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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary notice lists names and roles: James Russell Lowell quote, attendees Beth Pendleton, Oscar Dunn treasurer, Anna Batman chaplain, Pearl Neidt warden, William Scully conductor, Ros N Gi, Henry Olson, Frankie Andrus, J B McLaren, and others with ranks like V G and officer positions. The context is a social or fraternal gathering in Lawrence P G area.
Social highlight of the week was a bridge dinner Tuesday at the T. D. Olmsted residence. Hostesses Mesdames T. D. Olmsted Clara Chapman William Bernstein and D Q Rathbone led the Monday evening bridge club with husbands and invited friends. A multi course meal was served at two tables amid narcissus centerpieces and rhyme labeled name cards. Participants included C. M. Best J B Poindexter G T Paul E D White Clark Anderson H F Best Roscoe Cornell and the Dodd Morse and Chapman families with attendants Amy Lees Alma Van De Walker Bert Shortt and Anne Hazard serving. After dinner bridge continued late.
Mrs. Julia Clements hosted a Sunday dinner in violet decor honoring Anna Owsley matron of the college dormitory. Guests included Mrs. Mattie Jackson and several Misses, with one hour of music by student performers following the meal.
Members held an engaging Thursday evening session of the Rebekah lodge with the installation of officers for the coming year. Following the installation, attendees enjoyed dancing and refreshments. Officers installed include Mrs. William Lovell as N. G and Miss Dorothy Couch as V. G.
Dillon friends entertained Friday evening at a Barretts station home nine miles south of the city. Guests included Beth Pendleton Pearl Neidt Francis Nelson Mary Smith Hazel Tonrey Ernest Gleed Joe Murray Joe Newnes Anson Baxter Jardine Christman George Baker Harry Smith Eber Badcon Alex Williamson. Tonrey and Baxter supplied the music for dances that continued late with refreshments served at the end.
Bernice Hirschman eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S D Hirschman invited eight friends for her eighth birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Games and a cake with eight candles followed by treats. Mrs Hirschman was assisted by Mrs Warren Sheppard with entertaining and serving. Guests included June Blair Margaret Orr Nora Olsen Anita Kohl Martha Featherly Rachel Smith Gladys Scott and Nilla Green.
Mrs M H Lott and daughter Mrs Lynn Comfort hosted a 1 pm luncheon for Mrs John Bishop of Dillon visiting her daughter Mrs L A Thompson. Old-time friends attended the four Course meal at a finely appointed table. Invited guests included Mrs John Bishop Mrs J M McKnight Mrs J Stevenson Mrs E Foster Mrs D A Pease Mrs J M Page and Mrs Francis Comfort.
A jovial group of youths motored to Sheridan Alder Twin Bridges and Virginia City on Sunday. Those on the trip included Misses Bessie Bennett Zita McGovern Francis Nelson Beatrice Collins Louise Hollister and Messrs Joe Murray and James Brown.
Misses Lucy Herrick and Edna Ketchum were charming hosts to friends at dinner Friday evening at their pleasant apartment in the E. B. Sprinkle home. On Saturday evening they planned further entertainments.
A group of entertained ladies performed for a sizable gathering of college students in a lively, engaging format. The event drew attention for its charm and lighthearted interaction with attendees.
Mrs Sam Freeman and Mrs Boss Emerick entertained guests at a turkey dinner last Sunday at the home of Mrs Freeman. The heavily laden table offered everything that goes with turkey and the group enjoyed a sumptuous feed.
Rev and Mrs A R Hardy hosted a six o'clock dinner Monday evening with guests Mr and Mrs William Jennings and Dr and Mrs R R Rathbone.
A skating party is scheduled for Saturday evening at the college skating rink by the Montana Normal college tennis club. A jolly time is anticipated.
Mr and Mrs G E Finch have issued invitations for an At Home to be held Friday evening January 23 at six o'clock.
The Boys Club held a Saturday dance at Guild Hall with music by Hazel Tonrey and Anson Baxter. Refreshments were served and many local residents assisted in entertaining guests. Edith McDowell led a college class on a tour to the Montana market and Foster's for lunch. A country dance was planned for tonight at the John Nyhart ranch.
The club met Friday evening at Mrs. N. O. Stone's home with Mrs. AS Rife as hostess. Mrs. W. B. Carter will entertain the club at her home next Friday evening.
The ladies met with Mrs. C. C. Gosman Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. A. Rounds will host the club at the next meeting.
The young ladies of the club are preparing a novel entertainment to be given at the guild hall during the first week in February.
Members of the country club spent a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at the J. K. Hunsaker ranch several miles north of Dillon.
Mr and Mrs George Dart hosted a euchre club gathering on Thursday evening at their residence. Members enjoyed games in a polite social setting.
Mrs John F Bishop will entertain the ladies of the needle club next Wednesday afternoon at her home.
Mrs. O. M. Best will entertain bridge club members at her home Monday at seven thirty in the evening. The informal event invites members to socialize and play bridge in a courteous setting.
Mrs. George Banks entertained members of the High Five club on Wednesday afternoon.
The club will be entertained next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Wilbur Gilbert.
The Saturday evening club will convene tomorrow evening with Mrs. Charles Niblack joining the gathering.
The ladies will gather Wednesday afternoon next week with Mrs. M. A. Walker for a planned meeting at a local venue.
Mrs William Jennings entertains the ladies of the club at her home with an afternoon gathering full of conversation and refreshments.
Mrs. Edward Smith will host the Busy Bee club session next Wednesday afternoon, inviting members to gather for the meeting at her residence.
Mrs. T. D. Olmsted acts as hostess of a Social Eight club gathering this afternoon.
John Peterson of Grant made one of his regular trips to Dillon last Saturday.
Miss Sarafina Birrer entertained the St. Rose church societies Thursday afternoon at the F. PR. Birrer residence on South Washington Street in a social gathering.
Mrs. A. G. Williams acted as hostess Thursday afternoon for the manse society gathering at her home on Rife street, inviting members to a social event.
The Baptist church missionary society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. C. Mosher for their gathering.
The St James guild held a pleasant Thursday gathering at the home of J I E Sharpe with members enjoying fellowship and light refreshments.
Mrs. E M Yeaman entertained the aidleg on Thursday afternoon at her residence, hosting neighbors and friends for a social gathering in a cordial neighborhood event.
A. 5. Johnson leases the former Grand theatre building on Idaho street and takes the Hudson agency for Beaverhead Madison Silver Bow Jefferson Gallatin and Deer Lodge counties. A load of cars arrives next week and LeRoy Spencer with Clifford Ewing already purchased a six cylinder 54 horsepower car for an exclusive Auto Livery to operate two large cars and a roadster.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a pleasant alternative to salts or castor oil for bowel troubles. The pills are said to act gently on stomach and liver, stimulate and regulate bowels, and tone the system. Price is 25 cents. Bucktex Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Notice is given that a stockholders meeting of the Bonniview Reservoir Co will be held at the company office in Dillon Montana on February second 1914 at 10 oclock a m for the election of officers for the ensuing year and other business as may properly come before said meeting. Jas Kirkpatrick adv.
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