THE MINING GAZETTE (under various names) of Houghton County, Michigan Copyright © 1999-2001 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 ************************************************ ____________________________________________________________________ 1878 January - February Issues - Some issues may be missing. ........denotes there was more to the article and the article with in is a shortened version. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, Jan 3, 1878 Mr J. M. MILLS has tendered his resignation as treasurer of the Central mining company. Mr John STANTON, Jr., has been appointed in Mr MILL'S place. In Memoriam: Died at his post, on Saturday the 1St" day of December ultimo, Robert GIBBS, aged twenty-seven years. He was killed while attempting to save property from the burning house of Harvey MERRYMAN........... Passed in loving remembrance by the Houghton Reform Club, Dec 26, 1877. Signed: H. T. LEWIS, President, and J. B. HOAR, Secretary. The First National Bank of Houghton, Michigan - The directors have declared a dividend of five percent, payable on and after January 2, 1878. Signed: John CHASSELL, Cashier L'Anse, Mich, Jan. 8 A man named ROWLAND, from Arvod, had a box of cartridges in his pocket and four or five glycerine caps. Last evening he was standing by the stove in PENBERTHY & BRENNAN's store. He was holding in his hand some of the cartridges, when an explosion took place, tearing his hand and body badly. The physician attending the wounded man thinks he will survive his injures. Negaunee, Jan 8 A terrible accident occurred about three-fourths of a mile from this city, at 9:45 yesterday morning, by which seven men lost their lives and several others were slightly injured. The Lake Shore Nitroglycerine Company were preparing a car load of nitroglycerine for shipment by rail to the Republic mine, and while it was being loaded, by some means wholly unknown, the entire lot of 4800 pounds exploded with a terrible crash, demolishing the ear, engine and everything within a radius of 500 feet. The concussion shattered the glass of nearly all the stores in Negaunee, and all the dwelling houses were left without a single window light unbroken. The names of the unfortunates who lost their lives are: William MYERS, engineer; William SHILLMAN, fireman; Charles MILLER, brakeman; Jerry FOLEY, brakeman; Ira HINCKLEY; Seneca A. WHEELER; Walter WHEELER. The last named three were employees of the Nitroglycerine company and were literally blown to atoms. All the parties, except Mr SHILLMAN had relatives here. It is impossible to estimate the loss of property. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, Jan 10, 1878 The "Old Abe", a gold mine, situated about seven miles from Deadwood, Black Hills, and owned by parties in this county, is beginning to attract attention. It is now producing bullion. Capt. RICHARDS, formerly of Ontonagon County, a reliable gentleman, is in charge of the mine. An historical sketch. The mining scene in the left hand upper corner of the Gazette calendar for 1878, depicts the first mining done on Portage Lake. Old residents will easily recognize in the two miners just entering the mouth of an adit, faithful likenesses of poor Billy BOSFIELD and Ned HOPKINS, both of whom froze to death one winter while walking from Eagle River to this locality, via the old Torch Lake trail. The men had been drinking hard and got caught in a storm just about where the Seneca mine is now located. We are indebted for the "counterfeit presentment" of BOSFIELD and HOPKINS to a photograph of MORAN's celebrated historical picture of "Early Life on Portage Lake," now the property of the State, and stored in the library at the capitol. A specimen of Lake Superior amethyst, of a beautiful violet and yellow tint, is attracting attention in the window of a prominent jewelry store on Broadway, New York. Mr. Chris. HAUG, the celebrated specimen collector and dealer of Hancock and this place, sent it down for exhibition. A young man of the name of Joseph WARREN was killed in the Hecla mine on Friday night last. He was working with one of drilling machines which was being removed previous to a blast, when it fell over and caught WARREN's neck on the edge of the rock, killing him instantly. Young WARREN was, it is understood, the mainstay of the family. Fortunately for them, he was member of the Aid Society, by which the father will receive $500. WARREN had only joined the Aid Society in November last. The following officers for the ensuing year were chosen at a meeting of the Congregational church society, held on Wednesday last: Messrs. J.N WRIGHT, Jas. WRIGHT, Thomas HOATSON, John DUNCAN, andDuncan MACDONALD, trustees, and W. A. CHILDS, secretary. Capt. J. BENDRY has quite a force of men in the lumber woods, some five miles from Baraga. Our genial fell-citizen Alfred THURLBY, has again taken his residence with us, having severed his connection with the Huron Bay quarry. The work at the quarry is now being done on contract by John R. THOMAS, who by long experience has become a thorough and practical slate worker. The quarry is said to be in better working condition than ever before. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, Jan 17, 1878 James OATS, a Cornish miner, was killed in a coal mine in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania last week. Messrs. F.A. DOUGLASS, J. A. CHANDLER, Wm CONDON, F. LABRAM and Fred. MACKENZIE will represent the Masonic fraternity of Houghton at the meeting of the Grand Lodge at Grand Rapids next week. The following residents of this district have left this week for the Black Hills: James DUNCALF, Wm. ROWE, John MARTIN, Leonard LANGTON, John SLOCKETT, and Thomas NANKARVIS. The next social for the benefit of Trinity Episcopal church, will be held at the residence of Mrs J. H. BLANDY, in this place, on Wednesday Jan.23. A meeting of the stockholders of the Old Abe gold mine was held at the Calumet House on Saturday last, when the following gentlemen were chosen directors: John DUNCAN, Frank G. WHITE, Moses DELANO, John SENTER, and Richard UREN The Sunday closing edict of Sheriff NORTHY had a salutary effect in stopping the liquor traffic on last Sabbath. Next Sunday evening Mrs P.H. SWIFT, of Calumet, will deliver an address on temperance, in the M.E. church, under the patronage of the Red Ribbon club of this place. Harry