George and Phoebe Hearst Legacy to Deadwood Gulch
Homestake Mine 1877 - 2002, Lead, South Dakota
Gold taken out, 40 milllion ounces
Mined to 8,000 feet, Homestake becomes the deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere.

Almost 600 books.
In regard to: Bonham, Willis H.
In regard to: Hearst Library.
Nov. 1, 1896

Library nearly ready.
In regard to: Hearst Library.
June 7, 1896

Hearst dies at California.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
In regard to: Homestake Mining Company.
In regard to: Highland Mining Company.
In regard to: Father DeSmet Mining Company.
In regard to: Deadwood-Terra Mining Company.
In regard to: Railroads.
In regard to: Brick Store.
In regard to: Caledonia Mine.
In regard to: Pierce Mine.
In regard to: Hearst, William R.
March 3, 1891

William R. Hearst youthful millionaire.
In regard to: Hearst, William R.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
Jan. 8, 1890

Judge meets up with Hearst.
In regard to: Romans, S. P.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
April 23, 1887

Senate, fifieth congress.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
Feb. 10, 1887

Hearst nominated for senator.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
Jan. 16, 1887

Hearst and Grier trip around the belt.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
In regard to: Grier, Thomas J.
Aug. 19, 1885

Hearst and Supt. Grier inspect ditches.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
In regard to: Grier, Thomas J.
Aug. 14, 1885

Hearst impressed with Carbonate camp.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
In regard to: Grier, Thomas J.
In regard to: Wertheimer, Jacob.
In regard to: Fallonsbee, J. G.
Aug. 13, 1885

Mining magnate arrives.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
In regard to: Homestake Mining Company.
In regard to: Haggin, J. B.
In regard to: Tevis, Lloyd.
In regard to: Wells Fargo and Company.
Aug. 1, 1885

Hearst to arrive today.
In regard to: Hearst, George.
July 31, 1885

Well known mining man, returns to San Francisco
In regard to: Hearst, George
Aug 09 1883

Hearst is at Hailey, Id, examining Wood River mine
In regard to: Hearst, George
Jul 18 1883

Bought up water between Silver City and Mexican line
In regard to: Hearst, George
Feb 16 1883

Engaged in cattle business at Deming, Texas
In regard to: Hearst, George
Jan 16 1883

Hearsts partner, purchases mine in Dragoon Mountains
In regard to: Head,
Dec 14 1882

Defeated at democratic convention in California
In regard to: Hearst, George
Jul 04 1882

Candidate for governor opposed due to mining interests
In regard to: Hearst, George
Jun 03 1882

Running for governor of California
In regard to: Hearst, George
May 31 1882

Locomotive "Geo. Hearst" 1st steam horse in Hills
In regard to: Railroads
Dec 08 1881

McCaskel reported to be in Old Mexico with Hearst
In regard to: Hearst, George
May 30 1880

Case has sixty-six witnesses on one side
In regard to: Hearst, George
Mar 23 1880

Going to Sonora, Mexico on report of rich mines
In regard to: Hearst, George
Feb 13 1880

Important case is now pending in our courts
In regard to: Hearst, George
Feb 10 1880

Homestake and George Hearst have done much for camp
In regard to: Homestake Mining Company.
Jan 18 1880

Is the style among bonanza kings to wear 2 vests?
In regard to: Hearst, George
Aug 22 1879

Took our advise and bought himself a new suit
In regard to: Hearst, George
Aug 20 1879

New suit of clothing wouldnt detract from appearance
In regard to: Hearst, George
Aug 08 1879

Fight between DeSmet and Homestake Cos on water
In regard to: Hearst, George
Jun 20 1879

George Hearst reached San Francisco on the 15th
In regard to: Hearst, George
Apr 29 1879

Leaves Deadwood
In regard to: Hearst, George
Apr 07 1879

Investing money in our mines, we should be grateful
In regard to: Hearst, George
Mar 06 1879

Hearst arrives in Deadwood, Mar 21
In regard to: Hearst, George Dec 29 1878

Held in high esteem, delegation to meet his train
In regard to: Hearst, George
Aug 07 1878

Hearst, George in Deadwood
In regard to: Hearst, George
Oct 20 1877

The George Hearst Mining Saga 1820 - 1891
California, Nevada, Utah to South Dakota
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado

The Shot Gun Brigade and Bulldozing

Fraudulent Sales, Claim Jumping, Murder and Eminent Domain Abounds
Mining disputes end in death for Cephas Tuttle and Alex Frankenberg.

The Tuttle homicide trial was a lengthy one with several accusations of jury tampering coming into play. The defendants arrested were discharged for lack of evidence on October 27, 1877. The political atmosphere at the time gave rise to The Miners and Workingman's party movement.

Homicide At Keets Mine September 1877 brings an end to Bullock's local law enforcement aspirations. The Miners newspaper writes Bullock will lose office Oct 29 1877. Deadwood Political Campaigns

Lead City has 11 mills in operation

Old Abe Mine puts 50 men to work

Gilmer and Salisbury buy Homestake No 2 for $100,000

A survey is made of Homestake No 1 and No 2, The California Company does not agree

John C. Ottinger goes to trial for the fraudulent sale of Homestake No 2 to Gilmer and Salisbury

Jury tampering is eluded to in the Ottinger trial making a verdict impossible

Sam McMaster takes charge as superintendent of Homestake Mine No 1

Cause and effect of Homestake Mine No 2 sale, contracts expire and mills close down

A bonanza begins to turn up at Palmetto-American Flag Consolidated Mines

Old foes Palmetto-American and Old Abe Mine face off as mining interests overlap

Lawrence County looks for their share of the pie, county wide taxation begins

Assessment versus taxes becomes a dilemma for voters

$1 per share assessment is levied on all Homestake Stock sales

Old Abe has Judge Granville Bennett issue restraining order against Palmetto-American

An order is later granted allowing Palmetto to begin to mining ore

Below and to the east of Palmetto Mine, Katie Fraction Mine owners Hines and Reagan
sink a shaft into the neighbor's shaft at Old Abe Mine

Katie Mine vs Old Abe is settled in court in favor of Old Abe Mine

New outbreak of trouble occurs as Homestake notifies Old Abe to stop reducing their ore

