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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
GROUP OF CLAIMS
UNA GOLD MINING AND MILLING CON-
PANY TAKE OVER LARGE GROUP
OF CLAIMS.
TUNNEL IS ALREADY 700 FEET IN
FIVE VEINS EXPOSED, THREE OF THEM
CARRYING A GOOD GRADE
or ORE.

The Una Gold Mining aud Milling
company, organized IN this city last
week, with capitalization of $500. 900
was incorporated for the purpose Of con-
soiidatine under one ownership, group
of forty nine mining claims lying south
and east of the Matte Mill on Chicago
Greek. The consolidation will make the
group coniigous and the claims will be
intercepted by the Gold King tunnel at a
good depth, The iucorporaiors of the
company are S. A. and A. ]. Carlson. T..
l.. Aurelius. Claus Anderson and Fred l..
Coilur, all of this city. They have in
terested number of prominent eastern
capitalists. and ii is expected by the first
of the year will have well under way.
The Gold King tunnel has been driven
over 700 feet and has opened up fve
veins in that distance, three of which
have good pay ore exposed, and from
which shipments have beam made
There is number Of claims in the group
from which high grade ore has been
shipped and number which have good
bodies of medium and low grade ore
opened up, by tunnels and surface shafts.
The Gold Queen vein which will be
reached within the next 600 feet has
high grade ore opened in the prospect
shaft from which shipments have been
made running from s.ss to 4.67 ounces
gold and Q ounces silver per ton. The
Gold Queen and other claims in that
section were located by Harrison Huston
and prior to his death some years ago he
transferred his interests to his partners.
Some of the claims in the group are pat
tened and quite few are in process.
The owners Of the property are Scand-
anaviaus as are also the eastern gentle
men whom they have interested in the
project. The location of the tunnel
mouth above the Matte mill is favorable
for the handling of the product by grav.
itatiou, and the company also has mill
site below the tunnel mouth, on Chicago
creek
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
Brighton Mine Shipping.

trial shipment of the concentrating
ore from the Brighton mine was made to
the Alpine mill last week. The ore was
taken out in driving the fourth level
east. and concentrated four tons into one
making good grade of concentrates.
The fourth and fifth levels are being sx-
tended east aud west, and the east drift
is intended to connect with the Freeland
level of the old Freeland mine. thus max
ing most convenient method Of haud-
ling the mine product through that level,
and saving a haul of at least oue-half
mile over the rough wagon road. A large
force Of men is employed, and under the
direction of Manager David Ellis the
mine is rapidly assuming shape for a
heavy production when the present sys-
tenn of development is carried out. Two
shifts are employed and the work is to
be continued until connection is made
with the old Freeland, at which time
steady shipments will begin on large
scale.
o-attempt has been made 10 produce
ore from the property and no Slopes are
Being run, although there 10 an excellent
showing of smelling ore in different parts
of the workings, particularly in the east
levels where some high grade copper-iron
and lead ore is opened. The company
has placed all order for large air COM
pressor, and it will be delivered within
G1tart ttp
machine drills in all parts Of the mine,
where at the present time 1t is necessary
to use hand drills on account of the limit
ed capacity of the present compressor.
The holdings OF the company consist Of
ten patented claims lying between and
adjacent to the Preeland on the west and
extending as far as the Invincible mine.
The company also owns group Of claims
and mill site at the mouth of Fall river, a
very valuable group. 1t is the intention
later on to erect a mill at the latter
point so that the company may treat its
own ore, making an additional profit on
every ton of ore handled. and they will
also be enabled to adapt the mill to the
ore and thereby make closer saving than
the custom mills, which are arranged for
general class of ore they receive and
therefore cannot make a close saving of
values on all ores. By the continuation
of the present line of development; for a
few months, the Brighton property will
be in condition to produce a tonnage Of
ore greater than any other mine in the
camp, and the owners, the Pittsburg
Consolidated Gold Mining Milling and
Tunnel company deserve credit for the
conservative manner in which they are
carrying out the work for the econo-
mical production of ore.
1t takes time, patience and not little
money. but this system is what makes
the dividend payers. The company is to
be congratulated upon having a man to
superintend this work who is a thorough
ly practical miner and man who has the
interests of the company paramount, and
a man who thinks nothing of working
sixteen hours shift when the proper
supervision of the work demands it.
Hard work and the intelligent and eco
nomical methods of operating a mine
are always rewarded, and that the
Brighton will exceed the highest expec-
tations of the owners, is the opinion of
mining men acquainted with the prop
erty.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
Blue Ribbon to Build Plant.