HINGSTON, of Hancock, on Saturday last, just west of the bridge, lost a horse, sleigh and a load of wood, which went through the ice. Capt. M. H. ESTABROOK, at one time a steamboat commander on Lake Superior, and well known to the old residents up here, died at Clinton, Iowa, last week. T.W. EDWARDS, of this place, who bought a piece of land, located in the way of the tailings passing from the AlIouez stamp mill, with a view of selling it for a smart figure, sued that corporation for trespass. A change of venue took the case to Washtenaw county, in the lower part of the State, where it was tried before Judge HUNTINGTON, and decision given against EDWARDS. An appeal was taken to the supreme bench, which has sustained the findings of the circuit court. We don't know what course Mr. EDWARDS will take now. Mr. J.B. SMITH, while returning from Houghton in a private conveyance, on Tuesday, had a narrow escape from a severe accident When about third way up the northern slope of the steep hill near Fewsville, a four-horse team, minus driver, came tearing towards him, over the brow of the hill. By some rapid and to him unaccountable moves, he crowded his horses and buckboard partially up the steep bank on the left, leaving but scant room to pass Mr. H. K. COLE, Mr. E. T. CURTIS, and other gentlemen belonging to the Reynolds Reform club, addressed a temperance meeting at St. Patricks Hall, Calumet, last Sunday. The first of Mr Howard H. CARTER'S musical recitals, took place in the music hall, Calumet, last Thursday evening, and proved a most enjoyable affair. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, Jan 31, 1878 Yesterday a man named SHARRIG, we believe, living at Hurontown, was 'fooling" with a pistol which went off, discharging a ball therefrom into the shoulder of his three year old son................ The next entertainment given by the ladies of Trinity parish will be at the residence of Mrs Charles E. HOLLAND, Hancock............The musicale, which took place under the auspices of this society at the residence of Mrs J.H. BLANDY, a week ago last Wednesday, was quite successful and netted a handsome sum of money. Attention is called to the advertisement in this issue of Mr John G. MCDONALD, house, sign and ornamental painter, Hancock, who has associated with him, in his large and extending business, Mr James CORNISH. The undersigned wish to return their thanks to Mr DELANO, of the Phoenix mine, for the use of the hall at that place in which they gave entertainment last Saturday night. Signed: Portage Lake Minstrel Troupe. Obituary: CARTER - Died at the Franklin mine, Sunday, Jan 27, Captain Joseph CARTEIL Some two weeks before, Captain CARTER, while in the discharge of his duty as night boss in the Franklin, fell down a shaft in that mine, injuring his spine and producing paralysis of his lower body and legs, from the effects of which he died as stated. Capt. CARTER, up to the date of his death, had resided on Lake Superior about 20 years, and during that time he enjoyed ...... .......For years acted as a lay preacher...... Some fifty years ago the subject of this notice was born in the county of Cornwall, England. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter.............He was buried yesterday. Married: MCDONALD - LILLY - At Hancock, Jan 26, 1878, by Rev. F. R. STILES, John G. MCDONALD to Miss Annie LILLY, both of the above named place. Mr FOOTE, clerk of Baraga county, is now engaged in Copying such records from the books of this county as belong to Baraga. Dr. R.H. OSBORN, at the meeting of the Grand Masonic lodge of this State, held at Grand Rapids last Thursday, was elected one of the district deputies. Mr Geo. W. SHEARS, of Calumet, is now in Florida. He has lost the entire power of seeing out of one eye, while the sight of the other is quite feeble. It looks now as if this most unfortunate gentleman was going to lose the use of his eyes. The following in last Friday's Detroit Free Press, no doubt refers to a local sportsman: "A pigeon shooting match for $100 a side and a wine supper, was contested at the Hamtramack Park, Thursday, between E. H. GILMAN of this city, and William EDWARDS, of Houghton. Mr GILMAN was the winner by three birds. On Tuesday evening of this week a surprise party, numbering about forty couples met at the residence of Capt Thomas HOATSON, and proceeded to the general office of the Calumet and Hecla mining company.......one of the most thoroughly enjoyable social gatherings that we have ever had in the place. Much credit is due to Mrs R. K. COLE, the Misses Lizzie HOATSON and Annie PAUL and Mr. J. P. NORTH, for their efforts in making the party the happy event it was. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich Feb 7, 1878 Capt. P.H. HOAR of this place, has been doing a little exploring out south of Portage Lake. At one point he found some copper indications. The Carrying-Power of the Glaciers - (from "The Ice Age," in Popular Science Monthly for January:.........In Michigan, near the Menominee river, a field upon the northern slope of a mountain is densely covered with boulders, so that a mile can be traversed without once touching the ground. Again, huge nuggets of copper, torn from the immense deposits of native copper at Keweenaw Point, portage Lake, and the Ontonagon district, on the southern shore of Lake Superior, are found widely disseminated to the south of these localities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota, a few of which have weighed 300,800, and one 3,000 pounds. The organization of the Old Abe mining company, of Black Hills, is now perfected. The number of shares is 100,000. Cash actually paid in, $60,000. The following are the directors: John DUNCAN, Richard UREN, Frank G. WHITE, Moses DELANO, John SENTER General office, Calumet, Mich. Mine office, Deadwood, Dakota Yesterday, Mathias PHILLIPPI and Mathias BURGOI, while engaged in recharging a hole in the Ouincy mine, were blown up by a premature explosion. At this hour, 10 o'clock, A.M., Borgoi is still alive, but he will probably die. Phillippi will recover. Both are Germans and single men. The social, under the auspices of the ladies of Trinity parish, at the residence of Mrs. Chas. E. HOLLAND, last evening, drew a large attendance and resulted in adding quite a sum to the funds of the society. Mr James MERCER of Ontonagon was in the district this week. Last