Rich ore sightings spark rush in Butte district
The Cleveland & Montana company advances exploration on the main range near Butte. Prospecting unveils 40 to 50 new claims, a tunnel plan, and expected rich free milling ore. Nearby, the Maud S. group shows long running veins with gold in native form. Courtney Bros. report a shipment worth about 100 dollars per ton.
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Butte
Rockies
Pesent
The
Cleveland & Montana
Cleveland & Montana Company
Courtney Bros
Maud S&s
Leslie Gulch
Appraisers Overestimate Goldsmith Mine Value Then Royalties Soar
The Tong estate valuation of the Goldsmith mine at 15000 proved far too low as Charles Ellingwood later bought the mine for 50000 and paid about 123000 in royalties plus the deed price. Total heirs' receipts approach 173000 with further royalties likely. remaining interests include multiple claims in Butte district and Jefferson county. The mortgage to State Savings Bank tied royalties to a 12 percent rate and underscored how the strike rescued the estate from loss while debt mounted to around 68000 before royalties.
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Lulu F. Largey
Patrick A. Largey
Tong
Lemhi
George H. Tong
Charles W. Ellingwood
Ellingwood
Carey
Cheyenne
Bennett
Butte District
Buckeye
Boston
Jefferson County
Lemhi County
Idaho
Moose Lake Mining District Shows Strong Development
The Moose Lake district 38 miles west of Anaconda reports rapid mining progress. The Moose Lake Mining Company shows a 23 foot ore vein with $20 per ton gold in a section, plans a 40 ton cyanide plant to recover remaining values, and tests confirm improved saving with double treatment.
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Moose Lake
Anaconda
Moose Lake Mining Company
Carp Creek
Moose Lake Company
Abe Lincoln
Local ore claims push ahead as mining costs rise
The report notes mining and hoisting costs affect ore value and that several individuals and partnership firms are opening claims. They are making good progress and remain confident in the work’s ultimate outcome and continued effort.
Zinc Ore Found in Missoula Claim West of Centerville
John Morgan and partners report a four foot zinc ore vein on the Missoula claim near Centerville. The ore contains galena and is commercially valuable though unmined. The Missoula property, owned by Butte & Boston Co, has produced silver ore with gold under a long lease, supporting workers.
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John Morgan
Missoula
Butte & Boston Company
Centerville
Cardwell Talks of Mines and Montana Gold History
Hon Ed Cardwell of Jefferson county visits Butte and reflects on his quartz mining losses while recounting placer gold riches. He cites Confederate Gulch Montana bar and Alder benches as major early finds, mentions Bill Fairweather and Henry Edgar and Bummer Dan, plus the Ives robbery that ended Dan’s windfall.
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Ed Cardwell
Jefferson County
Butte
Cardwell
Montana
Confederate Gulch
Bill Fairweather
Henry Edgar
Bummer Dan
Dan
George Ives
Remarkable Barnum & Bailey Show On A Visit Aug 8
A glowing notice extols the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth for its many simultaneous acts in three equestrian rings and three elevated stages. It highlights the menageries, Scandinavian troupe, camel herds, animal cages, races and aerial displays, all offered for a small admission, urging every spectator to attend on August 8.
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Barnum & Bailey
Old Glory Driving Crosscut Toward Vein in Buffalo Mine
The Old Glory and Raven mining firms advance a crosscut from the Buffalo foot station toward the Old Glory vein. The cut face is over 100 feet. another 100 to 150 feet remain to reach the vein. Raven and Old Glory work shafts on the Buffalo at 800 and 1200 feet, with current focus on the 800 level.
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Old Glory Company
Buffalo
Old Glory
Raven
Money in Precipitation of Copper From Butte Mines
The Boston and Montana company reports significant copper recovery from mine water near Meaderville. Two new precipitating towers will boost yields, saving about 25 tons of precipitates monthly and producing 138 to 15 tons of pure copper at 55 to 65 percent copper content.
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Butte
Boston & Montana Company
Meaderville
Copper Recovery History at Silver Bow Creek Sites
The article describes early copper mining practices along Silver Bow creek near Meaderville, noting vats used by Ledford to precipitate copper, extensive waste of copper-rich water before and after plant establishment, and later profitable operations at multiple mines along the creek. It mentions prior knowledge of saving copper by exposing old cans and iron to water.
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Meaderville
Silver Bow Creek
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Ledford
Copper ore raised from Kane shaft near German Mining property
Copper ore of fair quality is raised from the Kane shaft near the German Mining company property in the city’s southeast. The shaft is about 200 feet deep, owner Butte & Boston company profits from the ore, mining began about a year and a half ago amid encroachment concerns. The area hosts many mines, with ore near the surface, including the Glengarry mine at 800 feet depth where lower workings are flooded.
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German Mining Company
Butte & Boston Company
Glengarry
United Copper Company
Zinc Mill Ready For Work In Butte
The Montana Zinc company restores operation after weeks of repairs and a new revolving dryer. The plant spent over 100000 dollars to fix defects and plans to expand by treating Emma mine ore once capital is secured. The Emma mine is owned by Butte Copper and Zinc, with Montana Zinc promoters involved.
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Montana Zinc Company
Butte
Emma
Butte Copper and Zinc Company
Montana
New Engine Installed at Mountain View Mine
The Mountain View mine receives a new large engine now at the site but boiler placements lag. Four boilers are in place with one remaining to be set, and the engine is en route from the Butte & Boston smelter. It should take two to three weeks to complete operations and reach full depth beyond 1,800 feet.
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Mountain View
Butte & Boston
Rich and Racy Goings at the Coursing Park
In a dog race meet at the coursing park yesterday bettors fought back and forth as top dogs faltered. Four hounds remained to run for the purse with Kalispell Jimmy Britt and Dunboy Babe among the leading contenders for the next Sunday finish.
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Jimmy Britt
Kalispell
Mr. Parton
Dunboy Babe
Northern Express
Mr. Path
Ingenue
Cannovan
King Slasher
Mr. Tom
Director
Tricky Nigger
Lady
Nellie Keen
Sand Bird
George Crowley
Mr. Rowe
Mr. Blue
Comedian
Trageaian
Miss Parton
Dictator
Wild Turkey
Confidential
Mr. War
Contender
Red Bird
Donkoy Babe
Cedric
Bobcagoon
Dorothy Belle
Tragedian
Mr. Bath
Dunkoy Babe
Columbia River Route to the Fair Excursion Offer
The Short Line markets a 90 day limited return excursion to Portland with stopovers through Idaho agricultural districts including Twin Falls Boise and Payette valleys. Tickets valid between The Dalles and Portland by rail or river steamer. Scenic trip highlights Hot Lake garden area Grande Ronde Hood River strawberry fields and Bridal Veil Falls. Send 4 cents for the Columbia river folder from Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main St Butte Mont. H O Wilson D F and P A.
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Portland
Idaho
Twin Falls
Boise
Payette
Dalles
Columbia
Hadson
Hot Lake Garden
Grande Ronde Valley
Hood River
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Bob Caggon
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Butte, Mont
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First National Bank of Butte
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James A. Talbott
E. B. Weirick
J. 8. Dutton
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