Thunder Mountain mining scene shows soaring camp prospects
The report notes expansive activity in Thunder Mountain with capitalists and promoters visiting camps on Iaith, Government creeks, and nearby Big Creek. Mines like Sunnyside, Fairview, and Dewey show large work, while Crown, Glasgow, Dundee, Wordenholf, and Independence groups also advance. A tunnel at Independence reveals extensive ore in place, signaling Thunder Mountain as a rising mining camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Thunder Mountain
Mr. Tok
Luck
Ind
Mr. Luck
Iaith
Government Creeks
Big Creek
Thuot Mountain
C. W. Dutacet
Sunnyside
Fairview
Dewey
Crown Group
Logan
Glasgow
Dundee
Profile Creek
Wordenholf
Smith Creek
Independence Group
Mc Lrae
Independence Mine
Luminous coal vein found at Grouse Creek placers
Mr Hathaway reports at Golden Rule Placers on Grouse Creek a 25 foot thick coal vein 300 feet wide in progress. The note warns harsh cautions about minor injuries and death risks, promoting Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for sores and piles with a 250 cent price at local druggists.
Socialist Speaker Mr. Miller Plans Weiser Street Talk
Socialist party state organizer A. G. Miller will address a street gathering in Weiser next Monday night at 8 o clock on August Bl1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Miller
Socialist Party
Weiser
Manager Wanted in County Territory for Reputable House
Trustworthy person sought to manage a well known house with solid finances in this county and adjoining areas. Offers $20.00 straight cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Permanent position with expense money advanced. Send applications to Manager 610 Monon Building Chicago Illinois via The Semi Weekly Signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manaager
Monon Bldg
Chicago, Til
Navy of Elk Ditch Completed
The survey of the ditch is finished with engineer A Utter overseeing the contract. Hesse and Hutvoway led the survey crew, examining placer ground while future work and funding are discussed for the project near Naples and Me Hate.
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NAVY
Elk Ditch
A. Utter
Hesse
Hutvoway
Manila
Mesinway
Rankin Party Visits Rapid River Camp Journey
David Rankin and F J Rankin father and brother of H D Rankin president of Rankin General Milling Company arrived in the city Tuesday evening and left Wednesday morning for the Rankin camp on Rapid River. Mr Rankin Sr was a delegate to the Grand Army meeting at San Francisco and will visit his son before returning home to Pittsburg Pa.
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Rapid River
David Rankin
F. J. Rankin
H. D. Rankin
Rankin General Milling Company
City
Rankin Camp
Mr. Rankin
Grand Army
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Frank J. French returns to Weiser from Seven Devils
Frank J. French, who traveled to the Seven Devils about two weeks ago to oversee Blue Jacket affairs, has returned to Weiser. He plans to return to New York and await the Homestead Smelter’s readiness to receive ores, postponing work at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. French
Seven Devils
Weiser
Mr. French
Blue Jacket
New York
Homestead
Placer Prospectors From Florence Report Bonanza
Bonded Placer, Harvey Taylor of Boise, and Capt. LN Clark of Pittsburgh returned from Florence where they studied several hundred acres of gold bearing gravel and concluded a real bonanza was struck, with Pittsburgh interests ready to take hold. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for pleasant bowel movement, appetite improvement, and digestion. sold by all druggists.
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Harvey Taylor
Boise
Capt
LN. Clark
Pittsburgh
Florence
Chamberlain
Gold Coin Mining Company bullion claim sparks covert shipment
Report from Council recounts a staged bullion transfer tied to the Gold Coin Mining Company cyanide mill at Black Lake. Ford, aided by two armed men, allegedly delivered a $5,000 sack to Jack Lambert, then moved it to the train. Earlier cleanups totaled 5100 and 3500, with 15600 reported since operations began, per BL Hollingshead.