Friday Walter FINNEY, an old resident of the lake, died at his home in Marquette. Mrs NEWTON, THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER AT THE HEAD OF Lake Superior, died the other day in Superior City, at the advanced age of 97 years. A week ago last Friday, William CALLICOT, a miner from Cornwall, England, fell down a shaft in the Gould and Curry mine, Nevada, and was instantly killed. Capt. RICHARDS, who is the local superintendent of the Old Abe mine, Black Hills, is On his way to this section to confer with the owners of the property, all of whom reside in this district. Among the arrivals from below the past week, of citizens of the district, who had been outside are, Mr. Wm. CONDON, F. LABRAM, Hancock; Mr Fred. MACKENZIE, Calumet; Mr R. M. HOAR and Mr F. A. DOUGLASS, of this place; James H. SEAGER The Detroit Free Press of last week had this item: "James FOX, a miner, who arrived in this city yesterday from Lake Superior, reports that he had $29 cash and a note for $60 stolen from his pocket while on the railway between Grand Rapids and this city. Illustrious personages are rapidly dropping off. Tom SPENCER, an old-time explorer in these parts, who moved to the northshore and prepared to live there, as he said, on account of the pureness and cheapness of the Canadian whisky, has at last succumbed to the inevitable we see by a paper from over there. Probate Order: Estate of Henry SCHWERGERWATH, deceased. Mary SCHWERGERWATH, relict, having offered the will of said deceased for probate,...........for an administrator. Died: ATWOOD - At L'Anse, Mich, Sunday Feb 3, Alice, wife of John ATWOOD. The late Mrs ATWOOD was an old resident of Lake Superior, and leaves behind a large number of relatives & friends. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, Feb 14, 1878 A township meeting was held at the clerk's office, Feb 12, 1878. Present C.D. SHELDEN, supervisor; John PRYOR, Seth REES, justices of the peace; Wm HITCHINGS, clerk; the object of which being to make arrangements to procure the services of some physician to vaccinate all poor children whose parents are unable to pay for the same. It was stated to the board that Dr. JONES offered his services at the rate of 25 cents each; whereupon it was voted that his services be secured at that rate. A regular meeting of the common council of the village of Houghton was held Thursday ... Present: Wm. HARRIS, president; R. M. HOAR, Wm. MILLER, Jos. CROZE, Jos. HENDES (?), Josiah PAULL, trustees. On motion of Mr Miller it was voted that John HOAR and Jacob YOUNG, as sureties on the bond of N. HAHN, former treasurer, pay into the village treasury in settlement of all claims and liabilities of said HAHN as treasurer, the sum of seven hundred dollars; ..................... ..................Dr. A. OVERFIELD has resumed his medical profession in this place, in his old rooms over the postoffice. Dr. OVERFIELD intends to engage in a general practice in Hancock and Houghton, and for work in special subjects in the surrounding district. In addition to operative surgery, Dr. OVERFIELD has pursued a special course of study in New York hospital, on the eye, ear and throat, and diseases of women. The next Trinity parish social will take place Wed evening Feb 20, under the immediate patronage of Mrs. John C. HODOSON, at the Douglass House. The Washington anniversary Masonic hall, to be given ....Feb 22, under the patronage of Houghton lodge, 218, F. and A. M., will no doubt be a fine entertainment. The following gentlemen are on the several committees: Honorary committee - R. H. OSBORN, Chas. SMITH, Jno. DUNCAN, John Q. MCKERNAN, Jno. MERRIAM, Dr. George FULLER, Justin SHAPLEY, R. H. BRELSFORD, Thomas D. MOYLE, William CONDON, Fred A LABRAM, Thos. N. LEE. Invitations: Joseph A. AMES, George PURSSELL, Joseph MAYWORM. Reception committee - Blue badges: Dr. George FULLER, Joseph FL CHANDLER, R. M. HOAR Reception- white badges: Joseph MAYWORM, Thomas COLLYFORD, F.A. DOUGLASS. March Term of Circuit Court - Jury Panel. The next term of the circuit court for the county of Houghton commences on Tuesday, March 5. The following is the jury list: Portage: Joseph TREMBATH, James THOMAS, Jacob SHOENING, Jacob YOUNG, Thomas JENNINGS. Calumet: W.C. KINSMAN, John HODGSON, James CARRIGAN, James W. MILLIGAN, James WILCOX. Franklin: Alex. CRAIG, Joseph PENTERA, D. B. COOPER, Joseph HAMEL. Hancock: G. W. RULISON, Simon EMORY, Michael SHANAHAN, Nelson GRIEUER (?), F.W. ANTHONY. Schoolcraft: Jacob THILL, Prudent BISHOP, Edward LANETOT, Norbert SARAZIN, James TRATHAN. William JACKA, from Cornwall, England, died at Negaunee on the 3d inst. Mr William MILLER, of this place, it is reported, has been appointed Indian agent of this section. Ex-sheriff, Pat SHEA left for the Black Hills last week, intending to locate there if he finds a favorable opening. On the 6th last, Mr Frank A DOUGLASS of this place, was confirmed postmaster by the United States senate for four years from the lst of January, 1878. Simon SHAY and Thomas BOWEN, a couple of miners in the employ of the Pittsburg and Yuba River mining company, California, were killed the other day. SHAY used to live up here. Persons holding deeds of property in Red Jacket, from Mrs Frances C. HULBERT, and over whose title a cloud hung, will no doubt be pleased to hear that their title is now clear, as the assignment of all encumbrances on the lots sold and unsold has "en made to Mrs HULBERT, and duly recorded with the register of deeds for the county of Houghton. Capt. Robert RICHARDS, of the Calumet mine, whilst superintending some work underground on Thursday last, met with an accident through a large piece of square timber falling down the shaft and striking him, breaking his right leg just above the ankle. The captain is now progressing as well as could be expected. Messrs. NOBLE & ELLIS, of Red Jacket, have made an assignment to Mr Joseph H. CHANDLER, of Houghton, for the benefit of their creditors. Liabilities, about $10,000, assets estimated at $12,000. