Largest Concentrator Planned for Cuba City Mine
The Baxter mine at Cuba City will be sold to Michigan interests and a 600 ton mill with pressure water supply is planned. The Allis-Chalmers era will run the plant, housing workers in cottages. Dall and Hancock systems surface in negotiations as labor demand soars with high wage prospects.
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Cuba City Mine
Platteville
Wis
The
Tribune
Baxter
Cuba City
Michigan
Allis-Chalmers Company
Milwaukee
Hancock
Chicago
St. Paul
Dall
T. P. Cummins
Strike Near Highland Rail Line Reveals Vast Drill Range
Big strike reported by Chatt Bros at Fecht farm one mile east of Highland Wisconsin near Mineral Point and Northern railway. Hole No 4 reaches 105 feet and continues to 120 feet with a jack at under 100 feet. Scullion farm also proves. range extends three-fourths of a mile, benefiting from railway proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Wis
Chatt Bros
Tupon
Fecht
Mineral Point and Northern Railway
Scullion
Scullion Farm
Miner suffers broken leg in Wisconsin mine accident
Platteville Wisconsin July 26 Bert Wison of Boscobel suffered a bad accident Tuesday morning while wheeling a 500 pound tub of rock in the Gritty Six mine. The tub fell on his right leg breaking it below the knee. He was taken to the hospital and will be out of action for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Wis
Bert Wison
Boscobel
Survey of Mines Near Finished In City
Geological surveyors who arrived Friday and left Saturday for Carbondale Illinois have nearly completed their survey of the mines here. It will be weeks or months before charts and maps are published for distribution.
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Carbondale
Finger Severed in Drill Accident at Cuba City
Geo. Dent lost the middle joint of his left hand when a drilling machine severed his finger while freeing a stuck drill. The incident occurred Wednesday. Dent had ribs broken five weeks earlier by the same outfit.
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Cuba City
Geo. Dent
Dent
Sunrise mine a good prospect in Rewey Wisconsin
Hon. R. Barrett received a letter from a friend in Rewey Wisconsin claiming the Sunrise mine there is a good prospect and may be one of the best in the district. The note adds that several Gale nians hold stock and will welcome the news.
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R. Barrett
Rewey
Wis
Concentrator Planned for Clark Mine by Galena Iron Works
Chas. C Mathey, head of the Galena Iron Works Co., visited Highland to draw up plans and specifications for a 50 ton concentrator to be built at the Clark mine at once. The Highland report says Mineral Point mining men have purchased the mine at a fair price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Iron Works Company
Highland
Wis
Chas. C Mathey
Galena Iron Works Co
Highland Tuseday
Clark Mine
Highland Department
Mineral Point
Potosi Ore Riches Highlight Local Mining Leader
R A Bratton, the Grant Mining and Lumber representative, touts Potosi ore as exceptionally rich, signaling strong local mining prospects and economic potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bratton
The
Grant Mining & Lumber
Galena Tribune Expands Mining News Coverage
The Galena Tribune touts its paid traveling mining correspondent who has 25 years in the district and promises first hand, reliable reporting on zinc and lead camps. It invites business readers to sample an illustrated copy by mail from Galena Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Tribune
Northwest
the Tribune
Tribune
Wisconsin
Illinois
Galena
Big Strike Reported on John Kamm Farm Lease
Highland Wisconsin August 1 a large strike of lead is reported from Rewey on the John Kamm farm. Local business men are interested in leasing 200 acres of ground and the full particulars will be published in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Wis
Rewey
John Kamm
Galena Tribune Touts Mining Focus for zinc region
A note from the Frick Building Pittsburgh addresses a Tribune staff correspondent praising the Galena Tribune as a new mining testament for zinc and lead country in southwest Wisconsin. It invites subscriptions as the sole mining paper in the zinc belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Frick
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Galena Tribune
Wisconsin
Mining Promises in Wisconsin Zinc and Lead Fields Draw Comment
Western miners praise Wisconsin Illinois zinc and lead districts near Buncombe on the Illinois Wisconsin line. Favorable geology limits drilling and water, with rail access, rising zinc demand, and prudent investment cautions from the Galena Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragon
Northwestern
Buncombe
Wis
Illinois
Wisconsin
The
Tribune
Linden
Galena Tribune
Wisconsin zinc mining could spark regional prosperity
The article urges investors to support zinc mining in Wisconsin praising the district's potential to become a major producer. It notes several mines joining the dividend list by 1907 and predicts growth into a commercial and manufacturing region with outside capital.
