Anaconda Veteran Recalls Philippines Campaign and Regrets Firing
Anaconda resident Sergeant Michael Fitzgerald of Company G Mountain Battery 37th Infantry volunteers recalls his World War II style clashes in the Philippines. He describes 1898 mobilization at Camp Merritt and questions the wisdom of war while reflecting on colonial era tactics and the fate of friendly Filipino recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fitzgerald
Mountain Battery
37Th Infantry
Manila
Anaconda
Philippines
Fitzgerald
Montana
Camp Merritt
Presidio, San Francisco
Nuvava Careras
Camarines
Bell
Parker
Montana Soldier Portrait of FitzGerald in the Philippines
The article recounts Lt. Fitzgerald and the First Montana regiment during the 1898 Philippine campaign. It notes skirmishes near Cavite and Camangne, his injuries, and his postwar views on U S policy, Filipino self-government, and the value of an American coaling station in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Cavite
Fourth Cavalry
Montana
Fitzgerald
Manila
Mountain Battery
Camangne
Camarines
45Th
Oregon
Washington
Philippines
United States
Dewey
11Th Cavalry
Far East
Farewell Party for Departing Anaconda Residents
Members of Deborah Rebekah lodge No 6 of Anaconda hosted a supper in Standard hall in honor of Mr and Mrs Hoeft and Mr and Mrs Saile as they relocate to Canada and Missouri. About 40 attended and all wished the couple prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Rebekah Lodge
No. 6
Anaconda
Standard Hall
Joan Hoeft
Saile
Woman seeks divorce over desertion in Merrick case
Mrs. Jennie Merrick filed for absolute divorce from John J. Merrick in district court alleging separation since February 25 1899 and seeking custody of two children Lilian 12 and Leon 9. Judge H R Whitehill represents Mrs. Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Merrick
John J. Merrick
Merrick
Grand Island
Neb
Lilian
Leon
Pink Pills for Pale People Touted as Cure for Grip After-Effects
A testimonial recounts long battle with post grip ailments, including fatigue insomnia skin itching and nerve distress. It credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring appetite sleep vitality and weight, noting dramatic improvement within weeks and urging others to try the remedy.
Local Notes and Advertisements Preview
A compact set of city briefs covers store openings and sales, deliveries, optician services, and local visits. Mentions Greig's shop, Kilgallan whiskeys, Doan and Hammerslough opticians, and household goods for sale. The Great Northern line offers through sleeping cars, with regional mentions of Butte, Deer Lodge, and Anaconda. Funeral details for D. W. Hardenbrook cited with service plans.
Thankful note from Mrs Crompton to A C M Co workers
Mrs. Crompton of 3035 Wash Ave Ogden Utah sends heartfelt thanks to the A C M Company employer for a recent collection. She hopes a copy of the message reaches each contributor and signs very sincerely Yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crompton
Wash, Ave
Ogden, Utah
Three years after grip Mrs Gilman finds cure in Pink Pills
The Valley Times reports Mrs Belle Gilman of Pittsfield New Hampshire suffered grip and nervous prostration losing flesh and strength. After doctors failed and other medicines failed she took Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and regained health and weight within nine boxes. She credits the pills as the best tonic and keeps a box in the house. Signed by Justice Natt L. Cram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Belle
Gilman
Pittsfield
N. H
Early Grip Victim Recovers Then Faces New Suffering
Mrs. Howard of Canton New York recounts her battle with the grip spreading to chronic stomach inflammation after recovering from the illness. She details a three week near fatal relapse and weight loss from 140 to 125 pounds while under multiple doctors care and various treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Howerd
Canton
N. Y
Grip Made This Man Miserable for a Year
Gardiner Maine resident Sumner Cross describes a prolonged grip illness lasting five years. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health after purchasing six boxes in Bangor and continuing use. The advertisement promotes pills as a blood builder and nerve restorative, available 50 cents a box or six for $2 50 from Schenectady NY based company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Cross
Mechanic Street
Gardiner
Maine
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Anaconda News
Mrs. Merrick
Lima
Albert Thoms
County Clerk and Recorder
Alexander Glover
C. Kck
Newcomb
Carey M. Howard
William Lorenz
Josephine
City
Milton Howard
Joseph F. Brown
Greig’s
Kilgallan
Ed Devine
Havana
Flor de Baltimore
Fred H. Baker
Bonner
Peters
H. F. Collins
Butte
George Symons
J. Baker Co
Marguerite
Ladies of the Maccabees
Silverhall
Hammerslough's
E. Cc. Atwater
Mrs. J
Hickey
Pocatello, Idaho
M. J. Kiley
Powell County
Deer Lodge
Keppler Jewelry Co
Remington
Alfred Brown
Episcopal Church
Mr. Douglass
Gladys Hardman
Durston Building
Park Avenue
The
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Hunter's Hot Springs
Mark Inman
Hammerslough’s
Washington Market
East Park Avenue
No. 18
Main Street
D. Cohen, Jr
George Ball
W. F. Fulton
Salt Lake
W. J. Andrews
Encyclopedia Britannica
W. B. Mentrum
Henry
Missoula
Chief Mentrum
Fire Department
Mr. Mentrum
Order of Women of Woodcraft
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Shurch
G. W. Goodwin
D. W. Hardenbrook
San Diego
Hardenbrook
Valley Times
Pittsfield, N. H
Canton, N.Y
Grip
Reporter-Journal
Gardiner, Me
Copper City
Anaconda, Montana
Anaconda Business Directory
Warm Springs
J. H. French
N. 8. Snyder
St. Ann's Hospital
Suaird St
Stont
United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
Washoe Copper Company
Frank A. Jones
Storm Lake
County Recorder’s Office
George D. Greenep
Register
United Sates
J. W. Mehargue
Murray and
Pack
George H. Emerick
Margaret
Leonora Jackson
Transcontinental Four
Josephine Elburna
Selden Pratt
Spokane Galvanized Wire Pipe Company
Spokane
Marcus Daly
H. P. Napton
Margaret P. Daly
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