Metals Exploration Starts Development at Point Property
Metals Exploration begins development on the Point Property in Pioche after acquiring it for Metals Action Company of Bull Labs. Frank B. Cook and John A. Kirby arrive with Joseph Free to purchase lumber for multiple mine buildings and plan a gasoline engine powered push. Thomas J. Hooper arrives as superintendent. Cook foresees a thriving Pioche camp next year, linking Prince Consolidated and Golden Prince prospects with regional activity.
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Frank B. Cook
Point Mine
Point
Metals Acton Company
Bull Labs
Cepts Cook
Camp Sunday Po
John A. Kirby
Joseph
T Am
Mr. Cook
Thomas J. Hooper
California
Cook
Pioche
Mr. Kirby
Ely
Nevada Hills Bunch Buys Ben Hampton
The Ben Hampton group of four mining claims on the Prince Consolidated side was sold this week to John A. Kirby T Hodson and W H Webber with William E Harrison as vendor. The deal expands Kirby and associates holdings adjoining Abe Lincoln and Rosy claims, adding 4000 feet along the Prince vein between Golden Prince and Demijohn. Joseph S Free facilitated the deal, possibly signaling a future company formation.
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Salt Lake
Ben Hampton
Prince Consolidated
John A. Kirby
T. Hodson
W. H. Webber
Proche
Rosy
William E. Harrison
Abe Lincoln
Scott Mines company stock exchange notice
Stockholders were urged to send their Boston and Proche Mining shares to the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co in Providence for transfer to Scott Mines by December 16. The firm plans to acquire mining interests linked to A W Scott in Pioche and beyond, aiming to control mines in Rawhide Milford and possibly elsewhere.
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Boston and Proche Mining Company
Scott Mines Company
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence
R. 1
A. W. Scott
Pioche
Scott
Rawhide
Milford
Iron Horse Group Described Rich Ore Find Near Pioche
Developing the Iron Horse Group reports substantial ore prospects in the Jack Rabbit range opposite the Tmile post on the Pioche and Pacific railroad, about 1 12 miles from Stampede Gap. Assessed ore runs high in lead up to 60 percent and yields 16 ounces of silver per ton with notable iron and manganese.
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Free Bros
Iron Horse
Jack Rabbit Range
Tmile Post
Pioche and Pacific
Stampede Gap
Pioche
Bristol
Development Progress at Gold Eagle Shaft near Pioche
John Janney, president of Pioche Last Chance and Pioche Mines companies, visited as the Pioche Mines firm sinks a shaft on the Gold Eagle Consolidated to 800 feet. From there a west cross-cut and possible diamond-drill prospecting are planned. Despite limited ore, strong mineralizing action suggests larger ore concentrations await discovery. The company officers express great confidence and intend persistent development efforts.
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John Janney
Pioche Last Chance Mining Company
Pioche Mines Company
Gold Eagle
Janney
Milwaukee Will Resume Work at Salt Lake Mining Exchange
Milwaukee-Pioche Mining company manager J B Wheeler has spent time in Salt Lake City to list the firm on the Salt Lake Mining Exchange beginning on the tenth of the month. He has resumed work on the property to build necessary structures and run a tunnel to intersect the Milwaukee vein, believed to extend the Mendha main vein. Wm L Pugmire made a brief business trip Thursday to Salt Lake and other mining centers.
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J. B. Wheeler
Salt Lake City
Milwaukee-Pioche Mining Company
Salt Lake Mining Exchange
Wheeler
Milwaukee
Mendha
Wm. L. Pugmire
Salt Lake
John A. Kirby Buys Belcher Mining Group
John A. Kirby and associates purchased the Belcher group of six claims adjoining the Prince and Rosey mines and the Golden Prince. The coalition plans to expand west, north, and east of the Prince Consoli dated, signaling the Prince as a major producer in Ploche's new era and noting similar surface indicators in the Belcher claims. 1. 8. Free initiated the sale, expected to lead to premier new mines.