An awkward situation, men of Homestake and Old Abe are working side by side

Contractor at Old Abe fails to pay his workers, miners then take possession of the mine for back wages

Old Abe Mine is sold in San Francisco to J. W. Gashwiler and D. B. Curtis

Joe Adair, Superintendent Old Abe Mine, initiates the shot-gun policy

Homestake Superintendent Sam McMaster appoints Joe Adair, late superintendent of Old Abe, as supervisor at Homestake Mine

Alex Frankenberg, a Lewis, Cohen and Johnston employee, is shot in a mining dispute at Homestake Mill by Homestake foreman

Alex Frankenberg, young man wounded in the face by buckshot at Homestake Mills, dies from wounds

Lewis, Cohen and Johnson claims prospect hole on Homestakes new mill site

Sam McMaster is warned to stay out of Lead

Deputies are placed to guard the Homestake Mill

Michael Hines and Dan Reagan, nearby Katie Fraction mine owners,
sink a shaft on the grade of the new super Homestake Mill site

The California Company has Mike Hines arrested for trespassing

Despite Homestake's best guarded efforts, Hines and Reagan manage to sink
another shaft at the new super mill site

Homestake Company arrests Dan Reagan along with his wife for forcible entry

Sam McMaster takes Hines and Reagan to court for mine jumping

Hines and Reagan are convicted and sentenced to 1 year and 6 months

Convicted mine jumpers Hines and Reagan skip bail, jail and the Hills to meet up in Miles City, Montana

Old foes takes their differences and mining interests to court,
Homestake Mine vs. the Old Abe Mine Feb 04 1879

Prof Jenny gives his mining opinion in regard to Old Abe "Gold is where you find it"

Old Abe Mine is surveyed

California Company has an injunction placed on Old Abe, throwing 150 men out of work

Sam McMaster and Homestake jumps Golden Terra, law intercepted them

Large number from Lead in Deadwood for murder trial of Lee, Travis and Smith for the murder of Alex Frankenberg at Homestake Mill

Lee, Travis and Smith found not guilty of murder of Frankenberg, a verdict not in accord with Judge

Lee, Travis and Smith have left town with nice horses and outfit

Old Abe Mine Extension is only mine on hill not owned by California

Legal battles continue, Segregated Homestake vs Giant and Old Abe are back in court

Lot owner Tim OLeary and Little Nettie Mine stands in the way of new Homestake Mill,
refuses Homestake offer

OLeary asking $12,000 for lot in way of new mill

Sam McMaster obtains court order to take land from OLeary and turn over to Homestake

Deputy Brewer dispossessed OLeary and put McMaster in charge

How could a Judge could decide what a man gets for his lot in regard to Tim O'Leary

Enterprise Newspaper sides with OLeary against Homestake Company

One of the big mining suits is settled between Old Abe Mine and Homestake Jan 22 1880

A successful mix, Sam McMasters system, bulldozing and the use of shotguns

Samuel McMaster and his shotgun brigade were down from Lead

Homestake to consolidate with Old Abe Dec 08 1881

Assets of The Homestake Mining Company 1877 - 1879

Homestake Mine No1 and Homestake Mine No2
Consolidation of Deadwood and Golden Terra Mines into Deadwood-Terra Mine
Old Abe Mine
Giant Mine
Palmetto-American Mine
Constitution Mine
Peabody Mine
Stuart Mine
Father DeSmet Mine, December 1880
Gopher Mine, December 1880

Getting Down To Business Rapid Development Of The Mines

Ditches and Miscellaneous Mines Brought Into The Fold
Claim Jumping Disputes and Miner Difficulties Addressed
California Capitalists Pass Around The Spoils: Hearst, Arms, Gashwiler, McDonald, Bowie, Deane, Gilmer, Salisbury, Tevis, Haggin

Old Abe Mine on Gold Run lie parallel to Homestake
Dec 23 1876
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Old Abe and Highland Chief mines are rich
Feb 03 1877
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Bennett, Judge makes ruling on early mining claims
Jun 08 1877
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville

Hearst and Company buy half interest in Homestake No1
Oct 13 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Hearst, George in Deadwood
Oct 20 1877
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Homestake No. 1 sold for $50,000 to California parties
Oct 23 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Purchased the Homestake
Oct 27 1877
In Regard to: Hearst, George

100 tons of Homestake ore crushed, $1,534.50 gold
Oct 27 1877
In Regard to: Davenport Mill

Hearstt and Co. buys Golden Star mine
Nov 13 1877
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Lewis and Co.'s forty-stamp mill for Homestake No. 2
Nov 13 1877
In Regard to: Lewis and Co. Mill

Homestake No. 2, J.C. Ottinger mine interest
Nov 16 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: J. C. Ottinger Fraudulent Sale

Moses Manwell sells Homestake mine
Nov 18 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Made clean up of 80 oz in 7 days on Homestake ore
Nov 18 1877
In Regard to: Thompson, C.
In Regard to: Snell,

Shaft expected to tap Golden Terra lead
Nov 18 1877
In Regard to: Emma Tunnel

Old Abe on eastern slope above Homestake
Nov 18 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Hearst, Gilmer and Salisbury buy Golden Terra mine
Nov 22 1877
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In regard to: Gilmer, John T. In regard to: Salisbury, C.J.

Arms, C.D. and George Hearst invest in Homestake
Nov 30 1877
In Regard to: Arms, C.D.

Owns 500 on east side of gulch of Golden Terra
Dec 02 1877
In Regard to: Bailey, J.W.

Golden Terra Mine located on the same belt
Dec 02 1877
In Regard to: Father DeSmet Mine
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Sold his Golden Terra interest
Dec 02 1877
In Regard to: Arms, C.D.

Man claims he located Homestake and Golden Star, 1876
Dec 02 1877
In Regard to: Chisholm,
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Golden Star Mine

Homestake, H.B. Young and Manuel brothers sale mine
Dec 17 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Manuel Brothers

Has purchased Pioneer Ditch for $40,000.
Dec 30 1877
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Bought the three mines for $400,000.
Dec 30 1877
In Regard to: Borland, Archie
In Regard to: Dean, Cal
In Regard to: Hemmie, August

Ditch purchased by California Co., lose of water
Jan 05 1878
In Regard to: Lead City
In Regard to: Pennington
In Regard to: Spruce Gulch
In Regard to: Strawberry Gulch

Disagreement between owners and miners
Jan 05 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Jumping of Homestake No. 2 Mine
Jan 08 1878
In Regard to: Ottinger, John C.
In Regard to: Lewis, Samuel A.
In Regard to: Gwinn,
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Mining, Outlook Flattering, editorial
Jan 15 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Of Homestake notoriety, left the Hills
Jan 23 1878
In Regard to: Ottinger, John C.