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., Feb 21, 1878 Next Saturday, A. BRUN's Lappic ethnographic collection will open at F. L. JOHNSON's old building, Red Jacket, and continue on exhibition for a week. This museum contains a history of the Laplanders, and will be well worth visiting. A game of chess was played by telegraph last evening between the Quincy and the Calumet, Messrs. COREY and RULISON directing the moves at the Ouincy end, and Drs. ANDREWS and POMOROY being the grand sachems at the Calumet end. The game commenced at 8 o'clock and lasted about four hours, when the Calumet end were declared the victors. The wife of P. H. PAINE, the company's dock clerk at Torch lake, died on Sunday night last, having been declining for many months. Mrs PAINE was about 31 years of age, and has resided a long while on the lakes, at the upper point, the Huron mine and at Torch Lake. Mrs PAINE was brought up in the family of Mr F.W. ANTHONY, formerly of Minesota mine. She leaves behind her four young children, the baby being under a month old. The funeral takes place at Hancock, today, and which................. Last Thursday a man named Timothy MCCARTHY fell down a shaft in the Atlantic mine breaking one of his legs and sustaining other injuries. Mr D. S. KENDALL, Hancock, has gone outside for a few weeks. L. C. TRENT, a sometime resident of this section, is out in Montana with Frue's vanner for washing slimes. John MARTIN, the ex-Portage Lake ferry king, was in Chicago the other day, on business connected with his gold mining interests in the Black Hills. Married: KELLOGG - REYNOLDS At Phoenix, February 15, by Rev. Isaac WILCOX, Wells G. KELLOGG of Boston, to Nellie M. REYNOLDS, of Jackson. Died: PENROSE In this place, Saturday, February 16, William PENROSE, aged 69 years. On Tuesday, H.A. DOWNS gladdened the hearts of the boys at the Huron Bay quarry, by paying them for the previous month. Under the new contract everything seems to be working very satisfactorily. The slate for the court house in Chicago, although of extra size and thickness, is being got out quite fast and by spring will have a good showing. Last Saturday night about 9 1/2 o'clock fire was discovered in the cellar of DALLMEYER's stone block in this place, which in time communicated itself to the wood work on either side of the building, and resulted finally in the destruction of a good part of the inflammable interior of the structure. The following tenants occupied the premises: First floor, CAVAN & SHELDEN, dry goods, and A. DALLMEYER, cigars and tobacco; second story, T. L. CHADBOURNE, attorney at law; Jay A. HUBBELL; CHANDLER & GRANT, attorneys; M. VAN ORDEN & Co, insurance, powder, and general agents; Northwestern Telegraph co; third floor, Houghton Lodge, 218, F. & A. M. The entire stock of CAVAN & SHELDEN was damaged by water; a good part of DALLMEYER's stock suffered from same cause. The occupants of second story lost but little. The Masons lost everything PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETUE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., February 28, 1878 Mining notes: Mr. PETERS has thrown up his tribute contract on the St. Louis. Mr HARRIS, the man who erected the small stamp mill on the mine, has applied for a lease to work the property, and if he is successful in obtaining it, he will commence operations on a limited scale, at once. Capt. P. H. HOAR has obtained a 20 years lease on what is known as the "west Houghton vein," in the west end of the village. He is going to drive up an adit on it from the lake in the way of preliminary work. It will be remembered that this deposit was opened on in the cellar of Mr Jacob YOUNG's building, which is now occupied by Mr. BELLAMOUR, and showed some strong copper rock. Mr Justin SHAPLEY, of Eagle Harbor, a Lake Superior 45er and most estimable gentleman, passed a few days in this section last week. Mr. S. E. CLEAVES, late of the firm of SHELDEN, WANZER, & CLEAVES, is now connected with HODGE's Lake Superior from Works. Mr. Maurice HICKEY, formerly a resident of this section, was killed some time ago by a blast on the line of the Canadian Pacific railroad, back of Fort William, on the northshore. Mr. Don. M. DICKINSON, of Detroit, is now in Paris, working in the interest of a negotiation between French capitalists and the Lake Superior Ship canal, railway and iron company. Maj. Alex. H. SIBLEY, well known on Lake Superior, had a slight stroke of apoplexy at his home in Detroit the other day. The friends of the major up here will he glad to hear that at last account he was much better. There will be a grand shooting match on the premises of Mrs. Elizabeth GEORGE, at Smithville, on the road to the Atlantic mine, on Saturday, March 9. Turkeys, chickens, pigeons and other birds will be put up. Mr. Thos. D. MEADS, county clerk, has received from the State authorities the session laws of 1877, copies of which he is now prepared to deliver to all those entitled to the same. Antoine and Napoleon GRIGON have built a new altar for the Catholic church in town, which embraces some fine workmanship. It will be put in place today. Mr. Sam'l NANCARROW has handed into this office a pair of colored-glass nose spectacles, which the owner can have by paying for this notice. Mr GUTBIEL, the model firmer, East Houghton, in a few days will he ready to supply his customers with fresh lettuce. Mr. Wm. GLEASON, of Calumet, has purchased the livery stable lately under the proprietorship of Mr. HINCHEY. The Portage Lake district was hardly known beyond the Entry 20 years ago. Married: VICKERS - GAGE In Houghton, at the residence of Mrs. EISENHUT, on Friday, February 22, by the Rev. J. M. JOHNSTON, Mr. Percy VICKERS, of Houghton, to Mrs. Emma A. GAGE, of Coldwater, Michigan. The Reynolds Reform club held one of its public meetings at its room in the old school house, on Sunday afternoon last. The speaker of the day was Dan. RYAN an old original disciple of Father MATHEW, he having taken the temperance pledge from the Father many years ago. Mr. RYAN made great hits as a speaker; he kept the audience in the best of humor by his frequent sallies if Irish wit. Dr. Jno. A. MACDONALD has left for below. It is understood that he intends visiting, with a view of settling there, the Scotch settlement in Nebraska, owned in a great measure by people in and from Lake Superior, the land having been taken up some years ago, by Messrs. Jno. S. MORRJSON and Jno. MCPHAIL. To whom it may concern: This is to notify the public that I have purchased the business lately carried on in Red Jacket, under the name of Emil MUELLER, and that I will remove the stock to my store in Houghton. All debts due the concern must be paid to me. Chris. HAUG, Houghton, Feb 28, 1878 