Frank J Wynn the Grafter in Anaconda Scheme
A con artist known as Frank J Wynn prowls Anaconda using a surname trick to charm prominent men. He targets wealthy locals pretending kinship and asks for small loans while drinking heavily. The man, 35 to 40, poorly dressed, exposes a crude scam that relies on impersonation and social leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J
Anaconda
Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Frank J. Wynn
Chicago
Maryland
Connecticut
Village Parson set for Margaret debut in four act drama
Amusements column previews The Village Parson coming to Margaret on Thursday April 11. The five act drama promises strong human interest and a staged production noted for its compelling storytelling.
Village Person a Worthy Successor to Human Hearts
Witnesses hail The Village Person as a fitting successor to Human Hearts. The drama blends heart interest and genuine comedy with careful staging and a brilliant cast promising an enjoyable evening.
Scotty McArthur Fends Off City Hall Assailant
Matthew McKenzie McArthur known as Scotty, janitor at City Hall, repelled a morning attack by a stranger described as a Box Car Brannigan type who demanded a dime. Firemen heard the scuffle as the intruder fled toward the basement door while Scotty tended the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew McKenzie McArthur
Scotty
Brannigan
Praise for St Ann's Hospital by Maccabees member
A Protestant Maccabee visitor lauds St Ann's Catholic hospital in Anaconda for cleanliness kindness and refined care by Sisters of Charity. He praises the nurses as angels of mercy and urges all creeds to respect the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Anaconda
St Ann's Catholic Hospital
Maccabee
St. Ann's
Angels of Mercy
Sisters of Charity
W. T. Macleod
Tragic Apartment Fire Claims Austrian Maid
Mary Koronich a 17 year old Austrian domestic in Alderman Sladich's East Third street home died at St Ann's hospital after Thursday fire. She spilled gasoline igniting clothing while stamping out flames, rolled in yard, later transported by hack to hospital but succumbed to burns. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Koronich
St. Ann’s Hospital
Joseph Sladich
East Third Street
Sladich
O'Brien
Tuttle
Spring suit woolens advertised for $16 to $18 a suit
A local ad offers a large assortment of woolens for spring suits priced from 16 to 18 dollars per suit. Made up to customer specifications at Thueron 504 F. Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thueron
F. Park
Easter Observances Across Anaconda Churches
Special Faster services to be held in Anaconda churches including Baptist First, Presbyterian Main near Fourth, St Mark's Episcopal, First M E, Swedish Mission, Norwegian Lutheran, Christian church and more. Details list service times, sermons on The Resurrection and The New Birth, baptisms, Sunday school, youth activities, and a wardens election at St. Mark's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
First Baptist Church
Fifth and Locust Streets
W. H. Setzer
West Fifth Street
Presbyterian Church
Main
Fourth Street
J. H. McJunkin
Binonm
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Sixth Streets
Alfred Brown
First M. FE
Corner Oak
Third Streets
Edward G. Cattermole
The
Cause of Missions
Swedish Mission Church
Alder Streets
G. Nelson
Happy Thoughts For Easter Morning At The Department Store
A cheerful Easter Morning meditation on financial security and buying power. It argues that adequate income and cash purchase enable families to cover life’s needs at reasonable prices. The piece praises the department store for saving customers the profit small merchants pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Fountain Head
Ladies Spring Jackets and Ready to Wear Hats Sale
A catalog style list promotes ladies spring jackets in red brown tan navy and black with prices from 7.90 to 28.50. Includes box coats half box coats and Etons, black cheviot box coat, tan covert linings, and a range of hats from trimmed to novelty styles. Footwear and accessories noted with Newport flats and Knox hats. Mens suits and overcoats featured with ceviots worsteds and prices from 15.00 to 20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Newport
KNOX
Milan
Men's Furnishings Week Showcases Dense Neckwear and Suits
A lively display highlights 150 dozen four in hand Derby ties in numerous colors and grays, plus 80 in vogue satin lined neckwear. The sale includes Norfolk and New Brunswick merino underwear, heavy ribbed underwear, boys suits and pants, and decorative brillian tine and Sicilian mohair fabrics with prices ranging from 20 cents to $1.50 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
New Brunswick
New Dress Trimmings and Shoes From Banister’s
A local ad features a wide assortment of dress trimmings including 200 pieces of various braids and linings, all priced per yard, plus allover jets and appliques in multiple colors. Also advertised are 50 foot hose, and Banister’s shoes in multiple widths and styles with the shop positioned as Banister’s agents.
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Sarah
Bargains in Tabling Damask Silks and Linens
Bargains on damask towels and linens with low Monday prices. Bleached damask, cream damask, fringed towels, and cotton towels offered at reduced rates. New India silks and colored taffeta silks in various widths and fast colors promoted with emphasis on value and quality.
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Lyons
Shovlin Plans Clean Streets After Council Meeting
Street Commissioner Shovlin faced criticism from several council members for his absence during key events as contractors and workers left streets impassable. He issued orders to contractors and laborers to clear and maintain public highways, and monitored the resulting cleanup personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shovlin
Getreet
Shovling
New Furniture Unveils Sectional Bookcases and Rich Line
A newspaper notice promotes new furniture at a local warehouse including couches parlor pieces and dining sets in golden Flemish oak and mahogany. It highlights Gunn sectional bookcases patented July 14 1900 with features like frictionless glass doors dust sealing and modular growth and lists low prices on Pillsbury and flour sacks.
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Anaconda News
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester
Mass
Paris
City Wall
Naconda
Mary Koorinch
Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal
Corner Cedar
Fifth Streets
Lauritz Carlson
Christian
Christian Church
Sixth and
Oak
Frank Minnick
Cedar Street
A. Eaton
Christian Endeavor
Mise Jensen
King Agrippa
Paul the Apostle
Howard
Windsor
N. B
Commercial Avenue
Newark Nl
Silk
Pillsbury’s
Regina
BBC
City Commercial Co., Anaconda
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