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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1905
Page
10
A week of parties and dinners featured Mrs Whyte winning a Juds prize, Mr Sellick claiming the gentlemen's prize, and guests including Mr and Mrs Whyte and numerous locals at the Montana hotel and homes across Butte. Christmas day dinners, New Year planning, and dances populated the social calendar with multiple hostesses, prizegivings, and extensive guest lists.
A busy week in Butte society featured home affairs and informal parties. Notables including Hon. Lee Manitie and Mrs Edward Lindgale planned gatherings at North Street homes as the community keeps open house for New Year.
An account of Mrs. Johnstone’s wedding supper at Butte describes fine chin crystal and silver ornaments, white flowers and vines, and name cards bearing a photo of the bride. Boxes with wedding cake and horseshoe motifs add to the silver theme as guests recalled early ties to the town.
Miss Margaret Blicklen hosted a social gathering at Miss Blackistan's home with chaperone Mr and Mrs Seamand. Attendees included Miss Weil Lloyd Miss Agive Doty Miss Helle Hirkpatrick Miss Virginia McDowell Miss Louise Horgan and others while Mr Wye death of her grandmother prevented her attendance.
A Montana coat themed dance at the Woman's Club on a Wednesday attracted about 60 couples. The attendance included frost cone genial hosts and guests in festive attire. The evening featured bright costumes and a lively crowd, with dancing lasting past midnight as the event concluded in celebratory mood.
A Christmas Eve reception in Columbus celebrated the daughter of Dr and Mrs Toy Brena with a formal hall party. Prominent sponsors included Father De Story, Mrs Henes Mackermer, and Mr and Mrs Colling Weee. Guests listed include J. D. Sullivan, Mr and Mrs Al Karh oster, and others.
Dr and Mrs Campbell donated to Campbell on Abbottomas evening and enjoyed an elaborate supper at the home of their best and hostess. The party included Mr and Mrs W P Halbrook, Mr and Mrs F J Murgoy, Dr and Mrs Wy L Rentek, Dr and Mrs FA McCrimon, Mrs Margaret Omingham, Dr and Mrs Campbell.
J Morus hosted a Christmas dinner attended by Dr. Wil, Mrs. Wo Be Tenick, Mrs. Mureiet Cunningham, Mesa LH, Whedon, and Jenn W. Farferd. The gathering celebrated holiday cheer with respected guests and convivial conversation.
The local club will resume weekly meetings led by Mrs Patterson. Wren is set to join as a new member, with tentative schedules announced for the coming weeks.
A lively wedding at the bride’s North Bruirtet Hiveet home united Miss Zoluta A Altea and Edwhy M Janos amid decorated rooms and familiar faces. Guests included Mrs Telre and relatives as the ceremony followed traditional rites with family presence and a celebratory mood throughout the afternoon.
Mrs Wylie Bele and guests entertained at a social gathering featuring division games and refreshments. Several couples including Mr and Mrs McCartnes and Mr and Mrs Weed Metlack attended, with conversations about community events and future outings.
The tale describes a Christmas pageant where a bereaved girl recalls a slaughtered pet and a sentinel at a Christmas tree display. Mrs Joni Noyes hosts a holiday gathering with evergreen decorations and a large center sable Santa scene, while local boys and guests attend a New Year celebration with songs and gifts.
A Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs. Whoter Potlant and guests including Mrs. Guy Stanleton and Mr. Garot Helen featured decorations and water color displays. Attendees, listed by name, enjoyed a theater program and social hour with light refreshments.
Ribbuna and wife hosted guests including Mrs Noyes Mr and Mrs Mee White Mrs George Rockwood Le and Mrs AL and Ms Dickover Dr D Frewad Miss Mora Wilcox and others. A Christmas tree with Santa Claus and festive table decor sparked compliments and plans for gifts. The event featured Mrs DT Henessy presenting a second tree party for family and friends with many pretty presents and hoped for cheer in the new year.
A Friday evening tambly party continued a week of formal events with hosts Mr and Mrs Weat. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Reber, Mrs Abbie Bishop, Mrs Fred Reise, Mr and Mrs Alyy, and at Rochester Misses Ulla Rochester, Hackett, and Starry Muster along with John Rochester and Arthur Stueller.
A garbled Christmas dinner fragment mentions Mrs R A McArthur and Mr Thomas McArthur with others including Alex Margaret Mens, all appearing at a social gathering on a Friday evening. The readable text alludes to a family reunion or celebration with unnamed attendees and unclear event details.
In Hometown on Weitready, a wedding took place with only limited attendants. The ceremony occurred at the church, attended by a close circle of family and friends, including several local residents.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Christen and Joseph Rofintivi in Helena with Reverend Louis Guylord Chirk officiating. Guests include Mr and Mrs Sills, Mr and Mrs Mickardy, Mrs Payee, and many local attendees. reception to follow at the Cavistine home with elaborate Christmas decor and a festive luncheon.
Covert costumes brought the Wandy Dress Ball to life at Gregarenia residence on Weat Silver Street. Guests arrived from 1:30 pm, met hosts Miss Liwurie Masston and Miss Marian Weston, and danced through a grand march led by Master Garrett Prast and Miss Ivy Messias.
A sewing class organized by the ladies’ society at the Pant Elarh home starts on Wednesday night. Several well-known volunteers will assist, with many attendees expected to join.
The Monday night whist club, led by Mae Sawyer, held a directed informal event with notes of prizes and guest judge. Mrs dehet Mundics and Mrs Murphy of Centerville won bowls and vases, while Mrs Pelee received a cream pitcher as consolation. The next gathering will be at 1018 East Park Street hosted by Mrs John Mundrey on Thursday.
Mrs Sinsey hosted a small gathering on Colleo Road Thursday with friends and neighbors. Mr and Mrs Richard Davis and Mr and Mrs Alexander attended, along with Mr and Mrs Lee Dolson, Mrs Mearvin Beaudes, and Miss Beatrice Davis, who praised the hostess for the event.
The whist club gathered last week at Mrs Dive's home on West Quartz Street Jam for a luncheon hosted by the hostess after the game. Winners named include Mrs J O Fut and Mrs A Tavis with Mrs Hangworth and Mrs Cunningham also noted as prize recipients.
The piece records a flurry of social visits and travels among residents including Sullival returning from Boston, Miss Marearet Longright at a teachers’ state competition in Livingston, and numerous visits between Livingston, Butte, Spokane, and Missoula. It mentions Alderman Silts Wingcott, Clarkson of Livingston, Wisco of Great Falls, and others visiting family and friends during Christmas week with several guests from Bozeman and Helena.
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