The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-01
TINTIc MINING NOTES.
News Gathered Around the Various
Mines of the Camp.

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Robinson. Oct. 3l.-Mr. Arthur Buck
bee of the Sunbeam, left for the city
on the early train. He reported every
thing going along smoothly ar the mine,
particularly on the hill in the Wood
mansee territory, where the company Is
doing considerable new work as we'll as
shaping affairs in a more workmanlike
and acceptable condition Two cars of
/ copper ore went to market yesterday.
! Messrs. W. S. and S. T. Godbe spent
two days in the district. combining most
of their time to the Robinson Mammoth
section. Both gentlemen were inclined
TO be reticent regarding their visit, but
they directed their attention to Mann
moth affairs both above and below
ground.
Morris r. Hunt. who in the absence
of Mr., E. p. Jennings on a prolonged
visit 10 Old Mexico. is acting as mana
ger of the Alaska, informed the writer
that the ore encountered last week con-
tinues to hold out very satisfactorily,
and that the last assay tests show
the best values obtained since the re-
sumption of work being as follows:
~ per cent in copper, $3.50 and sixty
| five. ounces in silver. AS Mr. Hunt
truly says, it is very remarkable that
there is no appreciate signs or values
in lead, because formerly this property
shipped marketable mineral carrying
large lead percentages
Mr.. Thomas Weir, joint manager of
the AjaX-Dragon Iron mine is here on
his regular weekly trip of inspection.
Mr.. Weir is watching the progress and
results in the wines being put down
on the 200 level in the Ajax, with a view
of determining the advisability of sink
ing to greater depth at once. He also
is directing affairs at the Dragon Iron
so as TO be ready for the new hoist and
cage due to arrive at once.
Mr.. George W. Silks, manager of the
Ajax Mammoth Extension company,
returned from the city last evening,
where he went largely for the purpose
of concluding arrangements for a COM
plete hoist capable of doing work on
shaft 1000 feet in depth. Workmen
have commenced digging and arrang-
ing for the foundation for the engine.
Speaking of his immediate intention,
said: I'VE will start at once to cross
cut from our 300 level and run under
the big iron blow out and ascertain if
there is anything in store for us. 1t
viii be my policy to run levels at every
100 feet"
Mr. George H. Robinson, for whom
the town was named, accompanied by
his wife, arrived from Butte this morn
ing. Mr.. Robinson has recently had
able for offices and living purposes,
convenient in times of his occasional
visits. Though no longer associated
with the Utah-Sioux. proposition he has
other interests in this locality.
Mr.. Charles S. Hayden, manager of
the Southern Queen Mining company of
Diamond, speaking of the little Joe
Bowers extension furry, said: Il have
known for some time that the COM
pany hoped to settle all differences re-
garding the Estella claim, a valuable
piece of ground extending north on the
vein, but l looked to see more activity
in the shares than there was The
company now has seven patented
claims and l think wonderfully fine
ground
Mr. Robert D. Grant of the Farrel-
Grant syndicate, controlling the Sioux-
Utah company. is expected to arrive IN
Salt Lake with his family, coming di-
re/t from Waterbury, Conn. Mr. Grant
will buy or build residence in Salt
Lake. but will spend the most of his
time here giving his personal attention
to the company's affairs.
Mr.. ID. ). Iaggart, travelling freight
agent of the Oregon Short Line railway
is in the district hustling business and
incidentally looking over Tintic's great
ness. Dave spent a part of the day at
the Sunbeam, where he is personally in
terested. and in company with Morris
r. Hunt inspected the Alaska
Mr.. B. F. Woodward. president of the
Joe Bowers Extension company, this
afternoon said, I'VE have been endeav-
oring to adjust affairs concerning tht
Estella claim for some time. and of
course we are glad it has been accom-
plished. because the ground in question
is conceded by everyone to be valuable
We VIII now have seven patented
claims in place of six. with many hun
dred of feet more on the big vein"
= Mr.. David a. De Pue of the De Pue
Lumber company. more properly the
Tintic Lumber company. reports extra
ordinary, and. in the history of this
section, unprecedented demands for
lumber of all kinds and mining timbers.
as well also for all house building ma
terial
While their pretty new cottage is be-
ing built. Mr.. and Mrs. Alan Wakeling
are quartered at the Hotel Mammoth,
accompanied by Mrs. Wakeling's moth
er. Mrs. Agnes Mccoy, and nephew,
James 3. Becker.
Mrs. Katherine Lynch. whom every
old Leadvilieite viii pleasantly recall as
an unsurpassed nurse of gentleness and
skill, and of recent years a resident of
Salt Lake, is serving professionally at
the home of Mrs. D. a. De Pue.
MI. j. ID walker, for many years en-
gagged in the mining machinery bust
ness at Leadville. and who put in most
of the big plants in the Carbonate camp
superintendent of the Utica
mine and mill Eat Ward. Colo. has
moved to Robinson. Mr.. Walker will
build a cottage here, and when it is fin |
ished will be Joined by his family.
Mrs. II. F. Mitchell, wife of Frank
assayer in charge at the Far
rel mill. Robinson. is visiting her
mother, Mrs. J. a Thompson of Provo
JOE BAMBERGER RESIGNS.