Anaconda News Man Loses Leg In Train Accident
William Thomas known as Wigsy, a foundry worker and former machinist’s apprentice, jumped from a Great Northern train at the Main street crossing with a companion. He was dragged under a car, severing his left leg, and later had the limb amputated at St. Ann's hospital. He survived, though the injury was severe.
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Great Northern
Main Street
William Thomas
Wigsy
George LaPointe
William Gillette
Owen Thomas
Gregson Springs
Thomas
LaPointe
St. Ann's Hospital
Great Northern Train Rejoins Service in Jubilant Return
After a layoff the Great Northern train from Anaconda to Havre resumed operation amid widespread town rejoicing. President Hill celebrated the moment in St Paul as conductors, dispatchers, and ferries alike shared in the renewed vigor, with Deacon Whitney and Major Dawson sending congratulations.
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Great Northern
Answconda
Anaconda
Havre
Montana
Elad
Hill
St. Paul
Division
Whitney
Major Dawson
Jerry Flannigan
King of All
Jimmy Johnson
Local Worker Dies of Pneumonia at St Ann’s Hospital
Axel or Alexander Johnson, 35, died last night at St. Ann’s hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. He worked at the silica quarry west of the city and, near death, named a brother Charles Johnson. Four men named Charles Johnson were located but none matched. Johnson sent word to the city for the correct relative.
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Axel Or
Alexander Johnson
St. Ann's Hospital
Johnson
Charles Johnson
Charles
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in High Demand Locally
Local druggists report a run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with no stock available today. Endorsed by H Goddard of Edgemont and J Washburn of Gravois Mill, the medicine is praised for quick cold relief and croup prevention. Available at Standard Drug Store, Smith Drug Store, Martin Drug Store in Anaconda and Kilbourn Wis. Samples free, price 25 cents.
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H. Goddard
Edgemont
Dak
Standard
Smith Drug Store
Martin Drug Store
Anaconda
Chamberlain
John 'T’. Washburn
Gravois Mill
Standard Drug
E. VanDeusen
Kilbourn
Wis
Standard Drug Store
Brother’s Call for Notice Precedes Sudden Johnson Death
A hospital bulletin notes a brother asks the paper to publish a notice for him to respond by phone. An hour later Johnson died. He was unmarried and his brother is the sole known relative.
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Standard
Johnson
Evil effects of beer the peculiar Mainville brew
A Mainville report warns of a beer sold locally with unusual effects. The item describes peculiar qualities attributed to the product and urges caution among residents and merchants. Authorities emphasize scrutiny of bottled beverages and consumer advisories.
Insanity Claim Tied to 15 Cent Beer Purchase
Salvator D Innocente, arrested after threats and a garish garb of garlic, was examined by a lunacy commission. He claimed a 15 cent can of Mainville beer deranged him, with his mind returning gradually by Tuesday night. The panel found him sane and discharged him after noting no lasting danger.
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Mainville
Dutton
Salvator D'Innocente
Wario Springs Funny House
Salvator
Salvater
D'Innocenze
Brigadier D'Innocenze
Dloor
Walker
Board of County Commissioners
McKenzie
Evans
Strain's Department Store Adverts And Local Notices
A collage of 1900s Anaconda items lists Strain's Department Store sales on socks, waists, and go carts, plus specials at Hammerstough's and Copper City. It notes visitors from Butte, a dance at Austrian Hall, optician services, a bid request for a cellar, and various local business notices and personalities.
Smith Was Kere Witness in Butte Murder Case
George Smith a Anaconda waiter named chief witness in the February murder of Steve Wells in Butte. He allegedly supplied the gang to Chief Lovell and may influence trials. He travelled to Anaconda Tuesday to spend time with friends and spoke of the crime under intoxication.
