Copper City Promising Copper Camp Near Augusta
A letter to the Great Falls Leader describes Copper City in Lewis and Clarke county about 20 miles west of Augusta as a budding copper camp. Two developed mines, Copper King and the Wright group, show veins from 2 to 60 percent copper with notes of rich ore on dumps. Many claims undeveloped yet yield leads. prospects and wages attract a few miners despite scarce money and caution for those with better home pay.
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Great Falls
Copper City
Augusta
Lewis and Clarke County
Copper King
McCune
J. C Adams
Wright, Rich and Patrick
Patrick
Copper gold lead ore tapped at Libby mine shows modest yield
Al Higgins reports Rainy creek mining at Flagstaff vein tapped from shaft bottom at 47 feet, vein about three feet wide. Ore carries copper, gold and lead but not enough for shipments. Worked areas include Taledonian and Colored Boy, Gorham claim with 40 feet shaft depth and promising ore. Several prospects in Rainy creek expect heavy activity next season amid mounting deaths on the taps.
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al. Higgins
Flagstaff
Rainy Creek
Libby
Libby News
H. Heldt
Mr. Maxwell
J. Kearney
Gorham
How ard Brothers Start Season at Libby Placers
Reports from Libby creek country say the How ard Brothers have begun their season working sluice boxes. Charles Chapman is also at work on the diggings. Scott Anderson moved about 3,000 feet of lumber to the Howard placers last winter and the beam work is now in sluice boxes. It is expected they will have a long season and, due to previous dead work, a very profitable year. Price Johnston and Germer are damming Libby creek below Little Gherry creek to divert water and enable working the ground now flooded by the stream.
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Libby Creek
Howard Brothers
Libby
Charles Chapman
Scott Anderson
Howard Placers
Messrs. Price, Johnston & Germer
Little Gherry Creek
Copperopolis Mine Notes From Cop peropolis Boss
John Blewett in town Tuesday reports strong mine operations at Copperopolis. He hoisted two 60 percent ore chunks weighing about a ton each last week. Machinery ordered for cage work and shaft sinking to the 500 foot level.
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John Blewett
Copperopolis
Miner Wright Sees Rich Resources in Judith Mountains
A veteran mining man from the Judith mountains expresses strong optimism about mineral resources after extensive study of major U S districts. Wright, of the New Year, notes his long practical experience and endorsement cited by the Lewistown Eagle.
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Wright
Judith Mountains
Lewistown
United States
Fergus county mining forecast dwarfs Cripple Creek
A speaker praises the Judith mountains showing surpassing all and predicts Fergus county will gain at least 40,000 residents within a year as a New Year effort expands labor, boosting mineral resources and population growth.
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Judith Mountains
Cripple Creek
Fergus County
Wrist
Polling Places Debate Leaves Number Unchanged
A. N. Yoder and Shelby Irvine urged county commissioners to raise polling places for the school election to avoid crowding. They argued many registered voters could be turned away. Commissioners favored more sites but said law blocked changes now. Voters waited up to five hours in line. no new plan offered. Notice-Ticket No. 13 draws Piano at 525 East Park.
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A. N. Yoder
Shelby Irvine
Pine
Centerville
Mathews
Mr. Yoder
Farrell
Yoder
J. P. Range
East Park
Brink
Five Years in Penitentiary for Livingston Case
Judge Clancy overruled a motion in arrest of judgment and sentenced L. G. Livingston to five years at hard labor for obtaining $50 from druggist R. H. Paxson under false pretenses. Attorney C. M. Parr argued ownership of the money. prosecutor asserted it belonged to Paxson. Livingston pleaded for leniency citing his mother in New York.
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L. G. Livingston
Clancy
R. H. Paxson
C. M. Parr
Livingston
Paxson
Parr
Susie Em Apureene
New York
Trial date set for Fred De Lyle burglary case
The Fred De Lyle burglary trial, jailed about a year, was scheduled for the fifth but delayed by the state’s continuance motion. Judge Clancy plans to discharge the jury Saturday, while defense counsel Machel and Breen request trial with the current panel, citing uncertainty of a new jury.
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Fred de Lyle
de Lyle
Clancy
Machel
Peter Breen
Election Notice for Silver Bow Montana School Trustees Bonds
Election to appoint four school trustees in school district No 1 Silver Bow County Montana on April 7 1900. Also to vote on issuing fifty thousand dollars in bonds at four percent repayable in twenty years for buying school lots and building houses. Polls 8am to noon and 1pm to 8pm. Moran County Clerk to hold district two polling at Gregson Springs 8am to 2pm. J E Moran.
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Silver Bow County
State of
Montana
Gregson Springs
Olla
J. E. Moran
Reed Granted Divorce After Years of Support Absence
Catherine Reed received a decree of divorce from William Reed in a case presented to Judge Clancy. She testified their marriage occurred in White Sulphur Springs in 1896 and that for more than a year he provided no support, a claim supported by her sister.