Veteran stage man bought Golden Terra Mine
Jan 26 1878
In Regard to: Gilmer, John T.

Part owner in the Golden Terra Mine
Jan 26 1878
In Regard to: Salisbury, Monroe

Lead City, to put 50 more men to work
Jan 29 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

McGinty's Saloon, favorite with miners of Homestake
Feb 16 1878
In Regard to: Lead

Ground is being readied for the 80-stamp mill
Feb 16 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Has two shafts run down, one 100, Racine on ore
Feb 16 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

80-stamps are at work on No. 1 and 2
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Will start tomorrow on Segregated Old Abe ore
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Welch and Burns Mill
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Golden Terra Extension negotiated for by California
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Extension

Rhoderic Dhu vs. Rose mine, Judge Bennetts court
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville
In Regard to: Important mining case and decision,
not part of Homestake properties

Sold for $85,000 to California parties
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Caledonia Mine
In Regard to: Sale will not be consummated April 12 1878

Golden Terra sold for $160,000
Feb 22 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

McIntyre and Clapp, engineering firm
Feb 22 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Have purchased the Giant Mine near Lead City
Feb 04 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Tramway being built to connect dump to 80-stamp mill
Feb 21 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

McIntyre and Clapp, engineering firm
Feb 22 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Homestake sold for $100,000.
Feb 22 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Giant Mine sold for $42,500.
Feb 22 1878
In Regard to: Giant Mine

Father De Smet mine was sold for $400,000.
Feb 22 1878 Subject Father DeSmet Mine

Extention of 450 sold for $150,000
Feb 23 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Sold Homestake No 2 for $100,000.
Feb 25 1878
In Regard to: Lewis, Samuel A.
In Regard to: Gwinn,

Bought Homestake No 2 for $100,000.
Feb 25 1878
In Regard to: Travis, Jot
In Regard to: Salisbury, C.J.
In Regard to: Gilmer, John T.

Surveying not agreeing with mining companies
Feb 27 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

Sam McMasters appointed superintendent of Homestake
Mar 07 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Badger Mill has leased for term of 2 years
Mar 20 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Col Lewis sold interest in Homestake, buys Rosette
Mar 23 1878
In Regard to: Lewis, Samuel A.

John Ottinger, sells interest, if he owns it?
Mar 27 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

J. Ottinger to face trial of fraud of Homestake 2
Mar 28 1878
In Regard to: Burke, X. S.
In Regard to: Gilmer, John T.
In Regard to: Graham, F.C.
In Regard to: Gwin,
In Regard to: Mustum, John G.
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2
In Regard to: Emma Mine

Brought back to face trial of fraud of Homestake 2
Mar 28 1878
In Regard to: Ottinger, John C.

Leased Whites mill to run on Highland Chief Ore
Apr 01 1878
In Regard to: Salisbury,
In Regard to: Ralph, E.D.
In Regard to: Highland Chief will consolidate with Homestake May 1878

Mines As An Investment
Apr 02 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Judge Bennett to rule on important mining law
Apr 04 1878
In Regard to: Lawrence County
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville

San Francisco Exchange, yield per ton $21.60
Apr 10 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Girdier and Orr make contract for crushing ore
Apr 11 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Sale of the Caledonia mine will not be consummated
Apr 12 1878
In Regard to: Caledonia Mine was reported sold Feb 21 1878
for $85,000 to California parties

A Chicago Miner Speaks
Apr 12 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Attempt to bribe jurymen makes verdict impossible
Apr 15 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

President of the Old Abe, loses mill in Michigan
Apr 19 1878
In Regard to: White, Frank
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Old Abe Mine purchased iron safe for its office
Apr 19 1878
In Regard to: Whitehead, Ed
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Mill is crushing ore from Highland Chief lode
Apr 21 1878
In Regard to: White, M.L.
In Regard to: Highland Chief will consolidate with Homestake May 1878

Now superintendent of White and Co., owned by Old Abe
Apr 22 1878
In Regard to: Ralph, E.D. Dr.
In regard to: White and Co.

Lead City Items
Apr 26 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Owned by Gilmer, Salisbury and Co, has 140 shaft
Apr 27 1878
In Regard to: Highland Chief Mine
In Regard to: Gilmer, John T.
In Regard to: Salisbury

Highland Chief Mine consolidated with the Homestake Mine
May 06 1878
In Regard to: Highland Chief Mine, Lead City leading mine
discoverd by Dr. Bevan and W. M. Filan September 1876
Highland Chief Mine has a 35 foot incline, galena
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Bonanza at Palmetto-American Flag Consolidated Mine
May 13 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Paid employees $18,000. last month
May 15 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Mills closed down with the sale of Homestake Mine
May 16 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

George Hearst purchases ditch near 10-mile ranch
May 18 1878
In Regard to: Montana Boys Ditch

Charges against Granville Bennett for receiving payoff
May 23 1878
In Regard to: Rhoderick Dhu Mine vs Rose Mine case
In Regard to: Important mining decision April 1878
In Regard to: J. B. Haggin of Homestake Mining Company will
receive ½ sale of Rhoderick Dhu Mine June 1878

Two shifts are now working the main shaft
May 24 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Two sales made on San Francisco Board at $6 share
May 25 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Sixty stamps are now pounding on its rock
May 28 1878,
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Palmetto American Flag consolidated mine
May 29 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Homestake and Old Abe mines showing richer returns
May 30 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Dr. A.D. Bevan and William Filan own Old Abe Mine
May 31 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Bevan, A. D. Dr.
In Regard to: Filan, William

Mining Review, Supt. Poter of Golden Terra
Jun 01 1878
In Regard to: Porter,

New Locations George Hearst Lode
Jun 01 1878
In Regard to: George Hearst Mine

More on conspiracy against Judge Bennett
Jun 10 1878
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville
In Regard to: Ruling in Rhoderic Dhu vs. Rose mine,
important mining law April 1878
In Regard to: J. B. Haggin of Homestake Mining Company will receive
one half of sale of Rhoderick Dhu Mine June 14 1878.