L'Anse items: Another venerable citizen has passed away. We refer to the death of John REYNOLDS on Monday, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel LLOYD. Born in Crowan, Cornwall, England, in March 1792, he had over-run the three score and ten allotted to man, by some sixteen years, and his death was the running out of the sands of life. Glad to see the smiling countenance of George SAWYER again among us. Among the attorneys in town attending the session of the circuit court, are Col. C. B. GRANT and Mr. T. M. BRADY, of Portage Lake. SHELDEN & Co. have leased to Mr. Chas. F. ESCHWEILER, the property adjoining this village on the west, and known as the Montezuma mine. Mr ESCHWEWER has knowledge of a vein on the premises which he proposes to open up. More than 300 Michigan men have found graves in the Black Hills region. File contributed for use in Houghton Co. USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh revised 2001 1878 March - April Issues - Some issues may be missing. ........denotes there was more to the article and the article with in is a shortened version. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, March 7, 1878 Last Thursday evening Mrs. TRENSGORE (sic) and her little son, while walking on the ice near the bridge fell through, and if it hadn't been for Mr. William SEWELL coming to the rescue both, probably, would have been drowned. If William keeps on rescuing people from the lake, the Humane society will have to recognize his service by presenting him with one of its rewards of merit. The election in Hancock, on Tuesday last, resulted in the choice of the following officers: Trustees, Edward RYAN, William H. ROBERTS, Albert M. PRIEST; recorder, Michael FINN; treasurer, George RUPPE; marshal, John FLEMING; attorney, Thomas M. BRADY; assessors., Alexander S. HAMILTON, Adolph RUHL. The following ticket was chosen at the election last Tuesday: Trustees, Thos. W. EDWARDS, William MILLER and William W. BUTTERFIELD; recorder, William HITCIIINGS; treasurer, August KRELLWITZ; attorney, Thomas M~ BRADY; marshal, George OSBORNE; assessors, Gottlieb HARIMANN, John HOAR, Jr. Mr Nish-wa?d-go-skio, of La Pointe, according to the Ashland-up-the-lake Press, is 108 years old. John D. WEST, a pressman in the Marquette Mining Journal office, is getting himself well talked about on account of an improved printing press he has made. Mr Houghton DUNCAN, of this section, is out in the Black Hills region in the interest of HODGE's foundries and machine shops of Detroit and Portage Lake. Mr ISLER, an old Lake Superior boy, and son of Dr. ISLER, who used to live in this section, is now the associate editor and publisher of the Sunday Capital, Columbus, Ohio, a most excellent paper. Mr. R. J. HUGHES, who has been in the employ of SMITH & HARRIS in this place, for a number of years, left for Minneapolis, Minnesota, last Friday, in which city he intends to locate, going there now to fill an important business position Our fellow townsman, James BRADY, left for the Black Hills. He was accompanied by Daniel SHEA, of Portage Lake, who is on his way to join his brother at Deadwood. The Rev. Jno. SWEET delivered a lecture at the Schoolhouse at Calumet on Saturday evening last upon the subject of "Father Mathew and his work", which was well received. Tommy WELSH, so long and favorably known in connection with the stage lines of this and the adjoining counties, has purchased the line running between Calumet and Eagle River. Drs. ANDREWS and POMEROY, representing the Calumet, played Messrs. COREY and ROLLSON, representing the Quincy, a game of chess on Monday evening last, by telegraph. The Calumets were the victors. There is to be quite a change among the medici on the first of May. The Calumet and Hecla Mining company having determined to keep three physicians at the mine, have engaged the services of Dr. POMEROY, of the Osceola. Dr. ANDREWS, it announced, is to succeed Dr. POMEROY at the Osceola. Dr. MASTERS, the company's physician at Torch lake, leaves on the first of May, and is to be succeeded by the genial Dr. FLETCHER, formerly of the Allouez. On Monday last Anton SACHARIN, tramway boss in the Ouincy mine, had his leg broken by a falling rock from one of the upper levels. Mr Dennis CAUGHLIN has purchased the livery business of Peter JINGRASS, in Hancock, and intends locating in that place. The ice business on Portage Lake is about close. A quantity of good material has been stored. Dissolution of Co-partnership........in the manufacture of pop, at Red Jacket, Houghton Co. signed: Peter BUNNEY; Henry NORTHY. Mr Henry NORTHY continue the manufacture... at the old firm. Take notice, I hereby emancipate my son Henry FLIEGE, and by these present I do release him from every duty and obligation to me. From and after this date he is entitled to act for himself.. Julius FLIEGE 3/1/78 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Mar. 14, 1878 Last Saturday Moses RHEAUM, Alexander BLONDO, Mat. MORALES and Thomas BURROWS ventured on Portage Lake with horses and sleighs. The two latter lost their animals, while RHEAUM, BLONDO and BURROWS had a quantity of goods damaged by water. Last Tuesday morning it was discovered that Mr. Charles C. GUTHEIL, of this place, who carried on the business of a blacksmith, was missing. Subsequently his dead body was discovered in the lake near the southeast end of NORTHRUP's dock. A coroner's inquest, which was conducted by justice PRYOR, returned a verdict that young GUTHEIL came to his death by drowning, and that it was a premeditated and voluntary act on his part. The unfortunate young man was the son of Mr. F. W. GUTHEIL, of East Houghton, one of our most respected citizens. He enjoyed a high character among those who knew him well, and was looked upon, by people generally, as one of the promising young business men of this place......cause for taking his own life will probably remain a mystery.....Indicate that some sorrow was weighing upon him, but there was nothing written down to reflect even the cause Circuit Court proceedings: The following persons declared their intention to became American citizens: Barney WINKELMEYER, John H. HOGAN, Andy McNAUGHTON, Eli JACQUES, Louis BEDARD, William C. KINSMAN, Jacob N. SMITH, Cyril CARPENTER, Malcolm CAMERON, Delphica BRUNELLE, Peter DOBEY, Thomas BORLEY. Mr. Richard TREGASKIS, who at one time was a resident of