, 1904-03-31
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE THRiv.
ING TOWN AND VALLEY OF
CENTENNIAL.
Confidence In the Early Completion Of
the Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pa
eific to That Place Inspiring Much
Business Activity-severai Prom.
islng Mines and Prospects Revived


ity Is noted everywhere, and the
chances are that the frst of May will
usher in the most important period
that has marked the progress of this
section Of Albany county.
The railroad is perhaps the most i'm
portant enterprise concerning Centen-
NAL, and now that it's early coming
Is assured, many plans are being made
for the development of the surround
the little town. which is the natural
center of an extensive territory, rich
IT, both mineral and agriculture lands.
the possibilities of which have re-
manned unexpected in accordance with
their scope.
1t is likely that many mining prop
critics will receive the attention they
have long deserved, your correspon-
dent understanding that steps have
been taken in this direction that can
result in but one thing-the opening
up of many rich ore bodies, the exist.
ence of which has been proved beyond
doubt.
Another direct result of the compile
ton of the railroad to this point, has
been the revival of interest in Gold
hill. where some of the most promising
gold properties in Wyoming are stu
ated. The Acme Mining company, the
headquarters of which are in Laramie,
is the leading factor in the exploitation
and development of Gold hill
and n of the first moves on their
part, will be to improve the wagon
road between here and the Gold hill
district, in order that supplies may be
easily transported from the railroad,
and ore in turn brought here for ship1
ment to the smelters. 4
In conversation with a prominent
Saratoga business man, your cd fres-
pondent learned that many pro para
lions are being made in that civ by
owners of Gold hill property to begin
operations there, in the event of
which. together with the extensive
plans of the Acme company, Gold hill
will become a thriving camp. whose
success will mean much to 18th Lara.
mic and Centennial.
Immediately at Centennial a large
planning mill is being erected by the
Boston and Wyoming Lumber company
on new ground recently sec,red and
adjoining this lumber yard on he east
The engine, boiler and other m Machinery
for the planning mill-four loads all to,
gether-arrived last Friday and is now
in place, while several carpenters are
hurridly constructing the builiing,
which will be completed in a feg"days.
MANY teams are engaged in hauling
lumber to the yards here from the lum.
Der comPary3 sawmill, six miles west
of Centennial.
Carpenters are also employed upon
the preparation Of building material
for the Rocky Mountain Country club,
the dormitory of which will be under
course of construction in a few days
it Is believed. The grounds Of the
Country club adioin Centennial ON the
south, and many buildings will be
erected upon them this years. 1t is ex
pected work will soon be commenced
upon the railroad buildings in the neaI
future, while a number of residences
and cottages are contemplated. indi
eating that the carpenter is to be much
in evidence here during the coming
season.
In a mining way. the force Of miners
on the Helen Gould are working con
%tinually, and are now sinking a new
shaft adjoining the Helen Gould, ir
which excellent mineral indications
have been encountered. The Heller
Gould company is an organization o.
Colorado mining men, who will un
doubtedly make a success Of their pro
ject here.
Percy Milburn is developing the
Maybe a property showing some verI
good gold values and promising to b.
among Centennial's future dividend
payers.
The Sander brothers have been pros
pecting some new property on Mich
igan mountain and it is thought the!
have opened up some very good leads
Ward Barber is driving a tunnel OF
the New Centennial mine. which HI
believes will cut the rich lead Of thu
Old Centennial at a good depth.
Robert Hall and Albert Taggart arr
driving a tunnel into Corner mountain
il which at a distance of 200 feet
very promising grade of ore has beer
found.
There is every reaso to believe thal
a prosperous era is being entered upor
by the little valley town. whose sue
cess means much to Laramie.
There is more Catarrh in this sector