Outside plates cleaned of 6 days work, $575.
Jun 11 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Secured lease of Whites Mill to run their ore
Jun 13 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Superintendent of Golden Terra Mill
Jun 15 1878
In Regard to: Gilson,

Bobtail Gulch, placer claims
Jun 15 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Main shaft now being in very rich rock
Jun 14 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American

Has sold the Rhoderick Dhu for $60,000
Jun 14 1878
In Regard to: Whitney, A.W.
In Regard to: Rhoderick Dhu Mine aka Sir Rhoderic Dhu

J. B. Haggin receives one half of sale of Rhoderick Dhu Mine
Jun 14 1878
In Regard to: Haggin, J.B. of Homestake Mining Company
In Regard to: Future mining case 1879 between Rhoderick Dhu and Rose Mine
whom have been embroiled in bitter controversy for years.
Judge Granville Bennetts ruling comes under suspicion involving bribery and corruption.
Rose lode overlapped by Sir Roderick Dhu lode December 1876.

Began to get lousy with nuggets of pure gold
Jun 15 1878,
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst will purchase Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Twenty stamp mill starts up
Jun 16 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Give donation for 4th of July celebration
Jun 16 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

George Hearst purchased mine Palmetto-American for California investors
Jun 20 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Suit of Old Abe Mining Co. vs James M. Young
Jun 20 1878
In Regard to: Young, James M., Attorney
In Regard to: Old Abe Mining Company
In Regard to: Palmetto-American

Located on Gold Hill
Jun 20 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American

George Hearst tried to buy Palmetto-American Flag
Jun 21 1878
In Regard to: American Flag Mine

Improvements to Golden Terra and Homestake, $225,000
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2
In Regard to: Golden Terra
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Black Hills "Bonanza King" adding 2 60-stamp mills
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Improvements to Golden Terra and Homestake, $225,000
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

After being idle, now starting on Golden Terra ore
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Pearsons Mill

Mine started up, differences settled with Old Abe?
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Hearst, George purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Palmetto-American Flag owners have gang at work
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Hearst, George purchased mine June 20 1878

California capitalists adding new 60-stamp mill
Jun 22 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

Served owners Palmetto-American with order of injunction, Hearst property
Jun 25 1878
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
In Regard to: Palmetto-American Mine
In Regard to: Hearst, George purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Palmetto- American worked all night expecting Bennett to shut it down
Jun 25 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville

At Central, starts up on ore from Golden Terra
Jun 25 1878
In Regard to: Union Mill

Former miner from Old Abe, thrown out of Gem Theatre
Jun 25 1878
In Regard to: Clark, Thomas

No more ineligible for congress, Republican Party, than before charge
Jun 26 1878
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville
In Regard to: Ruling in Rhoderic Dhu vs. Rose mine,
important mining law April 1878

Clean up on ore they had before restraining order
Jun 28 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order June 25 1878

Some fellows endeavored to sink shaft on property Old Abe Mine
Jun 28 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order
against Homestake over difficulties with Old Abe June 25 1878

Parties dumped their waste dirt in Old Abe Shaft
Jul 02 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Company paid their miners, boys take in "Oshkosh"
Jul 03 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Capitalists looking upon Homestake mill with doubt
Jul 05 1878
In Regard to: Black Hills

Engineer at Old Abe has serious accident, amputation
Jul 06 1878
In Regard to: Cowgill, Albert

Reported 368.35 ounces of bullion, $6,261.65
Jul 07 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Attorneys occupied the greater portion of the day
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased the Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued injunction June 25 1878

Palmetto-American Mine being shut down even though Old Abe working
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order June 25 1878

Father DeSmet Mill will be best, above Homestake
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

Old Abe being worked at Smith Pringle and Co. Mill
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Smith, Pringle and Co

Old Abe Mining Co vs James M. Young, case up yesterday
Jul 09 1878
In Regard to: Young, James M., Attorney
In Regard to: Chapline, A.B., Attorney
In Regard to: Keogh, John, Deputy Sheriff
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order June 25 1878

One of the principal owners of the Homestake Mill
Jul 10 1878
In Regard to: Haggin,
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In Regard to: Tevis,

Clean up very satisfactory on Old Abe Mine
Jul 11 1878
In Regard to: Smith, Pringle and Co

Order granted allowing Homestake to mine ore
Jul 13 1878
In Regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
In Regard to: Palmetto-American Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine difficulty
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order June 25 1878

Father DeSmet Mill will be best above Homestake
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

20-stamp mill started crushing on Golden Terra ore
Jul 08 1878
In Regard to: Pearson,

Order granted allowing Homestake to mine ore
Jul 13 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Judge Granville Bennett issued restraining order June 25 1878

Rollins and Co., portion of Segregated Old Abe
Jul 13 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Group that visited Bear Butte camp on Sunday
Jul 15 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

A team in charge of Hearst took fright and ran away
Jul 16 1878
In Regard to: Patton and Flaherty

Has contract on Old Abe tunnel, now in 250
Jul 16 1878
In Regard to: Childs, J.

Work on big ditch commenced yesterday
Jul 16 1878
In Regard to: California Company

Buys the Whitewood Ditch for $15,000
Jul 17 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In Regard to: Montana Company

Sells Whitewood water right to George Hearst
Jul 18 1878
In Regard to: Belden, John P.
In Regard to: Myers, Ira

Winze connected with long drift, 30 stamps
Jul 20 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Running 80-stamps on enough ore to keep busy 20 yr
Jul 23 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Old Abe claims Katie Fraction miners are inside their shaft
Jul 23 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Katie Fraction Mine

War at Lead City, on grounds of Palmetto Mine
Jul 24 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Foreman says as many as forty men looking for work
Jul 25 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Stock now worth $9.00 on San Francisco Board
Jul 25 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Owners Palmetto-American have possession of the ground and shaft house
Jul 25 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878

Lead City Difficulty
Jul 25 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Katie Shaft
In Regard to: Reagan,
In Regard to: White, Frank of White and Company
In Regard to: Hines,

Case compromised, Ragan Co promised not to interfere
Jul 26 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Morrison and Castello reducing ore from mine
Jul 27 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Alone is supplying nearly a hundred stamps
Jul 27 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Co.

Golden Terra Mining Company, San Francisco, California
Aug 01 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Some interesting facts about Golden Gate
Aug 02 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Katie Vs Old Abe, brought to a conclusion yesterday
Aug 06 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Katie vs Old Abe settled in favor of Old Abe
Aug 07 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Golden Terra rapidly taking rank with other mines
Aug 08 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Father DeSmet Mine
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Fresh outbreak of trouble, this time with Old Abe
Aug 12 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Homestake notified Old Abe to stop reducing their ore
Aug 12 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Ed Leonard falls asleep, almost causes disaster
Aug 12 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased mine June 20 1878

Owned chiefly by Messrs Haggan and Tevis
Aug 15 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Miners raised $75 for Joe Crary and sent it to him
Aug 17 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra

$40,000 clean up off plates after a 2 week run
Aug 19 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

John W. Gashwiler, of Palmetto and Caledonia Mines
Aug 20 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American

Managing the work at the Golden Terra Mine
Aug 21 1878
In Regard to: Kellogg,

Large force of men working both night and day
Aug 21 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra

Men of Homestake and Old Abe working side by side
Aug 23 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

A 200 oz gold brick on exhibit at Brown and Thum
Aug 26 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

Benefit dance and donations total $386.50
Aug 26 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Second clean up from plates comes to $28,000.
Aug 28 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

Crushing about 200 tons of ore daily
Aug 28 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

Miners have taken possession for wages due them
Aug 30 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Men of Homestake and Old Abe working side by side as of Aug 23 1878

Trouble at the Segregated Old Abe, not Old Abe
Aug 31 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Tevis, Hagin, Hearst and Gilmer bought mines
Sep 03 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In Regard to: Constitution Mine
In Regard to: Peabody Mine
In Regard to: Stuart Mine

Bought the Stuart, Constitution and Peabody Mines
Sep 03 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Miner had his leg broken yesterday
Sep 03 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Men of Homestake and Old Abe working side by side as of Aug 23 1878

Injured by rocks falling at the Old Abe mine
Sep 04 1878
In Regard to: Reed, Thomas
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Men of Homestake and Old Abe working side by side as of Aug 23 1878

Men grading for the erection of 80-stamp mill
Sep 04 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra

Making a survey of the Terra and Ophir Mines
Sep 04 1878
In Regard to: McIntyre and Foote
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine
In Regard to: Ophir Mine
In Regard to: Homestake and Ophir mines extension Dec 1876
In Regard to: Nos. 1,2 above, Banger tunnel, Homestake and Ophir

Bonded to San Francisco capitalists
Sep 05 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Golden Terra quartz mill in Lincoln City
Sep 05 1878
In Regard to: Lincoln

Lincoln City is growing rapidly, several dwellings
Sep 05 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Golden Terra Mine, broke his right leg
Sep 05 1878
In Regard to: Jenkins, John

Cave in
Sep 06 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

William Farrish in San Francisco to sale Old Abe mine
Sep 06 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Old Abe Mine will be purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann, D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Two gold bricks at Brown and Thum from last clean up
Sep 07 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

60 stamp mill on the way , Chalmers and Fraser
Sep 08 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Six hundred ounces of Gold bullion
Sep 10 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Stock is selling for $4.50 on San Francisco stock
Sep 10 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Lloyd Tevis president of Homestake Mining Company
Sep 11 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Wife of president has fortune in jewels
Sep 11 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Tevis, Lloyd Mrs.

L. Gibson one of the owners of mine in Deadwood
Sep 14 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

One of the owners of Homestake mine, in Deadwood
Sep 14 1878
In Regard to: Gibson, L.
In Regard to: Haggin,
In Regard to: Hearst, George
In Regard to: Tevis, Lloyd

Lost his hat at meeting of Golden Terra Mine
Sep 14 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

Large number of men are at work on the Arms part
Sep 16 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Old Abe is now furnishing ore for fifty stamps
Sep 16 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Men of Homestake and Old Abe working side by side as of Aug 23 1878

George Hearst "Tall Lawyers" quaint expressions
Sep 17 1878
In Regard to: Hearst, George

George Hearst makes comment about "Tall Lawyers"
Sep 17 1878
In Regard to: Brearley, E.C.

Large rock rolls 25 hits Fisher in back
Sep 17 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Palmetto-American purchased by Gashwiler for only $30,000.
Sep 18 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: George Hearst previously purchased Palmetto-American June 20 1878
In Regard to: Gen J. W. Gashwiler

Party of miners have leased undisputed portion
Sep 18 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Since the sale of mine, negotiations for Alt Mill
Sep 20 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Gen J. W. Gashwiler

Perils of Mines, man confined for 12 hours in mine
Sep 20 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Consolidation and settlements have lawyers blue
Sep 21 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Enterprise Newspaper accuses Times Newspaper of not reporting accident at Golden Terra
Sep 25 1878
In Regard to: Enterprise Newspaper
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Has resigned his position as foreman at Homestake
Sep 26 1878
In Regard to: Rathbone, Dan

Miner killed and another badly injured
Sep 23 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Charles German is crushed by Golden Terra Mill
Sep 24 1878
In Regard to: German, Charles

Old Abe Mine purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann, D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Gen J. W. Gashwiler
In Regard to: Mann, W. H. H. Dr.
In Regard to: Curtis, D. B.

