Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-05-12
Lively Times Predicted for the Town
ties Before the Advent Of Fall.
Personal Paragraphs.

our community, on the part OF the trave
ing correspondent. To some it 10 quef
tion to be decided whether it was throug
negligencs that some citizen did not tax
interest enough to Gull items for one of ou
papers In behalf OF our little town, o
whether it is the fault OF the travelling co,
respondent in passing Us by on his way t.
some other point where it is much easier t.
write news for his paper. II such is the cas-
Mr.. T. C. will undoubtedly have to explain
himself to our enterprising citizens If he let
his presence be known once more in Ou
community. For know my old-tim
friend and distinguished writer, SAM
Bar" could gather items enough that
visible to that optic gaze OF his, with tn
to fill the columns OF the San francisco
Bulletin in a very few moments, ant
he writing on facts all OF hi
time. I hope he ami the reader
OF this letter vii! not think this is round
about way have OF insinuating that he j
capable Of exagerating any subject thai il
worthy OF the news columns. Visa versa
know the opinion of the people teo wei
to take the negative side OF the question
know OF no better field for the newspape
correspondent than this for our mineral
agricultural and .tock. growing interest
ca mot be cxcelled in any country. AS
am an inexperienced newspaper writer, 70,
will have to excuse me from making full
report. As the position hold occupies
eighteen hours out OF twenty-four, so 20,
see my time will not permit of anything
more than brief report.
Twelve miles north uf this point lies what
is calico sunset mining district, from which
we receive glowing accounts daily. Among
the rich lodes that are being developed arr
the Haparandce and Independent lodes
The former was sold few days ago to q
Chicago company by Messrs. Bowels &
Stone, the consideration being $4,000
This famous gold bearing lead is being well
developed. These are two, the upper
and lower. The depth of these tunnels
10 in the side OF the mountain where this
mine is located. The average width Of vein
OF the upper tunnel from mouth to face If
four feet-lower tunnel six feet. The pur
chasers OF the mine are w. A. Kowman, w
A. Sargent, OF Chicago, Illinois, and Capt
]. Rogers, OF Portland, Maine The parties
arr we'll satisfied with their. investment
The enterprise is under the management o.
the former gentleman, w. A. Kowmln
According to articles of agreement the
company is to have works erected
under q limited time, ninety days
being specified l believe. The first
shipment OF machinery for the works is ex.
pected at this point daily. 1t is not reg.
ular stamp mill, but what is called the
pulveriser, a new process OF working gold
rock. The capacity OF the works is sup
posed to be equivalent to twenty stamp
mill. As to it's success, Mr.. Kowman
speaks very favorably. As to the trans
portation Of the machinery from this point
weight in ALL it, under all probabilities will
be let to Kirkendall & Brown. The road is
in good condition with the exception of
about four miles, OF which a portion will
be built by the company and the rest by
subscription taken up from our enterpris-
ing citizens. A few dollars appropriation
by our County Fathers will be highly appre-
ciated, as we will all reap harvest from
this mining district.
NEW AND RICH DISCOVERIES.
Last reports from Dunkelberg Greek
mines, south Of here, tell us that many new
d scoveries have been made. Among the
gentlemen that have just ar
rived from the new fields are Vice President
Cakes, General Manager Buckley, OF the
Z Z
Division Superintendent, and ]. B. Nc
Master Mechanic of the Rocky
Mountain Division, and Jop. Tibbetts,
prominent business man OF Portland. Ore
gon. learn from Mr.. Tibbetts that the
Above-named gentlemen bought half-in-
terest in group OF mines belonging to one
Frank Talabrass for the sum OF 5000.
Very little development has been made on
The mines, yet, among the group is one
:alled the Little Joe, from which some ore
vas taken which assays as high as 800
ounces in silver and $40 in gold. One hun.
lred aud six Ocatinns have been made in the
asst ten days on the creek. Look out for
lively town there before fall.
Joseph P. Losse and William Burt, of
Pioneer, sold to A. Lambert, a heavy st ock-
,older in the famous Granite mine, lead
IN Gold Creek for the sum OF $4,000. A
orce OF men will be put to work at once.
ABOUT TOWN.
Warren Evans, the rushing business
for Kirkendall & Brown, antici.
bate good fr lighting season. atd is hav-
ng all OF his wagons repaired for the rush.
John w. Dixon and Jerry Mckay, con.
ractors for finishing the approaches and
up Grades for the new Howe
rus bridge, built by William Dillingham;,
he famous bridge builder. will have the
Fork done in about ten days.
William DeBorde, proprietor OF the City
Heat Market, and champion sheep shearer
4 the West, contempates building exten- |
i've sheep cOrrals between now and the |
9Th list. at this point for shearing pur-
'oses. A good scheme. Your wool is |
'ithin few yards OF the freight depot.
A e@,~~ ~s ,,,o, ,,o,,ol <L-a,.L 49,
erday on route for the Haparanda mine. |
nd first-class mechanics. May good luck |
e with the new enterprise.
Mrs. T. H. Morse, proprietress OF the
ooms to her hotel as the incre .se of |
ravel 10 30 large she cannot accommodate |
hem as she wishes.
xtensive warehouse refitted for the spring
ush. He intends carrying large freight
nd commission business this season.
By telegram, news has reached US that
he first shipment of machinery for the
[aparanda mine will arrive tonight.
L. N. Rumsey, President of the Granite
[ountair Mining Company. Charles A.
lark and James Green heavy stockholders
! this inc. are registered at the Windsor
louise, en- route to st. Louis, Missouri.
Our neighboring contemporary, "Sand
ar" spent a couple of days in town the
ast week. Come again, old boy; you will
ways be welcome.
]. K. Pardu, General Manager of the
Test Granite Mining Company, and George
!. Babcock, Superintendent Of the Hope
lining Company, ire in town; both gentle
len give good accounts of the mines.
Miss Annie DeBorde, of Helena, the
oung lady who plays the violin in such an
rtistic manner, is in town visiting her
rotherWill
Miss Clara A. Scott and Miss Bell Bryant.
70 fair maids, have been visiting friends
Dre for the past two weeks. Miss Belle ex-
ects to start for St. Joseph. Missouri, on
le 18th instant to be present at the
arriage OF one OF her sisters. Good luck
ad q pleasant time on your long journey .
the best wish OF many friends. Miss ,
ara departs for her summer home
ith the expectation Of resuming her
udies at scenery painting. She is one out ,
many that can do justice to the art. !
he presence of your shining face is the .
shes OF many admirers.
Miss Nora Howe, an accomplished young
dy oi Pioneer is sojourniDg a week with
70. T. II. Morse, OF the Wisconsin House.
~ q pleasant visit be with you, as Miss I
IRA 10 one who tries to make 1T enjoyable
'everyone. Ie