Maid of the Welch properties mining boom begins
In March 1899 Isaac Blake triggered a major shift as miners halted at Placer Basin and formed the Linho Gold Coin Mining Co. Investors Salzere of Salzer Ford Seed Co and A Platz led the way, purchasing the Welch holdings for 40000 dollars and building cabins while preparing for future development. A strong crew worked through 1900 to advance the Maid of the Welch mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placer Basin
Linho Gold Coin Mining Co
Salzere
Salzer-Ford Seed Co
LaCross, Wis
Platz
Lester
C O
Inter
Ested
Welch
Fords
Unlimited electric power from Bear and Lick creek claims
The text describes locating waters at Bear and Lick creeks including Wild Hare falls with a 2000 horsepower capacity. A power house could serve Erin and Summit claims, producing substantial results. A 15 mile wagon road cost 20000 dollars. a saw mill cutting 15000 feet daily aided by seasonal electric output. In 1899 Ford party visited Black Lake to inspect Welch claims, with mine development pursued through winter and into the year, showing demonstrated values and ore block on eighth page.
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Bear
Lick Creek
Wild Hare Falls
Erin
Summit
Mail Carrying Contracts Change Bid Rules
Changes in new mail contracts aim to curb subletting profits on routes west of the Mississippi and require bidders to supervise service personally. The government will also cover mail delivery to all boxes and posts along routes, extending service beyond typical carrier duties. Cape Town reports Boer forces reaching the sea as General French directs operations.
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Post Office
United States
Mississippi River
Enterprise
Cape Town
Berg River
Hopefields
Saldanna Bay
French
Advertised Letters and Local Notices in Weiser Idaho 1901
Advertisement style list includes uncalled letters for the week ending October 19 1901 in Weiser Idaho with names such as Louis Brodin Wm Crouse and J Frank Frasier plus a ladies list. It also features a testimonial for Buckjen Arnica Salve and Buckjen products from L Cuvrcaint along with an ad for stoves Jewell heaters and C O Toole. The note about Burns and skin sores notes a testimonial from W H Eads of Jonesville Virginia.
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Weiser
Idaho
Brodin
Louis Crouse
Wm Caldwell
Lon Davenport
J Frank Frasier
Charlie Gibson
Lincoln Haster
J H Hattan
Walter Sullivan
John Watkins
JR Williams
EC Wollard
Clarence
Bacy
Adalina Nobles
Samantha Parks
Desire Turnidge
Leo? Walker
Wm H
W. H. Eads
Jonesville
Buck- Jen
L. Cuvrcaint
Get What You Ask For Cascarets Candy Cathartic Warning
Public notice warns buyers to obtain Cascarets Candy Cathartic genuine tablets stamped C C C and not to accept bulk or substituted products. Advises that substitutes are cheats and frauds and urges all druggists to stock genuine tablets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isaac Blake
Wild Horse
Ford Bros
Seven Devils
Black Lake
John & Martin Welch
Wetser Mipiina Co
Crockery
Cordelie’s
M. L. Hand
Cape Colony
Moyer
Patton
Moyer’s
Weiser Canal Company
T'Hos
Gallowaayy
Cloeve
Soiwcliv
Wilcot
Oregon
Fosselman
Weiner
Idito
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Poland
China
Wim. Kirk Herd
Logan
Iowa
M. A. Dally
Davis Cave Co
Jewell
C & O'Toole
Bec
Verbeck
Jersey
Washington County
A. C. Mitchell
E. C. Dewitt
Chicage
Bell
the Vendome
Coakley Brothers
Frrann
Universal
Majestic Steel
Garland
Studebaker
Oliver Plows
OPP & Davis
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