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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
25
Society notes highlight friendships formed during a former visit and anticipate a pleasant future gathering. The piece reflects a social calendar mood with mentions of Miss Doty and the young set, hoping for a long, enjoyable stay.
The Misses Russell entertained the n. W. L. 8. at the bowling alleys on Saturday where Mrs. A. T. Morgan the chaperon, won the honors in a series of delightful games. A delicious supper followed served by Morris with Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Russell presiding. Toasts and replies added to the pleasant evening with guests including Mrs. Jesse Silverman and Miss Fannie Ozier outside the club membership.
Joyous Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. B Price marked their twentieth wedding anniversary. Miss Alice Price helped host during the day while a surprise evening party joined relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs Anderson, Ferrell, Hobart, McCauley, Ricker, Turner, and King. Numerous fine china gifts were received and refreshments served.
Miss Mary Jane Williams and John F Tickell were married last Saturday evening at 4 East Summit Street, in the presence of friends. Rev John Hosking officiated with Emly Williams as bridesmaid and Charles Tallon as best man. A wedding supper followed and gifts were presented. They will be at home after Jan 1 at 17 West Pacific Street.
Mrs W EB Oldson hosted the Lone Star Whist club at 728 South Wyoming street. Prizes awarded include first prize a chop-plate to Mrs J R Huddleston and second prize a china salad bowl to Mrs William Phillips. The booby prize went to Mrs J F Huddleston. W E Olson won the gentlemen's first prize a combined collar cuff and handkerchief case with J F Huddleston taking second prize.
The account notes a decorated china cup and saucer and a second booby falling to Mr. Odonold. After the game dainty refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs V. E. Oldson, Mrs J. F. Huddleston, Mrs William Phillips, Mrs Brown, Mrs Odonold, and Messrs William Phillips, R. B. Huddleston, F. A. Wilson, J. F. Huddleston, V. E. Oldson.
Editors J. B. Read and J. W. Kelley hosted a Christmas Eve banquet at the Thornton for their paper’s staff. Guests included J. D. Searles of the Standard, John McMurray of the Miner, and W. W. Cheely of the Helena Record, with Reed absent in Salt Lake but sending compliments.
On Monday a quiet wedding occurred at the South Putte Presbyterian church. Rev. Frederick Tongue joined Edwin Benson and Bessie Evans with Frank K. Mutch and Marie Welin as best parties. The couple will move soon to Tacoma Washington. Witnesses included Lena Bowman and Jennie Binder.
Miss Roxey Howell visits Miss Charlotte Russell in Mis soula for New Year holidays while Mrs K Lewis and daughter Mercy arrive to stay with relatives in the Lewis and Clark households. Arthur Clark hosts a Christmas gathering with Byron Kerr and others at South Colorado street. Mrs Wishon plans a California trip for health and recreation. Mrs Clark and Mrs Wellcome visit Helena, May and Eva Maxey travel to Anaconda for Miss L aston’s house party. Mrs Kelley and mother visit Whitehall then prep to move to New York for music studies.
Society notes show numerous Christmas gatherings and visits across Helena, Butte, Deer Lodge, and Missoula. Families host dinners and luncheons at local homes and hotels, with travel from Los Angeles to New York and across Montana. The piece lists residents visiting relatives, charitable events, dances, and mingling at social clubs and churches.
In Billings the Christmas mood was mild and sunny with abundant hospitality. Midnight mass at the Catholic church drew overflowing crowds led by Father Van Clarenbeek, while St. Luke's Episcopal held services and several churches hosted Christmas tree events. Elks staged a lavish stag social. Jean Decker hosted and gifts were distributed by Exalted Ruler Fred Foster. John Losekamp distributed gifts to local children for 16 years, and families gathered for dinners at homes including the Graham farm.
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