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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
21
The Daly memorial fund rapidly approaches a total that ensures success. Subscriptions received so far are extremely gratifying to the fund in charge. Contributions are welcomed at the Standard office with prompt acknowledgment.
McClure Bros assayers and rent pianos from Orton Bros. Fred Orton piano tuner at 219 N Main. Montana Music Co features J HL Calderhead and Don Hayes from Gregson Springs. X rays offered by Dr Hanson in Silver Bow. H J Blume leaves for California. Mrs Walsworth and Mrs McCormick return from the East and Hunter’s Hot Springs respectively.
A thorough but unsolved inquiry follows a lavish benefit for Clarence Linsley who claimed blindness from electrical shock in Anaconda. Investigators find no injury. Linsley fled to the East with conflicting tales about Alaska brass work and MoD connections, leaving questions about forged debts and false family claims. The Standard traced various inconsistent statements and indorsements, with several locals doubting his tale.
In Butte Dr. Kelley reports success restoring sight in difficult cataract cases. Mrs. Celia Dunn, 64, regained vision after four years blindness following treatment at the Yellek Medical Institute. Bernard Quinn and Greenberry B Miller corroborate the cases, noting sharp improvements and renewed perception of objects and surroundings. Dr. Kelley specializes in challenging medical and surgical eye cases and maintains a large West Broadway practice.
Violins priced from 2.50 to 150.00 advertised by Montana Music Co. Also promotes "The Kimball" piano, a beaver overcoat for 10 dollars and turkey at Boucher's. New cut glass vases showcased at Hight and Fairfield's, highlighting a mix of instruments and holiday gifts.
In a United States court, the Oregon Short Line Railway Company filed an amended answer denying most allegations in Vincent Rooney’s damage suit. Rooney, a minor, claims injuries near the Montana Union depot during the Philippines soldiers’ fall 1899 arrival. The railroad contends the accident was caused by Rooney’s neglect and cites agreements with Northern Pacific over track 4 and Silver Bow to Meaderville operations. The railroad seeks to file the amended answer at February term opening.
The Helena district court jury ruled Mary Fister has no case against the Helena Record. It found the article was current news and not printed with malice, noting the misnaming of the plaintiff as a factor in the defense. The suit sought $10,000 for alleged injuries from a 1910 restaurant incident report.
Bright butte youngsters in a west side kinder garten entertain with songs and simple tales. One pupil misstates terms and another reimagines stories, while a Christ birth lesson yields playful confusion with Mary Baker Eddy referenced. Also mentions gifts, music, and holiday shop notices.
Special Dispatch reports Spokane December night where Col N H Linsley says he cannot locate son Clarence who has not communicated in three months. Clarence recently left Nome area. rumor of blindness denied. Notes about long absence and family illness, plus local ads for jewelry and music at low prices.
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