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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1876
Page
3
Citizens organize a temperate Independence Day event at Charpentier Mall to honor the nation with an old fashioned gathering. The committee invites all to attend Tuesday evening at eight to celebrate the liberty of the mountains and American pride.
June 7 Moose Creek notes report misprints and weathering in the Miner correspondence. Mentions Dickey Co. and Treanor Co. gold runs, Fairweather and McBride firms, and new branch store by Hamilton and McCrunar. Trans and Hale seen active. Fourgher plans extension of services. Burrs Mixer subscription enclosed.
The letter notes a brutal snow storm dropping three feet, forcing travelers Thomas Hynes and Lang to abandon their wagon near Philipsburg to proceed on horseback. Local milling, mining prospects, and road improvements are described, with mentions of Professor Wicks, Mr. Sweeney, and ore assays.
A returning Black Miller from Selina recounts the region’s state while full details await next issue. Rev J R Russel will speak at Deer Lodge congregation with services in Butie at 11 and evening time. Local mining progress includes Pavlina mill delivering 30 tons of banker ore with strong bullion savings, Centennial mill restarting, and additional stamps expected. Moose Creek reports 80 to 100 miners active despite heavy snow. Sloose tubes and Sloose region activity noted with new office at Moose Creek. Advertising lists E B Dart & Co offering goods and services for miners in Montana mining camps.
The article notes a gold and silver ore supply in Madison county with plans for a Virginia City assay office. Preparations are under way in Helena to ready the Fair Grounds for the Fourth of July races. A rifle team may entertain guardsmen during the celebration.
Morning arrivals bring W A Clark and John Rainsworth into Montana mining camps. Traders Baker and Cunningham deliver shingles to Deer Lodge. Eutina Dutcher starts a three month term teaching at Leavengood district. Isaac Silver Bow visits, while Col J D Binns reports Moose Creek mines. Civil Rights Lawn nears completion at divest creek as Stone and Penny open Civil Nights store. Valiton of the Deer Lodge brass haul appears in town for the first time since 607 days ago.
Letter from I C Brappy at Spring Oxens dated April 25 1876 describes mining camps at Spring Rapid Castle creek and Custer City siege by Indians. Provisions are scarce prices high, many prospectors arrive then leave, while some claim water ditches and pay dirt.
A notice announces a meeting of the Ger intins to participate in the upcoming American Independence celebration at Charpentier's Hall on Sunday June 11 at 3 PM. The event is promoted by William J. Parks, Superintendent.
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