The Blue Ribbon company has per-
fected plans for the erection of hand
some building at the portal of the tunnel
on the south bank of Clear Creek, and
work will be started next Monday. Con-
tractor Holderness will have the work in
charge and it is tine intention to COM
ple,e.the job within thirty days.
As now contemplated the building will
have 6o-foot frontage with 77-feet
depth, and will combine all the improve
ments possible fer the bottling and ship
ping of mineral water. The entire first
Hoor will be devoted to the machinery
used in bottliuR, while the second floor
will be used for Offices and storage. The
latest improved machinery will be in
stalled and when once under way. the
company will be able to keep up with
the rapidly increasing orders.
Both President Bradley and Secretary
Rinker are giving their undivided time
to the new project.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
The N<w Sampline Works.

Thos. B. Grow, the well known mining
engineer, has been engaged as assayer al
the ore sampling plant of the Indepen.
dent Smelling and Refining company in
this city, Mr. Crow has had a long cx-
perience with the complex ores of this
district, which will be of decided ad
vantage in making assays and chemical
determinations for the purchase of ore.
The work cf overbauling and repairing
the sampling plant was started Monday
morning with a good force Of men. New
flooring throughout is being put in,
although the old machinery will be used
and is being repaired at the local machine
shops. 1t cannot be stated definitely
when the mill will be ready to purchase
ores. but it certainly will not be later than
the middle of next week. The competi
ton caused by tine entrance Of the Inde-
pendent company in the local ore market
will not materially effect the business
done at the other plant. Most of the ore
handled at that plant is under contract
rates for stipulated tonnage, and the
effect will be to stimulate the production
of low grade ores in the camp and may
ultimately lead to the starting up Of sew
eral mines having medium and low grade
ore which they can nov handle at small
profit per ton. and by harding large
tonnage may realize handsome profit.
In addition TO the men employed at the
sampler, there will be number Of miners
who will 60 to leasing. All of which
will benefit the camp and the mining in
dustry.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

George C. Sowdeu, Of Cleveland, Ohio,
owning extensive interests in the Sun
and Moon mine, spent several days in
the city this week, and with Manager
Bonney examined the property minutely
He was accompanied by d. Schweick-
heimer. of Rico, Colo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Ed. Blatt, leaser in the Gem mine,
opened up six-inch streak of ore this
week in his lease, the assays of which
show the ore to carry as high as fifteen
ounces in gold per ton,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

T. f. Schwar tue well known mining
engineer and metallurgist OF Denver, was
in the city Wednesday and Thursday ex-
smining some mining property for east
ern investors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
CHOSEN MANAGER
JAMES REDDlNo APPOINTED MANAGER
OF THE GUM TREE M NE
THIS WEEK.
TO RECEIVE ATTENTION
PRESIDENT EDWIN L. PALMER OF Ros-
TON LOOKING OVER THE
PROPERTY.

James Redding was appointed super
intendent of the Gum Tree mine this
week and assumed his duties "Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Redding has had years
OF experience as practical miner, and
also has executive ability to marked de-
gree. His advent will mean the oper-
alton of the property on a sale commen-
surate with its possibilities, and in a
manner which will unquestionably
prove profitable to the company by
whom he is employed.
In the past the production of the mine
has been limited to certain extent
the efforts of the management being
mainly engaged in development work
with production as a secondary consider
alton. This is comendable policy as a
rule and is in line with the generally es-
tablished custom of all large properties
IN a large mine, the character Of the
Gum Tree. it is necessary for profit that
a large tonnage should be taken out
daily. The operations of the old Free
land mine in its "palmy days" is good
example Of the handling of large output
vein and has the same grade and charac-
ter of ore bodies. 1t is the evident pur-
pose of the new management of the mine
to produce ore, and in large quantities,
but at the same time they will continue
the development along the conservative
lines
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

