News you can use
News you can use
by Emily Meyer
Christopher “Shorty” Young was back in court, as reported in the Hill County Democrat’s Feb. 26, 1920 edition.
County Attorney C. R. Stranahan has filed an action entitled State of Montana e rel. Matt McLain, sheriff of Hill county vs. C. W. Young et al., asking the court to issue a warrant and order directing the sheriff to hold in his possession three barrels of beer each containing 150 bottles, which it is alleged was capable of use as a beverage. The beer had been seized by the sheriff and the court made the order on the 19th.
Much of the news centered on social gatherings. The Devlins were still being entertained, and our first president, George Washington, was well-feted in Havre 100 years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sands entertained at their country home, Prairie Hill, at dinner Thursday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Devlin.
The rooms were cozy and cheerful with potted plants and vines, and a huge log burning in the fire-place.
At 6 o’clock a sumptuous chicken dinner was served. A basket of spring flowers centered the table and covers were laid for eight.
After dinner music and story telling were enjoyed until a late hour, when the guests reluctantly departed, thanking Mr. and Mrs. Sands for their kind hospitality.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Devlin, Mr. and Mrs. George Bourne, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Broadwater, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sands.
President Washington had no fewer than seven social gatherings in his honor in our fair city 100 years ago.
Two beautifully arranged card events were given by Mrs. Gerald Cassman of Second avenue, on Monday afternoon and evening.
The rooms were lovely with red roses, softly shaded candle and patriotic colors suggestive of Washington’s birthday. Bridge was played both in the afternoon and evening and dainty refreshments were served.
The guest list included Mrs. H. A. Archibald, Mrs. Lou Lucke, Mrs. C. C. Brundage, Mrs. A. E. Wilkie, Mrs. E. M. Allen, Mrs. C. R. Stranahan, Mrs. D. H. Campbell, Mrs. R. Sundahl, Mrs. Frank Langston, Mrs. George Langston, Mrs. J. Martin, Mrs. O. G. Skylstead, Mrs. J. H. Perry, Mrs. J. C. Koerner, Mrs. W. B. Rhoades, Mrs. Frank Bossout, Mrs. C. B. Elwell, Mrs. W. C. Lange, Mrs. J. A. Wright, Mrs. Curt Benson, Mrs. William Kendig, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. W. C. Holt, Mrs. N. C. Abbott, Mrs. Bert Gourley and Mrs. William Russel were also guests and assisted the hostess in serving.
The historic Casman home is located at 503 Second Ave.
The Study department of the Woman’s club delightfully entertained the musical and home economics departments on Monday afternoon at the club rooms. Red, white and blue decorations and miniature cherry trees were effectively used in honor of Washington.
Eight tables of bridge were in play and about fifteen guests enjoyed Kensington. Late in the afternoon fruit salad with cherries, wafers, assorted cake and coffee were served.
The ladies on the committee in charge of the affair were Mrs. N. C. Abbott, Mrs. G. J. Bonine, Mrs. W. C. Holt, Mrs. A. W. Schroeder, Mrs. Joseph Berthelote and Mrs. W. H. Blair, who substituted for Mrs. H. Archibald.
The Women’s Club rooms were in the historic Carnegie Library, located at 439 Fourth Ave.
Mrs. L. A. Ritt, of Seventh street, was a charming hostess at a one o’clock luncheon on Monday. Patriotic decorations, in honor of Washington’s birthday were used to enliven the house and the table where luncheon was served and covers were laid for ten.
Bridge furnished the entertainment for the afternoon. The guest list included Mrs. C. M. C. Taylor, Mrs. A. G. Erler, Mrs. J. Knights, Mrs. L. A. Ritt, Mrs. M. Driscoe, Miss Ruth Miller, Miss Serra, Miss Welch and Miss Mathewson.
Mrs. Victor Griggs entertained the Monday bridge club last evening at a delicious Washington supper. The table was decorated with a basket of cherry blossoms tied with a Moline bow, and dainty hatchet place cards, while the refreshments also carried out the patriotic color scheme. The remaining part of the evening after supper was spent playing bridge.
The club members present were Mrs. George Bourne, Mrs. Raymond Hulfish, Mrs. A. M. Grimmer, Mrs. F. Cromin, Mrs. George Hulfish, Mrs. A. J. Broadwater, Mrs. E. C. Carruth, who substituted for Mrs. James Holland, Sr., and Mrs. V. R. Griggs.
The historic Griggs home is located at 514 11th St.
A Washington party was given on Friday night by Miss Rose Nichols at her home on Third street. Pretty decorations suggestive of the day were used and tiny hatchets were given to the guests as favors. Dancing and games were enjoyed until a late hour, when a lunch was served.
Those invited were Jessie Ulmen, Lorraine Davidson, Thelma Holliday, Virginia Olson, Elizabeth McCarty, May Davidson, Ethel Brown and Harold Swinger, William Wiltner, Ray Hartland, Donald McCarty, Russell Butterfield, Leroy Ulmer and Dean Urkheart.
Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Blair entertained on Thursday evening at a buffet supper. Patriotic decorations were used and a choice menu was served. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lucke, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klingler, Mr. and Mrs. George Langston, Mr. and Mrs. H. Archibald, Mrs. D. H. Campbell, Mrs. W. Thackeray and Miss Kate Thackeray.
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