Mother Lode Mine and Slab of Gold
In early 1884 hard rock discoveries near Murray and Eagle Idaho drew thousands northward as placer claims were settled and restructured to ten acres. A famed find east of Murray yielded a four foot slab of gold quartz. The scene grew into a bustling, fevered camp with tents and sheds, logging towns, and rapid population surge as miners chased the reputed richest strike. The slab described in April suggested a solid mass beneath water, a five by four foot cross-section of glittering rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Eagle
Belknap
Northern Pacific
Cedar Creek Company Plans Early Restart of Development
A Cedar Creek Mining and Development Co stockholders letter dated March 3 outlines plans to resume development after December stoppage due to cold. Reports show high grade ore in crosscut and main drift faces, including 22 inches of shipping grade ore and 8 to 13 inches milling ore, with a sample yielding 684 lead, 24 oz silver, 1% zinc and 1.62 gold. An assessment is levied to fund renewed operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek Mining & Development Company
William Hecker
Cedar Creek
Granite Creek
Raven
Prichard Creek
Community Room Opens in Wallace Library
Large turnout attended the formal opening of the Community Room in the Wallace library. Mayor Hugh Toole and representatives of the Study club War mothers and Business Women's association joined in the reception and decorating efforts. The event followed by refreshments and a dance with music by Mrs. Cumming, highlighting cooperative city effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
War Mothers Andusiness Women's Association
Hugh Toole
Wallace
Toole
Mra Cumming
Silver Purchases by Mint Under Pittman Act Reach New Total
The Bureau of the Mint bought 165000 fine ounces of silver during the week ended February 25. This lifts total Pittman Act purchases to 94351628 fine ounces. The act authorizes up to 208000000 ounces to be purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Mint
Judge Cowen’s Pioneer Life and Death in Idaho
Judge Israel B. Cowen, 93, died near Ono last Monday after a long career anchored in Pierce City Idaho. A pioneer who crossed to California in 1849 and helped defend the Union, he served as county commissioner and sheriff, built the courthouse and led Loyalist towns during the 1860s mining era. He was born in Wisconsin in 1828 and spent decades shaping Idaho’s early west. The passage describes his steadfast courage and public service in Pierce City and Shoshone County.
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Hide Israel B Cowen
Onofiio
Pierce City
Judge Cowen
Orofino
California
Hfeln
Sons
Ators
Orafine Creek
Itaho
TH J
Orafing Creek
Wallace
Old West
Elvil
Idaho
Old Pierce
Phere City
Cowen
Murray
Bunker Hill
John Filiott
Moses Simmons
Isbor
Fremont S. Rowe
Ewen McIntosh
Lafayette County
Wisconsin
Gatena
Miinois
West
Bear Creek Mining Company Receives Audit Update
A letter signed by L. L. Sweet president and William J. Stratton secretary has been mailed to Bear Creek Mining stockholders announcing a complete audit of the books. A cash balance sheet covers June 1917 to December 1921. The letter notes a proposed option on the property from John Lewis of Spokane was rejected as illegal and inoperative. The directors state they now have a clear, businesslike view of affairs and intend to maintain that status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Sweet
William J. Stratton
Bear Creek Mining Company
John Lewis
Spokane
Lead market shows increased demand across multiple lines
The American Smelting & Refining Co price holds at 4.70 cents per pound with brisk business among producers and several tract orders in New York markets. Demand shifts westward for a premium of about one tenth cent per pound, with paint, battery, and other manufacturers placing orders while Mexican exports limit U.S. shipments.
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Maroha
American Sivetting & Refining Company
Otter
New York
Anidal
Calle
Storia Battery
Herzig Visits Independence Lead Mines in Idaho District
New York mining engineer Charles Herzig toured the Independence Lead Mines near Mullan Idaho. He praised ore indications and noted the property lies between the Morning and Hunter deposits with an ore face about 20 feet wide containing significant lead and silver. If crosscuts align with east side showings, continued development could confirm a valuable, productive mine for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Hersig
New York
Walace
Columbia University
Herzig
M le Hise
London
Yeas
Australia
Burma
Asia Minor
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Herzig
Atention
United State
Peur d'Alene
Independence Lead Mines Company
Mullan
Meade
Mr. Herane
Serzig
Spokane
San Francisc
H. W
Hecla Mining Co Annual Report Reveals Growth and Claims
The Hecla Mining Company mailed its annual report for the year ending December 31 1921 to stockholders. It notes strong production and profits, a cash surplus of 1.25 million, and 600 tons of reserves. The report highlights potential ore bodies, expansion plans with the Star and Hecla groups, and ongoing litigation outcomes favorable to Hecla and Bunker Hill. The Star property development from the Hecla 2000 level aims to reach the Star vein within two to two and a half years, with Wide West work showing encouraging early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecla Mining Company
Vse
Hoelki
Pew
Sears
McCarthy
E.R. Day
Sarah B Smith
Hock
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
The
Star
Hecie
Bunker Hh
Toon
Hecla Company
Thier-Poorman
Star Group
Heela
Heela Group
James McCarthy
Ameres
Sarah ¥. Smith
ER Day
Heela Minin Company
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Company
Superior Court of
Spokane
Hecie Mining Company
Hunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Company
Star Mining Companypany
Sullivan Mining Company
Heela Company
Bunker Hii Company
Iwe
Wide West
Federal Mining and Smelting Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mother Lode
Adam Ausbach
Murray, Idaho
Cedar Creek Company
Israel B. Cowen
Walpierce City
Burke and Mullan
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Ween Genesee
Maho
Pullman
Lagman
Burke
JG. Sanders
A.D. Smith
Sanders
Sandershaw
1Cific
al Bus
Canyon
Wallace High School
Bear Creek
Ecla Mining CO
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