Gashwiler in capital spirits over purchase of mine from California capitalists
Sep 27 1878
In Regard to: George Hearst purchased Palmetto-American mine June 20 1878
In Regard to: Palmetto-American
In Regard to: Gen J. W. Gashwiler

August McMasters took charge of the Old Abe Mine yesterday
Oct 04 1878
In Regard to: McMasters, August
Relative Sam McMasters was appointed superintendent of Homestake Mar 07 1878

Golden Terra Extension, fell from trestle
Oct 11 1878
In Regard to: Biglan, Owen

John Blake invested $1000. with him for 1/3 interest Highland Chief Mine
Oct 12 1878
In Regard to: Highland Chief Mine
In Regard to: Homestake and Highland Chief Consolidated Mines May 1878

Obtained possession of Old Abe for sixty days
Oct 14 1878
In Regard to: Sutherland, F.T.
Old Abe Mine purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller
Sep 25 1878

Only one mill crushing ore at present, few workers
Oct 19 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
Old Abe Mine purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Rumor that extension had been jumped
Oct 19 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Visited by possible investors from St. Paul
Oct 25 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Located between Homestake and Golden Terra Mines
Oct 30 1878
In Regard to: Golden Prospect Mine

District Court, Judge G.C. Moody presiding
Oct 31 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Water being brought 8 miles to Lead
Nov 02 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

The Keets trouble
Nov 04 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Sheriff Bullock and Calvary
break seige of miners holding possession for back wages

Formerly of Homestake, in mine swindles in Arkansas
Nov 08 1878
In Regard to: Ottinger, J.C.

Emma Mine now the property of the Homestake
Nov 10 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Company

Painted from comb to base in dark maroon
Nov 12 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mill

Stamps taken out are enlarging Golden Terra Mill
Nov 12 1878
In Regard to: Excelsior Mill

120,000 lbs of machinery arrived today
Nov 16 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Racine Co. has leased segregated Old Abe Mine
Nov 17 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Golden Terra vs Alfred Mahler
Nov 17 1878
In Regard to: Mahler, Alfred

Injunction owned by Fairview Mining was raised
Nov 19 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Pushing work on Mill as fast as receipt of material
Nov 19 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Conflicting claims have been settled
Nov 21 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Foreman of the lessees of the segregated Old Abe
Nov 22 1878
In Regard to: Lane,

Marshmans Mill expects to start on Old Abe ore soon
Nov 24 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Expecting to resume work on segregated Old Abe
Nov 24 1878
In Regard to: Smith, Pringle and Co
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

To start up in a few days on Golden Terra ore
Nov 28 1878
In Regard to: Hidden Treasure Mill
In Regard to: Central

Rawlins, contractor in arrears at paying miners at Old Abe
Nov 27 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Racine Co. working Old Abe, miners in a dilemma
Nov 28 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Leased portion of Old Abe, jumped by miners owed wages
Nov 27 1878
In Regard to: Racine Company
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

The shot-gun policy again
Nov 27 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Contemplates the erection of a 120-stamp mill
Nov 08 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Drop of 60 and a miraculous escape for Bevans
Nov 28 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Bevan, A. D. Dr.

California mining enterprises in the Black Hills
Nov 29 1878
In Regard to: Arms Company
In Regard to: California Ditch
In Regard to: Father DeSmet Mine
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine
In Regard to: Highland Chief Mine
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Has a large force employed on Golden Terra lode
Nov 30 1878
In Regard to: Fairview Company

Union upset at workers receiving less than $3.50
Nov 30 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Yield of mine for the month of October, $51,729.
Dec 01 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Yield of mine for the month of October, $4,369.
Dec 01 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Taking out about 100 tons of ore daily
Dec 04 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Was set to work on ore from the Golden Terra Mine
Dec 04 1878
In Regard to: Cunninghams Mill

Racine running on Old Abe ore, expect no trouble
Dec 04 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Having a clean up yesterday, large returns expected
Dec 05 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mill
In Regard to: Clean-Up By The Dollar, Clean-Up By The Gold Brick
Homestake Mine, Deadwood Mine, Father DeSmet Mine, Golden Terra Mine
Caledonia Mine, Old Abe Mine, Giant Mine

Has flumed the greater portion of Deadwood Ditch
Dec 04 1878
In Regard to: California Company

Stock sold on San Francisco board for $18.00
Dec 05 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

New hoisting works have been built at Old Abe
Dec 06 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Likely they will employ more mills for reduction
Dec 09 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Stock sold on the San Francisco Board for $6.00
Dec 10 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Stock sold on the San Francisco Board for $6.00
Dec 10 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine
In Regard to: Old Abe Purchased by Dr. W.H.H. Mann,
D.B. Curtis, Gashwiller Sep 25 1878

Have erected a whim on the Old Abe Mine
Dec 10 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Are putting another Blake crusher in their mill
Dec 12 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

A body of ore whose limits are as yet unknown
Dec 14 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Another source of wealth and trouble
Dec 14 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Workman fell off scaffolding on rear, no sympathy!
Dec 14 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mill

547 oz of retort deposited at First National Bank
Dec 17 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

$13,162.76 Homestake gold arrived in San Francisco
Dec 17 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Shipment of $26,622 gold bullion reaches San Francisco
Dec 18 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine

Gold brick from clean up at Golden Terra replevied
Dec 20 1878
In Regard to: Fairview Mine
In Regard to: California Mine

11 of the mortar beds and foundation for engine in
Dec 25 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mill

Jenkins hurt by rock falling on his head
Dec 25 1878
In Regard to: Old Abe Mine

Row at the Little Giant Mine
Dec 26 1878
In Regard to: Regan, Dan

$4,000 of bullion reached San Francisco on 9th
Dec 27 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

500 oz of bullion deposited, Mar 1
Dec 29 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mine No2

Makes a 293 oz clean up, June 18
Dec 29 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Men working at site struck against wages, Jan 14
Dec 29 1878
In Regard to: Homestake Mill

Mining Co file articles of incorporation, Jan 30
Dec 29 1878
In Regard to: Golden Terra Mine

Purchases the Homestake Mine No2, Feb 25
Dec 29 1878
In Regard to: Tevis, E.J.
In Regard to: Saulisbury, C.J.
In Regard to: Gilmer,

Within The Fold, Mining Capitalists, Brokers and Investors
The Bounty is Spread Around

Col A. J. Bowie and Coll Deane
Gen J. W. Gashwiler and
Mark L. McDonald

Col A. J. Bowie and Coll Deane

Bowie, A.J. Jr. and Coll Deane buy mines
Dec 28 1877
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.
In regard to: Deane, Coll

California capitalist leaves Deadwood
Jan 13 1878
In regard to: Deane, Coll

Sup. Bowie has immense work going on at mine
Feb 21 1878
In regard to: Father DeSmet Mine

Resigned as superintendent of Father De Smet Mine
Mar 06 1878
In regard to: Bowie, A.J., Jr.