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J. A. Kirby
Belcher
Prince
Rosey Group
Golden Prince
Utah
Nevada
Ploche
Free
Six Claims Transferred Near Prince Consolidated Area
Dr. T. C. Duckworth purchased six mineral claims from Walter Getchell James Healy and B. I. Christensen northeast of the Prince Consolidated. The property adjoins land bought by J. A. Kirby and associates to the east. He reports two veins converging toward the Prince shaft with surface likeness to the Prince extending about 2000 feet. He plans to begin sinking immediately and expects rapid development and discoveries that will prove the ground valuable.
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T. C. Duckworth
Walter Getchell
James Healy
B. I. Christensen
Prince Consolidated
J. A
Mendha Property Interest by J. J. Beatty
J. J. Beatty visited Mendha this week, inspecting the property. Formerly of Marquette Michigan, he now operates from Salt Lake City and showed strong interest in Yerrington and nearby areas. He praised the Mendha, regretted not staying longer, and predicted a brilliant future with unforeseen developments.
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J. J. Beatty
Mr. Beatty
Marquette
Michigan
Salt Lake City
Yerrington
Beatty
Mendha Mining Company Reveals Rich Bedded Vein Prospects
An interview with Mendha Mining Company general manager John R. Cook outlines Mendha’s long history dating to 1872, its shift to a productive bedded vein opened last July, and current output of thirty-five tons daily. The firm reports high gold and silver values with lead, plans a spur track, and notes extensive surrounding claims and promising Highland district geology.
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Mendha Mining
John R. Cook
Mendha
Highland District
J. B. Wheeler
H. H. Day
W. S. Godbe
Bristol
Bristol Wells
Bristol Consolidated
Pioche
Pioche Consolidated Mining and Reduction Co
Milford
Salt Lake Valley
Modena
More Sold Near Prince in Western Claim Transfers
For William E. Harris son, recent days show multiple transactions. He sold to J. A. Kirby and partners his Bis marck claim adjoining Prince Consolidated on the east. He sold to Ely Valley Mining Company four claims north of their property, known as the U K group. He purchased a half interest in a trio of claims on the west extension of Ely Valley, with the other half held by B F Whitney. He also bought two between the above and the Point group from Foster and Griffith.
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Mendha
Mendha Group
Milwaukee Company
Pioche-Nevada Consolidated Company
Point Group
Oregon Piobe
Highland District
Cook
Wm. E. Harrison
Wade Hampton
J. A. Kirby
Bismarck
Prince Consolidated
Ely Valley Mining Company
U. K. Group
Jim Crow Group Sold in Salt Lake Purchase
R K Cobb and Co of Salt Lake bought the Jim Crow group of six mining claims this week, adjoining the Point group on the south and between it and the Demijohn group, with the sale conducted through J S Free. Mr and Mrs Geo E Coxe Mrs L W Denton and Mrs A Foster of Caliente visited the town for a bazaar and to enjoy the mining town attractions for a few days.
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R. K. Cobb & Co
Salt Lake
Point Group
Demijohn Group
J. S. Free
Geo. E. Coxe
L. W. Denton
A. Foster
Caliente
Prince Mine Reveals Extraordinary Silver Veins
Manager William Lloyd reports ore from the Prince vein yields over seventeen hundred ounces of silver per ton. The fourth level shows three rich veins, one newly opened, three feet wide, with eight feet in one place. One man currently earns mine running costs while shipping only enough ore to prevent blockages. Sinking paused. a 560-foot level station and drifting to follow.
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William Lloyd
Lloyd
Old Hill
Raymond & Ely
Meadow Valley
Salt Lakers Take Ten Claims Near Golden Prince Group
A. S. Fowler and associates of Salt Lake City bought ten claims from Ed E. Weston and John P. Thomas, Swansea group, adjoining the Golden Prince to the northeast. A 40 horsepower gasoline hoist and buildings will be installed and sinking begun, with Mr Weston named general manager.
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A. S. Fowler
Group of Ten
Golden Prince Group
Weston
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Metals Exploration
Nevada Hills Bunch
Salt Lakers
Jim Crow Group
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