Social dances and new goods draw lively crowds in Butte
A vivid account describes a social gathering with lively dancing and music at a Good Templars event. It praises the supper and proceedings, noting wide goodwill and friendly hospitality. Gigantic display ads claim new merchandise from Kenyon & Zenor, Deer Lodge, with fresh clothing groceries hardware and more, inviting patronage.
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ASU
Templars
Hotel de Mineal
S. LO. G.I. Loge
Messis
Marchesseau
Valiion
Hese Gentemien
Megars. Kenyon & “Enor
Butte
Conches
von Keunon & Zenor
Deer Lodge
Now You See Jay and Now You See Them In Deadwood
Private letter from Ed Riley dated August 29, 1876, to Mr. David Felton describes camp life near Deadwood and claims in the Black Hills region. He notes uncertified claims on Deadwood, Sturgis, and nearby sites, difficulty in finding wages or prospecting work, and tensions with Native Americans. He mentions early winter prospects, difficulties with arrivals, and that many Montaudins see next season as pivotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr. J
Ed. Riley
David Felcon
Deapwoun City
D.T
Bob Ail
Bismarck
Abe
Montauldns
Gound
Gold Dust Hints at Fort Biember Discovery
Reported by Wheeler Bros and crew working on Deadwood creek below Greenville, their clat No 2. at Grayville area, they arrived at Fort Biember with a nineteen hundred pounds of gold dust.
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Wheeler Broa
No. 2
Grayville
Deadwood Creek
Fort Biember
Copper ore shipments and mining plans in early frontier town
Reports note 49 090 pounds of copper ore shipped mainly from the Mountain and Parrott lodes by A D Esler for First National Bank Heliana to Menar, Popes, Coletimore in Maryland. Prospects include copper ore contracts to be delivered after shipping season, with plans to expand Olin Contenirators capacity and increase ore dressing. Several miners, including Morven, Grooms, and others, prepare to move to the Black Hills shortly. The issue mentions subscription notices and a Carl Plummer performance in Dut_te Territory.
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Trouves
Ielalea
Partort
A. Dlster
Heleiia
Menar
Popes
Cole Timiore
Maryland
Black Hills
Pike
Morven
George
Unel
Joe
Grooms
Awe Munderstand
Eniin Ince da
Laramie
Olin
Thaneas
Cartier
Carl Plummer
Gued Turuplars
My. Plummer
Dutte
Elange
Pragmatic miners debate on workable Gur 61 lead hope
Rocken M T discusses mining district output and ore assays, arguing for expanded lead and copper exploration. He critiques cheap reduction methods, urges practical field work, and cautions against overextended promises. Dated September 2, 176.
Deer Lodge Notes Reflect Local Visits and Plans
A rambling Deer Lodge report notes visits by Butte residents and a Social City figure, mentioning Ms Hy and Mr W. G. Prouts, with interest in a Deer Lodge county trip to explore regional resources. The piece hints at future communication to invite a distinguished gentleman to visit the area.
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W. G. Prouts
Meise
Ragbert Wanhay
Sharp Walker
Lhe
Ie Hehnesé
Drivas
Wagenow
Deer Lodge
Ore at the Aine Fark’s Mine
The mine is being worked by lessee John Alport and yields about twelve tons weekly. First class ore makes up about one third with copper content 50 to 60 percent, the rest second class assays just over half that. Current output is small and unlikely to rise before spring as the shipping season ends. land ore stock is under twenty tons.
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Fark
Shaft at Biscovery Mine Reopens Under New Lessor
The lessees Freeman and McGraw, having suspended operations due to lease issues, yield control back to owners Downs and Leary who resume mining. The shaft is progressing with sinking, copper-rich ore found in oxide near the vein, with limited rock remaining and prior tonnage shipped earlier in the season.
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Messrs. Freeman & McGraw
Messrs. Downs, & Leary
Discovery Lode Vein Found by Farrutay and McNamara
Messrs Farrutay and McNamara, lessees of the mine, report slow progress amid obstacles yet press on. After copper traces at eighty feet and a promising vein at one hundred five feet, ore exhausted and sinking altered to drift north. Fifteen feet later a black oxyd copper vein was found, raising hope for a successful discovery with continued day and night work.
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Messrs
Farrutay & McNamara
Mmine
Tie Lexington Mine Prospects Amid Litigation and Shaft Work
The Lexington mine shows limited activity with two men sinking shaft No. 3 to thirty feet. Ore remains good and similar in character to other shafts though the site is tied up in litigation. Prospects for resuming work on the other three shafts this season are unclear.
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Lexington
Hendrie
A. J. Davis
Lesington
Sagie General Ehialueier Ag
Lede
Mountain Lode Ore Work Nearing High Output
Mountain Lode lessees Fosuale Mae Rhea Murphy work near the vein, blasting and mining ore judged to average about 38 percent. They run levels west along the vein at shallow depths, moving ore with promising extraction prospects as stoping begins.
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Mae
Rhea & Murphy
Vale of the Nike Parrott No. 4 Mine Update
The Nike Parrott No. 4 mine shows strong ore grades and extensive shaft work. Operators report a complete millable setup with a large ore body, though winter idle is likely while ore values stay depressed.
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Nike Parrott
Steamer Benton Progress Report Marks Upper Missouri Test
The steamer Benton aims to reach Benton as the upper river navigation notes call it a historic feat for the season. The Deer Lodge School District confirms W. A. Clark as treasurer while a protest against taxation on bullion is discussed and the board insists on assessed wastes against the North West Company for silver bullion.
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Benton
Asland
Lexton
Missouri River
A. Clark
Déer Lodge
Bhorton
M. E.S
Deer Lodge
Osta
Pitan
Stealter
W. W. Dixon
Te North Weat Company
Elias Lytle
Essort
North District
North
Mining notes show multiple lodes and shipments in progress
The report lists the Amizon lode shaft reaching seventy feet with strong showings and anticipation to rival rivals in the district. It notes Mollie McGregor and Pant Jones lodes under development, a fall ore shipment planned from She Fly and Big Dogie, and ongoing work by Miller & Co. The List Chance bed rock flume nears completion, the Diamond R Company ships to Cow Island, and various firms plan winter sinking and new tunneling along Cree and galena lodes.
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Mollie McGregor
Lyman Bros. & Co
Lewis, & Co
Rumley
Brooke
Miller & Co
Helena
Diamond R Company
Cow Island
Benton
View Oil
Ihe Ee Henan
Benson
Lhe Lusbanddil
Messrs. Grubb & Co
Edmuménce
Vies. Allen
Tiina
Shoutan
Condition of Ore and Metal Market at Balt Li City
Market report by J Bastader shows Argentinerans lead and silver prices per ton and ounce, with silver content affecting unit value. Zinc, copper ore, and gold prices in New York are noted, along with assay values and currency details. general market drift includes lead decline and zinc and iron pyrites concerns.
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Balt Li
J. Bastader
Asaye
Reno
Douala
New York
New York Ltd
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