The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-12

week in November is a blank. Then,
again, there is more or less sickness in
the city, and this fact has much to do
In keeping folks at home. There is
fear of an epidemic of a disease, and
this fact also has caused to be held i'll
allegiance not a few plans for social en-
tertainments While the social set at
all times takes the optimistic view Of
this short life, still there are moments
when the serious side Of life casts its
reflection over a community. and this
appears to be one of them, judging by
the limited number Of society events
of Importance. It was not a gay week.
Mrs. Merideth S. Fifer was most
pleasantly surprised last Tuesday even
ing at her home in Dakota street by
several of her friends, who called I'm
announced to extend their hearty
wishes to the hostess on the eve of
her departure for Sedalia, Mo-, where
she will be the guest of relatives and
friends for the next two months. Mes
danes Nelson Moore, Ed Wright and
John Charles, daughters of Mrs. Fifer,
arranged the surprise, and at o'clock
the house was attacked by the merry
throng. 1t required only minute or
two to prepare the hostess for the or
deal, and by the time the guests were
ready for the fun the lady Of the house
was arranging the tables for the
games whist. The first prize, beau
tiful plate, was won by Mrs. Moore, and
the second, fancy card receiver, was
awarded to Mrs. Robinson. The follow
ing were present: Mr. and Mrs. Moore,
Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Grant Mr..
and Mrs. r. c. Robinson, Mrs. Calder.
Mrs. Morgan, Mrs Nichols Mrs. NC
Gree, Ray Fred and Ethel Moore and
Rena and Harry Wright and Stella
Grant.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Nicholas Jahreiss and Miss
Louise, the eldest daughter of Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Chris Nissler of Silver Bow. Mr.
Jahreiss is the popular host at Crystal
Springs, a prominent citizen of this
city and well known on the wet side
where he has resided long enough to
make for himself a valuable name
among the best men of the state, r1is
bride Is a charming belle of a large
since childhood. She is the pride of
that old homestead at Silver Bow, the
Nissler residence, than which none in
the state is more popular. 1t has been
the scene of many notable gatherings
of young and old folks, and when the
wedding occurs there will be large
attendance of friends of the popular
young couple to bid them we'll
Luke w. Noonan gave smoker to
a number of his gentlemen friends last
Wednesday night at his mothers resi-
dence in Walkeryille. While the young
men enjoyed the luxury of the genuine
Havana. the proud mother betook her
self to the kitchen and prepared feast
for her sons guests. Mrs Noonan was
assisted in the reception of the guests
by Mrs. John Bailiff and Miss Kate
Noonau. There was instrumental mu-
sic and the party Joined in the singing.
A delightful evening was spent The
guests were: Messrs. Frank Feeney,
David Grady, George Holmes, Dennis
Nevin, John Murray, Eugene Boyle,
William Kelley and Judge Robert e,
Leonard.
Mrs. James Hawatson entertained
Ms. Morsehead Thursday evening at
dinner Mrs. Morsehead has Departed
for London, where she will be joined
by her husband, who Is en- route from
South Africa, and together they VIII