The Weekly Pioneer Times Mining Review from Deadwood, South Dakota • Page 7

White were married on July at Golden Gate. The county commissioners were in session, and put in the day inspecting the city jail. Hobby Talent, the first white boy in the Hills, came up from the south ern Hills for a visit with Deadwood friends. Johnny Manning, one of the cattle kings, came in from the round-up and reported everything progressing nicely. The Merchants Transportation line moved its office from over the Merchants National bank to the Cuthbertson block.

Edmonds and Clark leased the Le Roy building on Lee street, for the purpose. of opening an auction and commission house. Grand Warden W. W. Bradley of L'ureka Lodge No.

18 I. 0. 0. installed the following officers: L. S.

Smith, A. Shaw, Molitor, J. J. Colman, G. W.

Gallup, 2. McDonald, F. M. Burroughs, T. L.

Court. July 6, 1882. Tim Coleman was a visitor from the Bull Dog ranch. The funeral of Delos B. Curtis took place from his late residence on Forest hill.

The remains were taken to Council Bluffs for interment. Andrew Bauman, an insane man, made an attack upon his wife with an axe. She succeeded in escaping and her husband was put in jail. Another cyclone scare of short duration. Since the storm of the previous year, people were given to rush to their cellars on the slightest provocation.

A great deal of hard feeling had been caused on the Fourth between the teams of the South Deadwood Hose company and the Homestakes. The former team had been awarded the first place by the tournament judges and the latter team claimed a foul, and entered a protest against the decision. A second contest at some future date was decided upon to settle matters. A number of Sherman street business men called upon the county commissioners in a body, and urged upon them the necessity of opening lower Sherman street. The commissioners advertised for bids for the building of bridges across the creek, which meant the speedy opening of the street.

With only the main strer. open to traffic, it was very inconvenient at times when the freight was heavy. Sometimes bull trains aded the entire length of the street. July 9, 1882. John D.

Patton was a visitor from his ranch. Country thoroughly drenched by heaviest rain storm of the season. No damage was done. Miss Della Sheldon departed for Billings, to open a millinery and fancy goods store. Ed Flynn of Custer arrived in town to make arrangements for a stage between Deadwood and his town.

The meeting of the executive and other committees of the late Fourth of July celebration, was postponed on account of the bad weather. The meeting was called for the purpose of adjusting matters, and allowing bills. The Homestake Hose company's team held a meeting for the purpose of taking action in regard to a contest with the South Deadwood company. It was decided to challenge the latter team to a race for $225. A forfeit of $100 was placed in the hands of Ben Baer.

A committee consisting of J. L. Baird, W. P. Tyler and M.

S. Cobb was appointed to draw up the challenge. July 10, 1882. Jake Gantz of Rapid was a visitor. Desire LaChappelle was confined to his bed with an attack of pleurisy.

Lower Main street was being macademized by tailings from lower Main street. Israel Volin, a former Deadwood resident, committed suicide by shoot ing, at Pierre. The board of county commissioners met as a board of equalization for the adjustment of taxes. Del Mozarto, the fire king, assisted by his troupe of performers, gave an entertainment at Kiemer's hall. At the meeting of the board of directors of the First National bank, D.

A. McPherson was elected in place of E. F. Kellogg, lately resigned. At a meeting of the city council, the ordinance lowering the salary of the marshal from $100 per month to $75, policemen from $85 to $65 and city clerk from $50 to $35, was pass ed.

It was necessary to decrease the expenses in every possible manner. Lee Phillips was seriously injured by a runaway car on the Homestake railroad track, near Lead. He did not hear the car approaching until it was too late to get out of the way. He was cared for at the home of Robert Neill, and later brought to his home in Deadwood by members of the South Deadwood Hose company, of which he was first assistant foreman. MRS MATHEW PLUNKETT DIES AT CENTRAL Mrs.

