Rowley mine in good shape gains new machinery upgrades
The Rowley mine at Buncombe has passed the breakers and is entering first class condition. New machinery is being installed to boost output. Ore sells to Joplin Separating Co. of Galena, buyer R. 8S. McKee. The mine, a low grade proposition, is managed by a Chicago businesswoman with strong promotion and financing skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Buncombe
Joplin Separating Company
Galena
McKee
Chicago
Freeport Mining and Development Company Forms Permanent Group
Freeport Freeport July 16 The Freeport Mining and Development company formed a permanent organization and elected officers and directors at Joseph Benston's office. Plans call for continued lead ore mining this fall and winter. Executives include President Chas G Steffen and Vice President Matthew Schmid. Directors John Driscoll Fred Winders Wm Pedelty C W Liebhart J W Benston A H Reiger John Tracy. The firm holds 120 acres between Benton and Leadmine Wisconsin with a new shaft under way and promising ore samples. James Kernan of Genoa NL attended.
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Freeport
Freeport Mining and Development Company
Joseph Benston
Chas. G. Steffen
Matthew Schmid
Marshall Ware
Galena
John Driscoll
Fred Winders
Benton, Wis
Wm. Pedelty
Leadmine
Wis
C. W. Liebhart
J. W. Benston
A. H. Reiger
John Tracy
Benton and
James Kernan
Genoa
Mineral Point Advances in Mining and City Improvements
Mineral Point progresses in mining and municipal growth as cement walks on Main street, new concentration plant foundations at Liverpool near completion, and rapid mine equipment work underway. A factor in the city’s emergence as a future industrial and commercial center is highlighted by new housing and architectural development.
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Main
The
Rock High School
Liverpool
Val
Joplin Ore Market Sees Zinc Tops At 47 Per Ton
Zinc prices reached 47 per ton with basis 43 to 44 for 60 percent zinc. Webb City Unde rwriters Land Co reportedly sold a large ore bin at 45 per ton for next week. Lead climbed to 74.50 with some bids at 78. Market shows wide gaps between seller and buyer reports. Week ending July 14, 1906 shipments by landowners and lessees in the district.
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Joplin
Missouri
Galena Enterprise
Duenweg
Webb City
Aurora Steer Aea
Spurgeon
Sherwood
Neck City
Stott City
Cave Springs
Carthage
Wentworth
Zine
Cuba City
Platteville
Linden
Buncombe-H. G
Benton
Livingston
Montfort
Lin den prospects widen as mills planned and deposits found
The Lin den area centers on a heavy new lead and zinc lode found near the depot at 27 feet. The Glanville and Robart plan new concentrating plants with a 100 ton mill desired. The Dark Horse shaft is down over 50 feet and James Vias leaves for Madison to buy more.
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Linden
Glanville
Robart
Pollard
Wm. Vial
Dark Horse
James Vias
Madison
Addi
Highland Mill Expansion Near Dry Bone Hollow
The Highland Mining company plans three mills at Dry Bone Hollow with secured water and ready boilers. Milwauke e Highland and St Anthony mills start machinery import, while Red Jacket gains cement foundations and a 90 day completion target. The Franklin Mining company shares in new ore finds and dam water tests amid scarce team labor.
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Franklin
Milwaukee and Highland
St. Anthony
Red Jacket
Highland
Milwaukee-Highland Company
Franklin Company
Franklin Mining Company
Carey Pasture
Highland Mining Company
Highland mining district powers up as water and mills push forward
In the Highland district a quiet week precedes a rush of activity as mines prepare for a busy season. Piping water from Big Spring is debated while the Clark mine and others near Empire Zinc Works see sales and potential upgrades. Franklin Mining adds a pump, boosting water for milling, and lead production remains strong at Carey eighty. Security Mining slows due to ground conditions and labor tensions as pumps appear at private wells and boiler foundations secure. The new railroad enhances service and frontier development accelerates.
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Uable
Tripoli
N. H. Snow
Temby
Lilly
Guttenstein Brothers
Janesville
Lindén
Hannifin and Smelker
Hannifin
Livingston
Mr. Smelker
James. Vial
Sandoval Zine Works
Chicago
Vial
Highland Camp
Big Spring
Highland
Clark
Empire Zinc Works
Wenona
Humphrey
Franklin Mining Company
Acqua Pura
Franklin
Carey
Security Mining Company
Highland and Mineral Point Clash In Notable Baseball Tilt
A large Mineral Point crowd watched Highland and Mineral Point play a dramatic nine inning game marked by strong pitching. Knight pitched well for Mineral Point nine strikeouts with 28 batters faced. Babcock fanned nine in a no hit effort and Highland failed to score. The game capped the Mineral Point Methodist excursion at Kennedy's Grove with over 600 in attendance. The Highland team departs for a three week road trip led by Ber Cross with a full lineup on tour August 9 at Fennimore.
