THE MINING GAZETTE (under various names) of Houghton 
County, Michigan

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PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE 
Thurs. Dec 9, 1869

Died - At Schoolcraft, Nov 26, of whooping cough and inflammation of
the lungs, Elizabeth Jane, only daughter of William V. and Mary Ann
BARKELL, of Phoenix, Keweenaw Co, aged 3 years and 20 days.

From Escanaba - Dec 10 A boy, Chauncy SHIRTLEFF, aged about 13 yrs was
discovered out in the woods suffering from extreme cold and hunger.  He
is said to be the boy who was recently advertised in the Chicago papers. 


PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE
Thurs., Dec 16, 1869

On May 1, 1866 Mr. George HARDIE, previously agent of the Quincy mine, 
assumed the general charge of the Calumet and Hecla mines.  He brought 
with him, Mr. John DUNCAN.

The violation of Ordinance No 10 promises to increase the revenue of 
the village... Dr. HAFENREFFER was arrested this week on the complaint 
of Mr. James ALLEN... The Doctor also introduced evidence to prove that 
his horse could not make FOUR miles an hour on a level road...

W.P. SIDNAM, Principal of Houghton High School announced the closing Friday, 
Dec 25.

Died:  In this village, Dec. 14, Maggie JACKSON, aged nine months and ten 
days.

Notice:	By this, I, John HANLY, forbid anyone trusting Margaret HANLEY 
anything in my name, as I will pay no debts contracted by her after 
this day.  John HANLY, So. Pewabic, Dec 6, 1869.



PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE
Thurs., Dec 23, 1869

Capt John CLIFF of the Quincy mine is rapidly recovering from his fall.

Since Mr. T. W. BUZZO assumed the position of supply agent, the business of 
the two mines (Calumet & Hecla) have been systematized until it would seem 
that perfection had been reached.

Narrow escape of the town from destruction - About seven o’clock last 
Friday, the residents of the village of Houghton discovered the burning 
of the Northwestern Restaurant, kept by Wm.  JACKSON, on the north side 
of Shelden St., in the very center of the most dense block of wooden 
building in this or any other town on Lake Superior.

Last Monday evening a man named A.C. SHEFFER, late of Houghton, while on 
his way to the depot, was attacked by three men.

At a special meeting of Continental Fire Co No. 1, there was present:
Frank MAYWORM, President; R.M. HOAR, Treas.; John BURNS; foreman; JP
EDWARDS, Secty.


PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE 
Thurs., Dec 30, 1869

Married: At the M.E. parsonage, in Houghton, Dec 24, by the Rev. D.O. 
PALL, Anthony RICHARD to Emma TREZISE, both of Hurontown, Mich.

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