Hisn and Mine Poem Recited At Dillon Social Affair
A Dillon social gathering featured a reading of a poem about shared ownership of Earth’s beauty. The event listed numerous guests including Ray Ball and Warden Ball, with light refreshments served.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
7
A Dillon social gathering featured a reading of a poem about shared ownership of Earth’s beauty. The event listed numerous guests including Ray Ball and Warden Ball, with light refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs C W Robison hosted a seven oclock Saturday dinner at their Atlantic Street home. Pink and white decor featured sweetpeas in table arrangements place cards and a refined menu. Guests included Miss Myrl Erwin Miss Estella Mae Rich Mrs Courtland Egbert Thomas Gilbert George Melton and the Robisons.
Great bowls of purple and white sweetpeas decorated the Cottonwoods parlor for a dinner honoring Mrs. Poindexter’s mother Mrs. McHenry and Miss June McHenry of Arizona who spent the summer there. Plates were set for Mrs. McHenry Miss June McHenry Pa Poindexter William Newnes Joseph Newnes Gentry F Poindexter and the hosts.
A social gathering was hosted Thursday evening August 21 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Connelley to honor Miss Welsh with a reception and entertainment.
Friends of Mr. Charles Leonidas Robbins announce his marriage to Miss Klara Maria Hartman of Junction City Kansas in that city on August 21 They will reside in New York City Dillon friends join in congratulations and wish happiness all around.
Mrs J W Forsgren hosted a Busy Bee Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon at her Pacific street residence. Regular members attended along with Mrs A J Wedum Mrs Clara Bronson and Mrs C P Thomas.
A bright afternoon gathering at the F. P. Birrer home on South Washington honored Ivan Birrer as he heads to Mount St. Charles school in Helena for the winter. Ivan’s friends played lawn games including a watermelon hunt and shared a tray lunch after the party. Attendees included Erwin Weiser Gregory Barrer Jesse Gray Fielding Gray William Staudaher Victor Staudaher Fred Metlen Eugene Finch Fred Bechtold Emmet Drummy Thomas Drummy Fred Staudaher Howard Rosenau Walter Pendergast Walter Stamm Willie Nelson James McCarthy.
Miss Marjorie Stevenson hosted a porch party on Saturday for Emily Herr a summer guest from the far east. A bevy of girls enjoyed lawn games and a five o clock lunch on the spacious porch assisted by Lorena Stone Alice Roe and Doris Kane. Attendees included Dorothy Brundage Anita Stamm Julia Anderson Zelma Climer Beatrice Christman Geraldine Smith and Emily Herr.
A college gathering on the campus celebrated Miss Mary Hester Phillips before she leaves Dillon for Cincinnati to study music this winter. The event ran from five to eight with tennis until seven and a breakfast served on the campus. Attendees included Edith Maddrell Ruth Selvage Doris Kane Louise Hollister Henry Crittenden Robert Mosher and Fred Chapman.
Mrs L J Price and daughter Mae Price hosted a charming matinee party at their home. A large bonfire lit the lawn and games were played under the trees before a late luncheon for Samamive Culpepper Lola Tall Hansine Smith Irene Perring Richard Price Lawrence Price and the hostesses.
A bridge and five hundred party hosted Wednesday evening by Misses Carolyn and Margaret White at their South Idaho Street home. The event featured pink decor, seven tables of players, and a lunch served by Olga Anderegg, Margaret Poindexter, and Bessie Bennett. Guests included Mesdames Waldorf, Tooley, Smith, Bernstein, Richardson, Falk, Poindexter, McCaleb, Sharp, Featherly, Bennett, Lougheed, Rathbone, White, Callaway, Monroe, Stamm, Erwin, Weenink, Carter, McHenry, Gracier, Bishop, Ross, Brearly, Morse, and Bennetty among others.
Mrs T K Julson celebrated her birthday on a Wednesday August 27 at home with friends. The party featured cards a jolly time and a late lunch with decorations in purple yellow golden glow pansies and purple sweetpeas. Attendees included Mesdames W A Gracter William Keller P Birrer Don Randolph Warren Shepherd and Misses Mildred Weenink Cora Taylor Ella Peterson Gertrude Anna French Helen Virginia Bulger Emily Emily Taylor Dorothy Couch Hazel McDonald Fern Hunsaker.
An all day Beaverhead Rock picnic honored Anna French as she departs Sunday for Billings to teach next winter. A boat ride followed by dinner and supper in the woods accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Julson, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Birrer, Gertrude and Anna French, and Mildred Weenink.