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Rewey
Glanville
Benton
Shullsbury
Hazel Green
Linden
Mineral Point
Wisconsin
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Ten Strike Mine Officers Visit from Rockford
W. W. Bennett secretary and treasurer and Geo. Wearmouth superintendent of the Ten Strike mine visited the city with other officers from Rockford. They praised current ore output and expected continued improvement as development continues.
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W. W. Bennett
Geo. Wearmouth
Rockford
David mine breakthrough signals ore body across property
The David mine breaks into the main ore body with a wide ore range across the Nagle and Nagel properties. Sinking for the Nagel shaft is let at 14 dollars per foot to Reichgels Kolowenski and Cheney, while United and Consolidated mine crews prep for rising ore soon.
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Montfort
Wis
David
Nagle
Turner Bros
Nable
Reichgels
Kolowenski
Cheney
Frankland Hotel
The
United
James
Lowry
Consolidated
M. F. Burriss
Potosi
J. H. Fosbinder
Joplin Ore Market Prices Hold Strong
The Joplin ore market reports the highest zinc price at 49 per ton on an assay basis of 42 to 45 per ton of 60 zinc. Prices remain firmer with occasional gains of 50 cents. A purchasing agency rejected several hundred tons as other buyers quoted slightly higher prices. Output lags demand, keeping prices firm for at least two weeks before rising output may ease prices.
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Joplin
Ores for the District Weekly Report Seeks Shaft Sinking
The district ore report notes preparations for sinking a shaft at the Mifflin farm near Sunrise. Eighteen drill holes by Mendenhall of Watertown produced insufficient results, with only 40 acres proven. A directors meeting will decide shaft location as bids are opened for sinking a standard shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franglargi
Mendenhall
Watertown
Mifflin
U. K
New Raspberry Strawberry Dazzles Market Weary Growers
A new raspberry strawberry berry arrives this summer, named for its blend of raspberries and strawberries. Pred Schoenfelt brought boxes to town, selling to John Crolan and displaying them outside a grocery. the fruit attracted shoppers, sold at 15 cents per box within an hour, and experts expect wider cultivation in coming years.
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Pred Schoenfelt
John Cloran
Schoenfelt
Knights of the Globe seek new recruits in city visit
Officials of Head Camp of Knights of the Globe arrived Tuesday, meeting at the DeSoto house to recruit in the city. The order already counts about fifty members locally.
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Knights of the Globe
DeSoto House
Order
Lead and Zinc Shipments in District Camps for Week Ending July 28 1906
Lead sold to Galena smelter at up to 87.50 per ton as buyers from St Louis Smelting and Refining push strong competition. Galena secured limited ore. The report lists weekly pounds of zinc and lead shipments by companies and landowners across district camps.
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Galena
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Company
Galena Company
Tri-State Telephone Publishes Wide Subscriber Directory
The Tri-State Telephone and Telegraph Company of Dubuque issues a new directory listing subscribers across Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin. The book covers nearly all towns within a 200 mile radius including complete Galena and Platteville entries with Platteville having the most subscribers outside Dubuque. The firm connects with the Pitcher system and runs the largest independent lines in the three states.
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Tri-State Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Dubuque
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Galena
Platteville
Tri-State Telephone Company
Pitcher System
Tri-State People
Chicago Market Report for Cattle and Hogs Dated Aug 1
Cattle receipts 2100 with mostly lower bids across classes. Good to fancy steers from 5.65 to 6.40, common to good 4.50 to 5.60, inferior to common 3.90 to 4.50. Cows from 3.75 to 5.35, range steers 4.00 to 6.10, yearlings 4.50 to 5.05, feeders 3.75 to 4.25, stockers 3.00 to 3.85, calves 3.00 to 6.90. Hogs receipts 25000, steady to 10 lower. good to choice shipping 6.75 to 6.90, butcher 6.75 to 6.85, heavy mixed 6.40 to 6.80, light mixed 6.50 to 6.60, good to prime boars 6.40 to 6.50, selects 6.25 to 6.15.
