O. Freeman, at
torney for the Bear Gulch Mining COM
pany, who was asked to respond to
THE Upper Yellowstone.' Mr.. Free
man won a hearty round of applause
by a really excellent address on the
aims and achievements of the men
who are making the town of Jardine
| a great camp. THE Shields River
| Valley was what Benjamin F. Myers
| of Clyde Park talked about. He said
| the country north of Livingston shared
| the success of the county seat and the
whole county, and was one with it's
| people in the work of making a great
| commonwealth The POSTMASTER then
introduced Editor George Anderson of
| the Post. Mr.. Anderson spoke in an
| entertaining way on THE Press" He
said a great many good things in an
excellent way and was roundly ap
plauded for his characteristic speech,
| full of force and brilliancy. Then Hon.
| Charles S. Hartman was introduced.
| He spoke in his happiest manner. TAX
ing "Bozeman' for his theme. His adj
| dress closed the programme and his
stirring sentences left a pleasant i'm
preston on the guests as they ad-
! journed to their homes at the close.
NJ. j. Walsh, late lieutenant in the
| I'd Iowa national guard. is coming in
| for his share of the reward promised
| by the time honored axiom "none but
| the brave deserve the fair Wednes-
| day, Oct. ii, he was married to Miss
| Anna Wernet at Algona. Iowa. The
| bride is one of the Buckeye states
fairest daughters and the groom has
| been for years a resident of Livings-
ton, deservedly popular and highly re-
| parted for the East a few weeks ago
and intimated upon leaving that he
| was bound on an ordinary vacation.
| Since then it has been learned that
| the young gentleman had house
ready furnished on Second street be-
| fore leaving. and that all arrangements
| have been completed for housekeeping
| when the happy couple return to this
| city. They are expected to arrive in
! Livingston about the first of next week
and will be cordially welcomed by the
| friends of the groom, who know the
young officer to be brave and patriotic
| in war and a capa BILE and reliable cit
! izen at all times.
| The following resolutions of condo
lence were passed at Friday evenings
| session of Yellowstone lodge knights
| of Pythias: Whereas, 1t has pleased
| TIE supreme ruler of the universe to
| remove from our midst the wife of our
beloved brother, Daniel Mcpherson.
| Resolved. That we extend to our broth
| er and family our sincere sympa thy in
| their hour of sad affection; and be it
| further resolved that these resolutions
| of coincidence be spread on the min
utes of our lodge and a copy furnished
| our brother and family" The resolu-
| tons committee was composed of A. F.
| Leopold j. A. Bailey and ]. w. Kelley