P a g e 8 G h o s t T o w n s a n d H i s t o r y o f M o n t a n a N e w s l e t t e r The Dillon Tribune NewspaperDecember 05, 1885: Grand Ball at Bannack Neatly printed invitations have been issued for a grand Christmas ball, to be given by the Masons of Bannack on Christmas evening. The annual balls given at Bannack are always first-class, and the forthcoming one will be up to the old, established standard. The ball will be given under the auspices of the following committees of gentlemen: On Invitation: F.L. Graves and Geo M. Brown- Bannack, Geo W. Dart and Thos E. Jones- Dillon, C.W. Turner- Glendale. On Reception: Pat Dempsey, Jas Harby, John Carhart, A.F. Graeter, T.F. Hamilton. On Arrangements: Jas Barrett, A.F. Sears, M.S. Herr, W.R. Wright, L.A. Harkness. On Decoration: J. C. Steger, Jas Ferster, D.E. Metlen. Floor Committee: F.W. Panish, I.W. Crary, Jos. Shineberger. Floor Managers: Rufe Matthews, G.L. Batchelder. GRANGE BALL AT GALLATIN CITY The Gallatin county people- those who love terpsichorean sports more especially- are preparing to have a jolly time. The Three Forks Grange will give a grand ball at Budd’s hotel, Gallatin City, on the evening of November 12th. We are requested to state that good music and excellent accommodations will be provided. Tickets, including supper, $3.00. We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary ticket from Mr. Stephen Allen, Secretary of the Grange, and if possible a representative of the Herald will endeavor to be present.- Helena Weekly Herald, Nov. 4, 1875, accessed via Photo: Gallatin City Hotel by Jolene Ewert-Hintz www.chroniclingamerica.org We understand that the Grange Ball at the Gallatin City Hotel Friday night last was a grand success. The party was sumptuously entertained by our friend Budd, proprietor of the hotel. -Bozeman Avant Courier, Nov. 19, 1875, accessed via www.chroniclingamerica.org Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz
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