Romance of Mining Discovery and the Treadwell tale
A historical mining narrative traces Pierre Joseph Brusgarg’s 1880 discovery near Juneau and the rise of the Treadwell mine. It details the Paris and Bears Nest claims, John Treadwell’s bond, the Alaska Mining & Milling company, and the 1900s expansion to 120 stamps. It contrasts the United Verde X mine’s complex geology with lessons in prospecting, grubstaking honesty, and notable cases from Florence to Tonopah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Sitka
Alaska
Junedu
Pierre
Douglas Island
Paris
Bratee
No An
Treadwell
Gastineau Channel
Money Fister
Parle
Pierre Joseph Brusgarg
Preneh Pete
John Treadwell
White Pine County
Newark
Nevada
California
Douglas Iand
John D. Fry
San Francisco
Colonel Fry
Tia
Jones Pree
Juneau
Pioneer
Oing
Hix
Freeborn and
Fry
Alaska Mining & Milling Company
Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company
D. C Mills
Alaska Treadwell
Joan Treadwell
Tesla
Stockton
Calif
New York
United Verde Extension
Jerome
Arizona
Delinquent Assessment Sale Notice in Burke Idaho
The Washington Mining Company will sell on June 14 1920 at 3:00 p m at its Burke Idaho office to collect the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale costs. This issue substitutes the July 7 1919 assessment. Stockholders who paid that assessment need not pay again. A C Dettman secretary treasurer Burke Idaho A22 M20 51
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Idaho
C. A. Dettman
Washington Mining Company
Burke, Idaho
Notice to Creditors in Idaho Probate Case
Notice to creditors in the probate matter of Thomas De Groot, deceased, in Shoshone County Idaho. S. S. Gundlac is administrator with will annexed. Claims must be filed with vouchers within four months after first publication, at Wallace Idaho, the chosen place of business for estate matters. Dated May 1, 1920. First publication pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Groot
S. S. Gundlac
Notice of sealed bids for county sale of property
Sealed bids will be received by Shoshone County Idaho commissioners until May 31 1920 at 2 00 p m for the sale of described personal property including a 15 horsepower Fairbanks Morse lease engine a Halliday hoist gas water tank and other gear. Bids opened at Mild Bounl office Wallace at the courthouse. The board reserves right to reject any bid. Dated Wallace April 30 1920. I Harry A Rogers Clerk Board of County Commissioners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
County Commissioners
Shoshone County
Idaho
Wallace
Copenne T
Alco
Burke Road
County Infirmary
Estate of T L Gillenwaters Notice to Creditors
John F Ferguson administrator of T L Gillenwaters deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be filed at Ferguson’s office or the treasurer of Shoshone County Idaho, in the county courthouse. Dated April 29 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Ferguson
T. L. Gillenwaters
Notice of Lost Certificate for North Star Mining Shares
Lost through the mail certificates 118 119 and 123 each for 1000 shares in North Star Mining Company. Owner John H Hansen Jr warns others not to negotiate and will apply for new certificates after 30 days from this notice. Wallace Idaho shows as contact location for John H Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star Mining Company
John H. Hansen
The
Notice of Assessment for Friend Mining Company Meeting
Notice states that at a board meeting of the Friend Mining Company held on April 21, 1920, in Spokane Washington, an assessment was discussed or enacted. Michael is named as part of the company personnel and the address is 321 Lindelle Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Friend Mining Company
Lindelle Building
Spokane
Washington
Washington Mining Company Assessment Notice 1920
Office of the Washington Mining Company Burke Idaho announces an assessment of 1 1/2 mills per share on all outstanding stock. Payment is due by May 4 1920 to C A Dettiman secretary treasurer at the company office in Burke Idaho. Delinquent stocks as of May 8 1920 will be advertised for public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
Leadville
Wily
Brin Jed Ron
Cooper & Peck
Kellogg
Bunker Hill
Peck
Tareq Best
Oregon
Florence
Goldfield
Alexis D. Parker
Denver & Rio Grande
Thomas D. Lockhart
Parker
Lockhart
Tonopah
Jim Butler
Nevada
Singebrush
Mizpah
Tonopal
Tonopah Extension
Charles M. Schwab
Tonorah
Goldeld
George Wingfield
George 5
Nixon
Gav Bg
Lockart
Colorado & Southern Railway Company
Washington Mining
Tready
Burke
Idaho
Washington Mining Company
C. A. Dettiman
Delinquent mining stock assessment listed for sale
The notice states unpaid stock assessments due by May 22, 1920, with payment to War Schlerding, treasurer, at 321 Lindelle Building Spokane WA. If unpaid, stock will be sold June 12, 1920 at 1:36 PM at the Bank Street entrance Wallace ID to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlerding
Lindelle Building
Spokane
Washington
Bank Street
County Court House
Wallace
Shoshone County
Idaho
WM. Schierding
Friend Mining Comm
Art Lindelle Building
AZIM
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United Verde
Jero
Sphint
United Vente
J. J. Fisher
Maher
Louis E. Whither
James 5. Douglas
Dougiza
Gov. Tener
Tener
Wlas
United Verde Extension Mining Company
Phelps- Dodge Company
Hin
Walter Douglas
James
Dougan
Douglix
Douglas
Daily Press
Doug- Ina
HM & Sullivan
Coeur d'Alene
Galena
Aid
Arelburro
Jim Kellogg
Bunker Hil
Jackass
Phil O'Rourke
Phi
Phi O'Rourke
Juckass
Nash Kellogg
Harry A. Rogers
Ark Board County Commissioners
Shoshone
Ji Ferguson
Wallace, Idaho
Zoi
Black Howard
Riverside
F.C. Conklin
A. Chapman
Aise National Bank
J. Flohr
Jas. F. McCarthy
Vice Press
W. Wimer
Cashier Oa. Keating
Cashier
E. Howes
Aug. Paulsen
Geo. Steward
Alfred Page
JW. Wimer
M. J. Flohr
James F. McCarthy
Harry C. M
Allister CO
I. Walese Stock Exchange
J. W. Tabor’s Book & Stationery Store
Aetnaize Rossi Insurance & Investment CO
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