Margaret Plunkett, wife of Ex-Sheriff Mathew Plunkett, died at her home in Central at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, after an Illness of a week. Last week she fell from the porch in the rear of her dence, a distance of about five feet, fracturing a leg, but at the time it was not thought she had sustained any injury that promised to prove fatal. Complications, however, set in and by Thursday morning at 9 o'clock acute kidney trouble developed, which made it evident that death was not far off. At 11 o'clock her life was dispaired of and she sank rapidly until death relieved her sufferings at 3:30 in the afternoon. Her husband, who had been attending the democratic state convention at Aberdeen, arrived on the noon train and was with her two hours before she passed away.

Mrs. Plunkett was a womna of amiable and lovable character, charitable and kind, a devoted wife and affectionate mother. She was born in the village of Drumcliffe, County Sligo, Ireland, 49 years ago, and came to New York when a child. She arrived in Central in 1881 and was married to Matt Plunkett on August 7, 1882. She was the mother of five children, four of whom, two sons and two daughters, are living.

She leaves besides her husband, one brother and one sister in Ireland and two sisters in New York. Two brothers died in Ntw York. MRS. COWMAN OF SPEARFISH DEAD After a brief illness from pneumonia, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cowman died at her home in Spearfish Sunday morning, aged 75 She was a woman who had been universally liked during her life, and her death will bring sorrow and regret to many outside of her immediate family.

She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two sons and two daughters. Her husband, who had been in Arizona, was notified of her illness and was hastening to her bedside when the summons from the angel of leath came to the aged woman. He is expected to reach Spearfish today, when the funeral services will take place, Rev. Cash will officiate at the services, and interment will be in the cemetery at Spearfish. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends with them in their bereavement.

REV EDWARDS' BIRTHDAY PLEASANTLY REMEMBERED (From Tuesday's Daily.) The members of the First Methodist church of Deadwood were not unmindful yesterday that it was the birthday anniversary of their pastor, Rev. J. A. Edwards, who since his coming to this city, has endeared himself not only to his parishoners, but has assumed a position that gives his popularity in the social and fraternal life of the community. In honor of the occasion, they gathered at the parsonage last evening and indulged in festivities, which came as a surprise to Mr.

Edwards. Congressman Martin on behalf of the parish presented Mr. Edwards with a beautiful and substantial oak filing cabinet a piece of furniture which will add a useful adornment to his study. Mr. Edwards fittingly responded to the presentation speech expressing his appreciation of the kind remembrance of the occasion.

The evening was pleasantly spent with vocal and instrumental music and refreshments were served. Some New Cars. Among recent additions to the stock of automobiles owned by Deadwood people is a Maxwell five passenger touring car received by B. C. Sentman; a White five passenger touring car by Goldberg and a Mitchell "Six" for Dr.

Howe. The Maxwell is a very pretty car, and gives good service. The White is a high priced car and has all the improvements and refinements. The Mitchell is a medium priced car with six instead of four cylinders, of 48 horsepower, and looks as though it would climb the hills and make good time on the roads. Nathan Franklin has a big White gasoline car coming that is expected to overshadow all the other cars in town, although it will have to go some to keep pace with Mr.

Osterman's Packard that has already gone 12,000 miles. W. W. Saxton, chief despatcher for the Northwestern at Fremont, is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mre.

W. J. Doherty, OFFICIALS VISIT ASSURES EXTENSION. special train on the Burungton of tour private cars arrived in Deadwood at 2: o0 clock yesteruay morn Ang and veture clock tue members of the party, composed of officials of the Burlington, had gone on 8 trolley car to Lead LO inspect the route of the proposed extension of the line to the Lead city parK. Their inspection satisfied them that the extension can be made immediately and before their departure it was announced that the work will commence as soon as the city of Lead has done the necessary grading and the material has arrived.

The extension will be up South Main to Baltimore and up Baltimore to the present Burlington grade. This will bring the trolley cars to a point within 150 feet of the entrance to the park, where a suitable platform will be erected and a right-of-way from the platform to the park gate will be secured. The Burlington will be ready to start work in ten days. The Burlington party, who visited Lead was composed of H. E.