W. A. Roberts, assistant cashier Of th,
Merchants s. Miners bank, went to Den
yer yesterday to bump up against cit,
life for a short period.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Charles Baron returned from Coldfeld,
Nevada last evening and will remain
until he recovers from . severe cold
contracted during his absence.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

A son was born Thursday morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Trythall, and all par
ties to the affair are doing as we'll as can
be expected
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

The Fraction mine in Spring gulch in
producers of high grade gold ore in the
district. The present, production is taken
out almost entirely by leasers, very little
work being done on company account.
The Fraction shaft Is the deepest in the
Spring guich section. and the excellent
showing in the levels emphasizes the fact
that the ore shoots of that section con-
tinue to great depth. The major portion
of the output is Of smelling grade, and
the lower grade ores which were former
ly millcd, can now be shipped direct to
the smeIters aud will return good profit
although the leasers at present are taking
out high grade ore almost entirely.
President Edwin l.. Palmer OF Boston.
WAS III the city Thursday on some buis-
ness matters connected with the property
The company has not given the Fraction
mine its deserved share of attention In
the past ON account Of their coal interests
in the Southern part Of the state, and
now that the coal property is in shape
that 1t will not require their constant at
tention they will be able to start work on
the Fraction mine, and as there has been
done an enormous amount of develop
ment work. their efforts will be mainly
devoted 10 ore prod aetion.
The Occidental United Metal and Coal
Company, owning the Fraction mine also
owns an extensive coal property near La
Neta. this state. They have four veins
of coal sggregating over forty feet in the
upright veins at depth of 500 feet from
the surface. In character the coal is
equal to the Canon city product. This
week contract was closed with the
Great Western Coal company to handle
the oat put of the mine for ten years.
The present production is about so tons
of coal per day. within short time it
will be increased to over 400 tons per day.
The Occidental company built and equip
ed a four-mile narrow gauge railway
connecting with the ID. & r. G.. Ry.
over which to transport their product.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

At . regular meeting Of the May
Temple No. n, Rathbone Sisters held
wednesday evening. the following off,
cers were elected to serve fes the next term
Kitty Knowles, PC; Jessie Deysenroth.
&c; Julia Fuikersin. E. s.; Gertrude
Noxon, e. J.: Dora McDohaId, manager;
Amelia Page, n. Of r. Nello n. Boyd.
n. Off. &C: Ellen TerriI. P. Of T.,
Harriet Hyde, G. Of T.; Maggie Allen
and Pauline Grow. truseeee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

1t has long been the custom through
the past years for the churches to unite
in union service on Thanksgiving day.
This year the services will be held at the
Methodist church at II O'Clock Thursday
morning, November 24th. Rev. F.W.
Willmsn will preach the sermon. All
are invited and all will be welcomed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

A large party Of friends formed very
agreeable surprise party last Saturday
evening for the benefit of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank White.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Eben Aurelius has severed his conuee-
tion with the firm of Halberg & Ander-
son grocery house, and xill seek em-
ployment in Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

The Wells-Fargo company has replaced
the old wagon long in use here with a
brand new one, and Driver Lyon will
scarcely speak to his old time friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Thos. De Coar has sold his interest IN
the After Supper mine. which is the ex
tension Of the famous Fisk vein at Blacl
Hawk.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

L. n. Hupp while intentiy watching
the performances at the broucho busting
contest last Sunday was suddenly sur-
prised to end himself on fire. The side
pocket Of his cost was completely de-
stroyed before the incipient Slaze was ex-
singuished. The origin Of tine cou6a-
gsatien l. . mystery, but 10 not believed
to be Of incendiary origin. The damage
viii amount to about sixty cents. There
was no insurance..
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

S. A. nnowels returned from the valley
Wednesday morning after business
trip in connection with the Montrose
tunnel.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

N. c. Merrill and Attorney Redd of the
Big Five, were in the city several days
this week, making preliminary arrange
ments for the driving Of several laterels
from the Central tunuel
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Mr.. snd Mn. Clarence Marshiugton
last evening enteftained the stork at
their home, and succeeded in talking
the old bird out Of baby boy. The new
arrival is already posing for his papa, Who
has ordered new lot of plates. ~
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

John ID. Price OF Youngstown, Ohio
arrived Thursday for snort visit will
friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo.
Nov. Io, 1904.

