Mines Thrive as New Machinery Arrives Near Hazel Green
The Murphy mine east of Hazel Green gains traction with a 150 horsepower boiler under construction at Galena Iron Works and plans to deliver soon. Hazel Green mine to resume operations within three to four weeks after fire damage, with rich ore and promising prospects across the district as Big Tom syndicate drills advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Hazel Green
Galena Iron Works
R. Barrett
Curtis L. Bierly
Herring, O
Big Tom Syndicate
Zinc and lead market update from Rob Roy district
The week’s top zinc price reached 45 per ton for Rob Roy Mining ore with 60 percent zinc offered at 42 per ton and trades at 41 to 40. Lead sold around 78.5 per ton, with 78 and 76 as lower bids. Four months of shipments show zinc up 4,919 tons and lead up 2,253 tons versus last year, totaling a value rise of 349,450 dollars. Piling lists shipments by landowners and leases in the camps through April 28, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy Mining Company
Black Jack Mine Draining Shows Rich Ore Deposits
Inspectors report the Black Jack mine drained about 30 feet with pumps running day and night. Upper workings visible, ore deposits seen in all directions, and the mine expected to yield rich ore once drainage allows miners to descend. Ten Strike mine operations have begun with new machinery in full use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Jack
Benton Development drives rapid shaft sinking in new mine boom
Benton Development pushes rapid shaft sinking with ore deposits reported at 24 feet of ore in a shaft 86 feet deep. Several nearby mines including Old Blend and Century near Benton, plus new operations by P. H. Whaley and others, are preparing full-scale work with plans for mills, roasters, and heavy machinery. Local ore prices and company officers are noted as activity intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Development Company
Benton
Ida
J. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
P. H. Whaley
Hew Company
Chicago
Mr. Whaley
Six
Whaley
Dawson
Rapid strides in district development spur mining boom
The district reports its fastest development yet with several noteworthy strikes and rising excitement. Miners predicted a record busy summer, and this week’s work supports that view as roads stay good and access to the mines remains easy. Money flows into the district amid growing local optimism.
Highland mining activity expands in Highland Wisconsin district
In Highland Wisconsin on April 30 reports show Highland Mining struck lead at 66 feet on northwest eighty, Franklin Mining has 300000 pounds of lead ore ready for mill, and several firms plan shipments and new shaft work. Visits from Madison and Pennsylvania stockholders noted as mines inspect and plan mills and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Wis
Highland Mining Company
Franklin Mining Company
Jacob Fecht, Jr
Jack
Security Company
Milwaukee and
Iron Country
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Madison
Imhof & Egan Mining Company
Kent and Wallace Mining Company
Garrett Minter
A. J. Rothe & Company
Eeping Range
Mineral Point Zinc Company
St. Anthony Mining Company
Oil District
Pennsylvania
Mineral Point mining district shows rapid April growth and east expansion
Mineral Point Wisconsin reports stronger activity in April 1906 with leases scarce and land prospects expanding eastward. The Chief of Police land strike on Elias Jacka property confirms eastern richness as work grows. John Ross mine begins blasting and the Trio strike proves large. The ore market remains firm and the coal problem shows no effect, with output steady and the mill nearing operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Wis
Jack
Elias Jacka
John Ross
Illinois
Machinery Upgrades At Local Mines Reported
The Temby company purchased a 10 inch pump to unwater an old copper shaft. The Advance company will install a 10 horsepower gasoline engine with hoist and jigs for ore cleanup on the dump. Goebel machinery is arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temby Company
Advance
Pine Tree mine boosts promising ore near Cuba
The Pine Tree mining venture, formed by P. M. Doyle C. £ Cook E. Scott Jos. Longbotham Geo. Longendyke M. Conlon Geo. Wherhold and Ben Webster, opened a rich ore sheet east of Cuba on the Stephens land. Shafting at 40 feet revealed superior ore seen as Baxter-like. Roosevelt roaster prep and heavy ore storage indicate strong dividends ahead with full machinery on order and more drilling planned on Hudson Collins and Burton lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pine Tree Company
Messrs. P. M. Doyle
C. £. Cook
E. Scott
Jos. Longbotham
Geo. Longendyke
M. Conlon
Geo. Wherhold
Ben Webster
Stephens Land
Cuba
Baxter
Hes
Cuba City
Bunt
Aspeed
C. EB. Cook
P. M. Doyle
Fairplay
Pine Tree
Roosevelt
Jeredit
Mining and Industrial Advances Reported at Local Mines
The Wall resumes full operation after a brief close as Cook Company moves machinery to install a new holster. Baxter awaits teamsters after a four carload shipment. Keystone completes two drills at Elmo. work continues at St Elmo mine. Rich jack proves in Harry Peacock farm holes. Anna Belle commences Schneider hole. Baxter Mining buys Silverthorn near Shullsburg. Calumet shaft down 40 feet. roaster dynamo arrives. Grity Six roaster runs. Independent Mining issues a polished prospectus for O Neill property at Seymour. Longbotham and Longendyke acquire an interest.
