News From the Mines Camp Roars With Active Ore Startups
The J C L mill to begin at once and ore being milled at Omaha and others like Hobo, Sunburst, and Southern Queen show continued rich ore. New shafts, new leases, and large faces of zinc and lead ore are reported at Miami, Sunburst, Old Abe, Mascotte, and Good Luck. Local operators including J W Cook, S C Bryner, and J W Barnes push development as north camp regains vigor.
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Hobo
Omaha
Chicago-Quapaw
Frank Leonard
Julia Stafford
J. W. Cook
Mississippi
Myrtle
Abe M. & M.co
Brooks
Miami
Eureka Gorden
Golden Hen
Buckeye
Webb City
Mill
J. W. Barnes
Baxter Royalty Co
Miami-Yankee
Barnes
Eastman Investment Company
Hackwood
Irvine
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Company
Big Chief Mill Opens on Peter Clabber Lands
A new mill named Big Chief begins operation this week on the Peter Clabber land near the Mission mine. It honors Peter Clabber the first Chief of the Quapaw Tribe, whose leadership helped lease tribal lands and bring mining royalties. The community predicts a bright future as royalties flow to the chief and his people.
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Peter Clabber
Mission
Mission Mining to Erect Large Modern Concentrator Mill
The Mission Mining Company plans a new large concentrating plant on its Baxter-Quapaw property to recover value from fines and slimes. The underground development spans four years with 35 drifts from three shafts. ore beds 30 feet thick show strong read and zinc. The current mill will be upgraded to feed the new installation, reducing costs and boosting district prospects.
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Mission Mining Company
Baxter-Quapaw Camp
Farm to rent for grain next year near Baxter Springs
For rent a 60 acre idle farm suitable for wheat with grain rent next year. Inquire of Mrs. E. H. Tousey R F D No. 2 Baxter Springs Kansas. Also a weekly post office letter list for Baxter Springs for July 8 1908 with names including Mrs Manley Warren Mrs Minnie Warner Miss Alice Cole Mrs E L Chaney Ed Frazier. Call for any of these letters and ask for advertised with date list.
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E. H. Tousey
Baxter Springs
Kan
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Manley Warren
Minnie Warner
Alice Cole
E L Chaney
Ed Frazier
Frep Bawtiatt
P.M
Lost Tortoise Shell Pin Reward Offered
A lost tortoise shell pin offers a reward for return to this office. Community notes report Frank Hemstreet left for Denver on business, Mrs. J. C. Haskett hosting the Ladies Aid Society Thursday afternoon, and Walt Grantham aiding Fourth of July celebrations at the Devil's Promenade. Local construction includes S. B. Apple’s new house, and Baxter Planing Mill forecasts steady employment. city projects plan concrete walks near the high school and depot route. Political chatter highlights Baxter Springs visitors. candidates for sheriff, county commissioner, probate judge, and a noted local figure are profiled with mixed optimism. An operetta "Neta" at Library Theatre drew praise for costumes and music.
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Frank Hemstreet
Last Hriday
Denver
Col
Big Mill to Build in Baxter Springs District
Chas W. Craney returns from a business trip east and says work on the Mission's large mill will start soon. The plant will process 1,000 tons in 20 hours, or over 1,000 tons per day, becoming the largest mill in the lead and zinc district and putting Baxter Springs on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas ‘W. Craney
Baxter Springs
Real estate listing push from Morrow and Lmith office
An appeal urges property sellers and buyers to list with Morrow and Lmith at the local office. The firm plans to prepare to handle real estate matters, offering help for those wishing to buy or sell.
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Morrow & Lmith
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Luther Mining Co
Heap-O'Brien
Mason Mining Co
Tannehill
The
Mascotte Mining Co
Minnie Red- Eagle Land
Rambo
T. Enyart
E. C. Gaines
C. E. Dent
Tulsa
Scott Noble
Laura Treat
Jack Horner
L. H. Winter
Dot Hanback
Lucille Landis
Florence Miner
San Luis Obispo
California
L. D. Gibbons
Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Bert’ Sweeney
Roy Johnson
New York City
Walter Apple
Mr. Sweeney
Margharet
Mollie
Ed. Jones
Galena
Ed, Jones
J.C. Haskett
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Walt Grantham
Devil's Promenade
S. B. Apple
Lincoln and
South Streets
Bennett & Blackburn
Miranda
Board of Education
Baxter Planing Mill and Fixture Co
Hugh Freil
Joe Phillips
Dr. Sparks
Bunk Moore
Bunk
Jim Burke
Ralph Martin
Ralph
Library Theatre
Neta
J. W. Watson
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