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The Pioche Weekly Record

Location

Pioche, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1908

Page

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Milwaukee Engineer Bert Cameron Victim of Frightful Mine Accident

Bert Cameron, engineer at the California-Pioche mine, was pulled into a drive wheel while lubricating machinery. His right arm was amputated below the elbow, a skull fracture and severe injuries followed, but he signaled for help and survived. He is reported improving at Duckworth hospital with recovery expected. Cameron has worked six months for the company and lived with his wife and child. officials promise every effort for his comfort.

Bert Cameron California-Piobe Cameron Wheatly Stockham Duckworth Hospital Camersofi California-Pioche Company

William C Alexander to Lead Camp Development Effort

William C. Alexander of Salt Lake expected to arrive in Pioche camp tomorrow to take charge of the Milwaukee property development. He partners with Indiana associates to push a vigorous campaign, with potential to rival Mendha in scale. Alexander, long active in Utah mining, is seen as a strong booster for Pioche and the Milwaukee deal arose through Joseph S. Free and J. B. Wheeler.

William C. Alexander Salt Lake Joseph S. Free J. B. Wheeler Milwaukee Company

Pioche X Ray Compressor to Boost Mine Development

Pioche X Ray plans a compressor plant in the Highland district to accelerate tunnel driving toward the ore vein at about 1200 feet. J W Taylor ordered gear in Salt Lake. Earl Pembroke notes Pioche’s heightened activity this fall and predicts summer output will rival historic camp prosperity. Yesterday workers enjoyed a Christmas turkey at the Record office.

Pioche X-Ray Company Highland District J. W. Taylor Salt Lake Earl Pembroke Boston Pioche Pioche Turkey

Masonic Installation At St John Lodge No 18

The St John Lodge No 18 F and A M installs its new officers Sunday evening in the Masonic hall. Officers include Worshipful Master F P Thompson Senior Warden Dr W W Stockham Junior Warden C L Alquist Senior Deacon C ee hinta Junior Deacon E Kate Saalveo J Campbell. Also noted is the Western Pacific Railroad expansion across northern Nevada with regular Salt Lake to Wells service soon and Idaho mine inspector Robert N Bell expected in Pioche for regional mineral condition review.

St. John Lodge No Masonic Hall F. P. Thompson W. W. Stockham C. L. Alquist C. Ee Hinta Ae Ess E. Kate Saalveo Campbell Western Pacific Railroad Nevada Salt Lake Wells Robert N. Bell Idaho Pioche

Majestic Smelter to Be Operated in Milford Utah

Engineers from F. Augustus Heinze are on site as the Majestic smelter in Milford Utah nears readiness for operation likely by mid February. The plant may process ore from the Silver King Coalition and other Utah mines under a five year lease, with plans to source ore from southern Nevada camps. Expanded equipment is anticipated to handle output from Silver King Ohio Copper and Daly Judge mines and more.

Majestic Milford Utah F. Augustus Heinze William A. Kidney Butte Heinze Silver King Coalition Nevada Silver King Ohio Copper Daly Judge

Married in Pioche Two Well Known Locals Wed This Week

Judge Connell officiated at the marriage of William Post and Mrs Mary Lynch in Pioche. Mining location notices list a sale at the Record office.

Pioche King Mining Company Organized in Salt Lake

Pioche King Mining company organized on Wednesday in Salt Lake by John A. Kirby and associates. Capitalized for 1,000,000 shares with 300,000 reserved for treasury. Officers: Kirby president, Free vice president, Hodson secretary treasurer, directors Robertson and Lawrence. Plans include heavy equipment and active development. Prince and Golden Prince mines show ore bodies and permanent work expected.

Salt Lake John A. Kirby

New Parallel Fissure Struck In the Mendha

The Mendha mine in the Highland district reports a new fissure parallel to the main Mendha fissure, about eighty feet off, with ore values around 30 percent lead, 40 ounces silver, and 8 to 10 dollars per ton in gold. Manager John R. Cook confirms the strike and notes ore mainly from bedding planes as they push toward the new fissure from the 800 foot level. The company ships ten to twelve tons daily of high grade ore.

Mendha High-land Nevada John R. Cook Cook Leling Mr. Cook The Mendha Company

Point Mine expands with new buildings at Pioche Nevada

Metals Exploration has completed a boarding house bunk house and office after taking over Point mine from Pioche Nevada Consolidated Mining. Superintendent Hooper leads men drifting two ways on the 65-foot level to locate a vein fault observed by Manager Cook during the development campaign and instructed Harper to push a line of work before selecting a permanent shaft and power setup.

The Metals Exploration Company Point Pioche- Nevada Consolidated Mining Company Thomas J. Hooper Frank B. Cook Thomas J. Harper

Thomarson Bays Arizona Group Purchased for Development

Edwardyp son, manager of the Ely Valley mine, closed a deal for four claims adjoining the Mendha mine held by J B Wheeler and W J Hardin. Thomarson plans active development soon, deeming the Arizona group attractive and likely to become a good mine.

Highland District Edward ‘Ypson Ely Valley Arizona Mendha J. B. Wheeler W. J. Hardin Thomarson

Rand Returns Home From Western Mining Promoter

Harry Rand of Portland Oregon has returned home after reviewing Pioche Nevada interests. He secured a controlling stake in the Desert Prince mine east of the Prince Consolidated and helped promote the California Pioche and Oregon Pioche ventures. Rand backs the Fish district future and has advanced its development with a steam boiler and drill.

Harry Rand Portland Oregon Pioche Desert Prince The Prince Consolidated Rand California-Pioche Company Oregon-Pioche Fische

Prince Consolidated Ore Mine Carloads to Salt Lake Smelters

Ore from the Prince Consolidated mine finished loading another car the night before Christmas for Salt Lake Valley smelters. Superintendent William Lloyd speaks little, yet the Record cites a reliable source predicting sensational values. The ore comes from the rich fissures on the 400-foot level. C A Cook secretary of Metals Exploration Company will arrive from Salt Lake tomorrow.

Prince Consolidated Salt Lake Valley William Lloyd C. A. Cook The Metals Exploration Company Salt Lake

Nevada-Des Moines Mining to Resume Sinking

The Nevada Des Moines Mining company plans to restart sinking on its property in the lower town. Manager Mahedy ordered a 40 horsepower boiler and sinking pump after water interference halted work. Progress centers on the 100 foot level with diamond drill traces. porphyry streaks appear, and Mahedy is confident of soon finding payable ore. United States Minister Russell and Castro are mentioned in context of Venezuelan events.

Nevada-Des Moines Mining Company Mahedy

Church Services Scheduled at Union Sunday School

Mass will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the Union Sunday school building conducted by Rev. Father Reynolds. Everyone invited.

Union Sunday School Father Reynolds

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Milwaukee Haster His Indiana Associates Exander Ous Campaign of Development Condi Tis Impres Sion W. H. Webber Nevada Hills the Mat Alexander Gies Stockton Pembroke Indion George Jay Gould Majestic Smelter United Prince Consolidated Ore Nevada-Des Moines Mon Russell United States Minster Venezuela Uncle Sam Cipriano Castro Castro Europe Church Services
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