Portage lake, has been appointed accountant of the city of Detroit. Mr F. L. LASIER, an old Lake Superiorite, and now a prominent commission merchant in Detroit, was elected second vice-president of the board of trade of that city. George POGLASS and James BUCKETT, a couple of miners employed in the Idaho mine, Grass Valley, California, were killed the other day by a heavy stick of timber slipping away in a shaft. Married: LACHAPEL - DEQUATT by Justice FLEISCHMAN in this place, March 2, WINNESLAS LACHAPEL to Louisa DEQUATT. Mr John STABLEN, who has been out West to look up a homestead, has returned and reports that he has taken up a place in Boston county, Kansas, which is about five miles from the Kansas Pacific railroad, and which he purchased for $1.25 cash per acre of the railroad company. He says the land around there is good and the climate fine. Those seeking homes can be supplied there in any quantity at the same price. A party of Italians left here for the Black Hills on Monday last. The friends of Messrs. DUNCAN, WHITE, SENTER, UREN and DELANO, will no doubt be glad to hear that they reached the Black Hills in safety. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., March 21, 1878 Mr Edward SALES is now working the Victoria mine, Ontonagon county, on tribute. Mr. H. B. RGGERS is about relinquishing the agency of the Centennial mine. It is his intention to open a meat market on the Franklin location. A dark red cow, the property of John 0055, has disappeared from the hospital grove. The owner would like to hear of its whereabouts. Mar Michael BURGO will take a trip west, about the first of April, to form the nucleus of an Italian colony of farmers, in that granger's paradise, Iowa. On Thursday evening last an accident occurred at the Osceola mine to a Swede by the name of JOHNSON. It appears that he was charging a hole, and tamping it, when it went off burning his eyes very badly, but fortunately doing them no permanent injury. In consequence of the early opening of navigation, Mr James CORGAN is selling off his stock of dry goods at very low figures, as he has to close out his stock preparatory to staring to take charge of the Gull Rock lighthouse, of which he was appointed keeper last summer. Mr. E. F. DOUGLASS is about closing negotiations for the building his store and the postoffice are in, together with the one adjoining on the east, occupied by Mr. RICHEY, the barber. Mr James R. DEE, of the northwestern and Mineral Range telegraph lines, has received his first installment of telephones, with the bell attachment He is now ready to negotiate with those wanting these instruments. Captain DUNN, of Ishpeming, has accepted the agency for the copper district for the sale of Hercules powder which is now being used in such large quantities at the Calumet and Hecla mine. As he supervises the use of the powder underground, it has become necessary for him to remove into the neighborhood. He has rented the agent's house at the Centennial mine, and intends to remove his family there as soon as the present agent vacates it. A Frenchman named Joseph PINNSONNEAULT, belonging to Torch Lake, and who was about leaving for Canada, met with a very severe accident on Saturday last on the Torch Lake railroad. William HOCKING, a miner employed in the Hornet mine, Nevada, was killed on the 7th inst., by falling down the shaft. Mr John TRELEASE, who represents Leopold and Austrian's line of Lake Superior steamers at this point, is now at his post ready to transact business. On the 11th inst., Ike BENNETTS, a miner engaged in the Caledonia mine, Gold hill, Nevada, overcome by the heat underground, died from the effects. A miner named Michael RYAN, employed at the Macomber mine, Marquette county, had one of his legs broken last week while in the discharge of his duty. James JEWELL, from Cornwall, England, at one time resident of this district, together with three other miners, was killed by a snow slide carrying away the shaft house of the Ajax mine, in the La Plata district, Colorado, on the 8th inst. Married: LEWIS - MITCHELL: At Houghton, March 16, 1878, by the Rev. J. M. JOHNSTON, Hartwell T. LEWIS and Miss Lizzie J. MITCHELL, both of Houghton. Probate Order: .... Estate of Charles GUTHEIL, deceased filing .........petition of Frederick W. GUTHEIL . Probate Order:......Estate of Gottlieb HEINRICHS, deceased. Upon the filing of the duly verified petition of Caroline HEINRICHS, relict, praying that Adolph SCHNAUFER and Henry MUFF be appointed joint administrators of said deceased PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Michigan, March 28, 1878 Politics are quiet so far. The only office about which there appears likelihood at being any contest, is that of overseer of highways for which the names of Peter SCHUMAKER, Peter KRUPP and James LITTLE have been brought forward by their respective friends. The musical and literary entertainment given under the auspices of the Reynolds Reform club on Saturday at the Congregational church, so as to obtain the benefit of the organ for the sacred music, was a grand success. The singing of Miss JACQUES and Mrs. LOWREY, jr., was much admired. Unfortunately Mrs J. N. WRIGHT, whose voice was much missed, was prevented from attending through sickness in the family. The duet by Misses Susie FLYNN and Julia RYAN, on the piano, was beautifully executed and........The reading by Mr. John CHASSELL, of your town, was in every way a masterpiece of elocution. The rebuilt steamer Ivanhoe will be up here soon after the first of next month.. ..........Capt. GUOIN, her old commander, who has fully recovered, will sail her. Mr. HILL, and experienced engineer and mechanic, who was on the steamer Keweenaw last season, will act as head engineer. Mr. CAMPEAU, who sailed on the Peerless last year, will be first mate. Wm. OPITZ, of Hancock, has secured the services of a first-rate brick-maker, and as soon as the weather permits he will commence operations in his brickyard near the head of the lake. Richard LANE, a miner employed in the Franklin, while ascending a shaft this morning, was killed by a piece of falling timber striking him. He leaves a wife and three children. Messrs. John HOAR & Bro. Have received from below a stylish two-horse vehicle with seats for several people, to be used in the interest of the customers of their store. Mr. F. GAUJOT, mining and mechanical