13 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
1
As rail construction progresses, local leaders announce plans for Railroad Day to showcase hospitality and attract the railroad's transport services. graders advance in Condor Canyon, track lay between Yoacham's ranch and Panaca, aiming to Panaca by July 24. engineers expect completion by September 1.
The final settlement favoring Terminal Townsite Company led by Fred J. Abbott secures the depot and freight yards for the Santa Fe line, triggering rapid town growth around Terminal. Santa Fe endorses Terminal as the economic hub with a large concrete depot, warehouses, ore bins, and a 1000 foot freight yard, while hotels and homes rise and water works linked to Cyrus Noble mine planned.
Samuel Doll president of the Southern Nevada Mining and Reduction Company arrived by private conveyance. He refused to disclose property details until after the company's director's meeting this month. Doll was accompanied by T. J. Montgomery, the company’s general manager. Air drills at the Prince mine are delivering excellent results and sinking is progressing rapidly.
George Coxe takes control of the Gypsy Group near Stampede Gap, adjoining Manhattan’s Iron Mines in Pioche. The three full claims and a fraction, owned by J F Roeder J A Nesbitt of Pioche and Hans Olsen of Caliente, have been developed since Robert Flinn’s era. Coxe represents Louisiana purchasers. development to resume after incorporation with a 35000 price and large stock slide. Also negotiating Wird and Louise Copper Mines in Blind Mountain District. Kang praises mineral prospects and promises capital interest.
A gasoline hoist, consigned to the Boston-Pieche mining Company, will be installed on the Boss claim east of town to assist sinking the shaft which is within a few feet of the 200 mark. The double compartment hoist provides a secure working shaft for years and bank houses and a boarding house now serve the camp, signaling a busy period ahead.
Mr. E. L. Godbe of Probe Water Company plans replacing Summit and town supply tanks. New tanks aim to curb water waste by aging storage causing inefficient pressure, with tank size to be calculated under an agreement ensuring adequate fire pressure.
County commissioners weigh refunding the indebtedness at the upcoming August session. They seek thorough review with legal input and invite taxpayer views. Letters from major taxpayers favor the refunding plan as prescribed by law, noting lighter overall burden over twenty years and a sizable sinking fund to reduce principal. George Weddell of Pioche and London discusses Pioche mines and Horn Silver and Elyine interests.
The Ely Valley Mining Company reports a rich ore strike at its Ely Valley property recently acquired from Henry Filer and partners. Lead prospectors and managers including Weddell and Miller oversee work as Carl Schmidt maps the site and uncovers a high grade stope barely missed by earlier operators.
City officials should regulate hog pens to reduce nuisance and health risks. The writer cites foul odors from China Town along Lacour street and urges action over individual interests for communal welfare. A new whim wire cable for the Last Chance Mine at Highland arrived and will be installed.
The Highland District site called the Doubt claim, held by John P. Thomas and partners Chester Cook G W Getchel and James Healy, reports surface assays of 3.5 foot ledges yielding 26 to 81 ounces silver and 25 to 90 percent lead with small gold values. The group plans extensive development and bets on shipping ore from initial work.
D. C. Mahedy oversees multiple properties including Georgia-Pioche where the shaft near town has reached about fifty feet. At Nevada-Des Moines the shaft is 200 feet deep with a station cut at that level for a diamond drill to be installed. The drill, already ordered, is expected soon and managers aim to drill over 1000 feet this summer to locate the best site for development and a potential new bonanza.
At the Mendah mine under John R. Cook preparations are under way to begin shipping. When the railroad accepts freight at Bullionville station the operators will ship from the bonanza mine. The 40 horsepower Fairbanks Morse hoist is installed and Walter Getehell runs levels smoothly. Cleaning waste under the track near the 700 foot level is rushed and ore bins would be finished with more lumber. The mine shows strong ore bodies and claims better states than Missouri.
Last evening at Probe Chamber of Commerce rooms a meeting gathered taxpayers to gauge sentiment on town government. M L Lee was named permanent chairman and Wm E Orr secretary. Judge John M Breeze presented the law and conditions, leading to a petitioning committee of Thompson, Orr, and Babbitt to collect signatures and present to the County Board.
Milton L. Lee and James W. Abbott organize a general insurance partnership named Lee and Abbott. The duo aims to conduct broad insurance business and has secured agency for leading fire life and other companies, drawing on extensive experience to build a strong operation.
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