To replace A.J. Bowie as super., Father De Smet Mi
Mar 06 1878
In regard to: Farish,

Judge Kuykendall gets letter from Coll Deane
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Kuykendall, W.L.
In regard to: Deane, Coll

Foote assisting Bowie in locating Spearfish ditch
Jun 26 1878
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Col Bowie leaves for California tomorrow
Aug 07 1878
In regard to: Father DeSmet Mine

Estimates there is ore enough to last ten years
Aug 10 1878
In regard to: Deane, Coll

Left for California this morning
Aug 10 1878
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Sell for $30,000. to A.J. Bowie
Nov 24 1878
In regard to: Boulder Ditch

Sold seat in Stock Exchange, interested in Hills
Mar 08 1878
In regard to: Deane, Coll

Coll Deane has gone to New York
Mar 03 1879
In regard to: Deane, Coll

Mining kings are enroute here
Jun 17 1879
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Prof is obviously at home on subject of rocks
Jul 27 1879
In regard to: Bowie,

Committee arranging a banquet for Delegate Bennett
Sep 17 1879
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

In N.Y. talking with Wall Streeters about DeSmet s
Nov 19 1879
In regard to: Bowie, A.J., Jr

Col Bowie is on his way here from the east
Dec 23 1879
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Bowie telegraphs order, forty miners laid off
Feb 15 1880
In regard to: Father DeSmet Mine

Ordered men layed off at DeSmet to please stockholders
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Water rights case of McMaster vs Father DeSmet
Mar 03 1880
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Resignation accepted by the DeSmet Mining Co.
May 08 1880
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Farewell Banquet to Col Bowie
May 14 1880
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Racket at the Father DeSmet Mine
Sep 12 1880
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.
In regard to Deane, Coll

Bowie sues Borland in regards to Gopher mine
Mar 11 1881
In regard to: Bowie, August J.
In regard to: Borland, Archie

Wentworth vs Bowie, money in bank levied on
Dec 31 1882
In regard to: Bowie, A.J.

Wentworth vs Bowie, verdict in favor of plaintiff
Aug 09 1882
In regard to: Wentworth, H.E.

Wentworth vs Bowie, motion for new trial overruled
Aug 30 1882
In regard to: Wentworth, H.E.

Bowie reads paper.
Sept. 7, 1884
A.J. Bowie, formerly connected with the DeSmet, recently read a paper before the new Technical Society of the Pacific Coast on the measurement and flow of water in ditches.
In regard to: Bowie, A. J.
In regard to: Smith, H. Jr.

Gen J. W. Gashwiler and Mark L. McDonald

Extract from interview held by Chronicle Reporter
Feb 12 1878
In regard to: McDonald, Mark

California capitalist, mining broker to visit Hill
May 14 1878
In regard to: McDonald, Mark L.
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Mark McDonald and J.W. Gashwiler raid on the B.H.
Jul 07 1878
In regard to: McDonald, Mark

Incoming Travelers from Cheyenne
Aug 07 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

John W. Gashwiler, of Palmetto and Caledonia Mines
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Palmetto-American

John W. Gashwiler has purchase Judge's office
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Murphy, John M.
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Has purchased Murphy's office on Main
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, John W.

Have been in Hills from California for investments
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.B.

Purchase Caledonia Mine for $65,000.
Sep 02 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler,

Purchase by Gen Gashwiler, California capitalist
Sep 02 1878
In regard to: Caledonia Mine

Gen. J.W. Gashviler, San Francisco Exchange
Sep 03 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

One of the owners of the Caledonia mine, in Deadwood
Sep 14 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Purchased by Gashwiler for only $30,000.
Sep 18 1878
In regard to: Palmetto-American

Purchased by Gashwiler
Sep 18 1878
In regard to: Old Abe Mine

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Sep 19 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Sep 24 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Purchaser of Palmetto, American Flag and Old Abe
Sep 25 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Sep 25 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Leaves Deadwood
Sep 25 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Purchaser of Palmetto, American Flag and Old Abe
Sep 25 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Queen of the Hills bonded for $25,000 by Gashwiler,
adjoining Caledonia
Sep 26 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler,
In regard to: Queen Of The Hills

In capital spirits over purchase of mines
Sep 27 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler,
In regard to: Palmetto-American
In regard to: Old Abe Mine
In regard to: Caledonia Mine

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Oct 19 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Oct 30 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Real Estate and Mining Transfers
Nov 01 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

He reportedly bought the Standby Mine for $25,000
Dec 16 1878
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Crowd from California who own the Stand By Mine
Jan 02 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

San Francisco Exchange says he is confined to bed
Mar 18 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Gen going to New York on big mining scheme he has
May 03 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler,

Gashwiler to try to sell stock in New York
May 03 1879
In regard to: Clara Mine
In regard to: Caledonia Mine

San Francisco paper tells of attack against Nathan
May 10 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.
In regard to: Nathan, Louis

Bought Pierce Mine for $75,000
May 17 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Owners of Pierce Mine do not intend to stock it
May 24 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler,

Filed articles of incorporation for Black Hills mi
Jun 07 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.
In regard to: Sharp, William H.
In regard to: McDonald, M.L.
In regard to: Hearst, George
In regard to: Edelon, L.H.

Recovering at New York, will soon be out of danger
Dec 10 1879
In regard to: Gashwiler, John W.

Purchased the Pierce Mine from founder John Pierce
Jan 01 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler and Co.

Located by John Pierce in 1876, sold to Gashwiler
Jan 01 1880
In regard to: Pierce Mine

Gen Gashwiler is now in San Francisco
Feb 04 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Reputation of first-class financier, for himself
Mar 05 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler,

Gen looking at erection of 120-stamp mill at Clara Mine
Mar 21 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler, J. W.
In regard to: Clara Mine

Gen Gashwiler is in New York City now
Mar 21 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler, J. W.

