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News you can use
By Emily Mayer
The Hill County Democrat reported in its February 19, 1920 edition that newly appointed district judge Frank Carleton had called his court calendar and among the cases were several “blind pigging” charges, involving the illegal sale and consumption of alcohol. By the released docket, Judge Carleton was going to be a very busy man.
Also released was the list of men who would be serving on juries. There were no women called to serve on a jury.
One hundred years ago, the “fairer sex” was expected to stay home, be good wives, raise children, run a household, host parties and go to church, not participate in “manly” activities such as serving on juries. But they could certainly be charged with a crime, as evidenced in some of those blind pigging cases. One of the defendants was Emma “Dutch Em” McDevitt, who was not only known in bootlegging circles, but in other unsavory business practices that men were perfectly willing to pay for.
Speaking of those socially acceptable womanly duties, the women of Havre were showing off their skills as hostesses and this issue was full of all kinds of social gatherings. St. Valentine’s Day parties dominated the theme of those parties.
One of the most charming social events of the season was the Valentine costume party given on Saturday afternoon at the Mason’s hall, by Mrs. H. Archibald, Mrs. J. C. Christenson, Mrs. Philip D. Clack and Mrs. H. Withycombe.
The hall presented a picturesque scene, carrying out the Valentine decoration of hearts, cupids and baskets of roses, while little Cornelia Clack and Helen Archibald were winsome cupids.
The afternoon was spent with bridge and Kensington, after which a delicious two-course luncheon, carrying out the Valentine scheme, was served.
At the close of the afternoon, everyone joined in the grand march and much fun was derived from a few of the comic costumes.
Two hundred fifty invitations were issued for this affair and many different kinds of Valentines, cupids and queens of hearts were in evidence.
Those assisting the hostesses in serving were Lelia Campbell, Charlotte Broadwater, Gladys Spooner, Laura Hulfish, Marcia Patterson, Lois Ward, Dorothy Langston, Virginia Olson, Lillian Bossout, Louise Clack, Josephine Clack and Lucretia Archibald.
Birthdays falling near St. Valentine’s Day also carried the theme, as described in this charming gathering:
On Friday afternoon, little Coolie and Jean Carruth and Janet Mohan entertained at Miss O’Shaugnessy’s room at the Havre hotel, in honor of her birthday. Hearts and cupids decked the room and a pleasant time was enjoyed with music and singing. Early in the afternoon, little Jean Carruth appeared dressed as a cupid and presented Miss O’Shaugnessy with a basket of gifts after which ice cream and cake were served. Present were Miss Elmer, Miss Phifer, Miss Myer, Miss Deering, Miss Thurson, Mrs. Mable Mohan, Mrs. Lillian Kennedy and Coolie and Jean Carruth and Janet Mohan.
Coolie and Jean Carruth were the daughters of Edwin Cooley and Ethel M. Dewar Carruth. After the Great Fire of 1904, E. C. got together a group of businessmen to form a corporation that would rebuild the Havre Hotel. Completed in 1905, the Havre Hotel was once one of the Hi-Line’s grandest hotels. Eventually, Carruth would be the sole owner of the Havre Hotel, selling out in 1930 after 25 years of ownership.
Other St. Valentine’s Day parties included:
Mrs. Thomas Gray was hostess to her bridge club on Monday night. Beautiful Valentine decorations were used thruout the rooms and a pleasant evening was spend at cards. At a late hour the ladies’ husbands came and enjoyed refreshments with them. Present were Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Funk, Mrs. And Mrs. J. F. Jones, Mrs. And Mrs. D. D. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Koepke, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Carruth, Mrs. E.B. Lynam and Mrs. And Mrs. T. M. Russel and Mrs. And Mrs. V. R. Griggs, who were guests of the club on this occasion.
One of the series of the dances given by the Social Sixty club was held last night at the Lyceum hall. The elaborate decorations carried out the Valentine scheme, and large American flags were also used very effectively. Favors of snappers and hearts were distributed and dancing enjoyed until a late hour. Punch was served thruoghout the evening.
No doubt those flags were used in honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12, and the upcoming birthday of our first President George Washington, Feb. 22.
Mrs. R. D. More of the Yeon apartments, entertained at a theatre party on Friday night. Her apartment was very pretty with Valentine decorations, and after the show the ladies enjoyed a dainty luch there. The guests were Mrs. N. Dawson, Mrs. George Dodge, Mrs. J. T. Moody, Mrs. Robert Ingersoll and Miss Mary Martin.
Mrs. William Kendig of Third avenue was hostess to a number of her friends on Friday night. Beautiful Valentine decorations were used thruout the house and four tables of bridge were in play. At the close of the evening a delicious luncheon was served.
The Devlins were still being feted by their many friends.
Miss Edith Holland entertained Friday night at her home on 11th St., complimentary to Mrs. L. K. Devlin. Bridge furnished the entertainment for the evening, and tempting refreshments were served.
Another gathering combined the departure of both Mrs. Devlin and Mrs. Rhoades.
Mrs. Joseph Berthelote delightfully entertained on Monday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. L. K. Devlin and Mrs. W. B. Rhoades. Spring flowers were used effectively in decoration and three tables of bridge were in play. About 5 o’clock a delicious two-course luncheon was served.
Those present were Mrs. L. K. Devlin, Mrs. W. B. Rhoades, Mrs. H. Archibald, Mrs. Frank Jestrab, Mrs. J. H. Devine, Mrs. James Holland, Jr., Mrs. N. C. Abbott, Mrs. Frank Bossout, Mrs. William Kendig, Mrs. Geo. Bonine, Mrs. G. R. Hagland and Mrs. A. W. Schroeder, who assisted the hostess in serving.
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