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George Smith
Steve Wells
Butte
Anaconda
Smith
Lovell
Missouri
Steve
Mqnor
Traveling salesman fined for liquor orders in Fort Scott
At Union town today R. K. Kekert a traveling salesman for a Louisville liquor company was arrested for soliciting orders for liquor. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Union
R. KE. Kekert
Louisville
Montana District Court summons in Merrick divorce case
In Deer Lodge County Montana Jennie Merrick sues John J Merrick in the Third Judicial District seeking dissolution of marriage and custody of children. The defendant is ordered to answer within twenty days of service or a default judgment will be entered. The complaint alleges willful desertion for over one year and removal from Montana with no intent to return. Witness WM FE THOMAS, Clerk, Deputy G B English.
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District Court
Third Judicial District
Montana
FE. Thomas
G. B. English
Estate of H W Gallagher Deceased Notice to Creditors
Dennis Shovlin administrator of H W Gallagher deceased invites creditors and claimants to present their demands with proper vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be filed at the office of C M Sawyer attorney in Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Dated February 15 1991.
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H. W. Gallagher
Voueners
C. M. Sawyer
Bank
Anasonda
Mont
Marcus Daly
H. P. Napton
Durston Building
Anaconda
Montana
Deer Lodge
Margaret P. Daly
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Niga
Axel Johnson
McKinley
San Francisco
Arthur
National Park
Carter
Washington
GEC
D'Trine
Hhouse
Greig
Optician
Hammerslough's
Havana
Ve. Strains Department Store
Flor de Baltimore
Greig’s
Weberkmoes
Marguerite
Lee Cohen
Burt Vincent
Janes
Nick Imo
East Commercial Avenue
Strain’s Department Store
Emil Hansen
Putte
Red Boot
East Park
Copper City
Hammerstough’s
Strain’s
Greig’ S
St. Patrick's Eve
Shamrock
Strain's
Ste
George Symons
Keppler Jewelry Co
J. W. Collins
Greig's
Copper City Commercial Co
J. F. Orchard
Spokane
The
Order of the Maccabees
Big Bill’ Keller
C.Y. Warren
Warm Springs
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
T. J. McKenzie
West Third
Great Northern Railway
Minnesois
Hoge & Morley
Wyoming
W. Park
Tolan & Co
Gladys Mie Hardman
Foundry Department
James Dowell
Mrs. C. McCarroll
Hiram Kimball
Salt Lake
George P. Tracy
Chicago
Lee Cohn
L. M. Hughes
George PD. Cochran
K. 8. Harbaugh
Logan
H. M. Kryer
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F. M. Smith
FE. G. Smith
Minneapolis
J. A. Orchard
O. Y. Warren
J. KE. Dawson
Thomas Smith
H. M. Richards
James A. Hogle
G. C. Bernitt
Helena
J. B. McCune
Boston
America
Monarch
Goodfriend’s
Park Ave
Oak Street
Wellcome & Peckover
East Park Ave
Dyer Bros. Pianos
W. J. Dyer & Bro
Linn
Dyer Building
F Power
Jersey Creamery
Pyle
Col. River Sal
Teloey
BOSMO
Shane Boe
Sal
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Kennedy
Virginia
Bismarck
Bent
H. O
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Copper City Commercial
Kere
Wells
Sigma’ Buetr
BOTLE
Qstetter
City of
Jos. Peters
City of Anaconda
Anagonia Copper Miking CO
Lumber Department
Hamilton, Mont
Cor. Brch
Front Streets
Bishop
Ivy Co
Francisco
Cal
Mariin Urug CU
Nda
Daly Bank and
Trust Company of
John Kk, Toole
M. B. Greenwood
Lotis
Benssett
Br. C. Norbeck
Anaconda Business Directory
J. H. French
Phyysicians
N. 8S. Snyder
Main
United Tales
J. W. Mehargue
Lorn
Marzaret Theater
Anaconda Montesa
H. F. Cocina
Zenda
Daniel Frohmin
Evards & Wrivgie
Georgia Minstrels
Banda
Elrele
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