engineer, of Keweenaw county, will leave shortly on a tour of observation, for the Pacific coast. Capt. PASCOE, in charge of the Republic iron mine, Marquette county, has been presented by his company with a gold watch and chain as a mark of confidence, ability, etc. Mr. John D. WILLIAMS, who at one time lived here, but is now a resident of Green Bay, not long since rescued, at the risk of his life, a charming young lady at that place from drowning. The other day he received a splendid present from the young Miss whose life he saved. On Tuesday George BETZLER was before Justice FINN, of Hancock, for assaulting Peter LENNON, and was fined $25 and costs. Peoples Line - Lake Superior will run regularly between Chicago, Milwaukee and Lake Superior. LEOPOLD & AUSTRIAN, managers; John TRELEASE, General agent, Hancock; James ROSS, ticket agent, Hancock. Mortgage Sale - Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage, made, executed and delivered by Alexander G. SHIELDS and Marie SHIELDS, his wife, to Valentine J. CHURCHES, and bearing date the eighth day of Nov, A. D. 1873, and recorded..........Houghton Co in default......... Execution Sale - Notice........Houghton Co.... in favor of Miroe CROZE, against the goods and chattels and real estate of Napoleon SABOURIN............. Mortgage Sale - Default having been made..............of a certain mortgage bearing date June 1, A. D. 1876, executed by Peter SCHUMACKER and Susanna, his wife, of Red Jacket, Michigan, to August HERMINGHAUS, of Hancock, Michigan On Saturday a three year old daughter of J. Q. BARNARD, fell in the lake in front of Mr SHIELDS' residence. She was promptly rescued by Nick DEMGEN, and carried to her home, more frightened than injured............ Billiard Tables for Sale - Allois HUSS, Houghton, Michigan Capt. BENDRY has his tug running already. List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Post-office, at Houghton, Houghton County, Mich, March 27,1877. BOURGEUS, Azarie, DAW, Frank, REVER, James D., DOWER, Wm, PALMER, S. C., WILLNOUE, Jno. Signed - F. A. DOUGLASS, P. M. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., Apr 4, 1878 Messrs. SMITH & HARRIS, of this place have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors to Mr Graham POPE. For years this firm has been a leading one on Lake Superior............The present embarrassment and business complications.......due to the fact that ..............extend large credits to mining companies, contractors and other heavy consumers, who failed to meet their obligations In the brief mention of the Ivanhoe last week and her crew, we omitted the name of Mr. J. P. EDWARDS as clerk. We have received a copy of a speech delivered before the house of representatives, March 9, by Hon. Jay A. HUBBELL, member of congress from this district............. After the 4th of July next, Mr. Wm. HITCHINGS will enter on a four years' career as Justice of the Peace. Hancock and Houghton are two Lake Superior cities without any unrented houses. Miss Nellie A. BROWN, of Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior, graduated from the University of Michigan............full degrees in medicine and surgery. The township election for Calumet took place on Monday last, when the following officers were elected: Supervisor - John DUNCAN; Township Clerk - Frederick MACKENZIE; Township Treasurer - Frank G. WHITE; Highway Commissioners - James GRIERSON; Overseer of Highways - James LITTLE; Justice of the Peace - Phillip SULLWAN; Superintendent of Schools - Reuben H. OSBORN; School inspector - Stephen PAULL; Constables - John STROM, Roady RYAN, John WELCH, William NORTHEY; Pound -master - James FRY. Probate Order: Estate of John EDDY, deceased.......Contested claims of E. RYAN, J. H. COCKING, C. G. COCKING and Samuel CHENHALL against said estate L'Anse items: The contest in Aron township was very close, Capt. WILLIAMS, of the Clinton quarry, being elected by only three majority to the office of supervisor. L'Anse: The result of the election on Monday was satisfactory to the most of our citizens, judging from the majority by which most of the officers of last year were re-elected. Mr. John ATWOOD, who has been township clerk for years, retires to private life, and is succeeded in office by Mr. P.C. MURPHY, a most worthy and deserving person. We learn with regret that Mr. ATWOOD intends leaving us in the spring to take up his residence with a son in Minnesota. An accident occurred to Mrs Jno. DUNCAN on Thursday last. She was being driven to town and just as she was passing the Quincy, another buggy backed out from the wayside, colliding with the one she was in and throwing her out. Although no bones were broken, Mrs DUNCAN got some severe bruises The Rose of Sharon Lodge No.3, I.O.P.S., lately elected the following officers for the ensuing six months: W.G.M. - Edward HARVEY; W.V.M. - John DUNSTAN; Secretary - Henry NORTHY; Treasurer - Thos. POTHINGHORNE.(sic). PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., Apr 11, 1878 Yesterday the wind blew sufficiently strong on the Quincy hill to lift the false roof on the residence of Mr. S. D. NORTH. Thos. H. LOWE, an old resident of Lake Superior, is living now at Idaho Springs, Colorado. W. H. STEVENS, one of Keweenaw Point's pioneers, who left this region a few years ago for Colorado, is the owner of half a silver mine in the Pueblo district in that State for which he has refused $600.00. The heirs of Gideon LEWIS, and children of Lara (?), Abner, Lyman and Flora LEWIS, some of whom are supposed to be in this State, are entitled to a fortune of $1,200,OO0. Address Sidney J. COWEN, attorney at law, 26 Chambers St., New York City. NETTELL - Died on the Franklin mine, Thursday, Apr 4, Richard NETTELL. Capt. Richard NETTELL was born in the parish of Illogan, Cornwall, England, June 10,1832. He emigrated to the United States in 1850 and settled in Ontonagon county, where he held the position of timberman in the Minesota mine for a number of years. Before leaving Ontonagon county he filled the responsible position of mining captain at the Minesota and Norwich mines. When Mr. WEBB assumed charge of the Franklin mine, down here, several years ago, Capt. NETTELL was put in charge of the underground work, and with the exception of a few months was connected with the industry up to the date of his death...............Capt NETTELL was buried on Sunday