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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1909
Page
13
A bustling Butte society scene features a gala with fashion, gowns, and pearls. Guests whisper about a mystery debut and marvel at jewelry displays as a grand function ends with lighting fading and wrap chaos.
The event showcased Ms Mao Joyce and other voices with strong violin and piano solos. Mr Stone conducted with fervor as Miss Widlarane and Mr Blackburn added vocal and instrumental highlights. The program included pieces like Pane and The Holy City, delivering an entertaining evening with enthusiastic applause.
A fragmentary notice describes dinners and luncheons with a display of items from Porto Rico for sale. It mentions a Wednesday evening gathering under various organizers, a chicken pin dinner with farm-grown chickens, and a Unitarian event. The text lists numerous attendees, musical performances, and a high tea with gifts and a moonlit decor theme, but many details are garbled.
The piece recalls a lively bridal celebration with bridesmaids, gifts, and a playful scene moving from room to room. It notes Miss Pyle and Miss MacPherson, mentions Berlin memories at the Rathskeller and a fascination with Satonoff pupils, and references Ruth MacPherson’s account of Louise’s talent and a trip to Butte for Christmas holidays.
The Merrymakers held a card party at Mrs Jacke’s home on 0 South Alabama Street. Ten games were played with refreshments by Mrs Henry Coombs. Guests included Mr and Mrs Scalt, Redding, Ass Frere, Diedrich, Mrs Lauterbach-Etner, Mr Cain and Mrs Truitt, Miss Jackey, Henry Jackey, Mrs A Pocker, Miss Tracy, Miss Nettig Jackey, Mrs Tuckey, Miss Cur tie Tuckey, Mr Myers, Charles Styers, Mr and Mrs Emer Coombs, and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lauterbach’s home on East Iron Street on Saturday, Dec 16.
Mrs Indean Slemons hosted a Christmas tree party yesterday afternoon with relatives and many city children attending. A miniature tree held small gifts for each guest. Games and refreshments followed. assistants included Mrs Maude Nisstat and Mrs Wright. Attendees listed include Moore and Thomas Fields, Helen Dutton, Ellis Dotton, Josephine McArthur, Elizabeth Miles, Helen Bradley, and many others. A separate gathering at Mrs Lloyd Gree’s Friday hosted friends for tea and a farewell to Mrs John J Weebs who departs January 4 for Portland.
A home method to treat coughs uses a syrup made from granulated sugar and pine extract to yield two pints of cough syrup for about two shillings. It claims relief for stubborn and whooping coughs and notes the sugar syrup as a soothing, effective alternative to store bought remedies.
An auction-style sale advertises coal heaters and ranges. Highlighted items include a large coal heater with accessories and a Gold Coin kitchen range, claimed as a historic model. The ad promises trial use with a low buy price and notes strong durability and kitchen reliability for hotels and restaurants.
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