Zinc Market Growth Sparks New Spelter Plants
The Danville Illinois area eyes a 50 ton daily spelter plant with 100 ton daily capacity at DePue by 1907. Linden and Mineral Point report booming mining activity, new frames and cement works, and a surge in demand for skilled miners as zinc ore production expands across Wisconsin and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lewis
Danville
Tilinois
Matthiesen & Hegeler
Peru
Illinois
Germany
West
Wisconsin
Hegeler
United States
Matthiesen
Ladd and Streator
DePue
New Jersey Zinc Company
Galena
Joplin
the Tribune
Mineral Point
Mining News
The Mines of Linden Spark Southwest Wisconsin Growth
The Wave of prosperity reaches Linden and the Linden mining camps as fifteen houses rise in the village, signaling thrift and energy. A larger town would show more, but Linden’s rate of improvement stands out with notable construction activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Wisconsin
Mineral Point Miner Jones Owns Mason Mine and Rich Linden Field
W A Jones of Mineral Point owns the Mason mine a prolific producer with much ground mined. Special Mention will note Glanville Stevens Trio Robart Kickapoo in a later letter. The Linden field is rich active and offers lucrative newspaper investigation with Roy C Smelker assemblyman from the district as a forthcoming correspondent and mining exchange supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jones
Mineral Point
Mason
Glanville
Stevens
Trio
Robart
Kickapoo
Linden
The
Tribune
Roy C. Smelker
Mr. Smelker
27 Feet of Lead Ore Found in Wisconsin Mine
Pittsburg Benton Mining Company reports sinking 27 inches into almost pure lead ore with a 65 percent assay. The shaft now sits 65 feet from start, 18 feet above the bottom with one sheet of ore. The firm, now incorporated with $80,000 capital, re-elected directors Rhomberg McKinney McCarthy Coltman Temple for terms up to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg-Benton Mining Company
Wisconsin
Benton M. & D. Company
Mr. Rhomberg
R. A. McKinney
T. A. McCarthy
M. E. Coltman
John Temple
Lease Opens Mining Prospect in Rice Township
W. J. Gray a leading Rice township farmer leases land to F. J. Schultz for mining tests. A drill was moved to the site yesterday and prospecting will begin at once. Early indications suggest rich mineral deposits based on earlier signals and finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gray
Rice Township
F. J. Schultz
Mineral Point Mining Prospects Include New Drilling
Reports show slow shaft work but ongoing drilling across the district. Lead and jack prices quoted. Golden Rod begins drilling after finding lead. Trio ships four cars of milled ore. Ross mine output last month reached 474000 pounds. Essex increases labor. John Ross shaft house finished with engine hoist. dynamo to follow. References to Li nden leases by Geo Gogerty and Geo Girling. Hazel Patch dump valued at 30000 with a mill planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Jack
Blanchardville
Geo. Gogerty
Ross
Linden
Hazel Patch
Geo. Girling
Old Brown
Guilford Hosts Home Picnic With Races And Dancing
Guilford plans a Wednesday June 13 home picnic at Christian Bahr grove east of the Guilford store. Attractions include foot race sack race grease pole tug of war ball game and dancing with music by the Shopville band. The managing committee includes E T Glasgow J Hinden Albert Hacker A Bahr J Schultz Jr Fred Hacker M T Glasgow and Miss Blanche Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Christian Bahr's
E. T. Glasgow
J. Hinden
Albert Hacker
A. Bahr
J. Schultz, Jr
Fred Hacker
M. T. Glasgow
Blanche Murphy
Boy Accidentally Shot in Guilford Township
A Guilford Township youth named Chris, son of A. Stephel, injured by an accidental handgun discharge while playing with a revolver. The ball pierced his hand but he is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Township
Chris
A. Stephel
Guilford
Mining Lands and Mining R A Bratton
An old advertisement notes R A Bratton at 135 Main Street Galena Illinois and promotes Dr Shoops Catarrh Cure as a remedy for nasal and throat discharge with a snow white cream balm, sold by W K Kittoe and featuring antiseptic ingredients like eucalyptus thymol and wild indigo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Lands and Mining R. A. Bratton
Main Street
Galena, Il
Dr. Shoop
W. K. Kittoe
Forty Die in Race War at Mexican Mines
Fort Huachuca Arizona June 2 Forty men are reported killed in a race war at W C Greene s mines in Mexico. Fighting continues as Governor Ysabel of Conora heads with soldiers to quell the riots. Widespread destruction threatens Cananed town while Greene travels to Waco to assess the carnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huachuca
Ariz
W. C. Greene
Mexico
Ysabel of
Conora
Greene
Cananed
Waco
Arizona Rangers
Bisbee
Jury Discharges Grand Jury Indictments in East Dubuque
The grand jury discharged at 3 p m found twenty three indictments including James Webster held on larceny charges. Isaac Barouski was not indicted. Percy Eberly failed to appear. he is about 22 and at large. Court plans adjournment until Monday with hearings next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Webster
