THE MINING GAZETTE (under various names) of Houghton County, Michigan Copyright © 1998 by Dick and June Ross. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ Pg. 2 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, May 20, 1869 We were called upon this week by Mr. D. P. WAITE, of Rockland, who has most acceptably filled the post of chief clerk of the Minesota mine for the last fifteen years. He has lately resigned his position, and is on his way to Sycamore, Illinois, which will be his headquarters for the present.... From Calumet, May 20 The house occupied by surface captain WRIGHT, was destroyed by fire last Sunday morning. He barely succeeded in removing his effects. From L'Anse, May 20 The brickyard is reported in a flourishing condition. Mr. HOAR commenced brick making Tuesday and expects to continue that business during the pest of the season. From Ontonagon A small boat, just arrived from Bayfield, brings the sad intelligence that PIKERS shingle mill blew up Monday morning, killing two and severely injuring four persons. Henry SMITH, of Hancock, is killed. Houghton Dr.E. J. Hovey, our resident dentist, will leave for a two weeks stay in Ontonagon county, weather and boats permitting. R. J. McGURRIN, until the late fire, the popular druggist in Hancock, has finally made up his mind to travel to other scenes and climes, especially the newly opened Great West. Greenland James EDWARDS, formerly of Ontonagon, has a sub-contract of grading on the railroad above Duluth. It is reported that J. D. HOYT, agent of the Rockland mine goes to Duluth soon to take charge of the building of the big hotel. DIED In old Saybrook, April 22, William WILLARD, Esq., aged 92 years, the oldest and one of the most respected men in that town. The deceased was the father of Hon. William WILLARD of Ontonagan. Probate Order 19 Apr 1869 Village of Houghton, in the matter of the estate of Clarence K. EDDIE, deceased. Probate Order 19 May 1869, Village of Houghton, in the matter of the estate of William UREN, deceased. Harriet UREN widow. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, May 27, 1869. Mr. R. J. WOOD informs us that he will have charge of operations at the Allouez. (Mine) Emigration of Miners -- A letter from Cornwall says there will be a greater emigration of miners to the United States this season that ever before. A large proportion will come to Lake Superior during the coming month in anticipation of higher wages. Ed. MARTIN announces that he will run a night ferry during the season from the foot of Huron Street. Every boat going down takes a good lead of passengers, mostly miners and laborers, and every boat up brings a little larger load of laborers, coming here to see employment, a large proportion of them come from Canada. A brass band composed of Cornish miners, arrived here on the mailboat, last Friday from Buce mines, and have been employed at the Shelden-Columbian. From 0ntonagon - Another horrible outrage has been perpetrated by the Ku-Klux Klan. Peter MITCHELL has received the appointment of Swamp Land Commissioner for the Upper Peninsula. Mitchell was formerly known as the copperhead proprietor of the Bigelow House during the dark days of the rebellion, which rebellion it is well known was instigated by Wm. D. WILLIAMS. We understand that "Old Billiards" is about to emigrate to Duluth. Ontonagon is to be congratulated, but what the people of Duluth have done to merit this infliction is more than we can imagine. From Negaunee - At the Superior Mine, three miles west of Negaunee, on Sunday last, Mrs. Bridget DWYER used kerosene to light a fire and the whole thing took fire in a flash. She succeeded is saving the 12 year old girl, but the two-year-old girl was burned to ashes. The bodies of the mother and child were buried Monday. Chas. BUSSLER , brakeman on the M&ORR lost his balance and was thrown under a car loaded with lumber. His remains were taken to Marquette, for interment. The LaPointe disaster - A boiler exploded and three were killed - Gabiel STAHL of Lapointe, Henry SMITZ of Hancock, and Alex. Savoroux of Superior. Mr. SMITZ leaves a wife and four children. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross.