The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-07-27
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Ptcczx Crrr, July 10th, 1870.
EprxcEs EoErxxps1r-IAis is hot plice
decidedly hot, III NEE and hot tiiSes
among the nine owners. You can get yeur
head blown OF tr three words, and set buried
for nothfna. Parties coming here eontem-
plating speedy demise need no money for
funeral expenses, as either Phoebe or Mead
on Valley companies have an undertaken sndA
supply OF collins on hand. and are looking
anxio1Sly for recruits for their new grave
yard; that Is, judging BY the determination
Z they manifest 20 hing sbou. a collision be-
tween the citizens and men in their employ:
KEEPING az all times Q patrol of armed men,
who make II their business to stop unoffend-
ing citizsns upon public highways and at all
plaees near the Great MoSul's works This
would be serious thug IN this American
country II il were not simply absurd, and how
the officers Of this company, good Christian
members OF high-toned churches in San Fran
ESQ. can coun;enXnce such proceeding passes
our ken, bat pray for our souls and send more
Henry rides There are sombre men here
and any OF those becoming tired of life can
shuttle OF this mortal coil by paying a visit TO
our mines ~
The town presents lively appearance. and
Is generally orderly, No aftrAy having occurred
here of a ssrtons nature since the shooting of
Todd Business men are sarSuine Of a prps-
EcEo-s luRUIS miners are AZ WORK steadily
developing their mines. and looking forward
20 time when milling facilities will be fur
niShed 10 reduce their ore. All the mines
thus far developed show splendid ore The
Meadow Valley Is a magnificent mine, and is
now producing large amount Of ore-some
thirty tons daily. Their new mill at Dry
valley Is a perfect model in all respects. and
IS doing splendid work. The Burk, Creole
and Nernilion are owned by Ely / Raymond.
and are furnishing a large amount Of ore.
They are getting LANCE surplus of ore on
hand, and at the same time running three
hye-StAInp mills steadily upon high araie ore.
They own a large amount Of frst-class mining
property all paying veil. A. X Rutherford.
Of Hamilton, has purchased some Of the best
PsyIng locations here, during the last two
weeks, and Is now working from % to 80 men.
raising about ten tons of extraordinary
rich ore daily, with a fair promise of continu-
ance Of that state Of things for some time TO
come. .. o.
Politically, the aspect Of this county is Dem
ocFatic. Why don't You send YOUR paper over
here, for there are about l 600 voters in this
part of Lincoln county and there is scarcely a
paper to be found giving the views of the
Leading Democrats or the passing information
OF the day. The Mormons living within The
bounds of the State vote the Democratic ticket
almost 10 a man.
There Is large amount Of agricultural land
In this vicinity. producing all tho grain and
vegetables required, being delivered at a fair
price by the Mormon population. This fact
IN connection with the extraordinary richness
OF the ores, and the facilities for hauling
make II a very desirable place for the invest
meut OF capital with n surety Of good return
II J1diciOus investments are made
CELIA.