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Chicago
Indiana
Shoe Sale at Coatsworth's Dry Goods Store
A shoe sale will be held Saturday August 4 at Coatsworth's Dry Goods Store. The entire shoe department is offered at special low prices with free purchases and a contest offering three people a chance to win by guessing feet. watch for the feet. The ad promises the best shoes for the least money.
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Coatsworth’s
Letters Remaining in This Office Week Ending August 1 1906
A weekly list shows Ladies List names Mrs. Fred O Coleman Mrs J Cratton Miss Anna Schmidt and Men's List names W Barnes H B L Gorman D A Keefer O C Miller Walter Ryan Wm Wabben Thos Williams two. Also mentions Coatsworth selling fine soda crackers at 7 cents per pound and blackberries at 8 1 3 cents per box plus a note asking How many feet to Coatsworths dry goods store.
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W. Barnes
H. B. L. Gorman
D. A. Keefer
O. C. Miller
Walter Ryan
Wm. Wabben
Thos. Williams
Coatsworth’s
Coatsworth's
Galena Man Weds Lena Bride Delbert Jeffrey Marries Miss Walton
Delbert Jeffrey of Galena and Miss M Walton of Lena UL wed in Lena on Wednesday afternoon. The groom works as an operator on the Illinois Central and will reside in Galena after setting up housekeeping on the east side. The bride is a popular Lena resident who has visited Galena often.
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Delbert Jeffrey
M. Walton
Lena, UL
Illinois Central
Fortage
Lena
Jeffrey
First Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Annual Camp 19 Picnic
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church plans their annual picnic at Camp 19 tomorrow. A large attendance is expected with dinner served at the camp plus a day of fishing and relaxing in the woods.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Remains of William Waters Interred in Platteville
The funeral for the late William Waters was held at 10 a.m. in Platteville after the remains were transported there from the previous day. Mrs. Waters, the scribe Whitmore, and several Platteville relatives accompanied the procession to the burial site. The notice also describes Guilford township farmland for sale with 180 acres, 100 cultivated, a new house, barns, hog sheds, granary, corn crib, two orchards, running water, good fencing, on rural route with telephone. inquiries to H. J. Vandedrink, R. F. D. 4, Galena, IN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waters
Platteville
Waters
Whitmore
Guilford Township
H. J. Vandedrink
Galena
Galenian Will Wed In Huntington Va Engagement Announced
A. J. Reynick of Galena NL and Lulu Reynick announced their engagement at a Springfield HL gathering honoring John R. Tanner Circle No. 14 Ladies of the G A R officers. The wedding is set for late August or early September in Huntington Va where Reynick has a new position with a telephone company. He is the son of James B. Reynick, Galena hardware dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John R. Tanner
James L. Clarke
A. J. Reynick
Galena
Lulu
Huntington
W. Va
Reynick
Central Union Telephone Company
Bell System
Mr. Reynick
James B. Reynick
Cincinnati
Ohio
Five Head of Cattle Killed by Lightning in Guilford
A severe Guilford township storm struck five cattle losses and damaged trees and barns. Jos Baus lost three head and another farmer two. no fires or fatalities reported though several people had narrow escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Township
Jos. Baus
Guilford
Galena
Voting Surges in Galena Piano Contest
The Galena Daily Tribune reports brisk voting for a piano contest with a Cable-Nelson piano prize. Subscriptions or back payments grant voting certificates and votes, with rates from ten cents yielding three votes to higher prepayments. Voting ends September 8 and ballots are counted by a committee.
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Tribune
O. C. Kraehmer
Lowise Roddewig
Ailes Bocas
Ytaccivciss
Fueling
Huber
Ss Ice Veve Eas
Mand Galiney
Carrie Northle
Eldora
Galena
O. Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
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Alba
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Rene
Granby
Oronogo
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