A Dillon party traveled to the Williams Brearley ranch in the upper Ruby valley for a Friday to Sunday visit in honor of Miss Lucy Brearley of Rockford Illinois and H E Kimmel of Du Quoin Illinois. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph C Smith and their young son Mr and Mrs E D White Mrs Melville Lougheed Mrs Edna Howard Mrs C G Gilster of Spokane Miss Alma Morse Miss Anna Carter and Messrs W W Jamesson George Melton Henry Crittenden and W E Chapman.
Mrs. E. D. White added a pleasant note to weekly events with a noteworthy breakfast contribution. The item highlights community participation and social gestures during the period.
A stylish breakfast for a Dillon guest list included Mrs Lyman Bennett of Virginia City and Miss Lucy Brearley of Rockford Illinois. Nasturtiums highlighted the table with attractive Dutch place cards and a tasty menu accompanied the social gathering.
Mrs N E Stone will host a Saturday picnic for friends at her country home just south of Dillon. Honored guest is Mrs E C Heer from Camden New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs B N Stevenson Mrs N E Stone and C E Constant enjoyed a pleasant war era style motor trip through the Big Tale basin on Thursday and stopped at Browne's lake on the return trip Sunday for a brief outing and travel memory.
Mrs. E. C. Herr of Camden Ned Miss Anna Patterson Mr and Mrs B N Stevenson and Roy Murray traveled to Ruby Valley and dined with Afr and Mrs Bert Foster. They toured a large dredge boat and discovered several rubies during the outing.
Mrs Joseph C Smith entertained a few friends informally at her South Pacific Street home Wednesday afternoon from three to six. The gathering featured bridge whist and dainty refreshments served by the hostess at the close of the pleasant afternoon.
Miss Ella Peterson of Portland Oregon is feted at a Thursday evening tea hosted by the Misses Gertrude and Anna French. The bungalow setting showcased summer flowers and lavender themed decor with an elaborate menu and fine appointments. Guests included Mesdames Julson Birrer Erwin Graeter and Misses Bennett Nelson Weenink Bulger Erwin Manthey of Stockett Montana.
A Thursday party at the Poindexter country home near Cottonwoods drew twelve plus guests in a refined social gathering. Guests included Mrs McHenry and Miss June McHenry of Tucson and Mrs W Hardcastle of Butte, with hostesses and young attendants coordinating a night of music, lunch, and festive decorations.
W. W. Jameson Albert Stamm Fred Chapmar and William Cashmore are listed among prominent local figures in the community directory, reflecting varied roles and affiliations in the area.
Baptist Aid society spent a sunny Thursday afternoon on the Lewis family lawn with Miss Kate as hostess.
Members of the St James guild and their friends spent a Thursday afternoon at the home of Senator Murray several miles north of Dillon meeting the senator and enjoying the visit at the residence.
Elza Smith entertained a large number of ladies Thursday afternoon at her country home. The gathering reflected the social customs of the period with cordial conversation and light refreshments.
Next Thursday the dads will be entertained at the home of Mrs G T Mast on Pacific street. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
The group did not meet this week and will gather next Thursday afternoon at the country home of Mrs. P. McCarthy.
Mrs F C McFadden underwent surgery at a Butte hospital last Friday morning. Her husband and mother Mrs Eliza Black were present and returned home Saturday night. McFadden is reported to be doing nicely and hopes to return home soon.
Chas Harding, who burglarized the Nyhart residence, was arraigned in the justice court and pled guilty to burglary. He was bound over to the district court.
Electricians have been kept busy the past week during the new Yeamian building. The brick masons are practically through, and but a short time will elapse before the contractors will turn the building over to the owners.
Mr and Mrs Geo R Featherly Mr and Mrs Geo W Lovell and Mrs O C Gosman left Tuesday morning for Bozeman to attend the Sweet Pea carnival and the Interstate fair.
Samples on Exhibit on dress goods curtain material and flannels may be seen at the home of Mrs. Mattie Martin on South Idaho street. Price likely 35 cents.
The White building on Montana street is nearly finished and will be ready in a few days for tenants.
Reverend H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect and essential. He claims they regulate liver and bowels and guarantees every pill. Available for 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
Postmaster Antoine Deloria of Gardner Michigan speaks in support of Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder issues. He cites personal cure and neighbors’ improvements, noting his father's kidney disease recovery. An ad featuring Potts the Druggist accompanies the testimonial.
An old-time ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer for children with signs of intestinal worms. It claims to kill worms, improve appetite and digestive function, and restore health, with Potts the druggist selling by mail for 25 cents. The ad is issued by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
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