Deepening Prospect Sparks Mining Boom In Searchlight District
The Record’s Special SEARCHLIGHT notes rapid ore discoveries at the Duplex lower workings and stronger developments at Quartette, Nob Hill, and Fortuna. New shafts and mill additions promise expanded capacity, more miners, and higher production as key properties push toward a feverish district-wide boom. Major figures include Stanley Forbes Extension, Midas shaft progress, and Majestic Goldfrog delays. E M Martin reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nob Hill
Silver Legion
Eldorado Canyon
Fortuna
T. E. Fredericks
Midas
Weilings
Boston
Stanley Forbes
Ore Ready For Shipment As Mines Rapidly Expand
Manager Owen Speer of the Demijohn-Proche Mining Company states ore bodies are exposed and being loaded for shipment. The firm has consolidated properties including the Lucky Boy Group, with the Demijohn Group led by the Demijohn mine, signaling a promising mineral territory. C. C. Miller reports improvement in Fay mining area and a Fourth of July meeting is urged for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Sayles
E. M. Martin
Owen Speer
Demijohn-Proche Mining Company
Bullionville
Lucky Boy Group
Demijohn Group
Demijohn Mine
Nevada Utah Mining Firm Installs New President
Geo W Learnard of New York elected to succeed Col John Weir as head of the Nevada Utah Mining and Smelting Corporation. A June 10 meeting will elect a new board and approve acquisition of new property possibly in Pioche signaling larger scale work. The outgoing Weir is praised for driving district development. Learnard is described as an energetic mining expert with modern ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada-Utah Mining and Smelting Corporation
Geo. W. Learnard
New York
Col. John Weir
Pioche
Col. Weir
Learnard
Prince mine progress at Bullionville shows strong development
The Prince mine known as Bullionville shows rapid expansion with a 40 hp gasoline engine foundation and a shaft reaching 100 feet. The vein averages sixty feet wide with extensive drift work planned to reach 800 feet, supporting large future tonnage for smelting using tailings at Bullionville operated by Phoenix Reduction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Bullionville
Silicia
Phoenix Reduction Company
Wm. Lloyd
Bank Opens Tuesday Pioche Welcomes New Bank
Bank of Pioche, Inc. will open for business Tuesday morning at Q o'clock as Pioche ends a twenty year gap without a bank. Local residents and merchants anticipate new financial services and employment with the new institution led by cashier Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Bank of Pioche, Inc
Pioche
Wages Rise at Clark's Mine in Bristol Idaho
Rapid shaft sinking at Ida May mine owned by Butte and Bristol Copper Mining Company shows strong progress. Manager John A. Ryan reports increased output and a new wage schedule with higher pay for engineers shaft men blacksmiths and miners as 28 workers push forward plans to expand crew and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May
Bristol
Butte and Bristol Copper Mining Company
John A. Ryan
Ryan
Icaliente
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Pioche
Gasoline Hoist For Mendah Mine Advances
The Mendha Nevada Mining Company reports completion of a boarding house four rooming houses a gallows frame and foundation for a 40 horsepower gasoline engine all prepped for ore extraction. Sleeping quarters will house at least fifty workers and ore is piled on the dump ready for hoisting to surface once the apparatus is finished. The mine plans to ship once the Bullionville railroad is ready and aims for a daily carload. Broker Ellsworth visited Caliente Thursday on office business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendha-Nevada Mining Company
Mendha
Bullionville
Bristol Pioche Mines Co Formed and Officers Elected
The Bristol Pioche Mines Company is organized with S. W. Vance as president and Louis Schizenger as vice president. W. W. Dunn is secretary and treasurer, with H. C. Rowley and H. D. Fisher as directors. The firm owns Copper Blossom property in the Bristol District and seeks extensive surface and underground prospecting to reveal high grade silver and copper ore in the Pine area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristal- Pioche Mines Company
Amooth
S. W. Vance
Pioche
Louia Schizenger
W. W. Dunn
H. C. Rowley
H. D. Fisher
Bristol
Grand Old
Stopes
W. A. Clark
Clark Road
Bristol Pioche Company
Ohio capitalist visits Pioche mining prospects look promising
Mr. C. K. Hershey fiscal agent of the Lincoln Nevada Mining Company visits Pioche with his wife. He praises conditions at Daly East and expects a ten stamp mill soon. Gasoline hoist installation and more workers planned. Hershey plans to move from Mansfield to Los Angeles for proximity to mining interests. County dads meet Monday to address county troubles and finances. Real estate activity remains steady with quiet, substantial movements and new temporary homes tied to railroad progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Hershey
Lincoln-Nevada Mining Company
Pioche
Hershey
Daly East
Mansfield
Ohio
Los Angeles
Cal
Oak
Great West Mine Sold During Pioche Visit
President Chas S Miller of the Boston and Pioche Mining Co completed the purchase of the Great West mine in the Highland Mining District from John G Brown of Pioche for 1500 dollars. Other purchases were made as the Boss mine near town advances with shaft sinking and shop construction signaling strong activity and expected productivity on the porphyry dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioche
Chas, S. Miller
Boston and
Mining Engineer Taylor Studies Pioche for Salt Lake Interest
Mr. E. A. Taylor of Salt Lake City has been in Pioche for some time, inspecting the country for Salt Lake people. He is a geology enthusiast and finds much material for study in this section. Also a large counter for sale in first class condition is offered. inquire at Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Taylor
Salt Lake City
Pioche
Salt Lake
Taylor
Record Office
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Joseph McArthur
Col. M., R. Moyer
J. J. Tyndall
M. J
Majestic Goldfrog
C. C. Miller
Fay
Nevada
Utah
Clark’s
Mendah
Ellsworth
Caliente
Bristol-Pioche Mines Co
Lloyd-Christian
Thomas Kelley
Idaho
Colorado
Great West Mine
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