Boss Tweed Mine Strike Shocks Madison County
Deputy State Mine Inspector Frank Hunter calls the Boss Tweed lead at Pony the biggest strike in Madison County history. He notes the crosscut at 1500 feet from the Clipper tunnel reveals a 65 degree quartz ledge with ore valued from six to 175 dollars per ton, potentially 400 tons daily, as owners Morris of Pony and Elling of Virginia City push toward a milling and cyaniding plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony
Frank Hunter
Hunter
Madison County
Clipper
Boss Tweed
W. W. Morris
Butte
Helena
Colorado
Henry Elling
Virginia City
Thomas Couch
Merced
California
Ben Tibbey
The
Parrot
Clipper Group For His Company. Mr. Tibbey
London
Broadway Mine Strike Near Silver Star Sparks Big Find
The Broadway mine near Silver Star, started months ago by John Berkin, reports a rich strike at 409 feet depth. The vein is described as the largest ore body found to date, signaling a major development in the Broadway mine’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Broadway
Silver Star
John Berkin
Burkin Fisherman W R Merk Former Owner Noted
fragmentary report mentions John Berkin and W R Merk as former owner figures in a local property or business, suggesting a transfer or historical ownership detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berkin
W. R. ‘Merk
Highland Boy Bullion Shipment and Plant Expansion Talks
The Highland Boy Smelter started the month with consignments of copper gold and bullion totaling 10 288 pounds while the plant runs over 200 tons daily. Chief engineer Mr Broughton outlined machinery needed to raise capacity to 600 tons daily and cited orders for immediate action. News from the east says the Newhouse crowd controls Utah Consolidated again, with uncertain future effects on the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Lake Tribune
Highland Boy
Profesa
Burrage
Broughton
Toy
Newhouse
Matters at Butte and Amalgamated changes
George H. Robinson visits Utah interests and notes evolving Amalgamated control with Daly ill and Hyams taking lead. Klepetko now handles Highland Bay smelter details. Tarbet syndicate advances the Smokehouse lode amid rumors and renewed mining activity across Montana camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Robinson
Butte
Utah
Salt Lake Tribune
Palmer
W. 5. Keyes
Heinze
Robinson
Montana
Marcus Daly
Mr. Hyams
Frank Klepetko
Highland Bay
Mr. Robinson
Tarbet Syndicate
Madisonian Mine Sale Talks Hit Ten Day Option
Frank Turner says a western group holds a ten day option to buy the Madisonian mine and expects to close after notifying a halt in ore extraction. He notes the mine yields about 20 per ton from January processing and connects two shafts to reach 1000 feet of ore. ownership is shared with his brother and John H. Conrad. The buyers have pursued the option previously and report favorable views each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turner
Madisonian
West
Myself
John H. Conrad
Nancy Hanks Mine Elevates Garnet Gold Outlook
Sam J. Ritchey, owner of Nancy Hanks mine at Garnet, arrives with ore shipments. The Garnet operation, run by Garnet parties, shows a 3 percent ore ledge at 350 feet depth, with average value around $40 per ton and some shipments at $176 per ton. Ritchey contemplates expanding claims, incorporating the group, and selling stock to fund a deep shaft while predicting Garnet will become a major western gold camp. He also holds placer land at Reatmouth and plans Garnet development.
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Sam J. Ritchey
Nancy Hawks
Garnet
Ritchey
Nancy Hanks
Reatmouth
Trial ends with failure to prove stolen property charge
Pasquila Cident faced trial for receiving stolen property in Judge Clancy's court but the prosecution failed to prove the items were stolen from the alleged location. Witnesses could not identify the woods and the case was dismissed after defense requested acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquila
Clancy
Witnes
Moston & Montana
Amalgamated Company
Silver Bow Republican Club Grows as 75 Sign Rolls
The Silver Bow County Republican club met in the library auditorium for its second gathering. About 75 new members signed the rolls. President B. H. Cook appointed an executive committee, disclosed names, and announced adoption of a constitution and by laws. The group will endorse only candidates from Republican conventions and meet on the first and third Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County Republican Club
B. H. Cook
B. B. Calkins
Malcolm Gillis
A. N. Yoder
Benjamin Sampson
Willam Thompson
George W. Irvin
A. A. McMillan
Chas. J. Stevenson
Samuel M. Roberts
W. 8. Taant
Club
Clinton H. Moore
Cook
Montana Lottery Scheme Reported In Evansville
Robert B. Gilman of Wyansville Indiana writes City Clerk Callan about a lottery scheme backed by the Montana Loan & Investment company. Promoters claim a license from Butte city clerk, which Butte denies. The old mining stock scam, tied to a lottery drawing, may be revived.
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Robert B. Gilman
Wyansville
Indiana
Callan
Evansville
Gilman
Montana Loan & Investment Company
Butte
Montana Loan and Investment Company
Andrews Refuses to Execute Lease for East Park Street House
M Nixon sues George W Andrews to compel lease for the building at 459 East Park Street. He alleges that on January 1899 they agreed on a two year tenancy at 20 per month and that Andrews promised a written lease for residence. Andrews now refuses to execute and demands possession or $40 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Nixon
George W. Andrews
East Park Street
Andrews
Madam Burre the Marvelous Revealer Readings Offered
Madame Burre a renowned palmist and medium is located in room 6 Thornton block at 49 East Broadway. She claims to tell past present and future and diagnose diseases without questions. Hours ten to ten. Also sewing machines for rent by week of month at National Undertaking Company, 17 Mast Quarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Burre
Thornton Block
East Broadway
National Undertaking Company
French Tansy Tablets for painful menses remedy
Ladies appreciate four good remedy. There is nothing on the market equals French Tansy Tablets for relief and cure of painful and irregular menses. They remove all co st ru c tions no matter what the cause. Manufactured by A Augenere Paris for sale by Newbro Drug Co Butte Mont sole agents Price two dollars per box mailed securely sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augenére
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Crystal Springs Steam Baths and Local Notices
Crystal Springs promotes vapor baths hot springs and dancing parties with street ads and phone numbers. Various services include steam cleaning and tailoring, beer sales, and a hospital board election notice dated 1900 with trustee and doctor elections, plus travel berths to Seattle via Northern Pacific.
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Langtols
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Calkins’ Book Store
Main St
Butta Mom
L. A. May
Hock
Underwood Agency
Owsley Block
Kalse Mining
Pioneer
Oscar. Stenberg
West Park Street
Hong Kong
W. Park
HUM Fay, Prop
Mgr
F. Gattan
M. D
Sopollen
Curtis
Ilver Bow
Masonic Temple
Pend
Dan Yancey
Burrs Lodge
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canadas
Boss Tweed Io A
Inspector Hunter
Broadway—Mining News
Montana Music CO
N. Main Street
Tre Nancy Hawks
Williamson
M. L. Johnson
W. Broadway
Republican Club
Montana Lottery
Madam Burre the
Marvelous Revealer
Huie Pock
Bute
China
South
Malin Street
Ig Ee
Crystal Springs
Belliveau's
J. Montou @ Co
Cape Nome
South Main Street
C.F. Risner
D. E
Rainville
Beaver Lock
Henry Muntzer
Butte Brewery
John H. Olson
Sfusiee
West Granite
B. &M. Employes
B. & M. Hospital
Meaderville
Gunderson
Board of Trustees
Seattle
Standard Carriage Works
S. Main, Butte, Mont
Ulster
Nasteaahe
Siegel Clothing Co
J. N. Nevils & CO
East Park
Montana Hardware Company
Butte, Mont
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