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Highland
Milwaukee
St. Anthony
Mineral Point
Sengpiel
Speedy
Hopper
Knight
Enzenroth
Babcock
Fox
Red Birds
Culver
Lewis
Imitive Methodist School of
Kennedy's Grove
Lind
A Dresden
Fennimore
Pact
Ber Cross
Flynn
Bahl
Huppler
Sengples
Huston
Waters
Cross
Montfort Mines Progress and Local Prospects
The David mine returns to work with a 90 foot shaft and expects ore at 120 feet by August 1. United also reaches 90 feet with plans to reach lower runs. Consolidated to meet in Madison on the 17th for prospecting. A diamond drill operates north of the David. Nagle prepares to sink nearby. Johns mine remains sulfurous and profitable, with zinc potential. J H Fosbinder loses his right leg. Dr Cunningham performs the amputation. Tuberculosis cited as cause. The Tribune wishes him a speedy recovery.
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Consolidated
Madison
David
Nagle
Rich lead strike at Shullsburg reveals thick ore vein
Miners at Irish Diggings Lead and Zinc property in Shullsburg report a rich discovery. At 35 feet they hit a pure lead body 14 inches thick. Two men worked Saturday and Monday extracting 700 pounds of ore. Jelly glasses with tin tops 1¢ each at Coatsworth's.
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Irish Diggings Lead and Zinc Company
Shullsburg
Republicans Meet Monday Nominate Delegates at County Convention
West Galena Republicans met at the courthouse to nominate delegates for the county convention and primary ballot on August 4. District by district lists were formed. East Galena also named delegates while county officers and district plans were discussed.
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West Galena
Court House
County Central Committee
J. C. Beevers
Old Town Committee
C. W. Venable
D. B. Blewett
W. T. Hodson
Carl Lemper
East Galena
J. J. Gray
John R. Gilson
D. A. Taylor
T. R. Goldthorp
John Edwards
Six Foot Channel Feasible on Upper Mississippi Survey
Government engineers report a six foot minimum channel is feasible along the upper Mississippi with no new dams and minimal extra cost versus a four foot channel. The Upper Mississippi River Improvement association led the survey and will meet in Minneapolis in October to discuss the implications for navigation and potential tonnage growth.
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Upper Mississippi
Upper
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Ohio
Mississippi
Minister Injured in Fall At Local Drug Store
Rev R M Crissman of the First Presbyterian church slipped on an embankment behind Kittees drug store Saturday evening and fell several feet injuring his head arm and limbs He was able to reach home and have his injuries dressed Also ads note new July Victor records and children's carts baby carriages and wall paper remnants at Coatsworths with prices ranging from 1 69 to 25 and 1 2 cent rolls.
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Kittee
R. M. Crissman
First Presbyterian Church
Victor
Coatsworth
Coatsworth's
River Decline Impedes Fares and Farming Operations
Floods have left heavy mud deposits in the Galena river causing a rapid fall that may hinder landing by large boats in forty eight hours and threaten river travel for an excursion launch. Farmers could not plant corn due to high water and soil wetness though hay crops look poor but forecast to improve by mid September.
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Galena
Mississippi
Elks Pass Through Galena En Route to Denver Encampment
Elks special trains carried hundreds of delegates and visitors through Galena on Sunday en route to the National encampment in Denver. Delegates arrived in Denver Monday as the convention opened, noted as one of the largest gatherings. Hammocks advertised at Coataworth's with prices from 48 cents to $7.75. Mills mine near Hazel Green seeking workers for underground work with steady pay and board, $2.25 daily, call Mr. Johnson.
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The
Elks
Denver
Coataworth’s
Mills Mine
Hazel Green
Mr. Johnson
Tribune piano contest opens with votes and prizes
The Galena Daily Tribune announces a subscription based piano voting contest. A $300 Cable-Nelson piano will go to the young lady with the most votes, with voting coupons, certificates, and varied vote values for back and new subscriptions from July 16 to September 8.
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Tribune
Kraehmer
Galena
O. C. Kraehmer
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
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Rowley Mine
Gugerty and Olmstead
McDermott
Goebel
Hazel Patch
Hoffman & Goebel
Charles G. Steffen
United
Coatsworth’s
John L. Vance
Columbus
Ohio River Improvement Association
Isaac Lusk
Diamond Jo
Twin Cities
Northwest
Mississippi River
Great Middle West
Mississippi Valley
St. Paul
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