Great Ledge mining property offered for sale
Rumor says negotiations for purchase of the Great Ledge group owned by Berd mad Alers on Deep Creek slope opposite Black Lake district. The mine covers 3000 by 8000 feet with 10 locations, rich quartz and gold, multiple tunnels, water power, and potential for large-scale development pending expert appraisal and capital investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Ledge Group
Berd Mad Alers
Deep Creek
Black Lake District
Deep Ik
Helena
Washington County
Iisbo
Oman
Helens
Dabo
Mining activity surges in Rapid River district with new shafts
From the Rapid River district report, ore extraction nears new levels as plans unfold for a three compartment shaft and levels to run from it. Companies including Iron Springs and Paetolian prepare camps, add buildings, and expand crews while a telephone line seeks to connect distant stations for reliable service. D.C. Nevin visits, foreseeing a busy season as multiple firms reopen long-idle ground in the Copper Belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Macey
Iron Springs Mining Company
Stites
Paetolian Company
Iron Springs
Youngstown
Ohio
D.C. Nevin
Rapid River
Ford Bros
Rankin Mining Companies
Miss Bothwell Wins Signal Prize for High Grade Exam
Edith Jewell Bothwell wins the Signal prize of 20 dollars and a sterling silver medal for the highest eighth grade exam score. Violet Valentine Cowins and Margaret Helen Paddock follow close behind. A list of eighth grade graduates earning diplomas to enter Idaho high schools is published, with further notes on attendance, deportment, and future prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jewell Bothwell
Weiser
Frank Parker Gray
Bertin Leighton
Ethel Pansy Bray
Margaret Helen Paddock
Nora Milvina Gray
Mabel Freda Ronteon
Vilora June Burley
Harry Hirsch Daus
Amos Frank Hitt
James Harris
Edgar George Pickler
Violet Valentine Cowins
Cora Elizabeth McCrea
Cambridge
Mabel Huderson
Willie Vannaughton
Charles Astol Lester McMahan
Frederick Morrison
Oliver Linder
Pearl Mitchell
Lulu Gray
Madge Taylor
Chas McCrea
Katie Hale
Jakes
Everstons
Morey
Great Storm Ravages Montana Cattle Ranges
The Great Falls Montana special reports the heaviest sleep and cattle loss in state history. Storm over three days causes up to 5 million dollars in damage, with up to 90 percent of sheep on ranges perished. Multiple herders frozen to death and several missing, including workers for Floweree Cattle and an aged herder at Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
H. H. Wilson
Portage
Shelby Junction
Floweree Cattle Company
Havre
Middle Valley Accident Injures Man Near Cambridge
Jon McRoberts of Middle Valley was injured when his horse team bolted near the Big Weiser bridge. The carriage struck rocks, the dash was damaged, and he suffered a deep forehead wound. Two ladies and three children witnessed the crash and helped. He was treated in Cambridge and returned home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Jon McRoberts
Middle Valley
Weiser Bridge
Rapid River Alliance Mine Deal Moves Forward in Weiser
Mr. K L Hollingshead visits Weiser as talks continue on a 40 000 sale of the Alliance claim a famed Washington county gold and copper property once held by H W Johnson and P W Johnson The Weyant Mining company aims to start a large milling plant with a 2000 cash upfront due June 1 and a later balance amid expected rapid development plans with Hollingshead indicating nearing closure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Hollingshead
Weiser
Rapid River
Alliance
H. W. Johnson
P W. Johnson
Cornell Mer
Hollingshead
Weyant Mining Company
Toledo
Ohio
Johnson's
Pais
Hollingehead
Fire department to form district hose companies
A meeting of fire department members was held at Gooding and Fosselman to divide the city into three districts East Central and West for hose trucks and districts. Committees were set to recruit members and procure uniforms. Three hose carts and 1500 feet of hose have been ordered for delivery in two weeks to be placed in the new districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitbeers
Fire Department
Gooding & Fosselman
Mill Street
Third Street
D. Sandera
W. D. Scollard
J. H. Bruce
T W. Kelly
W. D. Scoflerd
Book and Ladder Company
Treasury
Mining trip to Nevada and Idaho discussed
Wm Black arrived in the city on Wednesday and headed to the Tuscarora mining district in Nevada with N. K Franklin. They will return to Yale County then move to Rapid River to prospect this summer. Black says Nevada is decent for mining but Idaho may be better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Black
Tuscarora, Ney
Nevada
N. K Franklin
Franklin
Yale
Black
Mr. Black
Rapid River
Roosevelt Receives in Boise May 1902
President Roosevelt event in Boise Idaho on May 58h 1902 with rail fare from Weiser to Boise and return set at 3.20 dollars. Tickets on sale May 27 and 28 with return by May 29 1903. A special excursion train departs Weiser May 28 at 8 47 am and returns to Huise at 8 pm. J W Lapisa agent. Also a job ad for a cook and light work at Mintsa Co Tron Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Weiser
Huise
W. Lapisa
Cook
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Odd Fellows
Hand
Gow
P. Macey
Tron Springs
Rapid River District
Ump
Lumber Macey
Miss Bothwell
THE
Weiser Bridge Fund
Thos. Kelley
GM Waterhouse Bo
Lee M Cox
Avis Drag Co
Opp & Davis
Weiser Townsite Co
Gota
JB O'Toolas
Montgome
Perry Hayden
D Patch
Ramsey
Jones
Thomas
Jenole
Jane D Pate
JO Fen
G Jones
John A White
Yeuter
Dennis Dyer
J. A. Gerwick
A. Gordon & Sons
L Coleman
LA York
Basa Ney Matthews & Moulton
Robert
Falthouse Bros
Aaron Wickiser Cguck
Sheeanes
Easter
Willoughby Adi
Weiser Merc. Co
Opera House
Bite
Johnson Brothers
TIEAD
Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Milwaukee
Tate
Kiwnant
President Roosevelt
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