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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
3
A Longfellow verse of social affairs in Dillon celebrates June as the month of roses and marriages, describing long days, lovely nights, fragrant blossoms, and the joys of weddings as a seasonal flourish.
The wedding of Miss Florence Conway and Mr Anthony H French took place Saturday June 22 at the Conway home on South Washington Street. Rev Thomas Anderson officiated before close relatives and a few friends under a leafy bower. The couple departed for a short wedding trip, receiving many fine gifts.
A quiet 5 o'clock Saturday ceremony was held in the Catholic rectory parlor with Father Foley officiating. Attended only by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs S C Dishno, Miss Dishno wore white serge with silk trim and carried bride roses. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s Rail road avenue home, after which the couple departed for Arrowrock Idaho.
Mrs N E Stone was surprised Thursday afternoon by friends at her Dillon area home. Guests enjoyed a grand picnic lunch, with Mesdames C C Barnett George Lovell Otto Gosman A Potts Bert Orr R F Tattersall John Cox Catherine Cox A W Connolly W B Carter and A S Johnson among the attendees. Mr Gosman ferried the ladies and earned a place in the picnic club. The party returned to Dillon about 7 PM. A motor party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Matthew Barry traveled to the Rife home on Medicine Lodge Friday evening.
Mrs. A. S. Rife hosted a small gathering of friends at her home on Rife Street Saturday night. The informal card party provided enjoyable companionship and refreshments following the games.
Miss Addie Bettes contributed a pleasant evening to the social affairs of the community. The gathering featured a cordial reception and light entertainment, reflecting the gracious hospitality of Miss Baker's circle.
Last week on Thursday evening a farewell compliment was held for Miss Lillian Baker who left Dillon Saturday for Berkeley California to spend the summer. Dainty refreshments were served for Miss Bettes guests including Miss Alberta Beck Stead Miss Bert Shortt Miss Rretta Rust Miss Amy Lees Miss Agnes Scott Miss Edna Ketchum and the honor guest Miss Baker.
Mrs. William Roberts surprised her husband with a Monday birthday dinner for friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop, Miss Jean Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Giudici, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Nelson, and Mr. Harry Tuttle. Grace, Carrie and Pauline Giudici assisted serving.
The faculty of the Normal college invites Summer quarter students to a reception at Normal hall on Friday evening, June 28, at 8 30 o clock.
Mrs Charles A Wilson hosted a pleasant Monday birthday party at 603 South Washington Street in honor of Mrs Mary Wilsons 68th anniversary. Attendees included Mesdames Ellen Lovell Will Lovell N E Staudaher Quitman Owen Alice E Barrett Hattie Dart W B Carter S C Arndts A S Rife Luella Hobson Grant Haynes Florence Hughes Byron Cunnard Sophia Axe James Walker E W Slack J E Hollingsworth G Albers C A Smith and George Staudaher.
Miss Ivy Lee Davidson married Carl B. Taylor at East Helena residence of Mr and Mrs George Raymond. Rev T A Ray officiated. Davidson taught at Red Lodge, Taylor runs a Polson business. newlyweds left on number three.
Miss Edna Jane Ostrander and Eugene C Howard married at the bride’s home last Wednesday afternoon at five o clock. Rev E V Ostrander officiated. Immediate family attended and the couple left that evening for Salt Lake City for a two week trip and plan an extended eastern tour this fall. Mrs Ostrander is the daughter of Rev Ostrander, pastor of the local Presbyterian church. Mr Howard is the youngest of seven sons of Dr and Mrs Jr C Howard, a pioneer physician in the city.
In the early days when the townsite had few houses the route to Bozeman is noted. Mr. Howard is the junior partner in the Howard Music Company of Butte. The newlyweds will be at home to many friends in Missoula after September fifteenth.
Mrs C C Huyck was hostess at a miscellaneous shower for Miss Cleo Harrison last Thursday evening. Guests hemmed towels and enjoyed a merry evening, including Misses Margaret Ross Selah Graves Josephine Erwin Mary Bennett Emily Cora Taylor Fern Hunsaker Ethel Anderson Clara Plant Beulah Harrison Cleo Harrison Dorothy Couch and Mesdames Mae Sullivan R D McConkey H H Bates Roy Elliott.
Miss Evelyn Weenink entertained last Monday afternoon in honor of her cousin Miss Miriam Thompson of Billings and Miss Lenore Thompson of Twin Bridges. Also Miss Jones of Billings attended. The small guests played games and enjoyed ice cream and cake served later in the afternoon.
Mrs. A W Connally entertained at a 1 oclock dinner on Wednesday. After the meal the ladies spent the afternoon in card playing. Covers were laid for Mesdames C C Barnett N E Stone W B Carter A Potts Sid Johnson O C Gosman John Cox G W Lovell and Miss Lorena Stone.
Mrs. Stanley Scearce hosted a ladies auto trip north east and north of Rowan. The group enjoyed ideal roads after weekend rains with Harvey Cox driving the Pierce Arrow and praised as the best chauffeur. Passengers included Mrs. A. M. Thornburgh, Mrs. R. R. Rathbone and son Rhet, Mrs. C. F. Rathbone and Burl, and Mrs. F. G. Foster.
Miss Virginia Nuckolls acted as hostess at a pretty Empress party Thursday afternoon entertaining Miss Catherine Story of Bozeman and Miss Lucille Paul of Dillon visiting the city. A box party followed by a jolly refreshments gathering at a downtown parlor included Maude Werrick Margaret Dixon Myrtle Thompson Elizabeth Haviland Helen King Stella Reber Hazel Arthur Catherine Story Lucille Paul and the hostess.
Mrs C F Rathbone hosted an impromptu Tuesday evening gathering in honor of Mrs R R Rathbone of Dillon. Guests enjoyed games of cards and visiting with ice cream and cake, including Mr and Mrs A M Thornberg, Mr and Mrs I M Brandford, Dr and Mrs W R Sheen, E H Rathbone, Mrs A M Sterling, Mrs J B Bear, Mrs W S Hollingsworth, Nettie Conway, Katherine Titus, and L C Travis Ronan Pioneer.
Mrs Otto Gosman to hostess the High Five club gathering on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs George Lovell's Court street residence with invited ladies in attendance.
The Needle club held its final meeting of the season on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Clara Chapman along with Mrs. Mary Eidson and Mrs. J. E. Morse.
Mrs Frank Giudici entertained Country Club members most delightfully Tuesday afternoon at her country home south of Dillon, hosting a social gathering that showcased local club spirit and hospitality.
Mrs Nick Birrer served as the pleasant hostess of the Busy Bee club on Wednesday afternoon, welcoming attendees and guiding the casual gathering.
Mrs. Herbert Wheat will host the Theta club gathering next Tuesday evening, inviting members and guests to attend. The event promises a social evening with light refreshments and club activities.
A pleasant meeting of this society was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Julia Lamont. St James, Mesdames A. L. Stone and C. P. Thomas were hostesses of the Guild Thursday afternoon at Guild hall.
Mrs C W Robison hosted the Ladies Aid at her St Rose residence on Thursday afternoon. The Ladies Guild session is postponed until further notice.
Mesdames Wm. Roberts and Betsy Haines entertained the Aid last week at the Roberts home. A large crowd attended with 76 adults and 19 children. The event added 14 dollars to the society treasury. No meeting is scheduled until July 11.
Mr and Mrs J E Monroe spent the week in Billings and Helena. Mrs J C Harrison of Polaris spent a day in Dillon this week.
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