Isaac Barouski
East Dubuque
Percy Eberly
Barouski
Farrand
Petit Jury
Conkling Vs. Whitmore
Galena
Marshal Duffy
Squirrels Blamed For Decline Of Song Birds On Rock Island
Col. 8 B Blunt commander of the Rock Island Arsenal testifies that squirrels damage song bird nests and eggs on the island in the Mississippi River. He notes intervention may be needed as the birds decline, while acknowledging the squirrels’ coexistence with other forest life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
8. B. Blunt
Arsenal
Mississippi
Military Department
Blunt
Contractor's macadam work damaged by unknown saboteur
East Dubuque contractor B F Bergman reported that part of his street paving was dug up in spite, likely by a rival contractor. Bergman suspects a street-paving rival hid on site and failed to win the bid. City attorney M J Dillon may be consulted as investigators pursue action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastubuque
B. F. Bergman
East Dubuque
Bergman
M. J. Dillon
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria Almost Die in Madrid Bomb Attack
Madrid May 31 King Alfonso and Queen Victoria escape a deadly bombing at their palace despite the crowd cheering as a bouquet bomb exploded from a balcony. Sixteen killed and many injured. royal escort casualties include Captain Barrosa and Lieutenants Reysient and Prendergast. The couple was saved by quick action, moved to a protective carriage amid scenes of mourning and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Victoria
Barrosa
Reysient
Prendergast
Calle del Mayor
Church of the Sacrament
Duke of Carachuelos
Crow Reservation Homestead Opening Proclaimed in Billings
President proclaims opening over a million acres of Crow lands for homestead settlement in Montana. Registration runs June 14 to 28 with drawing July 2 1906 in Billings. About 400000 acres irrigated under national irrigation law, values $75 to $125 per acre. Rail rates promoted. info bureau operated by local business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Rosebud
Uintah
Philippines
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Charles L. Harris
Flag insult shocks Chicago anarchist memorial
At Bland’s hall a crowd of 500 anarchists cheered when a child’s small American flag was torn up and dropped. Police tried to intervene as Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman spoke at the Haymarket memorial, with Berkmann praising his Frick shooting and Goldman lauding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexander Berkmann
Henry C. Frick
Homestead
Stephen K. Healy
Chicago Avenue
Berkmann
Emma Goldman
Miss Goldman
Frick
New Horse Disease Causes Fatalities Across Farms
Reports describe a sudden illness in horses spreading among farmers nationwide. Several valuable animals have died within hours of symptoms including nasal blood flow and severe weakness. Affected horses showed ear and flesh irritation linked to a bothersome fly, with calls for a remedy amid growing losses in Rockford area and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Executor's Notice in the Mary Chapman Estate
Charles W. Chapman as executor announces the Jo Daviess County Illinois estate hearing at Galena Court House during the July term. Creditors must attend to file claims and all debts should be paid promptly to the executor. Dated May 18, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Chapman
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
A. D
EXECUTRIX NOTICE Estate of John Ehrier deceased
The executrix of the estate of John Ehrier in Jo Daviess County Illinois gives notice that she will appear at the July term of the County Court in Ga lena to present and adjust claims. Creditors must attend and debtors must pay promptly as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehrier
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
A. D
Executrix Named in Estate of John J. Collins
Estate of John J. Collins deceased. execution of will and appointment of Elien Collins as Executrix dated May 7. Proceeding to probate actions for the estate of attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elien Collins
Executrix
Notice of probate payment for James D Fisk estate
Estate of James D Fisk deceased appoints administratrix who will appear before Jo Daviess County Court at Galena Court House in July to require immediate payment. Dated May 11, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Fisk
Jo Daviess
Ilinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Glanville
Ed Phillips
Thomas Hicks
Lead and Zinc
Ridgeway
Dodgeville
Mifflin
Rewey
Livingston
Platteville
Hazel Green
Ill
Highland
John Stevens
Lewis & Lynch
Weigel
Dark Horse
Thos. Faull
Willie Ross
Will Ross
Ross Bros
John J. Ross
California
Linden Township
J. J. Ross
Tripoli
Standard Life & Accident Ins. Co
Detroit
Mich
King
Galena House
Gafons, DL
O. C. Kraehmer Music Co
Charles W. Chapman
John J. Collins
Illinois-Wisconsin
Nelson J
Russell
Qlidest
Dr. Price
Royal Baking Powder
Armand Hammer
Kingeford
Libby
Armour
Alaska
Japan
Johnson
Walter Baker
W. H. Baker
Coatsworth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!