Romance of Comstock grave of discoverer revealed
The grave of Henry Comstock, famed discoverer of the Comstock lode, was found and marked by J H Francis of Eureka after years of obscurity. The article details the true discoverers Hosea and Ethan Grosh, the first bonanza ore body opened by Mc Laughlin and O Reilly, and recounts Comstock’s tragic end in Bozeman Montana in 1870. Francis also notes a possible project to copy the photograph of the grave for the Nevada Historical Society and Montana library records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Comstock
Boxeman, Mont
Virginia City
Nev
Virginia City Chronicle
Comstock
Hosea
Ethan Allen Grosh
Mount Davidson
Sun Peak
Patrick McLaughlin
Peter O'Reilly
Chronicle
Saya
Bozeman
J. H
Joe) Francis
Eureka
Humboldt County
California
Francis
Mont
Butte City
Henry Page Thomas Comstock
Comstock Lode
Story County
Nevada
Montana
Helena
Nevada Historical Society
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders of Bullion Mining Co
The Bullion Mining Company Limited of Wallace Idaho issues a notice dated September 23 1920 that ten mills per share assessment is delinquent on listed stock. Shares will be sold October 11 1920 at 3 00 am at Suite 7 Shoshone Building Wallace to cover the delinquent assessment and costs. James H Taylor secretary announces the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullion Mining Company, Limited
Wallace
Idaho
Lown
Iaw
James H. Taylor
Election notice of candidates for Shoshone County Idaho 1920
County Auditor Harry A. Rogers publishes candidate names for the November 2 1920 general election in Shoshone County Idaho Presidential Electors governors and congressional races are listed with party affiliations and independent candidates. Also mentions Supreme Court Justice candidates and a hearing deadline with clerk of court details and a bankruptcy referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshone County
Idaho
Harry O McDougall
Robert McCred
R. J. Comstock
Perry M. Harding
Edward C. Rich
Kirtland I. Perky
James R. Bothwell
Edward L. Bryan
United States
Oscar Grant Zuck
The
Supreme Court
Robert N. Dunn
James H. Forney
Notice of Assessment by Big Elk Mining Company
Notice of assessment issued by the Big Elk Mining Company of Wallace Idaho dated September 20 1920. A levy of one and one half percent per share is due by October 30 1920 payable to A H Featherstone secretary treasurer at the Gyde Taylor building Wallace Idaho. Unpaid shares on October 30 1920 become delinquent and will be sold on November 30 1920 to cover the delinquent assessment plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Elk Mining Company
Wallace
Idaho
A. H. Featherstone
Gyde-Taylor
Clarkia
Shoshone County
J. W. Brown
E. J. Gaffney
Tarbox Mining Assesses 5 Mills Per Share in 1920
Tarbox Mining company levied an assessment of five mills per share on outstanding capital stock on September 15 1920. Payment was due to John Ferguson treasurer at Shoshone Building Wallace Idaho on or before October 21 1920. Unpaid after October 21 leads to sale on October 23 to cover advertising and expenses. JoAn F Ferguson treasurer Shoshone Building Wallace Idaho 23-021-51
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbox Mining Company
John *. Ferguson
Shoshone Building
Wallace
Idaho
Notice of Bankruptcy Discharge Application in Idaho
Magnus E. Erickson has filed for discharge in bankruptcy in the District Court of Idaho Northern Division. Creditors and interested parties are required to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
United States
District of Idaho
Magnus E. Erickson
United States District Court
Oae
Shoul
Delinquent Stock Sale Notice for Atlantic Mining Company
Otto A. Olsson secretary treasurer of Atlantic Mining Company Wallace Idaho announces an assessment of one mill per share on capital stock. Unpaid stock by October 28 1920 becomes delinquent and will be sold November 1 1920 at 3 00 p m at Gyde Taylor Building Wallace Idaho to cover delinquent amount with advertising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Log Cabin Mining & Milling Company
Wallace
Idaho
Walter H. Hanmon
Gyde-Taylor
Walter H. Hanson
Wallpers
Otto Ie Mining Com. Mahe
Gilsson, Etary
Otto A. Olshon
Atantic Mining
Wsuilding
Wallac
Notice of Attachment Issued in Idaho District Court
