Copper market hopes tied to Calumet & Hecla fire
Eastern financial and trade papers note a dull copper market with weak consumer demand but firm seller confidence. Calumet & Hecla and Boston & Montana profits and dividends suggest strong six month earnings. if the Michigan mine fire is controlled, copper mining earnings in 1900 could reach about 25 million dollars amid ongoing future deliveries and large mine output totaling around 100 million pounds per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Financial and
Butte
Calumet & Hecla
Boston & Montana
Michigan
Kearsarge Co in Summit Milling for Gold Value
Damours, of the Kearsarge company in Summit, visited Alder Gulch to arrange ore shipments for testing. A 2100 pound sample yielded 480 in returns from Butte smelters, with Helena and Colorado shipments planned. The ore carries telluride values worth 300 to 400 per ton, though Butte offered no return, while the little 10 pound per day mill yields an ounce plus gold daily. Damours seeks best methods to save the exceptional values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damours
Summit
Kearsarge
Alder Gulch
Butte
Helena
Colorado
Oiling Up and the Golden Medical Discovery Story
A promotional block extols small engine lubrication as life saving and compares it to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for the human body. It includes a testimonial from Chas Hanwick of Lenox Michigan claiming drastic health improvements after use, with offers for the Medical Adviser and a mailed pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Chas. Hanwick
Lenox, Macomb Co
Mich
Ambitious plans for new ore processing facility
Fragmentary text suggests a figure intends to build a combined mill and concentrator near Keur Singe to extract the large ore bodies. The wording implies a substantial industrial project may be proposed or contemplated, with emphasis on maximizing ore recovery.
Madison Mines reveal active mining ventures and bonds
The Alder Gulch Times reports James Whitaker leased and bonded 410000 on the Bamboo Chief mine near Virginia City. Wright works 15 men at the Ritedla with 60 tons ready. A high grade ore vein at the Navajo yields 20 tons ready for the smelter. Maggie A Gibson and Gorden dredges resume at Alder Mitch for Heason. Diamond R concentrator at Neihart works toward test runs under Ed McCool with 150 tons expected and Moulton ore. mill cost around 100000 with strong equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder Gulch Times
James Whitaker
Virginia City
W. H. Wright
Ritedla
Maggie A. Gibson
Gorden Dredres
Alder
Mitch
Conrey
Red Bluff
Henry Elling
Milwaukee
Charles Sherman
K. G. Turner & Co
Pole Creek
Neihart Herald
Ed McCool
The
Parrot
Old Man Levi Bracy Found Mentally Impaired in Court
An 18 year old named Levi S. Bracy underwent a commission of doctors and Judge Lindsay proceeding in Department No. 1 as officials determined his mind was impaired and ordered his discharge. Dr Wella described beginning brain softening while Bracy’s neighbor Mrs Bain testified to periods of clarity amid aging concerns. Bracy claimed Montana residence since 1864 and described recent poor sleep but good appetite with insistent odd statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi S. Bracy
Lindsay
District Court
Wella
George H. Lewis
Bracy
Grippe
Montana
Ben Tibbey
Parrot
Mines show loss despite steady ore quality in April
The April report by Receiver Harris details Snohomish and Tramway mines operating at a loss. He states mine ore remains high quality with uniform values, noting production in April of 503.77 tons from Baohomish Berkeley shaft, 141.13 tons from farus, and 63 tons from tramway, with returns of 8397.35 against expenses 7880.20. Additional line items mention pastry flour prices and East Park Cook's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Snohomish
United States
Baohomish
Berkeley
Farus
Divorce Action Filed by Statina Halley in Missouri
Statina Halley sues Winflell Halley for divorce alleging a united marriage in Lewis County Missouri on December 1, 1874 with desertion and ill treatment. She has custody of two children aged 12 and six months and seeks division of about $300 in household goods. She last heard of him in Salmon City Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statina Halley
Winflell
Halley
Lewis
Counly, Mo
Patrol Wagon Back for City Council Vote
The city police commission, after yesterday's meeting, decided to give the patrol wagon another chance. Wayne-Sulkeyette Co agreed to alterations proposed by Chief Lavelle, and on condition the changes are made, the commission will recommend acceptance to the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne-Sulkeyette Company
Lavelle
Deposition Links Kinsley to Creech Saloon Shootout
Joseph Kinsley testified before Justice Nichols in the Edgar Marshall murder case. He said he saw Marshall quarrel with Creech at Creech's saloon on Mercury and Main, Marshall drew a gun, Creech left, Mrs Creech entered and died after collapsing. Kinsley later doubted then affirmed Marshall as the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Creech
Joseph Kinsley
Nichols
Edgar Marshall
M. L. Vines
Kinsley
Towanda
Creech
Mercury and
Main Streets
Marshall
Mercury Street
Mrs. Creech
Crowley
Elegant Street Parade Promises Best Dressed Show Ever
Gentry's world's greatest trained animal show brings a grand parade through the city. Open cages reveal comical monkeys, baby elephants lead, dogs on floats, Shetland ponies prance to music, and free pony rides delight children. One ring performances ensure no part is missed. Show runs Thursday May 30 for four days, rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
New Mattings At Low Prices From Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co
New spring mattings are in featuring Chinese and Japanese inserted and fancy weaves in cotton and linnen warp. Patterns are attractive and prices among the lowest. This week 1gE 25c 6c and 45c a yard for all grades at Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co Caie Park and Malin Streets Butte Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet CO
Cae Park
Malin Streets
Butte
Ont
Wax Works light train to Chicago via Milwaukee schedule
The M and St P railway begins a nightly Minneapolis to Chicago service from May 27 departing Minneapolis at 10 50 and St Paul at 11 25 arriving Portage 6 45 a m Milwaukee 10 45 a m and Chicago 1 p m. Through seating car service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Milwaukee and Chicago with Chicago connections to met and north. Direct service for Oshkosh Fond du Lac Madison Janesville and Rockford. Lowest rates to all points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnespoiia
Milwaukee
Chicago
Met
North
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Madison
Janceville
Rockford
Wax Works Visit Prompts Family Plans
A fragment notes a wax works outing amid references to a father figure and lodging expenses at Molingsworth'n Cate, hinting at a family trip with unclear details and ambiguous pricing.
Butte Coal Co Prices Advertised by City Office
The Butte Coal Co lists prices for wy ime plaster Paria hard nail pine and brick ranges. City office at 19 East Broadway notes interest in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Coal Co
East Broadway
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NorthMontana Music Co
Fosselman’s
Park Street
Calkins’ Book Store
Main St
Butte Mone
W. H. Wix
D. D. S. Breadway
Butte Gas Light
N. Main
Hong Kong
Hum Fay
West Park Street
Kearsage
Ues
Keursinge
Madison Mines
Snohomish and Tramway
Cook
East Park
Kingley
Morris Woolen CO
Panis
C.F. Fisher
Mata St
Molingsworth'n
Cate
Haggerty Bros
W. Park
America
Vietinas
Mitchell Farm
Columbus Buggy Co
Brockway
Troy
Sbososo
J. T. Carroll
Arizona
Carder Bros
Quartz Street
Concord Harness
Concord
Jas, R. Hill & Co
J.N. Nevills & CO
Wyoming St
Park
Strasburger Amc
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