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Catherine Reed
William Reed
Rainy Day Warnings and Local Ads in Butte Montana
Almanac notes expect rain this season and promote Mutual Life Insurance protection for dependents. Debtors urged to settle with Dr. Bacon. Butte Milk Depot touts best milk price and delivery. Henry Muntzer’s Bock Beer advertised for draught and family use. Easter issue of Ladies Home Journal available at P O News stand. Dr German dentists at 114 N Main St. Sam T Clover’s Glimpses of the Sea promoted for Paris exposition tourists. Railway booklet from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul offered by J T Conley Asst Gen Pass Agent.
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Mutual Life‘Insurance Co
New York
Lynch & Bachelor
East Broadway
Butte
Montana
Henry Muntzer
Bock
Critica
Sam T.clover
London
Paris
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
J. T. Conley
Asa’t
Gen. Pass
St. Paul
Minn
Court Notes Involving Larceny Charge And Railway Injury Suit
Eugene Mellier charged with larceny cited to appear for arraignment next Saturday at the county attorney’s request. In Rooney v Northern Pacific Railway Co. a $15,000 damages suit for injuries to Vincent Rooney from being struck by a Montana soldiers train on October 28 seeks jury judgment. The railway seeks removal from district court to Helena district court where its principal offices are located.
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Eugene Mellier
John H. Rooney
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Vincent Rooney
Montana
District Court
District Court of
Helena
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful feet and bunions, relieves sting from sweat and callouses, and makes tight shoes feel easy. A trusted comfort discovery sold by druggists and shoe stores, with trial offers by mail.
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Allen
Ghoe
le Roy
Nairn's Famous Linoleum Rolls Offered By Pritchard Harrison
Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co promotes Nairn's famous linoleums known for non shrinking qualities durability and steadfast colorings.116 rolls available and recommended as the best floor covering value.
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Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Improved vapor baths in Crystal Springs attract bathers
Crystal Springs announces the opening of patent Improved vapor baths in the northwest. The facility advertises four daily stage dances and entertaining parties, inviting the public to try the new baths after a plunge and cold showers. Contact details and a Langlols card are mentioned.
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Langlols
Reward Offered for Mineral Theft Information in Montana Claim
The undersigned will pay 2500 dollars to anyone furnishing information leading to the detection and conviction of any person or corporation that has mined or removed minerals from the underground workings beneath the surface of the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot No 172 in Silver Bow county Montana. By Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mineral Co. By C B Batterman Assistant Superintendent.
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Anyerson
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Batterman
Notice of Election Supervisor Held in Road District
Notice announces an election for supervisor in Road District No. One to be held Saturday April ?th, 1900, with polling to occur at designated location. The text indicates a road district election proceeding and polling details.
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Bilver Bow County
State of Montana
A. D
Tailoring Co. of Continental Chicago Seeks Trade
Continental Chicago Tailoring Co invites trade for custom suits priced from 18 to 40 dollars. Emphasizes style, grace, and tone in garments. C. F. Fisher, tailor at 1108 Main, will take orders.
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Unpaid Storage Belongings
Auction to sell baggage trunks valises and packages held for unpaid bills at the Southern Hotel on April 20 1900. Sale conducted by Dan Teway representing the sheriff.
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Sheriff's Sale
Southern Hotel
Dan Teway
Dr German Dent Clinic Ad and Steamship Fare Notice
An old classified fragment advertises Dr. German at 114 N Main St and promotes Portland steamer ra iling to Cape Nome as superior to rival routes. It notes cheaper miners supplies in Portland and mentions the next steamer with reservations sailing on May 20. First class fare listed as 121.85 dollars, second class quoted.
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Portland
Cape Nome
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Kingsbury Vose & Sons
A.B. Chase
Montana Music CO
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Younr
Calkins’ Book Store
Main St
Butte Mont
North Main Street
Berre Gas Light and Fuel CO
Hong Kong
Tthe City
Park St
Hum Fay
Wice Free
Chung
Galena Street
Gattan
Bay
Pan Curtis
Westeran
VF News Them
Libby Placers
Hornet Ad Bice
Missoula Gulch
Polis
Aes
Augendre
France
Comet Gold Mining Company
Montana Corporation
Treasury
Comet
Grass Valley
California
Joseph Annear
Walkervilla
Richard H. Dawe
William Shovell
Thomas Andrew
Joseph Broughton
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Marlow’s
South Main Street
Bacon
Ladies’ Home Journal
P. O. News
Dr. German
N. Main
Nairn's
Crystal Springs
Dent
N. Main St
Cresewell
Carder Bros
Ai E
Quartz Street
J. N. Nevils & CO
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