California and Pioche Mining Corporation forms in Arizona
The California and Pioche Mining Corporation, incorporated in the Territory of Arizona, lists Chas. Lee Horsey, Wm. Wheatley, and H. W. Rand as incorporators. The firm owns three claims in Elysi district near the Ohio Kentucky and Nevada Tah Mines area, namely Yellow Jacket Susan Duster Alberta Omaha Kentucky Fraction Great Pacific and Yuba West. Mineral indications appear from quartz croppings and an open fissure extends to Yellow Jacket. The plan includes extensive development with sinks, drifts, and cross-cuts once organized and railroad issues resolved. Capital stock is $1,000,000 with par value one dollar. Officers: Wheatley Rand Orsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioche
California and Pioche Mining Corporation
Territory
Arizona
Chas. Lee Horsey
Wm. Wheatley
H. W. Rand
Portland
Oregon
Ohio-Kentucky Company
Nevadatah Mines and Smelters Corporation
Ohio-entucky Company
Alberta
Yuba West
le Company
Chas. Lee Orsey
Valuable Property Transfers In Ely Mining District
Carl Schmidt and Matthew Hunter transferred three mining claims Jumbo Pioche Central and Horn Silver in the Ely Mining District to W S Anderson. The group adjoins Whiskey Barrel, recently bought by Anderson from Mrs Donohue, creating a desirable block. Anderson is away on business and will begin development upon return.
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Carl Schmidt
Matthew Hunter
W. S. Anderson
Horn
Ely
Pioche
Anderson
Donohue
Potosi Zinc-Lead Mining Tax Delays Questioned
The Las Vegas Age reports that Potosi mines near Las Vegas yielded about 200000 in 1906 net returns to smelters, yet no bullion tax was paid. Assessor Roeder seeks a state bullion tax report, asking if the tax collector visited in 1906 and what findings were made. The company is Potosi Zinc-Lead Mining Company.
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Las Vegas
Potosi
Lincoln County
Roeder
Shooting Affray At Silver Park In White Pine County
Two ranchers Hayes and Reardan from Snake Valley White Pine County fired at an old man at Silver Park after heavy drinking. About twenty shots struck Carpenter wounding him in the leg. Warrants to be sworn out for the two men and they will be prosecuted.
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Silver Park
Hayes
Reardan
Snake Valley
White Pine County
Cerreateaig
Carpenter
Pioche Realty Company Incorporation and Local Townsite Plans
The Pioche Realty Company has received its incorporation certificate and stock certificates to begin real estate and brokerage. It plans a new townsite near Panaca with a plat to be presented for approval, boosting Lincoln County amid Salt Lake route changes and regional mining plans.
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Pioche Realty Company
Secretary of State
Pioche
Panaca
Board of Commissioners
Salt Lake
Lincoln County
Ohio-Kentucky Company
Bullionville
Susan Duster
San Pedro 1906 earnings and valuation sparks debate
Boston report notes state assessor increase of only 500 per mile on main Lincoln County line while San Pedro railroad shows rising earnings. Union Pacific influence looms as stock held by Harriman and Senator Clark plots. bonds total 40 million awaiting public sale. Road covers nearly 1100 miles from East San Pedro to Salt Lake City, with expected strong future.
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Boston News Bureau
San Pedro
State Board of Assessors
Lincoln County
Boston
Union Pacific
W. A. Clark
E. H. Harriman
Oregon
Sanedro
Pan Haned
Tne
San P
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Tip Top and King Fisher Claims in Highland Mining District
The Tip Top and King Fisher claims near Stampede Gap, in the Highland Mining District, show strong response to current development work. Owned by Jake Johnson, John Ewing, J. H. Peaslee, and Robert Flinn, with Flinn’s transfer to J. A. Nesbit and Hang Olsen adjoining. Located on the porphyry dyke, large ore bodies with high silver values are indicated. some samples exhibited by owners show very high silver content.
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Tip Top
King Fisher
Highland Mining District
Stampede Gap
Jake Johnson
John Ewing
J. H. Peaslee
Robert Flinn
Mr. Flinn
J. A. Nesbit
Hang Olsen
Porphyry
Freiburg District Markets Activity Signals Rich Ore Increases
Reports from Freiburg district indicate large scale development with satisfactory results. Joseph Bryant of Pioche along with Dave Lewis Arthur Cunningham and Pete Prenzi own several claims including Jackson Jackson No 2 ae 1 Black Horse and White Cloud. A ledge about three feet wide on Jackson returns $91.75 per ton and is rising with development. Previously a major ore source hampered by transport costs. capital now returning and large tonnage expected soon with several corporations holding property and advancing ore body exploration.
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Freiburg
Joseph Bryant
Pioche
Dave Lewis
Arthur Cunningham
Pete Prenzi
Jackson
Black Horse
White Cloud
Surveys Completed for Demijohn and Lucky Boy Patents
Surveys for the Demijohn and Lucky Boy patent claims were completed this week. Further steps to obtain United States patents will be rushed due to owners’ high satisfaction with the property and belief that patents will be a minor expense this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ready For Publication On EB and FP Mining Claims
About twelve claims of the EB and FP Mining company property are ready for publication for a United States patent and will appear in the Record soon. The notice lists two recoveries: one by the above company and another by A C Ellis of Salt Lake City. Mr Flannagan of Colorado visited Comet District mines last week and was impressed by the mineral showings. Subscribers urged to join the Record as regular readers.
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EB. & FP. Mining Company
United States
Aisg
Excelsinery of
Water
A. C. Ellis
Salt Lake City
Flannagan
Colorado
Comet
Highland mining trio acquired by Quackenbush and DeWitt
M D Quackenbush and Ralph DeWitt bought three promising mining claims named Tourist Nos 1 2 and 8 in the Highland district. The sites lie in the heart of the Great Highland Mining near Mendha with many locations opened and promising results exciting locals and investors about future profits.
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M. D. Quackenbush
Ralph DeWitt
State and County Are Losers From the 1906 Tax Report
From the state controller’s report for the year ending September 30, 1907, Nevada shows bullion tax collected in Esmeralda county totaling 544 047.96 while Mohawk Consolidation royalty payments exceed 1.5 million, sparking questions why bullion tax wasn’t levied on royalties. notes discuss liquor license revenue of 42 844.19 with Lincoln County contributing 5 672, government expenditures of 615 977.43, Nye county reporting gaps, and educational funds containing 1 186 814.00 in bonds and cash along with 1 260.67 miles of railroad and property assessed at 18 185 004.68.
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Esmeralda
Mohawk Consolidation Company
Lincoln County
State of
Nevada
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Pioche Prospectors
Nevada Transportation Company
South Dakota
G. H. McClintock
F. R. McNamee
R. H. McElwain
B. F. Miller
Mendha-Nevada Mining Company
Navy
Tomeggary Army
Northside
Navy Millsite
Mendha-East Millsite
Highland District
Delamar
Ducer
Highland
Nye County
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