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Black Lake
Ford
Overland Hotel
Council
Jack Lambert
Jack
Hollingshead
Johnson Properties
Prof Maurice Martin Lecture At Weiser Opera House
Prof Maurice Martin spoke on An Evening among the Stars before a large audience Thursday at the Opera House. He is expected to be named superintendent of the Weiser schools for the coming term. The lecture impressed many listeners and highlighted the vastness of the sun and planets. The community praised his engaging manner and the potential benefit to the city’s schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Martin
Opera House
Martin
Weiser
Rock Island System Ticket Sale to Indiana and Ohio
On September 1 8 15 and October 6 the Rock Island System will sell tickets from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to all points in Indiana Louisville Ky and many points in Ohio at one and one third fare for round trip valid thirty days from sale date. Details at local agents or Hat 8 Ray Denver. Egg cases and fillers at Kimballs. High grade tobaccos at Candebs.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Indiana
Louisville
Ohio
Ray
Colorado
Ex Liv Hunt Is Out Again on Central Idaho Prospecting
Ex-Governor Frank L. Hunt led a mining party into central Idaho visiting Roosevelt and nearby districts. The group inspected prospects while financier Van Ripper explored a wagon road route from Big Creek to the state road. Word reached Weiser that the H Y group of ten claims at Roosevelt was sold for a large sum, with 210,000 paid down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Hunt
Idaho
Weiser
Boise
Central Idaho
Hunt
Roosevelt
van Ripper
Yellow Pine Basin
Big Creek
Warren
H. Y
Alia Sopt and Livmny Aragon in Local Play
Fragmentary OCR notes record Alia Sopt and Livmny Aragon connected to a local event. Details are unreadable and the intended activity remains unclear in this damaged text.
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Alia Sopt
Waters expands Viewett Lysob blacksmith shop
Lew Waters buys the Viewett Lysob blacksmith shop and hires six skilled machinists to meet rising demand. The new staff will help increase output as the business grows, with operators handling the workload alongside Waters managing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Waters
Viewett Lysob
Debeew Clean Up Claim Sparks Thunder Mountain Tour
F D Culver, Democratic Attorney General candidate, claimed Roosevelt miners report Dewey mine plates yielded 75000 dollars over a 27 day run. He cautioned verification is impossible for outsiders, noting diverse geology in Big Greek and Big Creek districts. He said 500 men are developing claims while Pittsburg Tunnel Co advances with 11000 pounds of machinery en route from Denver.
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F. D. Culver
Lnst Fall
Thunder Mountain
Lewiston
Roosevelt
Dewey
Big Creek
Smith Crenk
Pittsburg
Denver
Outlook Club Meeting Set for September Second
The Outlook Club will hold a meeting in the Reading Room on Wednesday September 2 at 3 p m. A large attendance is encouraged as there is much business of interest to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outlook Club
Wanted 150 4,0 and 8 Horse Teams
Wanted 150 four horse and eight horse teams to freight from Council to Homestead Oregon and haul ore from the Peacock mine to Homestead. Six months steady work guaranteed. Inquire WV. Jones Weiser Idaho or Ha worth and Co Council Idaho.
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Council
Homestead
Oregon
Peacock
W. Jones, Weiser
Idaho
Haworth & Co
Imported and Domestic Cigars at Candee's
Candee's store offers a range of imported and domestic cigars, highlighted in the latest Signal announcements with emphasis on variety and availability for customers seeking premium smoking products. Retail focus and product lines are presented to attract local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candee’s
Great Cheyenne range horse sale to attract Washington county buyers
Will interest horsemen and buyers in Washington County as the Cheyenne range horse sale advertised in this issue promises a bustling market. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is highlighted for burn and skin ailment cures with the DeWitt name on genuine packaging to avoid counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Dewitt
KE. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Will Antninth Mining World Will Antninth Mining
A garbled letter or note references mining figures and locations including Bay, Welser Idaho, Joplin promoters, and Moe Glen. The text mentions Thunder Hoantee and various names but uses unclear fragments, making factual extraction difficult.
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Evelopment
Secesh Creek
Hathaway
Naples
Ule
Alta
Marlin
Kimball's
Candeb
Liv
Ugh Lari
Prt
Will Antoninth Mining
MR. Estrada
HE. EB
Lockwood
Bay
Welser
Mountain
Aubanget
Promiene Muddane
Kia Siiveny
Moe Glen
Uameroe
Joplin
Vinood Khaw Ever
Viking
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