Johnston Brothers Strike Rich Ore at Mountain View Group
The Johnston and Moffet claims on Mountain View report a major copper gold silver vein strike after 1,400 feet of tunnel and $100,000 in work. Ore is solid at six feet with 75 to 80 feet width, averaging copper and showing 25 to 20 percent rich streaks, likely to attract mill and investor interest amid talks of sale and possible Clark acquisition.
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Moffet Brothers
Mountain View
J. C. Johnston
Alexander
Butte
Johnstons
Twin Bridges
Johnston
Joseph
A. L. Moffet
Johnstone
Moffet
Clark
Johnston and Moffet
Johnston Brothers
William Vipond
Pittsburg & Montana Seeks Fuel Oil and Water for East Butte Smelter
The Pittsburg and Montana Copper Co. plans to source fuel oil from local wells to power its East Butte smelter for the McQueen mine product. It also nears securing water by sinking two to three wells near Woodville, with water piped to the plant. A new office building with a billiard room for workers rises on the site.
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Pittsburg & Montana Copper Company
East Butte
McQueen
Woodville
Oro Fino Placer Mining Winding Down As Water Supply Sustains Butte
Oro Fino placers near Big Butte are not being mined for gold this season after 20 years of sporadic work. Water supply to Butte remains, while past pay gravel and hillside material yield poor returns. Indians occupy west-side excavations as floods and dam failures have shaped the gulch history.
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Oro Fino Golch
Oro Fino Placers
Big Butte
John Noyes
Oro Fine Gulch
Shaft Re-timbering at Wild Bill Mine Nearing Finish
The Wild Bill mine shaft, 450 feet deep, is being retimbered at about $10,000 by lessees M. L. Holland and W. J. Naughton. Completion in two to three weeks will put the mine in trim for a strong run. Further sinking to 500 feet aims to reach a copper-silver ore zone yielding up to 11,000 tons daily when Washoe smelter is active.
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Wild Bill
M. L. Holland
W. J. Naughton
Washoe
Anaconda
Snowshoe mine near Libby yields rich ore and 500 tons ready
Flathead county reports the Snowshoe mine below Libby is producing substantial ore. About 500 tons of first class ore and concentrates are ready for shipment. The mine operates around the clock with a full crew. Ore on the 200 foot level is rich with a four foot wide streak.
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Flathead County
Libby
Smewa
J. H. Geiger
Illinois & Montana Company
West Fisher
Larson & Greenough
Troy
Women's summer shirt waists and dresses sale list
Catalog of women garments including Yde Fact white dimity and lawn waists with bloused fronts and tuck backs in sizes 32 to 44, satin waists with hemstitching, and white ribbed vests. Many suits and fine skirts advertised. prices slashed to half or one third off, with values ranging from 25 to 150 dollars.
Rumored plans for concentrator at property before year end
The text notes the property has been in operation since May 1 and hints operators may build a concentrator before year end if they decide to lift the bond under which they operate.
Weeded Ground on French Gulch Claims Yields Gold
French brothers Tony and George W. French rake in about 200 dollars from one clean-up and similar from bedrock cleaned by hydraulics. Nuggets include a two ounce piece and several smaller pieces worth five to six dollars each as crews work Beaverhead county’s French Gulch placer claims.
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French Gulch
Beaverhead County
Tony French
George W. French
Best Brothers
Property stance aims to please operators
The text suggests a commitment to satisfying the operators of the property ensuring smooth operation and favorable conditions for management and tenants.
Copper Market Strains Relief as August Demand Looms
John Stanton, noted copper statistician, reports Butte visitors say leading buyers have only enough copper to meet needs through month end. No substantial purchases recently, but market may gain with August. Prices likely higher on renewed buying, with few sales below 14 cents for lake copper.
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John Stanton
Butte
Round trip via Great Northern rail road
Great Northern rail road round trip priced at 52 50 with departure July 12 and 13 and return August 15. For details contact W R Meech P T A 41 North Main Street Butte.
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Great Northern Railroad
W. R. Meech
North Main Street
Butte
Sermon by Young Paulist Father Mullaly Draws Big Butte Crowd
Reverend Mullaly newly ordained by Cardinal Gibbons preached his first mass at St. Lawrence Church Walkerville. He reflected on Jesus earth presence and last supper, with a large congregation, splendid music, and praise for the young pulpit orator who will soon depart for Tennessee to join the Paulist Fathers.
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Father Mullaly
Paulist
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Lawrence Church
Walkerville
Father Ryan
Father Batens
Jesus
Church
Far East
Judea
Earth
Butte
Tennessee
Society of the Paulist Fathers
Railroad Weekend Fares to Gregson Springs Announced
Beginning Saturday May 23 and every Saturday thereafter until further notice the B A and P railway sets round trip rates to Gregson Springs Anaconda to Gregson and return 50 cents Buite to Gregson and return 80 cents Tickets valid on all trains from near Saturdays until noon Mondays
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Gregson Springs
Anaconda
Gregson
Neor
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Cortlandt St
New York
Pittsburg & Montana Company
M'Nes
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Hennessy
Richelieu
Sgc
Croesus
Tin Butte
Vrane
Y Butte
Raleigh
Europe
Paris
Mat
Mont
Foster Co.’s Fine Shoes
Foster Co
Detroit
Young Mak
Pather Mullaly
Vaught
God
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