Frequent assessments upon stock upsetting people
May 12 1880
In regard to: Gashwiler,

Mining Co's of Black Hills organize under California laws
Jun 12 1880
In regard to: Clara Mine
In regard to: Golden Terra Mine
In regard to: Caledonia Mine
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.
In regard to: Verdenal, D.F.
In regard to: Rigby, A.J.
In regard to: Porter, C.D.
In regard to: Locan, F.
In regard to: Heydenfeldt, Sol
In regard to: Hearst, George
In regard to: Head, A.E.
In regard to: Haggin, J.B.
In regard to: Goodrich, J.K.
In regard to: Clark, Joseph
In regard to: Bull, Alpheus
In regard to: Bell, Thomas

Riggs and Gashwiler in court over mining deal
Feb 15 1881
In regard to: Rochford

His father takes Gen. Gashwiler to court
Feb 15 1881
In regard to: Riggs, Frank

General is indebted to several parties in the Hills
Jul 13 1881
In regard to: Gashwiler, J.W.

Death, heart disease, mining investor in Hills
Sep 25 1883
In regard to: Gashwiler, John W.

Said to have heart as big as an ox's, whole-souled
Sep 27 1883
In regard to: Gashwiler, John W.

Heaven or hell?
March 25, 1888
Talk of "Old Gash" Gashwiler turns to speculation as to whether "he's milling free gold in heaven now," or "perhaps he's taken to smelting."
In regard to: Gashwiler,

The Buying and Selling of Deadwood Mining Stocks

1877 - 1879
Lawrence County Assessment vs. Taxes
Homestake Mining Stocks Soar
Calendonia Mining Stocks Plummet

Masonic and Odd Fellows Stock Association, Freemasons Dec 20 1877.

Lawrence County Assessor Conzette commenced assessing property Feb 05 1878.

Delinquent Notice, for Lloyd Tevis, stock holder Homestake Mine Mar 07 1878.

Coll Deane sold seat in Stock Exchange, interested in Hills Mar 08 1878.

Homestake Mine shares are selling at San Francisco for $5.40 Apr 10 1878.

Assessment of $100,000 levied on the stock of Homestake Apr 17 1878.

Lawrence County Taxes vs. Assessments Apr 18 1878.

W. A. Farish sends report from Chicago Stock Board, Chicago Stock Exchange Homestake Mine, Seek No Further Mine, Nemo Mine, Father DeSmet Mine Jun 06 1878.

Nathan Coleman going east to organize stock company in regard to Mary Mine Jul 29 1878.

Deadwood is to have a stock association in the near future Aug 01 1878.

Attorney Loring Gaffy, an important mining suit decided regarding Hidden Treasure Mine Oct 01 1878.

The Caladonia stock is coming up in regard to Caledonia Mine Dec 18 1878.

An Assessment of $.20 per share levied upon stock of Calendonia Mine Jan 02 1879.

450 shares of Homestake Mine sold for $36 on New York board Mar 25 1879.

700 shares of Calendonia Mine sold for $2 on San Francisco board Mar 25 1879.

William H. Vanderbilt purchased 30,000 shares of Homestake at $1,250,000 Jun 15 1879.

Caledonia stock holders feel its ore equal to Homestake Jul 18 1879.

Stock holders advised of assessment of $.50 on shares of Caledonia Mine Aug 08 1879.

Big sale of Black Hills mining stock L. D. Kellogg, Haggin and Co., C. D.Porter, Jack Gilmer, Deadwood Mine Nov 18 1879.

Excitement created over assessment #5 on stock of Calendonia Mine, A. J. Rigby Dec 28 1879.

Homestake Mining Stock Certificates

1885 Homestake Stock Certificate "a classic vignette of two Indians overlooking a hillside with mountains, a river, train, bridge and ship in the background" signed by Louis Haggin, Whitewood Mining District, Lawrence County, Dakota Territory.

The New Stampede To Camp Carbonate
Homestake Checks Out Bullock's Silver Interest

Star And Bullock Buy Stock 2nd Carbonate Mining Company 1881

Silver, Iron Hill Mining Company

2nd Carbonate Mining Company Without Any Foreign Or Outside Aid

Homestake Offers $5000 For A Carbonate Camp Location 1881

Iron Hill Mining Company Begins Action Hattenbach Smelting Company 1884

Bullock Takes Possession Hattenbach Smelter 1886

Diphtheria Epidemic Hits Carbonate Camp 1888

A Half Million Dollars Produced In Area 1881 - 1892

Promoters of new Mining Co Iron Hill, Carbonate Camp
Aug 15 1881
In regard to: Star and Bullock
In regard to: Romans, Squir P
In regard to: Lake, Richard C
In regard to: Guild, John
In regard to: Fox and Mund
In regard to: Dorrington, Fred M
In regard to: Corson and Thomas
In regard to: Carbonate Camp

Homestake offers $5000 for carbonate camp location
Sep 01 1881
In regard to: Carbonate Camp

Is largest owner of Iron Hill Mining stocks
Sep 03 1881
In regard to: Dorrington, Fred M
In regard to: Carbonate Camp near Maitland

2nd largest owner of Iron Hill Mining stocks
Sep 03 1881
In regard to: Ellis, David
In regard to: Carbonate Camp

High grade galena found at carbonate camp
Oct 04 1881
In regard to: Carbonate Camp

Carbonate discoveries have stimulated our people
Oct 18 1881
In regard to: Deadwood
In regard to: Carbonate Camp

Martha Bullock and Homestake

Homestake companys concert programme.
In regard to: Fire department.
In regard to: Kingsley, Lulu.
In regard to: Hamilton, Mrs.
In regard to: Clary, F. M.
In regard to: Perkins.
In regard to: Warner, Maud.
In regard to: Hirschfeld, M.
In regard to: McLaughlin.
In regard to: Ayres, Kate T.
In regard to: Warner, William S.
In regard to: Ickes, Franklin E.
In regard to: Bullock, Martha.
Sept 6, 1885

A Grandson's Memorial
Kenneth C. Kellar and Homestake

Kenneth C. Kellar, son of Floy Bullock Kellar, penned "Seth Bullock Frontier Marshal" 1972, a honest tribute to the life of his grandfather from a family perspective. Holding true to family values, Mr. Kellar entered the political arena and as well served as the Director and Vice-President of the Homestake Mining Company. He died in 1982 and is interred at the Lead Cemetery, South Dakota.

Moses Manuel, the discoverer of the Homestake Mine

Working Owners And Capital Investors
Homestake Conglomerate Mines 1876 - 1877

Moses Manuel
Fred Manuel
H. B. Young
Alf Engh
R. S. Gwinn
Jones and Mallory
Barney and Hamlin
Dan Castello and Milionaire Company
C. D. Arms and George Hearst