Mining boom hits Diamond Hill with new mills and rich ore
Park district shows renewed activity as Diamond Hill Gold Mining Company plans a 40 ton capacity mill with ganers and concentrates to be shipped. Neville Patterson and others open free milling ore, while high grade finds at Switzerland and Redemption lode boost mining hopes. Reports of ore valued at up to 200 per ton and carbonate discoveries in Vulture add to the growing surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park District
Diamond Hil
Messrs. Miller
Messrs
Neville & Patterson
Diamond Hill
Frank Nott
Switzerland
Nott
Picayune
Grover
Congress
Messrs. Wardner
Nevil & Patterson
Nevil & Warden
Kent County
Waith
Vulture
Eureka
Comer, Murray, McCarthy & Kenouse
Joe
Will Woods
Jack
Moore
Ile
Messrs. Morris
McKready & Ringleburg
Jack Smart
Bert Easterly
Albatros
Miner's Dream and Ghost of 1866 Skeleton
A tale of prospecting optimism in Montana with a proposed half million payday and a romance to Mollie, followed by a report from Sheridan Post describing a human skeleton found near Goose creek likely tied to 1866 Connor expedition battles. A Chicago traveling salesman notes Montana's steadier business climate during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Smith
Goose Creek
Rocky Point
Tongue River
Connor
Sheridan Post
Chicago
Montana
New Northovest
Prospectus urges mills and industry in Townsend valley
A Townsend column urges investing in a flouring mill to serve local ranchers and cut freight costs. It notes a burned mill in 1886, absent home wheat markets, and potential for a concentrator, creamery, and dairy feed trade near town with Northern Pacific rail access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Shelley
Shelley
Northwest
Bozeman
Helena
Radersburg Glints of Town Life and Mining Boom
The Radersburg area thrives as hay fields feed a record placer season with over ten thousand dollars in yellow dust already taken. James Moore drives mining activity at nearby Butte mines and the Gold Leaf Mining Co ships high grade ore. Local businesses including Bert Easterly and Geo Morris gain publicity as town life buzzes with hotels stores and saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radersburg
James Moore
Butte Group of Mines
Pusherville
Gold Leaf Mining Co
Bert Easterly
Geo, Morris
Don Ringelberg
Harvey McCreary
J. N. Anderson
Joe Lethlean
J. C. Blacher
Will
Hamper
A Miner’s Odd Retorting Method With Potatoes
A miner describes a homemade process for extracting silver from gold using a potato, heat, and a spade. He claims the potato’s juices help separate silver, leaving gold on the spade as a button and silver in starch-like globules, though he notes others doubt the method.
Parisan Steam Laundry In Helena Promises Quality Service
The Parisan Steam Laundry in Helena operates fully by steam for washing starching ironing and drying. No rubbing or pounding preserves fabric, delivering like new clothes with superior polishing machines and careful handling of laces and blankets. Prices are reasonable and agents offer pick up and delivery via Townsend House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisan Steam Laundry
Parisan
Helena
Townsend House
Thomas Sandham
Montana Star College Announces Opening Dates and Courses
The Montana Star College will open on September 19 offering Agriculture Applied Science Ladies' course Business Music and Academy with tuition ten dollars for all courses except music Catalogues available from Rev James Reid President Bozeman Montana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reid
Bozeman
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sain
TIM
Townsend
Park District Booming
Diamond
Jack McCloud
Radersborg
J. H. McKewe
Mollie
Tara
Pacers
Moll
Mrs and
Mel
Northern Pacific Railway
Radersburg Bays
Geo. Clark
Rodersburg
Cross Roots
James Huston
Nolene Volens
James Poe
Jim
GE. Pool
Montana Star College
The
Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
J. L. Belcher, M. D
John H. Shoprer
Attorneys At Law
Helena, Mont
Supreme Court of the
United States
G. W. Gilham, M.D
Mont
Norther Pacific Railroad
C. A. Wilder
Howell
Room
Helena, Montana
Lower Main St
Thomas Dixon
DEER
Lef
Mostana
E. F. McRae
Carpenter & Builder
Wallace
Pine Street
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