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Marysville's Mining Comeback Sparks Hopeful Revival
Marysville once a top West mining camp lay dormant but is staging a comeback. Thomas Cruse’s Drumlummon mine sparked the town’s birth and wealth, while dredges and surrounding mines like Bald Mountain and Penobscot renew activity. Old timers believe mining fever drives renewal regardless of methods.
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Marysville
Thomas Cruse
Drum- Summon
Ireland
Thomas
Drumlummon
Tommy
Mr. Cruse
Mamie
Helena
Nate Vestal
Penobscot
William Mayer
Silver Creek
O. M. Lanstrum
Davies
Bald Mountain
Empire
Shannon
Drumsummon
Tommy Cruse