Whereas. Thursday, the twenty-fourth
day of November. A. D. 1904, has been
set aside by the President Of the United
States and the Governor ofth State AZ a
day of Divine Thanksgiving; Therefore,
I, George Riley. Mayor of the City Of
Ibaho Springs, hereby request that the
various business houses of this city be
closed at ten O'Clock A. NJ on said day
and remain closed for the remainder OF
the day. GEORGE RILEY. Mayor.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Mrs. Frank Percy of Chicago tlnnel
returned Wednesday morning from ten
days visit with relatives in the capitol
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

J. d. Williamson of the Inyestmeu,
company, left Tuesday afternoon for a
two weeks visit to Goidfeld Nevada.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Manager j. NJ. Marsh. of the Helen
group of claims in Virginia canon, left
Thursday for trip to his home in Massa-
chusetts where he will spend Thanks
giving
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Noble Short took his semi-annual va.
cation yesterday, and visited the gay city
down the valley.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Wm- Beck, Of the local depot force
has been appointed weighmaster at the
new c, & S. scales opposite the Chamber
lain sampler. He assumed his dutie:
this week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

L. Z. Cassatt speut the fore part of tn
week in Denver and Pueblo on bushes
and pleasure.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

The band boys have engaged the opera
house for Christmas eve. Dec. 2,rd and
will give a concert and dance on that
night.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

NJ. w. Tanner has spent the most of
the week in the capital city on matters
pertaining to the Ward property.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

A Kansas woman who sued man for
stealing . kiss from her was given one
cent Judgment. It is altogether possible
that had she submitted to friendly arbitra-
tion Of the matter instead of sushing into
court, her kisses would have been given .
valuation Of an oyster supper. or an ice
cream soda, ct least.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Jos. Coddington visited the lair OF thu
democratic tiger in Denver Tuesday o
this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lugg were cas-,
bound passengers for the valley this
morning on a short visit to relatives near
Arvada.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

r. H. Hoffman was called to Dem
yer Tuesday on business in connection
with placing on the market his Life Pre-
server hair tonic. Mr.. Hoffman Is re-
ceiving orders from other states, and the
new hair raiser is creating stir both on
the inside and outside of wise heads.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Attorney Reggenitter spent several
days in Denver this week attending to
legal matters.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

George X. KimbalI and wife left We'd
nesday for two weeks visit to the fair
at St Louis. and other points in the east
Mr.. Kimhslis father and mother came
up from Golden and will care for the
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Miss Agnes Whitmore returned yester-
day from weeks visit with friends at
the metropolis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Miss Eula Scholtz who has been visit
ing with friends in this city returned to
her home in Denver Wednesday after
noon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Miss Lizzie Peregrine of Brsceville, Ill.
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. David Ellis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

I'D. Stingley left for Denver this morn
ing to spend Sunday with friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

The broncho busting contest at the
bali ground last Sunday was attended BY
. large gathering Of horsely inclined.
The riders took mp = collection for their
exhibition. but the performance IL said
not to have been worth the money. A
few minor incidents added some ex.
citeuaent
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

w. L. Renshaw arrived Wednesday
morning, after few weeks vacation IN
the East.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Mrs. Adelaide Taylor, of Denver, has
been ! visitor to this city this week, a
guest of Mrs. Olga Peele. Mrs. Taylor
has been closely identified with politics
IN her home city. and is taking a well
earned rest
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Miss Alice Quinn went to Denver yes
terday to spend Sunday with friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Jesse J. May and wife were passenger
on yesterday mornings train to the bii
city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Guy {, Stumm. the genial assistant
manager Of the Consolidated Gem Mines
company, who has been convelescing
from recent injury. left this afternoon
for q months vacation in the Fast.
Milwaukee, is included in his itinerary
and ], is believed he will rapidly recup-
crate by close association with the bot
tied exilir in the city py Chicago oud.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

