The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-13
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ed last Friday evening by Miss Ola Ruff
ner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Ruffner on Lindey street, Sew
eral hours were spent in the enjoyment. of
the fascinating game of progressive whist
before the scores were counted, The
prizes, which were both books We're won
by Mrs. John A. Luce and G. Patton re-
spectively Refreshments of a dainty
character were then served to the guests
and the remainder of the evening was de-
voted to the enjoyment of other amuse-
ments of a. social order.
The Married Peoples Whist club which
as Vet is without a name. met as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Livingston
at their home on Black street last Fri
day evening The evening was very pleas
antly passed with progressive whist end
ing with refreshments of dainty charac-
ter being served. There was a good at
tendance of the members considering the
inclemcnt weather. but the members of
Bozeman society do not seem to mind
the cold when there is a social function in
view.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church gave a social a the parsonage last
Friday evening for the benefit of the
league The usual good time was en-
joyed by those present. there being quite
a large gathering, and the social was a
success both financially and socially. This
was one of the many pleasant events in
the annals of the league this winter.
Mrs. BENJAMIN Bisel entertained num-
Der of her lady friends at dinner last
Wednesday evening at her home on Cen
trail avenue A very pleasant evening
was passed in discussing the good things
and other subjects.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church were the guests of
Mrs G. w. Anderson at her home on
Templar avenue on Tuesday afternoon of
this week. The subject of the afternoons
programme was "Our Country" which
was ably handled by the ladies. Towards
the close of the session refreshments Of a
delicious character were served to the So
ciety, of whom there was large gather
ing.
The Womans Relief corps met in the
Odd Fellows hall on Saturday afternoon
last in ordinary business session, and a
good many members were present.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist
church met last Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Bull at her home on Templar
avenue. The usual pleasant afternoon
was passed by the ladies.
Word was received on Thursday of the
death of H. H. Stone, one of the pioneers
of Montana. Mr.. Stones death took place
at Deer Lodge. The deceased was SO
years of age and had passed many years
of his life in Montana. Mrs. Joseph Baker
is his granddaughter. The funeral will
take place from the home of Mrs Baker
on Sunday.
The Shakespeare club has had to con-
tend with several difficulties since it's or
ganization. The cod weather and the
grip have been serious obstacles. but the
last meeting showed that the ladies are
determined to help the good cause along.
Mrs. Charles w. Hoffman went to Hell
ena on Monday of this week to join Sena-
tor Hoffman and spend a few days in the
capital city.
Walter Cooper went to Helena the first
of the week for a short visit.
Mrs. w. 3. Benham returned from Min
neapolis this week, Mr.. Benham being
somewhat better.
Walter S. Hartman went to Helena on
Tuesday of this week, returning on We'd
nesday morning
Hon. C. w. Hoffman was over for a visit
to his family and to spend Sunday in
Bozeman last week.
. President Reid was a visitor in Helena
this week, returning home the latter part
OF the week.
Director Emery of the experiment sta
ton was one of Bozeman's residents to
visit the capital city this week.
DR.. c. S. Tinsdaie of Joplin, Mo-, has To-
Gated in Bozeman, with a view to the
wants of those who are suffering from
chronic diseases
w. A. Roland of Logan returned from a
trip to Washington, d. c., last Friday. He
has visited a number of Eastern cities dur
ing his stay in the East.
Gerald Panton of Billings was in the
city visiting relatives last week.
E. M. Hutchinson of Dillon Mont has
accented q position as clerk in the Roze-
man hotel.
Mrs w. R. c. Stewart and little boy and
girl returned from a three-months visit
to relatives in Kansas and Missouri on
Monday
Hon. John Walsh. Hon. J. Mcleod and
Hon. James Martin spent last Sunday in
the city.
Hon. J. D. Losekamp of Billings was in
the city on Sunday taking in the sights.
Mayor Edwards of Helena spent several
days in the city this week on business
and in taking in the sights of the town.
E. w. Griffin OF Butte was guest at
the Bozeman this week.
II. A. YerkeS of Lewistown registered at
the Bozeman on Thursday
Hon. Peter Koch took a trip to Helena
on Thursday of this week on business
matters.
Mrs. L. B. Odds of Butte was in the city
this week visiting several of her old
friends.
Mrs. James keown returned from an
extended visit to friends on the east side
of the range this week.
B. Il. Stanton paid a flying visit to Liy-
ingston this week.
In Billings.