On the Field of Battle in the Philippines
Lieutenant Paxson of Montana and his bugler son Harry N Paxson recount an early battlefield letter written from Camp Wallace dated Feb 1 1809 describing a fierce night attack near Caloocan, the burning towns, trenches, and a Japanese style graveyard stance as American forces push the attackers back with Bayonet and Mauser fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Paxson
Philippines
Harry N. Paxson
Montana Infantry
Cook
Montana
Camp Wallace
Fathor
Kansas
Tring
Company G
Caloocan
Company L
Jrabbert
Red Front Grocery Offerings From Rising Sun and Nearby
A local grocery list details a wide stock including Montana Bread Flour and Rest Pastry Flour per sack, Buckwheat Flour and Graham Flour, Corn Meal, Ranch Eggs per dozen, Five Gallons Table Syrup, Utah Tomatoes per can, Fancy Onions by weight, Lemons per dozen, Oranges by two dozen, Corn Starch and Glass Starch per package, Ammonia per bottle, titled 10 Best Goods with the largest stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Graham
Utah
Battle Diary From Caloocan Front Amidst Filipino Siege
A wartime letter describes brutal close combat near a cemetery yard, heavy firing, and exhausted troops after a two and a half hour action. It notes officer praise, wounded comrades, searches for Mauser rifles, a horse escape, and daily skirmishes with enemy fire. The writer mentions Manila Dagupan railway depot, Utah battery damage, and Kansas regiments, with a tone of weary resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angos
Montana
Bill Kennedy
Caloocan
Hallahan
Bob
Hospital Corps
Manila
Dagupan
Utah Battery
Utah's
Kansas Regiment
Hennessy’s opening dazzles Northwest shoppers with style
The Hennessy opening drew a throng that filled Botelock Bergairains and the silk, gentlemen furnishings, haberdashery, and women’s wear departments. Miss Bishop oversaw millinery while Marcus Sisinders and Miss Montgomery led dressmaking and couture displays. French imports, ornate cases, and Morish room furniture highlighted an event many said would be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Botelock Bergairenss Preheatra
Murion
Bso
Lye
Mutie
Paris
Bishop
Chary
Marcus Sisinders
Dres Making
Mi Misa Montgomery
Jer
Sheba
Hornetes
Tragic Great Northern Accident Claims Young Section Man
Andrew Johnson, a young section man, was killed by a Great Northern train near the BR A and P junction about 8 am. He attempted to board a moving train, slipped on icy ground, and was crushed by wheels, body mangled. Coroner Jullien ordered an inquest at Sherman’s. Johnson, unmarried, had worked nearby briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Great Northern
High
Joseph Geiger
E. Holland
Frank Coughjlin
Ger
Johnson
Iey Place
Jon
Jullien
Sherman
Jolngon
Hite Danger Johnson
Mme
Tartte
The Albini Sisters Open Vienna Saloon in Town
The Albini Sisters have opened the new Viena Saloon at 19 South Main Street. The notice lists numerous patrons and attendees from cities such as Chicago New York St Louis Madison Salt Lake City and Anaconda among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wilson
Motneey
York
Elmer
Mie Zo
New Yorks
Thilger
Roberton
St Louise
Reasom Coops
Great Palla
Te Whi
Bi Ingeton
Jeraine Spencer
Albini
South Main Streat
Ya Ewart & CO
New York City
East Park Street
Dr Chung's Chinese Medicines Promised Cure All Diseases
Prominent note claims Dr Chung guarantees cures for all diseases using highly famous Chinese medicines never before introduced in the country. It asserts thousands healed and invites public consultation at 21 W. Galena Avenue, Butte, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Mont
Electrikure Co
F. F. Shadduck
West Park
Butte
Mont Anaconda
East Park
Woman's Temperance Union Holds Social Meeting
The Woman's Temperance Chrispin Union conducted a Saturday afternoon vote and business session at Re locker. Members enjoyed music and jokes by MelWork and Mary Bravier, with refreshments by the host household. Notices invite more participants to future Teuibn s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Temperance Chrispin
Union
Jay
Re'clork
MelWork
Gep. Stevenson
N.ashington Street
Teuibn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holly Brand
Jersey
Cash Grocery
BOOTH
Corner Main
Galena
HSS
Calkins’ Book
Dugan & Jones
East Granite St
S. B. National Bank
Butte - Montana
Evans
Kodak
John G, Evans
North Main St
Huie Pock & CO
Dea
South Main
Bute
Montana Boys
E. Holt
Arizona St
Dr. Wix
G. N
DR. Chung
A. M. Turner’s
KUNER
THE
A. M. Turner
Main ST
Manner Admiral
Geo, Dewey
Siegel Clothing Co. and
Boys’ Outfitter
C. E. Wendell
North Main Street
Lynndale
Chas
Langlois
Bigsleigh
Langloaiwd
Ww. N. Hull
Chicago
H. A. Hull
Dillon, Mont
Western
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