Silver Horn camp yields rich silver ore finds
In the Silver Horn district, investors from Los Angeles and local miners push development of new claims. Assays show 287.7 ounces of silver per ton over three feet, with leases secured near the main ore dyke. Nickel bearing vein near the porphyry contact and ongoing expansion plan target larger milling tonnage for future development by Silver Horn Mining Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Nores
Los Angeles
Lovke J. McNamees
McName
McNamee
Wil
Victor Huson
Pioche
Silver Horn
Silver Horn Mining Company
Metal Quotations in Eastern Markets
Metal prices remain depressed with limited demand across the East. Silver weakens in sympathy with sterling setbacks while copper, lead, and other metals hover near wartime price levels. The American Smelting & Refining Co cut official silver price to 4.60, with market price slightly under. arsenic remains high as production continues.
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Sterling Exchange
American Smelting & Refining Company
Rich ore strikes at Virginia Louise mine in depth
Rich a liver lead ore was found on the 4th and 6th levels of the Virginia Louise development. Manager L. G. Gilet is pleased with underground conditions. Development work will be rushed to determine extent of new strikes while raises and a crosscut are started to prove the occurrence on the 6th level. High assays have been reported from the 4th and 5th level stopes, sparking local interest in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Louise
L. G. Gilet
Curess
Bucs
Notice to return contents of trunk at McCarty residence
A damaged notice states unknown parties broke into the trunk at No 6 Chaft and demands return of contents to W B Brodie Mountain View Hotel. Warning of prosecution under the law follows the signature.
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McCarty
Chaft
W. B. Brodie
Mountain ‘View Hotel
Currency Lease in Good Ore Being Extracted Daily
Ore production at the Currency lease averages under a ton of high grade silver lead ore daily with strong prospects. Associated in the lease are M. L. Lee Dan W Franks and D C Mathews. Winter development work has been substantial. The territory previously yielded large tonnage of ore and future production looks exceptionally bright.
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Currency Lease
M. L. Lee
Dan W. Franks
D. C. Mathews
Miner Joe Mayers Injured At Silver Horn Mine
Last Sunday Joe Mayers, a miner at the Silver Horn mine, inadvertently entered a freshly fired cut within ten feet of the face. The blasts shattered rock but he escaped serious injury after being removed to ProShe and examined by Dr Hastings, who deemed injuries less severe than first feared.
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Joe Mayers
Silver Horn
Mayers
Hastings
Mrs Nancy Millett Dies in Provo Utah
Mrs Nancy Millett, mother of Ed Little, died in Provo Utah after a long life of activity. Mrs Little travels to attend the funeral with several relatives expected to be present for the last rites. Friends and neighbors remember her with esteem for her strong character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Little
Nancy Millett
Provo
Utah
Napey Millett
Scott's Road Bill Passes the Senate
The Senate approved Senate Bill No. 9 introduced by Senator Scott, placing Lincoln County on the state highway system from Ely through Pioche to Las Vegas with construction to begin when funds allow. Other measures, bond bills, and several new proposals moved through committees, with amendments and discussions on irrigation, civil practice, education, and other state fiscal actions.
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Senate
Scott
Lincoln County
Ely
Pioche
Las Vegas
Department of Hugayays
Piocis
Panaca
Sena
Assembly
Gentry
Nevada
Howard
Cowles
Judiciary Committee
Sheehan
Searter Grif
Harringen
Nevada Agricultural Board
Meeting of Eastern Nevada Livestock Association in Pioche
President W Love presided as 30 members met at Pioche courthouse to discuss propositions. Members reviewed minutes and a $76.00 dues total from 38 paid members, with $97.70 in bills including state association notes and printing. A state secretary’s note on predatory-animal extermination law and a proposed Jew branding law were discussed. the group favored keeping the current law over the Denny plan.
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W. Love
Nevada
Court House
Pioche
Love
Mr Love
Phillip Mathews
Ed Lytle
M. L. Lee
H. W. Clark
Searchlight
Clark Coun
Steve Haskins
Gayner
State Association
Ely
Dodgers
Vernor Metcalf
Ore Shipments from Proche District Increase
Week ending February 24 shows higher totals as Virginia Louise mine leads with 960 tons and Bristol Silver Mines, Black Metals, and Combined Metals post sizable gains. Two cars from the Combined Metals add to a rising list of steady shippers with a total of 2,?00 tons.
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Virginia Louise
Bristol
Virginis-Louise
Prince Consolidae
Bristol Silver
BAS
Pioche Stocks Boosted on Mining Exchanges
The week centers on the Los Angeles Exchange where Viv¢/a-Louise shares rose from 32c to 3 3/4 after heavy selling. High grade ore depletions on the 4th and 5th levels drive value, aiming to free the mine from low grade flux ore sales. Prince stock remains steady with possible near term advance anticipated amid Governor Boyle's proposed message.
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Salt Lake Pee Black Metals
Drmijohn Con
Tatern
Prince OL Hhmburg Mines
Bristol
Venice Cor
Tos Angeles Exchange
Virginia-Louise
Nssmere
New York
Prince Com
S.ceeeenee BO
a-Louise
Los Angeles Exchange
Prince
Prince Consolidated Resumes Deep Shaft Sinking for Ore Beds
Prince Consolidated plans deep shaft work at the Prince mine to access rich ore beds below and expand production. The shaft depth reaches 634 feet with two-compartment design, 500 HP boiler plant, and water handling for a 182 foot push to reach the first deep bed. Assays show gold and high grade ore promising larger tonnage and profits, with about 40 men employed and weekly shipments around 1300 tonnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Consolidated
Juna Ist
Picche Bristol Future Bright Amid Mine Prospects
Encouraging news from the Bristol mine at Jackrabbit shows 16 feet deep ledge carrying small metal values. Drifting to begin on the ledge, with potential developments any moment. The Pioche Bristol Company expanded holdings in Utah oil districts, securing 640 acres near Woodside and purchasing Circle Clif land of about 1,228 acres. The firm, in good treasury with over $2000 cash, is debt free and optimistic about the property’s bright future.
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Bristol
Jackrabbit
Dan Sullivan
EB. D. L. Cutts
Pioche Bristol Company
Pingree
Woodside
Utah
Glesos Fling
Circle Clif
Dentist Dr Mabel K Young to visit local office
Dr Mabel K Young of the Gurski Dectiat will be here briefly to perform all kinds of dental work with guaranteed results. Office in residence building behind the Record office.
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Mabel K. Young
Gurski Dectiat
Ita Tumber
Eureka
Pioche J
Signboard plans road signposting through White Pine and Nye counties
White Pine and Clark counties plan signboarding the Ely to Las Vegas road via Pahranagat valley linking Twin Falls Idaho to Los Angeles. The route, touted as a top tourist draw, traverses fertile valleys to Las Vegas with extensions to Bly, White River valley, Sharp, Hiko and Alamo before reaching Las Vegas. Victor Huson leads Lincoln county posting but lacked posts between Hiko and Sunnyside.
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White Pine
Clark Counties
Ely
Las Vegas
Pahranagat Valley
Twin Falls
Idaho
Wella
Los Angeles
Bly Pass
White River
Sharp
Hiko
Alamoa
Las Versa
Pahranagat
Victor Huson
Lincoln County
Hike
Sunnyside
Whitepine
Nye
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