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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1903
Page
21
A series of informal gatherings featured guests, gifts, and prizes. Miss Treglown hosted a whist evening with bouquets and decorative touches, while Mrs Adams entertained in honor of visitors from Washington, DE. and Sacred Heart division No 4 L A O H hosted card parties with prizes and dancing.
A Ruth Chapter meeting of O E 8 on a Wednesday evening honored Mrs Ruth Burton with a handsome 5 o clock tea service. Regular lodge work was led by two former worthy matrons from the past 20 years. Supper followed and many long-absent members attended with enthusiasm.
Mrs. Robert A. McArthur will entertain Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Leroy Amos of Seattle. The event is hosted at a local residence and includes social reception among friends.
Bayard W Graves and Miss Hattie Marie Lagro both of Butte wed at high noon Thursday. Rev R E Williams officiated at 892 Colorado Street with attendants Miss Lewis Manker and Walter B Jaquette. The newlyweds left for a writing journey to San Francisco for a time.
The German Lutheran Sunday school children enjoyed a summer outing by band wagon and carriage to Miller's canyon above the Nine Mile house. They played ball and ran races, drank spring water, and shared ice cream candy and lunches. Participants included Mrs Haller Bassett Gunther Schulz Harm Linguist Wade Hudiloff Zundel Naese Heberlein Nissler Laselle Odgers Erker Muntzer Murnish Busch Bassett Gunther Wade Hudiloff Linguist Riesberger and many others.
A group of friends gathered for an outing at Nine Mile can yon on Sunday last. The party included Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. P. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. M. Gilmour, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brennen, Mr. and Mrs. T. McGrath, the Misses Kelley and Brennen, Mrs. Me.
Miss Anna Irene Doherty and Clarence V. Hopkins wed at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 4 30 PM with Rev Blackinton officiating. Attendants included Henry Morse and Misses Cliva Clark Grace Graeter. The couple planned a Pacific coast honeymoon and will reside at 415 West Granite Street after returning to Butte.
Mrs Moore hosted a Friday gathering inviting Miss Gould of Los Angeles and Mrs Newill of Portland among others. Attendees crafted bonnets from tissue paper, crowned by a tie vote, with Mrs Rueger named champion and Mrs Rueger gifted a bouquet.
Mrs Sultan and guests hosted a welcome afternoon and evening koffee klatsch at her home to raise temple funds. Attendees including Mrs Weinberg Miss Anna Sampson and Miss Silverman enjoyed sociability while carnations brightened rooms. A raffle clock was won by Mrs Weinberg as donations boosted temple finances.
In a festive room a witch led lit tle girls in a ring around a gnome. Three wand taps marked standstill as the gnome offered a gift and a “thank you” signaled the play’s point. Guests received new games and a Dresden box of confections, with a lavish supper and sweet peas decorating the setting.
A series of social notices details dinners and visits by residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lynch John Caprice Mrs. George F. Lockwood James A. Talbot Miss Josie Fitzpatrick Miss Anna Fitzpatrick Mrs. Charles J. Kelley and others. Entries mention stays at Anaconda Boulder Hot Springs Kalispell and Helena with outings in Madison county and at Fletcher's camp.
In Bozeman Aug 20 Mrs Alexander Proffit returned from a Willson store vacation. Dr R M Francis enjoys a visit from his father J B Francis brother J L Francis and uncle T F Williams of Chillicothe Mo. A camping trip in West Gallatin canyon includes H E Woodman LA M Hughes Mrs Allie Esler and Miss KR Johnston of Helena and Bliss Kelley of Bozeman. Judge J Didawick of St Louis visits Bozeman with daughter and son in law Sam T Ratheil. Didawick was a longtime resident. County Attorney George D Pease returns from a park trip. Mrs S F Jameson and children return from Ohio. C A Jackson Richard Dilworth and Mrs L C Russell of Butte drive through the park. Mrs Lee Braunger returns Saturday.
At Mrs. Symons residence a Friday party honored Fay Feldberg of Helena. Miss Hazel Gindrup hosted with games including a soap bubble contest and a new “witch's games.” Miss Kingsley of Anaconda assisted and acted as the witch while Hazel Gindrup played the blindfolded gnome role.
Helena and Deer Lodge residents report trips to St Louis Chicago and the East. Attendees include Judge W L Holloway Dr W Jackson J Luce N Story C I Gayle Frank Wil ton and many local families on camping tours Elks gatherings, school visits, and summer reunions fill the pages with travel, relatives, and community events.
The fragment describes a remedy promising strength for strong, vigorous, weak, and wasted men and hints at a promotional lure. No clear event or grounded facts present.
In Boulder Aug 21 a party of 14 including Tindall Maxfield Wahle Barteau and Cornish returned from a week camping 15 miles south. Elkhorn party Stranahan Werd Parkison expect to camp until Monday. Several locals attend I G T grand judge meeting in Anaconda and others plan travels to Deer Lodge Missoula Flathead Lake Whitefish Kalispell. State meetings and visits fill the week.
In Dillon on August 22 residents on upper Washington and Atlantic streets form a neighborhood club meeting Wednesday evenings. Kindergarten pupils enjoyed a Dex Ranch visit at the Poindexter ranch with Emily Kingsbury as guest. High School club met at Mrs. John Bishop’s Washington street home. Euchre hosted by Mrs. Joseph Mellen and Mrs. Bertie Howard at the Metlen hotel. Mrs. W. A. Jones hosted euchre with Mrs. Ernest Le Waye assisting. Grace Graeter attended Hopkins Dehority wedding in Butte and plans Eastward study with her brother Warren Graeter. Camping plans near Ryan Canyon mouth. visits from Ben Hager arranging entertainment for Butte friends. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beagly of Fkala ka guests in Dillon. Engineer Cripps and party noted.
Mrs Cripps returns home from the coast at Portland and plans further visits in Oregon City before Dillon. Miss Mae Rich tours county districts as state superintendent. Numerous families and individuals travel to Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City, Lewis town Utah, London ranch Blacktail and other local spots, with brief returns home and social visits noted.
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