Linden Trio Leads In May Ore Sales And Expansion Plans
The Linden mines report the Trio near Linden selling 100 tons of ore in May with a modern Mathey concentrator and 65 foot shaft, while Glanville expands with a planned 100 ton mill and new shaft. The Glanville and Stevens mine areas show ongoing expansion, new power plants, and looming dividends as Dark Horse and Robart-Kickapoo ventures advance on ground along the Ross and Glanville trend.
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Linden
Mathey
Ingersoll- Sargent
Joseph Pond
Joseph Goldworthy
Mineral Point
Ross
Glanville
Pollard
Charles Glanville
Fraternity of
John Stevens
Steves
Stevens
Gribble Mining Company
Zinc Ore Prices Jump in Joplin District Trade
Purchasing agents spar over zinc ore supply push assay basis from 40 to 42 per ton of 60 percent zinc. Bumblebee Sycamore Rex Rob Roy lands yield top prices around 45 per ton for zinc. Aylor land Carterville leads lead ore at 82 per ton. Twenty-two weeks total surpasses 6 million dollars, with annual projection above 14 million if trends hold. Wentworth unveils new zinc sale at 43 per ton, first since last January. Comparisons show lower zinc tonnage but higher value, with lead up in both tonnage and value. week ending June 2 1906 ships listed by camp owners.
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Treasury
Dark Horse
Tribune
Joplin
Rob Roy
Aylor
Carterville
Wentworth
John T. Bennett
East
Galena
M. Slattery & Sons
Main Street
Gear Street
Spring Street
Fire Department
Fire Committee
Russell Mines Near Here Progress to Full Commission
Machinery installation advances at the Russell mines as an 80 horsepower boiler two 10 inch pumps and related equipment are readied. The incline shaft reaches 70 feet and drilling will resume to 200 feet to verify ore as stockholders from Rockford visit and express satisfaction with the work. Participants included Nelson J Russell Nathan Keath Col Martin and Fred Sterling.
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Russell
Rockford
Nelson J. Russell
Nathan Keath
Col. Martin
Fred Sterling
The St. Anthony is a Good Mine
A Highland Wisconsin report praises the St. Anthony mine with abundant ore and solid jack and bird's eye jack sheets. The letter urges subscribers to buy more shares this month, claiming the stock will be fully subscribed and highly profitable.
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St. Anthony
Highland
Wisconsin
Chicago
la Salle Street
Platteville Camp Leads Preceding Week Totals
Summary shows lead figures for Platteville Sulphur Linden Montfort and surrounding areas with a combined total of 1 284 920. Poor showing in Platteville camp cited as cause for weaker week performance.
Mines undergo repairs and upgrades as market improves
Empire, St. Rose and other mines shut down for repairs, pond cleaning, and equipment overhaul. Ongoing pleasant weather accelerates work ahead of a siege of maintenance. Ore prices rise with Jack at $45 and lead improving, signaling better prices soon. Overall market conditions are gratifying.
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Empire
St. Rose
Jack
Eureka Mining strikes lead near Benton district
Eureka Mining company reports a seven foot lead strike near the Chicago Benton mine with a 40 foot shaft and multiple drill holes. Thomas Lowrey leases the ground and expects a large ore body amid nearby active mines Fox Lead and Zinc, Ida and Galena Smelting, as plans include milling old dumps to recover rich minerals and potential workforce expansion.
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Eureka Mining Company
Chicago-Benton
Benton
Thomas Lowrey
Lowrey
Fox Lead and Zinc Company
Kennedy
Hoskins
Hazel Green
Ida
Galena Smelting Company
Mineral Point ore market steady with rising high grade bids
The Mineral Point ore market opened with little change from week end. Demand remains strong for lead and jack especially milled product as Illinois Zinc buys most higher grade ore while Mineral Point Zinc offers good prices for lower material. Local strikes near Linden and rich disseminated ore at Sun Nyside boost activity as shafts advance and new investments begin.
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Illinois Zinc Company
Mineral Point Zinc Company
Linden
Temby
Peacock
McDermott Company
Vivian Mining Company
Homesite Company
The
Harris
Brown Craft
John Rosas
Liverpool
Novel Minnow Bucket Floats and Ties to Boat
William F. Biesmann received a torpedo shaped minnow bucket designed to carry minnows while fishing. The airtight tapered ends keep it afloat and allow it to be tied to a boat. The gift came from Philip Kempter, son of Frank Kempter, an old Galena resident and current superintendent of Guder & Patschke in Milwaukee.
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William F. Biesmann
Biesmann
Philip Kempter
Frank Kempter
Galena
Guder & Patschke Company
Milwaukee
Franklin Street Paving and Numbering Streets Approved
The city council approved paving Franklin street with Galesburg brick and placing street numbers on houses and signs on corners as urged by the post office department. The move aims to improve mail delivery and street identification, with costs shared by property owners and the city.
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Franklin Street
Post Office Department
Bench Street
High Streets
Galesburg
Popp
Scheerer
Eagles Carnival Parade Ends as Rain Halts Night Festivities
The floral parade featured original floats headed by the GaYena band and Thode's grocery on a hill with a giant toad. Prizes went to Thode and Blum's factory, while a bicycle leap by Charles Van Norman ended with minor injuries. Rain interrupted evening performances, ending the carnival for the night.
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Thode
Blum
B. F. Vannervate
E. W. Kempter
Biesmann
Cigar Factory
Eulberg
B. F. Vandervate
Charles van Norman
Logan House
Advertised Letters and Local Notices in Galena
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Galena post office for week ending June 6 1906 includes Mr Henry Steinley and Mr James Phillips two. For sale the residence of John Dwyer on High street bargain if sold at once inquire at premises or B C Dwyer. Ladies white canvas oxfords at Coatsworths 98c. Wanted two laborers at Joplin Separating plant.
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Galena
Henry Steinley
James Phillips
John Dwyer
High Street
B. C. Dwyer
Coatsworth
Joplin
J Allen Barber Dies After Chicago Operation
J Allen Barber longtime Galena resident died in Chicago at Wesley hospital after an operation. He was about 55, survived by two daughters and a son, with funeral details pending as remains may be brought to Galena.
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J. Allen Barber
Galena
Chicago
Wesley Hospital
Barber
Mr. Barber
Wisconsin
Annapolis Naval School
United States Navy
Navy
Helen
Catherine
Lawrence
Died at Poor Farm Henry Apps Dies at 79
Aged Henry Apps, 79, died yesterday evening at the county poor farm where he and his wife had lived for six years. Once a farmer near Scales Mound, he faced hardship and joined the institution where his wife remains an inmate. He died after months of rheumatism. the funeral was held Wednesday at the county farm cemetery.
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Henry Apps
Apps
Scales Mound
Galena House Seeks Boarders and Offers Carpet Showings
The Galena house at 228 Main Street advertises space for five or six boarders and lists numerous local residents as petit jurors. Barry Bros. promotes carpet and room rug sales with home inspection options, full-piece samples, and price guarantees against competition.
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Galena House
Main Street
Gatena
Barry Bros
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