THE MINING GAZETTE (under various names) of Houghton County, Michigan Copyright (c) 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. 5 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, June 24, 1869 Fatal Accident: Richard POLLARD was killed by a premature explosion of a blast at the Hecla mine on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was engaged in tamping a hole at the time, and was, we believe, striking the tamping bar with a sledge. In the same accident a man by the name of BRAY was badly burned about the face and hands. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, July 1, 1869 Died: In Houghton, on the 3d inst., Elizabeth, wife of Chas. COLLOW, aged 29 yrs. and 6 months. The deceased was daughter of Thom. BOLTON, of Guelph Township, Ontario. Dr. E. J. HOVEY went below on the Meteor, and will return about the first of August. James MEAGHER fell down a winze at the Huron mine, on Monday last, and broke his thigh in two places. He was attended by Dr. OSTROM, and is recovering. On Sunday evening last word was brought that the bodies of Thomas HAMILTON and Edward DESPLATES had been found on the beach of the lake, below Boot Jack. The verdict of the jury, after hearing the evidence of parties who were on the boat at the time of the accident, was that the deceased came to their death by reason of a collision with the steamer Northern Light - caused by the officers of the Northern Light neglecting their duty. The Keweenaw Lodge No. 212, F & A.M. adopted a resolution of tribute to friend and brother N. Charles PAGE, founder of the lodge who died suddenly. A. R. RICHEY has bought out the fruit and vegetable stand of Wm. JACKSON... freshest kinds of goods will be kept in the local business. Fresh garden stuff, raised in Hurontown, and sold only at Richey's will be a specialty. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, July 8 1869 James WATSON, the old and well-known former superintendent of the Cliff mine, arrived here on the mailboat yesterday morning. He immediately left for the mine. Ed KRELLWITZ and his partner have got their pop foundry building up ready for the machinery. The editor has received a letter from a youngster of ten years, who claims to be the "first white child" born in Duluth. His name is John DUNPHY, and he attaches a Jr. to it. Circuit Court: a heavy calendar Richard LANGFORD for sending threatening communication.. Charles GEORGES and John KAUFMAN - murder, now on trial. John NORTHCOTT and Elizabeth NORTHCOTT - Larceny. Michael FLANIGAN - Larceny. Frank METTE - Assault with intent to kill. Mr. A. Knight FRAIN directed a juvenile concert at Calumet. From Negaunee - Fourth of July celebrated. The Hon. J. P. PENDILL was paid respects...and opened the exercises. The Rev. C.C. YEAMENS invoked the Divine blessing and Rev. Geo. SARGENT was eloquent. There were four entries for the trotting race: Capt. JOHNSON's gray horse, CALHOUN's brown Billy, a sorrel pacer. and the Iron Cliffs pony. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Thursday, July 15, 1869 Sheriff's Sale: John UREN, John HICKS. George SMITH, Henry M. NEWCOMBE, Julius AUSTRIAN, William S. WILSON, Henry F. LEOPOLD, Moses HANNAUER, The Atlas Mining Co, Marcus FREUD, and Julius FREUD, are plaintiffs, and the Bay State Mining Co. is defendant, to cause to be made the sum of Eight thousand seven hundred and forty dollars and sixty two cents damages, and Two hundred and thirty six dollars and sixty nine cents COSTS.... Sheriff's Sale: Dan H. BALL, Peter WHITE, Gustave DAMIEL, William HOCKING and Richard UREN, Thomas DUNSTONE, and Joseph BLIGHT are plaintiffs and the Bay State Mining Company, defendant..... Thomas F. MASON, Esq. and family came up on the Meteor and are now stopping at the Douglass House; James WATSON, Esq., and lady started home Monday by the mailboat; Gen. DENT, spent a few days and returned this week; M.H. ALLARDT, Commissioner of emigration for the state stopped a few days looking around; C.H. PALMER, Esq., has come for his usual summer stay. Hon. William WILLARD, Jr., arrived from below on the mailboat this morning and left for home by stage. C. H. DEGRAFF is entitled to all the credit for the improvement in looks of The Gazette building with its new coat of paint. Circuit Court: Charles GEORGES and John KAUFMAN discharged after a verdict of not guilty of murder. Wm. H. HARVEY vs. John COREY, plaintiff non-suited. James R. JOHNSON vs. George BEESLEY - case discontinued. Joseph WERTIN - judgment for plaintiff for $136.26. Michael FINNIGAN vs. the Board of Supervisors of Houghton County. Case continued. IOOF election: Houghton Encampment elected the following for six months: Frank HAUN C. P.; W.H. HENDRICK, H. P.; John BEHENNICK, H.W.; George OSBORNE, J.W.; Geo. HEXHAM, Scribe; Frank KOPP, Treas. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross.