The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-02
In Twin Bridges.

William Hunter, Familiarity known as
'Staghound Bill and an old timer in
this section, has at last been located.
Mr.. Hunter left here last season for the
klondike country. He had intended go
ing by the way of Edmonton, and with
that purpose in view took number of
horses and some farm machinery, but
for some reason unknown he seemed
never to have got farther than Dupuy
er, this state. The following is a copy
of letter received a few days ago
by Judge Lott and is self-explanatory.
The letter is dated March II, Dupuyer,
and is signed by Griff Jones:
Dear Sir--Some two or three weeks
ago, one William H. Hunter was adj
judged insane and has been taken to
Warm Springs. In this country he
went by the name of 'Staghound Bill
If l am not mistaken, this is the same
Hunter who owns ranch on the Big
Hole, and his wife is probably living
there. I thought l would tell you so
you can inform Mrs Hunter, or, If a
mistake has been made and this not the
same man, please inform me-
Mayflower lodge No. 80, A. o. U. w.
entertained at the school house last Fri
day night at jefferson Isle. 1t was pro-
nounced the social event of the season.
&
an excellent programme of rectations,
| singing, etc. Professor II. T. Black gave
a pleasing address in relation to the in
| ner workings of the order and the benz
| fits that a member derives Before
| closing refreshments were served and
the guests departed with nothing but
praise for the members of Mayfiower.
A social event of especial interest to
the pupils of the public school was the
tl1y Inv
Page to her various grades. Each
grade was organized as a class and
chose class colors, while Miss Page pre-
sented each member of the classes with
a kodak picture of their class. Miss
Page entertained. first, the seventh
grade, next the sixth, and last, but not
| least the grade No. 5. The seventh
grade color is Nile green. the sixth
| grade rose pink. the fifth grade yellow
| and pale blue.
| At the recent session of the county
| commissioners Al Pollinger was ap-
| pointed a constable for this township.
| AL has served in that capacity for II
years. The first papers he served were
issued from Judge Lofts court in 1882.
| A dancing club has been organized
with G. A. Pease president and c. w.
! BuzZerd, secretary and treasurer. Pro
fessor Comstock has been engaged as
instructor, and will teach the club two
nights each week. The club starts off
| with 25 members.
| Thomas H. Callahan, one of the
| prominent stockmen of the upper Ruby
| was down from that country last week
! and stated that stock had Wintered
well up there.
Miss Minnie Siprelle. who recently re-
turned from Salt Lake, came down
| from Sheridan Monday. and is now en-
| ployed at the Home restaurant.
| Ben Ivy came over from Butte last
week. and assisted in furnishing the
music for the st. Patrick's ball.
A. p Sperry, one Of the old Highland
| pioneers, but now located on a fins
ranch at Iron Rod. was visitor to oul
town this week.
| Fred Taylor came up from Whitehall
| Saturday to make arrangements fol-
shipping his household effects to that
| place, where he and his family will re-
side in the future.
Miss Cora Haywood and Bert Trerise
of Sheridan visited friends here last
| Sunday.
Clara Mueller, Ethel Ledingham anG
| Nettie Wheeler were down from Ro.
chester to attend the last ball.
S. j. Walker was down from his mine
recently.
Fred Ehrig was visitor from Silve,
Star Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. LuXton of Butte are
| visiting relatives in this city.