The District Court of the First Judicial District of Idaho Shoshone County issues attachment against Depot Garage Corporation in a case where Day & Churchill, a corporation, sue for $1040.81 plus 7 percent interest from June 18, 1920 and costs. The attachment was ordered on September 24, 1920, with seal affixed by the Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Idaho
Shoshone
Day & Churchill
Depot Garage Comration
Harry A. Rogers
Ly L. L. Brainard
Notice to creditors in estate of Archibald McCallum
In the Probate Court of Shoshone County Idaho the administrator Herman J Ross announces four month claims period from first publication. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at Wallace Idaho, the place of business for estate matters dated September 21 1920 and first published September 20 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald McCallum
Herman J, Ross
Notice of Lost Lead Crystal Mining stock certificates
Alvin E Schlecht of Washtuena Washington reports loss of Certificate No 885 and Certificate No 336 each for 1000 shares of Lead Crystal Mining Company Limited stock. He warns against negotiating the certificates and says new certificates will be issued after 30 days if not recovered. Date September 9, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead Crystal Mining Company, Limited
Alvin E. Schlecht
The
Alvin E, Schlecht
Washtuena
Washington
State Timber Sale in Shoshone County Idaho
Notice of public auction in Wallace Idaho to sell state owned Amber timber on October 16 1920 at 2 PM. Descriptions list multiple parcels with fractional sections and prices. Purchaser pays cash at sale with options to defer removal up to eight years and six percent interest on deferred payments. Requires 30 days written notice before cutting timber and 20 percent down with rest financed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Shoshone County
Idaho
Shoshone
A & Wi
Vaan
State Land Commission Seeks Bid for Splashing Disposal Bond
The State Land Commissioner Nash announces a contract to carry out above provisions and to execute a bond for splashings disposal under the Falcon Fire Law. Purchaser pays cruising advertising holding sale costs. Appointments began September 9, 1920 with publication through October 7, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Land Commissioners
I, Nash
Sts
Notice of Special Meeting of U S Copper Mining Co
Notice is given that a special meeting of stockholders of the U S Copper Mining Company will be held in Wallace Idaho on October 11 1920 at 3:00 PM. The meeting will consider increasing authorized capital from 100000 to 500000 and shares from 1000000 to 5000000, purchasing mining claims, adopting new by laws, and ratifying past acts. Attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8. Copper Mining Company
James A. Wayne
Gyde-Taylor
Wallace
Shoshone County
Idaho
U.S
Corporation proxy request with signatures and stamps
A fragment notes a request to sign and return an annexed proxy if the recipient cannot attend in person. It mentions the corporation will apply revenue stamps and is signed by IV. Edwards, President, and E. R. Day, Secretary. The line ends with the numbers 82-67-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noressary
Edwards
E. R. Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boze
Man
J. A. H. Featherstone
Big Bik
Gyde- Taylor
Harding Wallace
Nonpareil Copper Mining Company, Limited
S. McAllister
H. J. Rossi
Nonpareil Mining Company, Limited
Wall Idaho
Nonpareil Copper Miniing Company, “Limited
Herman J. Rossi
William A. Lee
John M. Wignn
Justice of the Supreme Court
Chase McCarthy
Edwin M. Holden
Robert O. Jones
Geo. H. Curtin
George H. Brayton
E. G. Gallet
Robert W. Jones
Allen J. Crandall
D. F
Claude 8.Dester
Chas
R. Mowery
Geo. H. Lesher
Max G. Tsichardson
Julius —P. Hall
Wallace, Idaho
Dan P Bagnell
A Blanchard
W P Breslin
Breslin
Wwestin
Rol Brink
JL Cadman
Lucille Coates
Cykler
Duquette
Ik Ettersted
Ettersted
Fttersted
Alter A Hall
Walter A Hall
LE Hanley
E Hanley
Francis B Harding
Ferencia B Harding
Athan
JM Potter
Mabel
Pawk
Mabel A Pugh
Femi
Rosdat
Rusterholz
Ruasterholz
JW Weyer
Howse
Thatio Wen
Towles
Joan F. Ferguson
the United Stores.co
Burke
Mullan
City Transfer & Storage Mine
Cedar St
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fourth and Pine
Raymond F. Hawk
John F. Ferguson
A. L. Honeker
Sunset Bud
Howes & King
Grocers
Bank St
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