Gray copper shoot feature of Hecla mine described
An ore shoot of gray copper or tetrahedrite near the 600 level at Hecla mine may add to its reserves. The six inch thick streak has proven continuous for about 25 feet with samples averaging 1 percent lead and 16 percent copper and 95 to 800 ounces per ton silver. If the shoot extends, several tons may be shipped. Preparation continues for the Star crosscut via the Hecla shaft, with a bin and a large skip pocket under construction to handle waste rock and ore for steady hoisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heela
Ure
Devel
Hecla
Hecla Company
Bunker Hill
No. 8
No. 2
Ye Zuyy
Capital Stock Tax Returns Due By July 31
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington warns that capital stock tax returns for the 1921–22 year must be filed with the local collector by July 31 to avoid penalties. Domestic firms owe $1 per $1000 of taxable stock in excess of $5000. foreign corporations pay $1 per $1000 of capital employed in U.S. business, with no $5000 deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
D. H. Blair
Internal Revenue Office
Washington, D. C
Lewis Williams
the Statesman
United States
New Hope Prepares To Resume Development At Two Mile
New Hope Mining plans to resume development near Osburn after two years of inaction due to high costs. Eight original claims plus four added, with 1800 feet already driven and a strong galena-bearing vein. A crosscut will add about 260 feet depth, and a two mill per share assessment is levied. Directors include Eugene Thomas as president and Otto A. Olsson as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope Mining Company
Two Mile
Osburn
New Hope
Eugene Thomas
Caburn
New Hope Company
Otto A. Olsson
E. F. Gentry
O. W. Lewis
C. A. Solberg
Silver Rock Mine Near Debermia To Resume Development
Albert Nelson, manager of the Silver Rock Mining company, states development at the Silver Rock property six miles north of Debermia has been suspended while the wagon road is revived. He expects to resume development next month as the road work nears completion. The Silver Rock is owned by a strong Philadelphia syndicate with efficient facilities, highlighting a notable underground mining operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Rock
Albert Nelson
Silver Rock Mining Company
Debermia
Nelson
Philadelphia
Mullan Tree decay prompts preservation plan and park talks
The Coeur d Alene commercial club heard that the Mullan tree in Fourth of July canyon is too diseased to save. A forest supervisor indicated a removal and inscription preservation option, with possible placement in an institution. Local officials offered to share caretaking costs and park plans proceed. Also reports from Tarbox Mining stockholders meeting show strong turnout, with 1240000 shares represented and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
Fourth of July Canyon
Forest Isor
Cour d'Alene
John Mullan
Coeur d'Alene
Mullan Road
Prichard Creek
Forestry Service
McHarg
Kootenai County
Lead Rich Drift at Cedar Creek Deepens Lead Zinc Trend
Cedar Creek Mining and Development director William Schwabe reports ore from the drift east of the main crosscut shows rising lead content and zinc decline. The face drift runs about 20 inches wide. lower levels reveal lead, with a zinc-heavy zone back 150 feet. A crosscut to the hanging wall will gauge ore width as lead dominance grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwabe
Cedar Creek Mining & Development Company
Schwabe
Old-Timer Returns to Texas Rio Grande District
Hugh Callahan, brother of John Donald and the late James F. Callahan, is back in the district now located along the Rio Grande in Texas. Once part owner of the Black Jack group with James F. Callahan, he sold a half interest to BR. Day for 50 000 after the Black Jack property became valuable through consolidation with Interstate. He is presently developing land near Brownville, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rio Grande
Hugh Callahan
John Donald
James F. Callahan
Mr. Callahan
Black Jacks
Tamareck-Custer
Callahan
Nine Mile
Black Jack Group
BR. Day
Rio Grande River
Brownaville
Pattison and party visit city on mining business
Everett Pattison of Long Beach, California, a principal in several mining firms, is in the city on business. A longtime mining engineer and promoter, he now manages the Markwell brothers property interests at Long Beach. Mrs Pattison joined him as far as Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Wayside Fountain on Yellowstone Trail Brings Welcome Aid
County commissioners placed a roadside fountain two miles east of Mullan to serve travelers, animals, and automobiles. A mountain stream feeds a four foot diameter concrete basin, with a tall feed pipe and a deep pool for horses and hot vehicles. The fountain sits in a niche on the hill, shielded by concrete wings, with vines expected to enhance its inviting, useful roadside appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
West Sunset drift progress along Sunset peak mine
The West Sunset claim now extends 275 feet into West Hunter ground with a face showing 10 to 12 inches of clean lead-silver ore and about 5 feet of lower grade ore.iterated reports credit Senator Clark with extending the 600 level to the West Sunset end line and indicate an ore shoot beginning under the Silver Tip showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
West Sunset
Days
Beline
Sunset Peak
Senator Clark
West Hunter
Elgin and Ogden Mining Company Organized at Kellogg
The Elgin and Ogden Mining Company was organized at Kellogg with Wesley J. Herring as president Josiah Hill vice president Lester Harrison secretary treasurer and Harry Simmonds E Gay as board members. The mine lies on Big Creek north of the Yankee Tail assays near the surface indicate solid values and a crosscut tunnel has reached about 400 feet with plans to extend to the vein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin & Ogden
Elgin & Ogden Mining Company
Kellogg
Wesley J. Herring
Josiah Hill
Lester
Harrison
Harry Simmonds
E. Gay
Big Creek
Yankee Boy Leaseholder Seeks Miners for High Grade Ground
H L Jaynes, leaseholder of the Yankee Boy mine upper workings on Big creek, was in town. He is developing a small shoot of the famed Yankee Boy high grade and aims to profit, but faces trouble securing reliable hand miners delaying proper opening for shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Jaynes
Big Creek
Strike at Columbus reveals rich ore vein near Eagle tunnel
Mining reports show a strong fissure on the Columbus group near Eagle tunnel with galena, quartz, and pyrite carrying gold, silver, and lead. Assays rise with drift, suggesting a persistent, high value ore shoot. development focuses to depth beyond 1500 feet as crews run two shifts toward a potential commercial body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbus
Columbus Group
Columbus
Eagle
Eagle Tunnel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Star
Star
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Dennemora
Oscar Niquist
Lukens-Frazel Mining Company
Libby
Mont
Dennemora Gold & Copper Company
Taft
Spokane
Nordquist
Mullan Tree
Tarbox Mining Company
Itichard Caxon
John F. Ferguson
Caxon
Burke
Meadow Mountain
Richard Daxon
A. H. Fox
Frank J. Davey
Wallace
W. W Adams
Saltese
John A. Lewis
Cedar Creek
Wayside
TS Neretofore
Columbus Mining Compating
East Eagle Vey
Eagle Creek
Devis
Sydney L. Shonts
Colwobus
Victor Carlson
Don
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!