The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-24

characters well, and the play after its
production ELECTED for them a Weli-mer-
tied praise. Although the members of
the company were at considerable ex-
pense in supplying deficiencies in the
matter Of scenery and stage settings,
the net proceeds were more than were
expected would be realized. A recita-
ton and solos of a very superior order
were introduced between acts. Inc
piece will be reproduced by the COM
pany at Sheridan on the 2Sth and at
Twin Bridges on the 29th instant.
The members of Virginia lodge No. Z,
I. o. 0. F., whose celebrations have
become renowned for their impressive,
social and altogether enjoyable affairs,
will celebrate the S0th anniversary of
| their order the 26th instant. A large
| delegation is expected from the valley
| towns of Twin Bridges and Sheridan
| and members Of the fraternity at Dill
Ion will also extend their Virginia City
| brethren the same courtesy by honor
ing them with their presence The meet
| ing of the various lodges of the order
will take place at p. m. in the rooms
of Virginia City lodge No 7. l. Q. O. r..
after which will come, in order, as fol-
lows: A street parade, members in
regalia, at 3 p. M; public exercises in
the lodge room al $3.50 p. M; banquet
at p. M. and ball and reception at
| night
A very merry gathering of young peo-
pie assembled at the home of the
| Misses Vickers, who entertained in a
most royal style at progressive whist
| last Friday evening. The first of the
ladies' prizes. a dainty fan, was award
ed Miss Gertie Galentin, and j. E.
Chiefly received the first of the gentle
mems prizes, a silver coat hanger
Those present were Misses Fine, Cole
al ale o.
man, Walter, Kohls, Gainan, Johnson
May Nelson, Ref, Walker and Linnie
Gilbert; Messrs. Fine, Cole. Hail.
Chiefly, Stewart, Morris, J. r. Hall,
Curetman, Lowman, Huber, Ball, Jo-
| seph Smith H., Clarence Buford and
Moritz.
While engaged in crocheting at fancy
lace work last Tuesday afternoon Miss
Alice Nelson received a very painful
wound in the index finger of the left
hand. The accident was caused by her
little cousin in some manner striking
the steel hook with which she had been
working with such force as to drive the
needle nearly through the finger. DR..
E. A. Brooke was called, who deity
dressed the wound which, though caus-
ing considerable inconvenience to the
patient, is not a serious one
J. M. Robbens returned last Sunday
from Georgia, where he spent three of
the winter months with relatives and
!. friends, He reports having had most
enjoyahl time.
A party of nimrods comprising the
following of our townsmen: j. E.
Chiefly, George Allen, j. T. Hall and
Bert Trerise, spent Saturday and Sun
,, day on the Upper Ruby valley.
: County Attorney NJ. M. Duncan re-
turned Wednesday after a weeks visit
with relatives and friends in Pony. At
VT eG cd Ia l.
ties of the office during his absence.
: Attorney Noon of Butte spent sew
: eral days of last week in the city in the
interest of the Largey estate. ...
! Charles l.. Dahler former resident
, | of Virginia, but now of Helena, was
! visiting old haunts in Alder gulch the
| latter part of last week.
: Charles T. Kinkead takes charge OF
the mail and express business on the
$ route between Virginia City and Home
/ Park this week, the contract having
been transferred to him by J. M Will
s Jams, former charge d'affaires.
n A. G. Hammond, stock inspector fol
Southern Montana, and John Love
e We're in Virginia Tuesday from Dillon
t They were on their way to the valley
i of the Madison on business.
e Mrs. F. Fl. Wicomb of Laurin is visit
= ing at the home of her parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. J. M. Herndon. She was accom-
n panied by Miss Della Conrey, who il
d also here on a short visit
d Herbert 3. Cheney and Miss Ettf
d B. Sink, both of Sheridan, this county
G were united in marriage at the homt
7 of Clerk of the Court James G. Wake
0 in this city Tuesday afternoon, N. D
Johnson Justice of the peace, officiating
I at the ceremony.
e The Misses Grimes, Rossiter and Dun
q can, teachers in the city schools, re
" hoir I,,tie a Wppl
:, pleasantly spent in recreation.
II George Book, w. S. Clifford. John c
II Donegan and l.. A. Metzel were out-of
u =, town guests in the old capital this week
= Mr. Metzel recently returned from
- trip to Butte, where he spent severa
l. days.
- NJ M. Stout of Ennis was in the cit.
= Saturday making final proof on hi
:, land properties on the Madison.
- G. c. Murphy of Home Park Sun
l., dayed with friends in the county seat
; G. E. McGettigan and N. r. Bird @
If Butte were transacting business in tn
is city last week
n William Cleveland. J. w. Kellogs
e Charles Vetter and James j. Hayde
n were Virginia visitors from Madiso
valley last Saturday.
d G. E. Wright, Eugene Nelson and F
J. D. Rossiter were visitors from Sherida
6 during the week.
l. A. b. Davis ana Hnlllp CoHfey Spel
10 the early part of the week in Virgin
It transacting business.
,; Mrs Thomas Duncan returned fror
y Sheridan Saturday after a most en-
lie joyable weeks visit.
e. Married, J. M. Pyle of Meadow Cree
1t and Miss Laura Jones of Kansas. f.
lie Cutler officiated at the ceremony, Whlc
g took place at the residence of Mr.. an
" Mrs. S. V. Case of Meadow Creek O
r Wednesday, April s.
n Mrs. S. r. Buford, in company wit
Is her daughter departed this morning o
l. a visit to Butte. where she will renal
IN for several days.
10 The many friends of Mrs. Luciu
n. Kellogg are grieved to learn that she
:, very dangerously i'll. Mrs. Kellogg ha
~ been confined to her room for som
=. time.
= Miss Pearl CHM will leave next wee
-, ~ for Ruby valley. where she has bee
l., tl,o wi; and N