Commander Page Recalls Civil War Prisons and Providence Spring
Lincoln county commander J. Page of Twin Bridges recounts his experiences in Libby and Andersonville prisons, describes the Providence spring that saved 35,000 prisoners, and reflects on the war’s aftermath including his book The True Story of Andersonville and his view on Captain Wirz. He notes General Winder’s death ended accountability.
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J. Mr. Page
Lincoln Pont
Butte
Twin Bridges
Bouth
Page
Libby
Bell Island
Andersonville
Wirz
Winder
Anaconda Couple United in St Mark's Church Wedding
Charles Suraner Gorr and Miss Jane Margaret Gray wed at St Mark's with Rev A H Whittle officiating. The bride, a local graduate, walked with her brother Louis Gray. groom Gilbert Mayes attended. Hazel Gondwin sang as guests tossed rice. couple to reside at Alpine after July 7.
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Charles Suraner Gorr
Jane Margaret Gray
A. H. Whittle
St. Mark's
Miss Gray
Louis Gray
Mie
Mna Clinton
Gilford Mayes
Gorr
Anaconda
F. 5
Maples Street
Central Garage
Strands
National Park
Veteran Crowell of Helena marches in grand parade
J W Crowell aged 80 and a Civil War veteran walks with crutch in the Grand Army parade, recalling two long enlistments and a life spanning Helena, Omaha and Fort Bilis. He jokes about a dead rumor, loves music and a waltz, and plans to visit son Joseph W Crowell in Butte before returning home. Marion Crawford noted for a 120000 word Paris tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crowell
Helena
Tam
Mr. Crowley
Joseph W. Crowell
Grand Hotel
Butte
Grand Army
Laundry fights city license tax in Anaconda court
The Troy laundry filed a 20 page answer in police court challenging ordinance 356 demanding license fees from businesses. It claims the law is unlawful, revenue raising for general city expenses, and not for inspection or police purposes. Respondent argues no city official has inspected its premises and the measure is oppressive and discriminatory against commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Laundry
A Fendant
Anaconda
City of Anaconda
City of
Dodant
Mont
The
United States
Montana
Peece
Anaconda News in Brief Highlights Local Happenings
Frank Daniels returned from Stockton after a month away. Mr and Mrs Gordon Sewell returned from Bozeman after a several day visit. The Twe Goose Juniors and the B A P Juniors played a game at Washoe park with both teams scoring 8. Mrs Wawara Herrittin visited her sister Mrs Thomas Feenan then returned to Deer Lodge. Mrs H H Weber of Great Falls arrived for a visit with her son at 628 Pige street. Miss Mae Russell left for Los Angeles for vacation visiting other parts of California. Miss Mary and Josephine Moore of Philipsburg are guests of Mrs Gilford Mayes at the Alpine and attended junior prom at the park. Cherry Street Giants beat Cedar Street Giants 25 to 14 with McCabe and Malloy as batters. Contie dogs are used to herd ostriches in South Africa and perform the work with great sagacity.
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Missa Mary
Josephine Moore
Philipsburg
Gilford Mayes
Alpine
Park
Cherry Street Giants
Cedar Street Giants
McCabe
Malloy
South Africa
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Sylvester
Yeesh Meats
Hood River
Burrell
Seattle
Walla Walla
Richelieu
Nice
Alaska
Norway
B. C. Graham
Bitter Root Farms
Bitter Root
Montana Pruit Distributors
Farmers’ Equity Society
Northwest Potato Exchange
Missoula
Wellcome & Durston CO
East Park
Hamilton
Park Ave
Hogg Transfer CO
A. E. Opie
Entiva
Murphy
Winniewante
Mount Gareot
P. J. Finnegan CO. Funeral Directors and
Auto Equipment
Oak
Wright Transfer Company
Ofice
East Com
C.A. Tuttle CO. Funeral Directors
Hale
Triacre
Frank Mayo
Man
Beast
King of the Circus
Eddie Polo
FOX News
East Side
Fred M. Davidson
Birch Street
B. Abbott
United Graece Mall
Eave Dremmend Ter Hicturvisie
Dvande
CITY
Anaconda News
Pine Tree
Washoe Park
West Park
Restar Communication
Acacia Lodge
Frank Daniels
Stockton
Cal
Gordon Sewell
Bozeman
Twe Goose
Wawara Urittin
Thomas Feenan
Deer Lodge
H. H. Weber
Great Falls
M. M. Weber
Pige Street
Samuel Goldwyn
Jes
Jim
Larry Lemon
Performa
Bluebird
Pride of the Clan
White House
Phon
Cope City
Lake Superior
Eastern
Idaho
Tota
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