The Unity club will meet with Mrs. Ed
ward Craig next Friday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Chris. Miller, who was shot and
killed at Cripple Creek ON election day.
was . member Of the local lodge A. O.
U. W. in good standing. The widow
will receive the insurance in due time.
He joined the order in 1895. He u sur
vived by widow and two children, two
bsothers, George and Alfred Miller and q
married sister, Mrs. VIM. Mosher Of this
city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

L. A. Eaves, the jeweler, was Denver
visitor the fore part of the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Rev. Willman, of the Presbyterian
church went to Denver yesterday and
will occupy the pulpit Of the North Pres
byterian church tomorrow. Rev. NJ A.
Stone will supply the local Presbyterian
pulpit tomorrow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

f. NJ Moscript took Wednesday after
noon,s train for the capital city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

Fred Broad was Denver passenger
yesterday.
CE Worth is recovering from an at
tack Of pieurisy.
l. B. NcFarlane was a visitor to the
big city the fore part Of the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

c. l.. PlummeI went to the great city
yesterday morning.
Mr.. aud Mrs. X. c. Bonney are spend
ing the day in Denver.
Lewis Oliver was passenger for Col
den "Wednesday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-19

c. L. Plummel went to the great city
yesterday morning.
| Mr.. aud Mrs. X. c. Bonuey are spend
ing the day in Denver.
Lewis Oliver was a passenger for Col
den "Wednesday afternoon.
T.. NJ Moscript took Wednesday after
noon's train for the capital city.
Z. A. Eaves, the jeweler, was Denver
visitor the fore part of the week.
Ed. Stngley left for Denver this morn
ing to spend Sunday with friends.
Jesse ]. May and wife were passengers
on Yesterday mornings train to the big
city.
w. L. Reushaw arrived Wednesday
morning, after few weeks vacation in
the East.
Attorney Reggenitter spent several
DAYS in Denver this week attending to
legal matters.
Miss Agnes Whitmore returned yester-
day from weeks visit with friends at
the metropolis.
Noble Short took his sen,i-annual va
! cation yesterday, and visited the gay city
down the valley.
NJ. w. Tanner has spent the most of
the week in the capital city on matters
pertaining to the Ward property.
| J. ID. Williamson of the Investment
company, left Tuesday afternoon for
two weeks visit to Coidfield Nevada.
Mrs. Frank Percy of Chicago tlnnel
returned Wednesday morning from ten
days visit with relatives in the capitol
city.
| Miss Eula Scholtz who has been visit
ing with friends in this city returned to
her home in Denver Wednesday after
noon.
S. A. nnowels returned from the valley
Wednesday morning after business
| trip in connection with the Montrose
tunnel.
The band boys have engaged the opera
house for Christmas eve. Dec. a3rd. and
will give a concert and dance on that
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lugg were cas-,
bound passengers for the valley this
morning on a short visit to relatives near
Arvada.
A son was born Thursday morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Trythail, and all par
ties to the affair are dong as we'll as can
be expected.
Charles Baron returned from Coldfeld,
Nevada last evening aud will remain
until he recovers from . severe cold
contracted during his absence.
The Wells-Fargo company has replaced
the old wagon long in use here with a
brand new one, and Driver Lyon will
scarcely speak to his old time friends.
1t has long been the custom through
the past years for the churches to unite
in union service on Thanksgiving day
This year the services will be held at the
Methodist church at II O'Clock Thursday
morning, November 24th. Rev. F. w.
Willmsn will preach the sermon. All
are invited and all will be welcomed.
The broncho busting contest at the
ball ground last Sunday was attended BY
. large gathering Of horsely inclined.
The riders took mp q collection for their
exhibition, but the performance IL said
not to have been worth the money. A /
few minor incidents added some ex-
element.
Chris. Miller, who was shot and
killed 1t Cripple Creek ON election day.
was . member Of the local lodge A. O.
U. W. in good standing. The widow
will receive the insurance in due time. |
He joined the order in 1895. He l. sur
vived by widow and two children, two
bsothers, George and Alfred Miller and |
married sister. Mrs. VIM. Mosher Of this |
city.