Zinc Ore and Separation Methods in Wisconsin Mines
The article explains sphalerite composition and the challenge of iron sulphide in zinc ores. It describes the Mathey magnetic separator process including roasting to remove sulphur and magnetic separation to yield high grade zinc ore. It notes the need for roaster and separator together and hints at future electro static methods.
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Wis
Highland
Montfort
Wisconsin
Joplin
Mathey
Galena Iron Works Company
Miners Strike High Yield at Temply Land Council Hill
Miners punched a rich lead ore strike Friday on Temply land at Council Hill. The crew worked through the night driven by excitement with the drill still yielding ore at dawn. The find appears to be the best in the vicinity, reached at about 110 feet.
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Council Hill
Twin Black Jack mining company formed in DeSoto hotel
A new mining venture named Twin Black Jack mining company is formed by about forty businessmen from Lancaster Bagley Wis Pearl City and Galena Ill to drill and prospect on the Schuler farm near the Black Jack mine. Officers and directors are elected and incorporation expected once conditions warrant.
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DeSoto House
Schuler Farm
Black Jack
Twin Black Jack Mining Company
Lancaster
Bagley
Wis
Pearl City
Galena
Ill
Wisconsin
Illinois
Schuler
W. R. Smith
J.G. Keeley
Kh. W. Kempter
Treas
A. G. Millhouse
E. W. Kempter
J. G. Bender
J. L. Dillon
M. McDonald
Louis Homrich
J. G. Keeley
Illinois Lead and Zinc company drills at Black Jack area
The company finished a second drill hole at 142 feet with strong ore and began a third. Represented locally by F R Chandler, the firm reports the prospect as excellent and expects better results than earlier holes. Located on 28 acres beside the Marsden Black Jack mine in a rich district.
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Illinois Lead and Zinc Company
Black Jack
F. R. Chandler
Ilinois Lead and Zinc Company
Marsden Black Jack
Wich
Grant Min ing and Lumber directors tour lead mine at Potosi
The Grant Mining and Lumber Company of Milwaukee led a Galena Milwau kee delegation to Potosi for a mining inspection. They visited the lead mine checked drillings and ore samples with R A Bratton guiding. The party then toured Platteville and returned to Galena before heading home. President Kendall and other officers accompanied the group and photographed ore dumps.
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Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Potosi
Galena
Grant
R. A. Bratton
Bratton
Drummond
Palmer
Chapman
Kendall
W. Uren
British Hollow
Platteville
Vaughn
Pres
L. J. Kendall
la Moille
Ill
Ten Strike Mining reports strong ore sales and growth
Ten Strike Mining sold over 35000 pounds of lead ore to J J Gray this month from the Ten Strike mine as it opens further. Russell mine near the city yielded 2000 pounds from shaft No 2 while drilling progresses and new shafts are sunk. Chicago mining men visited the McDonald land project and nearby mines, praising prospects. R A Bratton says oil drilling on Sand Prairie near Hanover continues despite rumors of water.
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Ten Strike Mining Company
J. J. Gray
Wearmouth
Fred Avery
Russell
Galena
Chicago
McDonald Land
J. C. Rankin
C. W. Doubler
F. E. Lindsey
Geo. E. Miller
Chas. Eaton
Wm. Demrick
Max Isner
John Haas
John Redler
August Brown
J. F. Ainsworth
Biese
Brat ton Says Drill Not Yet Reaching Oil Depths
Brat ton stated drilling holes are not deep enough for oil. He noted oil will not be struck under 1,500 feet and water flow was found at 350 feet, but this will not interfere with the oil drilling.
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Bratton
New Station Near Black Jack Mine Serves Mining Road
A new station is erected on the Great Western near the Black Jack mine with a depot under construction and a sidetrack planned for ore hauling. A large boarding house is rising to house laborers. a small village may grow nearby once trains begin stopping. The station sits four to five miles from Galena Junction and will ease worker commutes. The project follows the Black Jack mine opening and other nearby prospects, supporting double track work involving several hundred men.
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Great Western
Black Jack
Galena Junction
Farm House Robbery Near Thompson Township After Break-In
Mr and Mrs Hostman living in Thompson township were working at the barn Monday when thieves entered the house and stole 38 dollars hidden under a bed. The crime was discovered at breakfast and a posse is scouring the area as farmers fear a neighborhood gang. This marks the fourth similar theft in recent weeks with local residents suspecting a neighbor or roaming crooks.
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Hostman
Thompson Township
Doran Eulberg Wedding Detailed by Rockford Star
The Rockford Star reports the marriage of Henry J. Doran and Katharine Eulberg in Rockford at St Marys church officiated by Father Donahoo. The couple, from Galena, are from prominent families and plan short hospitality at the Nelson. The bride from a German lineage and the groom works in marble with his brothers.