Byram, Chicago, vice president in charge of operation, accompanied by his wife and child, T. E. Calvert, Chicago, consulting engineer, A. E. Newton, Chicago, general inspector of permanent way and structures.

G. W. Holdrege, Omaha, general manager of lines west of river, E. E. Young, Alliance, general superintendent of Wyoming district, W.

M. Weidenheimer, Alliance, division superintendent Thomas Roope, Lincoln, superintendent of motive power, F. T. Darrow, Lincoln, engineer of maintenance of way. Accompanying the party to Lead were Assistant Division Superintendent C.

C. Holtorf and Commercial Agent J. L. Bentley of Deadwood. The party is on a general tour of inspection and left here yesterday morning for Billings and a trip over the Thermopolis line.

HEAVY RAINS IN DAKOTA. MITCHELL, S. July 9: The heaviest rainfall of the season in this section of the state fell last night and early this morning, and the total precipitation of the two rains amounted to 1.82 inches. The rain covered this section of the state and to the Missouri river. West of there the rain was light.

The rain went to the north state line and to the south and east in about the same proportion that it fell in the central section. This rain will put the finishing touches on a bumper wheat and oats crop and make them absolutely sure. The corn crop at the present time could not be better, and this rain will keep it in fine condition for a month at least. SIOUX FALLS, S. July 8.

Rains varying from thunder showers to regular downpours fell through 'the night in this territory from last evening until this morning, adding 2.83 inches to the moisture already in the ground. This fall of nearly three inches was the heaviest of the year in this part of the state. In some localities hail fell, but not heavy enough to do damage. A good small grain crop now is assured, even without any more rain. Other crops are in excellent condition and corn is doing exceptionally well.

MILLER S. July 8. A strip five miles wide by thirteen miles long, on the east side of the county was visited by a destructive hailstorm, followed by much rain. Hospital Notes. Matt Klopp of Lead was admitted to the hospital Monday and underwent an operation yesterday.

Last night he was reported to be doing as well as could be expected. Tom Barns, the man who was injured at the Wasp No. 2 mine when he fell from a trestle several days ago, was recovering satisfactorily from a broken hip, when pneumonia set in and now on account of his age, 62 years, it is feared he cannot recover. Robert Hanson of Whitewood, who has been in the hospital for several weeks and at one time was pronounced to be in a hopeless condition, has made a remarkable recoveryand' is now out of danger. Henry Vore of Whitewood was brought to the hospital last night suffering from appendicitis.

His condition was such that he could not be Immediately operated on. Sunshine. Sunshine in the alley, Gloom out in the street; Moisture in the valley, And blossoms at our feet. Oh, for just a moment In the humble Where summer builds a heaven And the world is all ablaze. PLANNING ROAD FROM NAHANT TO SUNDANCE According to a story which appeared in the Sundance itod last week, there is a prospect of the McLaughlin Tie and Timber company railroad, which now extends from Nahant to the Wyoming line, being continued on to Sundance.

Speaking of a meeting of citizens, at which W. J. McLaughlin and H. W. Trask of the McLaughlin company were present, the Monitor says: "Mr.

McLaughlin said he believed the time was ripe and never would be better regarding money and labor conditions to build this road. He said his company was ready and in a position to reduce grades and curves on the McLaughlin road to make it a road of standard proportions; that his company would turn over the road at its cost value or the value placed upon it by an appraising committee to a new company formed to build the road through to Sundance. The estimated cost of building the road on to Sundance was 181,000, but Mr. McLaughlin thought it could be built for $1,175,000. He asked the people of Sundance and vicinity and those to be benefited by the building and operating of such a road to take stock in this company to the extent of their ability the balance of the stock to be plaecdonthe eastern market and the money raised in this manner to build the road.

Mr. McLaughlin was assured, he said, that the Crouch line would connect with the McLaughlin line and furnish a direct line from Sundance to Rapid City. In this manner we would be in direct connection with three lines, namely, the Milwaukee, Northwestern and the Burlington. In the opinion of a majority present a bonus given to the McLaughlin company by our people would be more probable of meeting favor, and Mr. McLaughlin and Mr.

