Will Black Lake Break Our Bonds
Washington County pursues a mining boom led by Black Lake with Fordstown and Iron Springs prospects. One million dollars of ore on the dump and planned milling plant signal aims to prove Black Lake’s mineral prominence with seven men at work, a 250 foot tunnel, 185 foot depth, and a Black Lake to Paradise Flat wagon road under construction. J H Neven of Youngstown Ohio heads the company with backing from Pittsburgh financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Mineral
Ruthburg
Seven Devils
Black Lake
Fords
Iron Springs Mining Cp
Paradise Flat
F. Macey
Tron Springs
Weiser
Macey
Paradise Fist
J. H .Neven
Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburg
Thunder Mountain
Brassfield
A. L. Minor
Portland
Rogers
Bradsfield
Bradfield
Thdadernal
Story of a Frontiersman and a Cautionary Merchant
A frontier tale recounts a merchant who favored one wholesale house, overpaying and passing costs to customers until cheaper suppliers emerged. It cautions farmers to compare prices and switch stores. Also noted: Harador and Morton sourcing lumber for a flour mill, site on the river bank at Payette avenue’s west end, purchased from David Mellvean who will move to Melcher's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harador & Morton
Payette Avenue
David Mellvean
Melcher
Payette Independent
Tom Galloway Pledges Big Water Works Gift and Park Support
Local leader Tom Galloway declares support for a first class reservoir system to serve 10 000 people, offering 8500 dollars to the water works fund and 500 toward a city park if the scheme is properly planned. He anticipates future growth and urges timely infrastructure to avoid later changes.
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T. OC Galloway
Weiser
Academy
Tom Galloway
Testimony on Thunder Mountain and Trade Prospects
J W Ross writes in defense of Thunder Mountain camp after returning from the area. He notes dense tent towns near Roosevelt and Monumental creek, widespread staking, and potential yet high transport costs. He cites Dewey mill plans, low grade ore but easy to mine, and predicts a large future with road or rail access.
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Sokesman-Review
J. W. Ross
Thunder Mountain
Spokesman-Review
Apuare
Thunder Mt
Mule Creek
Rooseval
Dewey Mine
J. Colmorgan
Spokane
Thunder Mountain City
Monumental Creek
Roosevelt
Dewey
Avill
Maya
Pen Basin
Hell
Hades
Cripple Creek
Tenderfoot
Nampa
Fairview Company
Tiger Group of Claims
Sunnyside
Robertson
Profile
Monumental
New Mexico
Denver
Jones Urges Thunder Mountain Faithful in Colorado Battle
Colorado man J. T. Jones criticizes fellow Coloradans who trip to Thunder Mountain then denigrate the state. He says Thunder Mountain’s future is bright, while the Boise trail tale reveals desolation and longing for better communication.
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Colorado
J. T. Jones
Colorado Springs
Thunder Mt
Jones
Thunder Mountain
Maile
Boise
Transfor
Bear Valley
Elk Summit
Elk Creek
Salmon River
Robertson's Revelation Stirring Santa Fe Man Hits Bone
J F Robertson of Santa Fe arrived in Bone after three months in Thunder Mountain and praised the camp as the greatest ever discovered on God's green footstool. He spoke to a Capital News reporter and lauded current development with enthusiasm.
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Bone
Thunder Mt
Capital News
Portland man Brassfield finds rich mining country
J Brassfield of Portland reports locating nine lode claims and a large placer tract for a Portland syndicate. He tells the Boise Statesman the new mining district is the richest country he has ever visited and praises its prospects.
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J. Brassfield
Portland
Boise Statesman
Mr. Brassfield
Miner reports booming districts and vast mineral zones
An arriving mine owner from California told Boise readers that about 3500 people populate the district and that Thunder Mountain and surrounding areas are booming. Expert Owens says Idaho harbors enormous mineral zones that would have been developed elsewhere. if located in another state, large tracts would already be mined, with mills and schools now scattered near Thunder Mountains.
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Terrence Yen
California
Boise
Thunder
Capital News
Thunder Mt. City
Idaho
Owens
Coyote
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iron Springs CO
FORD
Gragious
City Water Works
City Park
Wellace
J. F. Robertson
Santa Fe
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