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Butte Miner

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1877

Page

3

Copper ore works progress at the Olin plant described

A reporter tour notes the automatic jig in operation at the copper works. Ore is dried, crushed, and screened with No 40 slime removal. The process includes a Dodge crusher, Cornish rollers, elevators, and a jig for condensation and separation as the facility aims to aid copper mine owners this season.

Olin Knabe Butte Foandry Butte J. W. Clapman Gaithiel Chardh Es Peetel Billy Parks Baltimore

Butte Copper Concentrator Expands Automatic Dressing Plan

A Butte copper operation reports progress with a new automatic dressing process to replace manual labor. The concentrator now handles ore after sorting, turning 60-70 percent of mined material into a marketable product, boosting yields and miner receipts while plans call for continuous, day and night operation as ore shipments rise. Officials note large stocks of second-class ore await processing and expect shipments to Baltimore, with additional tonnage from Packs and Poanainsky claims forthcoming.

Luis Poanainsky Mountain Lode Olin

Butte Activity and Arrivals Highlight Business Visitations

The report notes gossipy updates on local figures in Butte, including Lytian W. Scott and Samuel Levis overseeing renovations, Chas Blum planning stonework for a new house, and Kleinschmitt Weimar’s merger with Lee Foster to form a strong mercantile firm. Anne Mantle visits to discuss telegraph operations and potential municipal telegraph service with the local business community.

Samuel” Levis Culeman & Co Chas. Blum Botte Deer Lodge Albert Kleinschmitt Mr. Ryan J. G. Ramsford Wm. H. Weimar Metropolis Anne Mantle iPant Valleyay Telegraph Butte M. Bias Helena Frairicks

Building Improvements Through the City

A terse survey lists new houses and commercial structures in progress over the last six weeks. Projects include a 16520 residence with kitchen addition, a 19x32 log and square front building for rent, two dwellings on Pine Street, a 30x49 livery and feed stable, a 6x20 house for residence, a 16x80 frame house with ell and stone foundation, and other sheds and shops shaping the cityscape.

Frank Park Street McDermott Main Park St Veher Alexander Piki Montana Patrick Granite Street West End Chi James Stride

Newkirk and Co reopen billiard hall in central Butte

The Newkirk and Co billiard hall has reopened after refitting and painting. David Allen and Geo W Newkirk manage the bar and are praised as skilled and pleasant. Nearby, Pfilf and Sherman announce a new restaurant and dining hall offering meals and lunches for travelers and residents.

Newkirk & Co David Allen Geo. W. Newkirk Messrs Pfilf & Sherman Tlemen Lourg Butte Taurant Main Street J. M. Wetzel & Co

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