Montana Men Sing Amid War Letters From Manila
A Montana source recounts letters from First Montana volunteers in the Philippines. The account describes field life near Caloocan, battles at Malabon and Matalos, injuries to officers, and artillery actions while noting Aguinaldo’s bombardments and Dewey’s fleet setbacks. It also covers the first American wedding in Manila, Miss Mabel McGoff and Lt. Platt, with social details and lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Reed
South Crystal Street
Mathe Ostberg
Commmg FP
Montana
Philippines
Caloocan
Philippine Islands
Mayel
Guadaloupe
Wiliam L. Hill
Wallace
Gardenhire
Aguinaldo
Kansas
Dewey
Malabon
Bennington
Pollo
Cai
Matalas
Matalos
Tast
McArthur
Montans
Kameas
Utah
H. C. Kessler
Butte City
Manila
Mabel Seppie McGoff
Portland
Oregon
Platt
Leutenant
Oregon Infantry
Grand Island
Nebraska
Michigan University
Spain
Gilbert
Wedding at Manila Document Bundle Reveals Montana Quote
Attorney John N. Kirk received a bundle of papers from Manila. One issue quotes Montana people as generous, reflecting the region’s civic character and local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Kirk
Manila
Butte
Montana
Revenue Law Crackdown Targets Unpaid War Taxes
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector E B Largent, based in the city, vows enforcement of the war tax on businesses and brokers. He cites widespread ignorance of the 1898 tax law, plans to publicize examples, and warns saloons, merchants, railway agents, and storage firms that unstamped bottles and missing stamps on consignments violate the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Largent
Internal Revenue
Lar- Bent
Pew
Commission of Internal Revenue
Harelers
Otis
Amos Turkish Baths Offers Citywide Turkish Bath Deal
Dr Rinehart, a dentist at Hennessy, promotes Amos Turkish Baths at Broadway and Main Street. The ad touts a Tierra hot air apparatus heating to 400 degrees to ease rheumatic pain, claiming instant relief, with open day and night and a professional shampooer. Turkish baths cost $1, plain baths 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rinehart
Hennessy
Amos
Josh
Broadway
Main Street
Crystal Spring Stage Schedule Flier
Crystal Spring stage service departs Club Livery stables three times daily at 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. From Springs departures at 12 p.m. 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fare is 25 cents each way. C Langlois, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Spring
C. Langlois
Surety Bonds and Denture Offers Ad Message
Short notice bond service advertised by Lynch and Bachelor at New Bee Hive building. Mentions surety bonds for Med In court and other Bond classes. Includes a dental offer with $20 sets of teeth for $10 and a Dr Wix reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch & Bachelor
New Bee Hive
Dr. Wix
Ron
Schelor
Tnity
Lynch & Bre Hive
Lost Man Found After Mysterious Disappearance in Butte
J T Arnold reappears after vanishing last Saturday, claiming memory blank from a brewery visit to a beer, waking in a box car near Logan. He says $260 plus a gold watch and chain vanished. police traced him to Flannagan's, then home, while Mrs. Arnold endures renewed anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Arnold
Arnot
Arnold
Parrot
Truth
Flannagan
California
Broadway
Butte
Melglions
Aioe
Bowen
Postum Coffee Advice From Dr Hale At Hot Springs
Mrs Morrie Hale of 417 Quapaw Avenue Hot Springs Arkansas writes about her husband Dr Hale recommending Postum Food Coffee as a substitute for coffee. She details a recipe and boiling times and notes her liver health improved since using Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Mia
Morrie Hale
Hot Springs
Ark
Priest crown bridge work Dr Wix featured in notice
An ornate vintage notice advertises Dr Wix for crown bridge work with contact details, wallpaper sales, and loans at ten percent. It mentions South Main street location at 826 and a telephone number, with miscellaneous stray phrases about golf, travel routes, and decorative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wix
Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Company
South Main Street
Hotels List Brings Names Across Cities and States
A roster of guests and attendees listed at hotels includes individuals from Butte and Helena in Montana, St. Louis and New York, Chicago and San Francisco, with several accompanying spouses. The long catalog names Mary Smith of Philipsburg, Mrs Lyon of Drummond, and others such as A. Oppenheimer, James Stanford, and J. Kennedy, detailing extended travel and residence patterns across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Butte
G. W. Dodd
St. Louis
Max Kohn
New York
C. W. McConnell
Helena
J. Albier
Mary &. Smith
Philipsburg
F. Flaherty
Wife
Chicago
C. W. Freeman
C. W. Buezard
Twin Bridges
L. A. Metzell
Puller Springs
C. B. Bell
J. R. Donahue
St. Paul
H. 8. Rowan
A. L. Woodhouse
Provo City
Utah
the McDermott
Chester Deering
San Francisco
R. Dora
J. M. Kennedy
Anaconda
W. H. Houston
Henry N. Blake
FP. M. Malone
Miles City
FL. Kinney
J. Dunning
Missoula
Louis A. Parkhurst
Butte
Pery
Denver
D. J. Malone
Pocatello
E. Smith
G. M. Thomas
Witness List From Diverse Cities Includes Several Names
A fragmented list shows names and cities such as C. R. Baxter of Grand Rapids, Harry C. Disston of Philadelphia, N. Hall of San Francisco, Bertha King of Idaho, John M. Struck of Kansas City, Spokane resident J. Damien, W. F. Williams of Bozeman, E. M. Rennick of Portland, James Reid of Bozeman, and J. N. Dodds of Billings, suggesting a multi city registry or notice.
A Fair Opens at Local Episcopal Church Basement
The Junior Auxiliary of the Episcopal church will hold a fair in the church basement from 2 to 6 PM. Refreshments will be served and many pretty and useful articles will be for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
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Monson Ceylon
Dheddohe
Ia, Booth, Corner Main
Galena
Ensas Minegrays
Calkins’ Book Store
Butte, Mont
Dugan & Jones
HR Insurance
East
Granite St
National Bank
Butte - Montana
Evans
Kodak
John G
North Main St
Huie Pock & CO
South Main
Bute
MacArthur
Kansas Boys
A. M. Turner
Main ST
the Revenue Law
Gsorrt Coa
É. Broa Owe
Logan
Wack Dr. Rinehart
Hine
Hale
Citeap Money
Mulie
St. Joseph
Siegel Clothing Co. Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
Anymonies
Admiral
Geo. DE
Eng
Rger An
Aém
Stered
Montana Electricare Co
West Park
Trutte, Mont
F. ¥. Shadduck
Mgr. Nott
C. E. Wendell
North Main Street
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