Trask were asked what bonus they would require. Mr. McLaughlin stated that right of way with terminal grounds and a cash bonus of $50,000 would secure the building and operating of the road from Sundance to id City. Messrs. Schloredt, Bush, Bowman, Nichols, Storm, Wood, Carpenter and others expressed them-' selves as believing this amount could be raised, provided that assurance could be given that the road would be built and operated for a certain number of years.

The visiting gentlemen were of the opinion this assurance would be readily given by the McLaughlin company. A committee consisting of William Schloredt, J. G. Bush, W. J.

Wood, A. W. Storm and Charles Sackett were appointed by President Rounds to take this matter up with the people of this community and those living near the proposed line of road and learn their opinion and wishes regarding the manner of asMsting in this effort to secure a railroad for this town and surrounding country. This brings the question of getting a railroad for this community to us in a more feasible and understandable shape than it 1 has ever been before, and it is believed when the true value of this enterprise is thoroughly understood the demands made by Mr. McLaughlin and Mr.

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34 July 2, 1882. Colonel Webb of the land office returned from a visit in Wisconsin. Jake Shoudy returned from his ranch on Spring creek, singing the praises of small grain. Job Lawrenson was busy grading and rolling the streets for the foremen's tournament on the Fourth of July. Mr.

LaChappelle leased the Overlant hotel, giving up the Garfield houses which he had hitherto conducted. A party in honor of the Misses Edmonds and Graham, was had at the Edmonds home. The young ladies were soon to leave for the east to spend the summer. An exciting horse race between stallions belonging to Johnny Man ion and Al Beadle, took place on upper Sherman street, resulting in a victory for the former's steed. All of the different fire companies were practicing on the streets, and were said to be in fine condition for the Fourth of July races.

At the committee meeting, the heads of the various committees announced that everything was practically in readiness for the celebration. Pitt Tyler announced that Miss Ella Brown had been chosen Goddess of Liberty for the Car of State. The National Republican of Washington, D. contained an account of the commencement exercises at Georgetown university, at which the highest honors were given to William Law McLaughlin, son of Judge Daniel McLaughlin. He was awarded four gold medals for excelling in four branches of study.

The subject of his essay was "The Growing Evil" and elicited much praise. July 8, 1882. Hottest day of the season. Ther- mometer well up in the 90s. Messrs.

Helwig and Donovan moved from their old stand at the Over-: land, street. to the Cosmopolitan on Main W. L. McLaughlin and brother Dan, arrived home from school. They had attended Georgetown university.

Wil-: liam had graduated and Dan was a junior. Mrs. Gov. Edwards, mother of Mrs. Frank Washabaugh, arrived from Yankton, in company with Judge Moody, to visit in Deadwood for a time.

Dr. L. F. Babcock, W. P.

Tyler, John Cochran and William Sample were appointed aides to the marshal of the day on Fourth of July. Tom Hardwick, Scott Davis and R. E. Grimshaw were named judges of the tournament. The Seventh cavalry band arrived in town for the celebration, and discoursed music from the veranda of the Merchants hotel.

A large number of visitors were already in the city, and many more were expected on the morrow. Business houses and streets were all decorated and things wore a gala air generally. July 4, 1882. The glorious Fourth was an intensely hot day. An immense throng congregated in Deadwood to celebrate.

The parade was quite a good size, and a number of interesting features were displayed. General A. R. Z. Dawson was marshal of the day, and was assisted by Billy Sample, John Cochran, Pitt Tyler and Dr Babcock as aides.

The Seventh cavalry band of Fort Meade dispensed the music. Judge McLaughlin acted as president of the day, W. H. Claggett, orator of the day, W. Hamilton, reader, and George S.

Pelton, chaplain. The parade and speechmaking occupied the entire morning, and in the afternoon the races and other features held sway. The foot race be-! tween John Baird and Charley Lawson, for a purse of $50 was won by the latter. The firemen's tournament was won by the South Deadwood Hose company, with the Homestake a close second. No accidents or street fights marred the harmony of the day.