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Rockford
Doran-Eulberg
Henry J. Doran
Katharine Eulberg
Galena
St. Mary’s Church
Donahoo
Mr. Doran
Louis Eulberg
Miss Eulberg
Mrs. Doran
Leadmine City
Doran
Nelson
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations Across Region
Fireworks are on sale ahead of Independence Day with expected celebrations in Galena and nearby towns. The piece notes risks from careless handling, no local sale ban in Galena, and plans for events at Benton with the Day-P Whaley presidency and Timmins vice presidency. The North Western railroad will run trains to Benton on the Fourth, boosting attendance.
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Galena
Hanover
Warren
Cuba City
Benton
Wisconsin
Grant
Northwestern
P. H. Whaley
Jno
Timmins
Peter Whaley
Whaley Park
D. A. Callahan
Platteville Normal Band
Bowery and Dance
Galena Harp Orchestra
Wedding of Pauline Trieb and Wallace Geiger in Dubuque
Wallace Geiger of Galena wed Miss Pauline J. Trieb at the Trieb home on Seminary street in Dubuque with Rev. Father Dowling performing the ceremony. The reception followed with about forty intimate friends and a bridal tour to Chicago Milwaukee and the Great Lakes.
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Dubuque
Wallace Geiger
Pauline Trieb
the Times
Joseph Trieb
Seminary Street
Pauline J
Galena
Elizabeth Voelker
Lohengrin
Father Dowling
St. Patrick's Church
Lulu Lorenz
Patience Murphy
Agnes Kearney
Ella O'Connell
Chicago
Milwaukee
Great Lakes
Mr. Geiger
Charles Geiger
Hay crop to be light this year in New Diggings region
Farmer Sidney Sedgwick of New Diggings says the hay crop will be light due to dry weather. He reports harvesting will begin around July Fourth, as livestock and farm families await forage shortages.
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Sidney Sedgwick
New Diggings
Market News Reports Strong Farm Sale Activity and Crop Prospects
A Saturday market saw many farmers and ample farm produce offered. Garden trucks rose. rain helped but slowed little. Cherries are scarce as the crop nears exhaust. late varieties ripen while the first crop remains larger than the second. Strawberries grow scarce. peaches arrive for market. Michigan expects a large crop later. Bradstreet’s weekly report notes quiet wholesale trade seasonally, strong crop developments, and active industry with high rail freight and improving money conditions.
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Michigan
Bradstreets Weekly
New York
Bradstreets Financial
Sixth Illinois National Guard to Camp Lincoln July 21
Members of Company M I N G of this city prepare to join the Sixth regiment at Camp Lincoln Springfield on July 21 with illness the only allowed reason to stay home. The regiment plans a dress parade in Galesburg en route to Springfield and a strong mobilization feature during the encampment.
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Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Galesburg Republican Register
Illinois National Guard
Galesburg
Dustless ballast for Illinois Central dustless road bed found
Illinois Central officials say a new dustless gravel ballast from the Mississippi at Memphis bars offers a clean track bed. Pumped at sixty carloads per ten hours, the sandwashed material reduces dust compared with pit gravel, first laid on the Yazoo Valley line with plans to spread systemwide.
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Ilinois Central
Rawn
Fritch
Mississippi River
Memphis
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
Illinois Central
New Orleans
River Decline Hinders Eagle Point Recovery at Cassville
The Mississippi River is falling rapidly as the season ends, with steamboat traffic remaining strong. The Eagle Point, owned by Capt. Kimball of Dubuque, remains sunk two miles below Cassville after striking a snag. Only partial recovery is possible until water drops about three feet, and five hull holes require further lowering for salvage.
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Mississippi
Galena
Bellevue
Dubuque
Eagle Point
Kimball
Cass=ville
Wis
Wisconsin roads to be improved by state survey
Dodgeville June 23 state Geological Survey begins a statewide study of road conditions and building methods with focus on dirt roads. It aims to share economical, intelligent approaches and reduce waste by guiding local choice and expenditures. It will mail township questions to town clerks and invite public input.
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Dodgeville
Wis
State Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Licensed to Marry in Wisconsin
A marriage license was issued Thursday in Inette Wis to a man and Miss Catherine Mc Hugh of Apple River for nuptials to follow.
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Inette
Wis
Catherine McHugh
Apple River
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J. H. Lewis
Raisbeck
Fairplay
Wisconsin Belt
Iowa
NEW Mining Company
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Black
Jack
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger & Siniger
Company M
I. C
Eagle
Cassville
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