Old Highland mining camp totals its rugged past
The Highland district reveals a legacy of early 19th century diggings with Dry Bone Hollow and neighboring heaps containing dry bone lead and zinc rich ore. Notable figures include Stanley, Kennedy, Ohlerking, and Rowe Lynch, with discussions of mills, rail access, and potential water and mining development by Security and St Anthony.
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Hogtland
Dry Bone Hollow
Doctor Stanley
Highland
Charles Ohlerking
Richard Kennedy
Mike Flynn
Rowe Lynch & Company
Vivian Harvey
Platteville
Rowe Lynch Company
Thomas Edwards
Highland Camp
Charles Chlerking
Madison
Stanley
Highland Mining Company
Barnard
Black Jack
Halsomer
Wisconsin
Avoca
Prairie du Chien
C. M. & St. Paul Ry
Thomas Kennedy
Badger Mining Exchange
Tom
Kennedy
Thomas
Andrew
William
Far West
Rowes
Muldooneys
Mannings
Crossgroves
Connors
Sullivans
Harvey Boys
Security
St. Anthony
Milwaukee Highland
Hearst and Chicago Capital Back Morseville Mine Revival
The Warren Sentinel Leader reports William Randolph Hearst and Chicago capitalists show interest in reopening a Morseville mining shaft. They have invested $75,000, sunk 80 feet, and installed two 80 horse power boilers amid expected large lead ore deposits.
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Warren Sentinel
William Randolph Hearst
Chicago
Morseville
Lady Manager Drives Rowley Mine to Prosperity Near Buncombe
Mrs. Sarah Steenberg of Chicago, principal owner and manager of the Rowley mine near Buncombe, visits the city. She is noted as the district’s only lady mine manager, having transformed a rundown operation with scarce equipment into a productive venture likely to pay a good dividend.
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Sarah Steenberg
Chicago
Rowley
Buncombe
Steenberg
Mineral Point District Sees Limited Development Amid Rich Prospects
In Mineral Point this week work continues on key properties by Harris, John Ross, and McDermott firms with two weeks needed to finish. Qemby cleans an old shaft and installs a 10 inch pump to handle water. Ore markets hold steady with lead at 33 to 37.50 per 1000 and jack at 38 to 47 per ton. Trio and Peacock promise higher output soon.
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Harris Company
John Ross Company
Harris
McDermott Company
John Ross
Qemby Company
Qemby
Jack
Trio
Peacock
Rural Route Patrons Ordered to Display Mail Signals
P V DeGrew announces a new rural delivery rule effective July 1 requiring patrons to display signals on their mailbox when leaving mail for carriers to collect. Carriers will only inspect boxes with signals or those designated for delivery, and must lower signals after collection if no mail remains.
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P. V. DeGrew
Washington, D. C
Lightning Strikes Menominee Barn Killing Livestock
A large three story barn in Menominee township owned by John Stokes burned after a lightning strike Wednesday evening shortly after 6. The blaze destroyed four horses, one cow, five calves, 20 tons of hay and feed, with total losses around $3,000 and one third insured. Efforts to save stock failed as the structure burned to the foundation, with only some machinery saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee Township
John Stokle
Stokes
Prominent Dubuquer William G Stewart Dies at 93
William G Stewart a pioneer Dubuque county resident died at his country home at 4 50 p m aged 93 after several years of declining health He is survived by four daughters a son a stepson and three grandchildren in a community mourning his loss and remembrance.
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Dubuque
Iowa
William G. Stewart
Dubuque County
Stewart
C. H. Eighmey
M. H. Waples
Helen Stewart
Mary Stewart
William Stewart
Joseph Wilson
McMullen
Waples
Eighmey
Dr Shoop Remedies Promoted For Child Illnesses
An advisory urges parents to keep Dr Shoop’s Diptheria Cure Dr Shoop’s Croup Cure Dr Shoop’s Worm Cure and Dr Shoop’s Pain Panacea on hand for quick response to emergencies in children. Sold by W K Kittoe Read The Tribune for baseball news.
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Dr. Shoop
Shoop
W. K. Kittoe
Rider Injured as Horse Slips in Rawlins Township
Thos Temperly of Rawlins township was thrown when his horse slipped. The animal fell on his foot, crushing and bruising it severely. He traveled to the city for medical treatment and will remain at home for some time.
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Thos
Temperly
Rawlins
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Point Zine Company
Franklin
H. Lewis
Jack Rowe
Lewis
Big Spring
Carey
Wallace
Red Jacket
Hearst
Collec
Tion
Menominee
Dubuquer
Elgin
Victor
Machines& Records
Coatsworth’s Jewelry Store
Galena
the Tribune
Galena Iron Works Company
Albert L. Caulkins
Galena, IN
Galena Iron Works
Hurst’s Clothing Store
Stella Batiste
Floradora Batiste
Barry Brothers
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