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Wm. Spensley
Cook Company
Baxter
Keystone Company
Cuba
Platteville
Elmo
Booth
Mueller
St. Elmo
Harry Peacock
Anna Belle Company
Schneider
Baxter Mining Company
Silverthorn
Shullsburg
Calumet Company
Hoosevelt
O'Neil
Seymour
Messrs. Longbotham and
Longendyke
Pumps keep the Black Jack mine draining steadily
Water in the Black Jack mine has fallen to fifty five feet with two 16 inch cross head pumps and a Prescott sinking pump plus a Worthington duplex steam pump in operation. They reduce water at seven feet per minute and expect rich ore bodies to reach surface soon amid investor interest. Development at the Russell mine near the city continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Jack
Prescott
Worthington
Prospecting zinc ore in Mt Carroll hills
Talks of forming a stock company in Mt Carroll to search the hills north and west of the city for zinc ore nicknamed blackjack. The plan mirrors neighboring regions where mining booms bring fortunes, with workers to bore holes and test the ground, though no formal company is yet organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Jo Daviess County
Wisconsin
Galena Baseball Plans Season Start May 15
The Galena Baseball Association executive committee met at Sheean's law offices to finalize the season. Manager O Day was confirmed with full signing authority and game scheduling power. Players including Strong the Iowa pitcher and Kane the catcher have agreed to terms and will report before May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Baseball Association
Sheeans Law Offices
T. J. Sheean
F. B. Owens
N. M. Hubacher
A. M. Popp
George C. Blish
O'Day
Strong
Iowa
Kane
Harry Friend
Galena
Morrison
Maquoketa
Chicago's Great White City Opens May 19 With New Amusements
The White City in Chicago unveils a $200000 renovation for the summer season. New features include Midget City with over 75 performers, a panoramic fire display, and attractions like Fighting the Flames, the London Manikin Show, Hale's Tours, and Kellar's Magic Blue Room, promising a grander amusement experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Chicago
Illinois Central May Pay Taxes in Back-Dues Dispute
Springfield leaders press for a larger appropriation to fund a full probe of Illinois Central accounts over alleged underpayment of state taxes. Gov Deneen seeks about 35 000 to extend the investigation while railroad officials consider negotiations for a settlement.
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Deneen
Springfield
Ilinois Central
Ilinois
Stuyvesant Fish
Sin J. M. Dickinson
Road
Senate
Dickinson
Gov. Deneen
Illinois Central
Chicago
Fish
American Railway Association
Aged Galena Resident Mr. Stehr Dies After Illness
Matthew Stehr, about 70, of Hickory street Galena, died at 6 oclock Tuesday after years of poor health. He was formerly a railroad worker and is survived by his wife and three children Louis of St Paul John of Prairie du Chien and daughter Letta who lived with the family. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Stehr
Hickory Street
Stehr
Galena
Louis
St. Paul
John
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Letta
Married 61 Years in Freeport Family
Freeport report details Joseph and Mrs McKibben celebrating sixty one years of marriage since 1845. The couple, who moved from Pennsylvania to 222 Union Street, express gratitude for good health and friends’ congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Joseph McKibben
Pennsylvania
Union Street
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Northwest
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Dubuque
Tristate
Bentom
Montfort
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Wearmouth
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John Foster
H. L. Stair
Geo. Gierling
Harris
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Collins Land
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