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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1876
Page
3
A force of men began sinking a shaft on the Credit lode on Tuesday though initial results are modest. Rich deposits found so far are not yet mineable due to market limits for quartz. Messrs Marks and Co. remain sanguine about a true fissure vein despite current uncertainties.
A social party at Masaniz Hall hosted by the Ce organization featured an evening of dancing and a banquet. Guests gathered around 8 o clock, enjoyed refreshments, and resumed dancing until dawn as the hall emptied with the grey light on the eastern horizon.
At the Olin concentrating works progress is slow due to machine parts and bad weather but is expected to begin within days. A full report on operations and results will follow. Bowes’ new furniture has arrived and is on display at his rooms in the Poanainsky building, described as very nice pieces for homes.
Wm J Parks builds a fine residence on upper Main street and Walston Co stone block nears completion. John Noyes buys one fifth of Obiormine for $1,000. First National Bank of Deer Lodge ships $65,000 in gold dust from Moray. Town sees many strangers as Butte grows, mining news, and a centennial address upcoming. Pierce discontinues express line due to route issues, while mining and grass growth provide local commentary.
Hon Wow J. Clagett visits Butte as do a string of guests from Wisconsin and Montana towns. Dellinger of Teer Ledge plans a full investigation while Merrell of Phillipsburg examines local mines. Long notes on pioneers, investors, and ranchers like Conrad Kulis and Kohrs, with local hopes for improved industry and stock expansion.
A San river letter warns frontier settlers of possible uprising following news of Custer's defeat and Crook and Gibbon under threat. It mentions a recent medicine feast among Pend Coriins Piegans Blackfeet and Assinaboines Sioux at Ge Sweaty hills and predicts possible attacks if Ludians escape.
A historical survey traces copper and lead mining from colonial beginnings in Connecticut and New Jersey to Lake Superior operations. It notes early charters in 1700, key mines at Schuyler and Belville, and the spread of mining activity across New England and the Midwest led by early explorers and engineers. The piece highlights the role of John Winthrop and Pere Le Sueur, with later developments in Lead mining in Missouri and other states, and mentions Mr. Cogswell continuing the Mine la Motte operation as among the oldest still active in the United States.
A hurried note describes Maxim column ads from Virginie Gily and local firms, showcasing clothing, hardware, stoves, and sport goods. It highlights Deer Lodge traders supplying frontier demand with low transport costs, lists prominent merchants and hotels, and notes a growing advertising presence from eastern markets.
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