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Granville shaft coal boom and town revival documented
An article by W E Mawthorne recounts Granville’s coal industry surge in Putnam County, detailing the 1903 shaft No. 1 dirt-pile event, town celebrations, and the construction of the steel tower. It covers mine layout, early drilling results, and the anticipated daily output as the plant nears full operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E. Mawthorne
Hig Jeer
Granville
George W Hunt
Judge Martin
Topeka
Kan
Allforks Creek
Roberts-Schaffer Co
Chicago
Black Diamond
Schaeffer
John V
Weill
Halcyon
Granville Literary Society
Robert W. Moore
Alte
Por
Newlite
Wilder
McCutcheon
Granville Shaft
John Little
Cos! Company
W. R. Roberts
Cherry
L Ufe
Gallvond
Menic