In the evening a beautiful display of fireworks from Black Rocks was the attraction. The ball at Kiemer's hall was well attended, and was a grand success. Dan Baker went to Montana, where he had a position with the Northern Pacific railroad. D. B.

Curtiss died at his residence on Forest hill after a lengthy illness. Judge Bennett returned from an extended visit to the southern Hills. July 6, 1882. County Surveyor Ault and County Treasurer Baird went to Sturgis on business. Thomas Harker and Miss Mary In connection with the development of a group of, mining properties in the Rochford district, a deal for the purchase of which is nOW pending, it has been proposed to secure control of the ground through which the Volin tunnel passes, and make use of this for the purpose of generating electrical power.

It is estimated that at least 1,000 horse power can secured by this means. The Volin tunnel was put through the point of a hill near the Junction of Little Rapid and Castle creeks some thirty years ago. It is about 500 feet long and diverts the water of Rapid Creek, so that about one mile of the creek is drained. At the time it was driven, the object was to drain the creek so that the gravel deposits could be more economically worked for placer gold, but the plan was not a success, as the drainage was not perfectly accomplished and there was left on bed rock more water than could be profitably handled. It has been pronounced an ideal power generating location and could be put into use for this purpose at a moderate cost.

CALIFORNIA SHOWS GOLD AND COPPER INCREASE SAN FRANCISCO, July Statistics gathered by Record correspondents indicate the total gold production of California for the first half of 1912 amounts to about 000,000. The copper output approximates 17,000,000 pounds. Silver, lead and zinc production remains at about the same point as the closing half of 1911. Indications favor an increased gold and copper yield for the year, despite the scarcity of water power in some districts and forced suspension of copper mining at several important centers. Amador county continues to lead the gold quartz counties with the Kennedy, South Eureka, Argonaut, Central, Eureka, Fremont, Bunker Hill and a number of smaller mines producing well.

It is expected the South Eureka, Central Eureka and others will increase their output before the year closes, with the Plymouth Lincoln and other old-timers entering the active I lists. The North Star and Empire mines at Grass Valley are maintaining a normal yield, while the Champion is again producing on a small scale, and the Pennsylvania has largly augumented its output. Along the Mother Lode gold mining conditions are particularly satisfactory, with powerful eastern and English capital concerned. In the northern districts mining is active and the new possibilities of High Grade are claiming attention throughout the state. Local experts familiar with the district state sufficient ore has been opened in the Fort Bidwell and one of two others to insure success.

with efficient management. It is noteworthy that Los Angeles and San Francisco capital has been quick to grasp the advantages presented by the new camp. An increase in copper mining for the year is assured by the blowing in of the smelters of the Calaveras Copper company and Engele Copper company. The Mammoth and Penn Chemical companies continue to maintain heavy yields, while the Mountain Copper and Needles plants are active. It is possible the Afterthought may resume before the year closes.

Increased production of copper and gold is certain to lead to a larger silver output, as the gold and copper mines produce most of the silver mined in California. Notice of Special Stockholders' Meeting. Please take notice that a special meeting of the stockholders of the Titanic Gold Mining and Milling Company is called and will be held at the Company's office in the city of Deadwood, S. in the office of the Secretary, W. S.

Elder, over the Black Hills Trust and Savings Bank on the 12th day of September 1912 at 2 o'clock p. m. of said day. The meeting is called for the purpose of acting upon a proposition to vote an issue of $250,000, of six per cent gold bonds and of giving a mortgage on the Company's property to secure the same and for the consideration of such other business as may lawfully come before said meeting. Dated at Deadwood this 11th day of July, 1912.

W. H. BONHAM, Pres. Attest: W. S.

ELDER, Sec. Mrs. Will Geduldig and daughter, Florence of Chicago, accompanied by Miss Ellen Cassen, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGill of this city.

They will spend about two weeks here. Mrs. Grant Ourth was down yesterday from Lead for brief visit in Dead wood..