last by the Masonic fraternity; of which order he was a most esteemed member ......... ......Capt. NETTELL leaves a wife, (by second marriage) two sons and three daughters. HARRIS - (Died) At his home, in this place, on Friday, April 3, Mr. Stephen HARRIS, aged 74 years. Mr HARRIS was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Portage lake. He retired from active business a few years ago, and up to the time of his death, lived a quiet life, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and numerous friends. He leaves a son and daughter in this place, Mr. Wm. HARRIS, of the firm of SMITH & HARRIS, and Mrs. LANGDON. Mr HARRIS was followed to his grave last Monday by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. On Sunday last, about noon, the No.1 or main shaft house at the Osceola Consolidated mine was discovered to be on fire, and was soon one mass of flames. The Hecla and Red Jacket fire companies were soon on the spot, but their united efforts could only prevent the spread of the fire..............The mine will have to stop until the buildings and machinery are replaced...............The accident i s a sad blow to the working population, as it will throw about 200 men out of employment............Mr Frank G. WHITE, the agent is unfortunately absent from home, but is expected back during the week The Calumet Lodge of F. & A.M. held a special communication on Sunday morning last, and about 75 of its members then marched ...........And proceeded to the residence of the late Captain Richard NETTLE.............funeral services of the order being read in a very impressive manner by R. W. Brother OSBORN, the district deputy grand master An accident occurred to a miner of the name of COWLING one day last week. He had set fire to the fuse from two holes and retired about 100 feet along the drift, when one of the charges exploded, some of the pieces of rock striking him on the head, knee and heel, giving him some very severe cuts and bruises which will prevent him from working for some little time Lake Linden was visited by a very severe storm on Tuesday night. The wind blew the stern posts out of a yacht belonging to Messrs. SHEARS and ANDREWS and sunk it, and landed another yacht which had just been launched, after undergoing repairs, high and dry upon the beach. Mr. Jos. GREGORY proposes to start up his saw mill and sash and door factory at Torch Lake on Saturday. For Sale: As I am going to leave the country, I will sell seven shares of the capital stock of the First National Bank of Houghton, at market value. Apply to Isaac MATTERS, Houghton. Advertisements: (Only some) F. W. GUTHEIL, carpet weaver, Houghton, Michigan Thomas NICHOLLS, Tailor and Clothes cleaner, Franklin St., Hancock, Michigan Mrs. Hulda FOOTE, principal, Froebel Kindergarten, John GIBSON, merchant tailor, Hancock R. K. ALLERTON, Portage Mine, Keweenaw; property for sale M. VAN ORDEN & Co Chas. C. GUTHEIL, black-smithing, Sheldon St., Houghton, at Jost JUNKER'S old stand. E. SILLER, Houghton and Calumet, Coffins and Undertakers' goods D. D. HENDRICK, Calumet, Hendrick's combined Jigger & Vanner PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., April 18, 1878 More advertisements: W. G. THOMAS, Lake Superior specimens, Phoenix, Keweenaw Co, Mich. Thomas WHITELAM, Shelden St., Houghton, Green Groceries Christ. HAUG, Houghton and Hancock, Manufacturing Jeweler Joseph Gregory, Lake Linden, Mich., Lumber, Lath, Shingles S. M. STREETER, proprietor, Calumet Hotel, Calumet HEBERT & DESCHAMPS, Chemists and Druggists, Houghton and Torch Lake Wm. HARRY, Hancock, Mich, Tin, Sheet iron and Copper wire Josiah PAULL, Houghton, Kitchen furniture William GLEASON, Calumet and Red Jacket Livery and Sales Stable Edward RYAN, General Merchandise, Houghton and Red Jacket, Mich. T. L. CHADBOURNE, Attorney and Counselor, Houghton James O'GRADY, Attorney at law, Houghton, Mich James A. CLOSE, Hancock, Produce Forwarder F. G. WHITE, Agent, Osceola Mine Wm. LAPP, Hancock, Mining Candles and Cylinder Oil John G. MCDONALD and James CORNISH, House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting Benj. WIEDER, Hancock, Mich, Harness Maker Medical: Dr. D. C. GRANT, Houghton; Dr. A. OVERFIELD, Houghton; J. M. MEAD, M. D., Hancock; W. H. SOLIS, M. D., Allouez, Mich; B.F. PLEWS, M. D., Ouincy Mine; Chas. HAFENREFFER, M. D., Houghton; George FELLER, M. D., Houghton; M. DOYLE, Merchant tailor, Hancock A. & S. L. SMITH, mfg. of lumber, Clair River, Mich. JOHNSON & BENSON, painters, Houghton John HOAR & Brother, dry goods, Portage Lake, Michigan SHELDEN, WANZER & CLEAVES, Portage lake Foundry, Mr. Thomas WEBB, of this place, has received the appointment of mining captain of the Island mine, and will leave for there at once. Work on the vein in the west end of town continues, Capt. HOAR is now running night and day shifts. Probate Court Matters: Estate of Stephen HARRIS, deceased; Estate of Henry SCHWGERATH, deceased, and Daniel KANE, filed for Admin. Estate of George and Francis BRAND, minors, Hearing for removal of present guardian. Obituary: REES - Died in this place, on the 11th inst., Seth REES, aged 60 (?). Mr. REES was well known in this region where he had resided for over a quarter of a century. In early life he was attached to the United States army. Leaving the military service he engaged in business in the district, and for a number of years filled responsible official positions. Mr. REES leaves a wife, the daughter of the late Dr. LIVERMORE, of Copper Harbor, and five sons, one of whom is a cadet at the United States naval academy, Annapolis, and another, principal of the Atlantic school .......Mr REES was buried on Sunday last A Swede named JOHNSON, who lives about two miles back from KELSEY's place, on the Portage road, is reported lost in the woods. A vigorous search is being carried on by friends and neighbors, but no tidings of his whereabouts have yet come to hand. Mr D. J. NORTON has severed his connection with H. BLOMOREN, but we learn that he intends to remain with us, for the present, in the interest of the northwestern telegraph company. Mr. Thos. N. LEE, of Hancock, has tendered his resignation as postmaster in that place. There will be a shooting match next Friday, on the premises of Thomas HOOPER, Atlantic mine. The prize offered is a first-class shot gun. Mr Michael BORGO, who, accompanied by some other of his countrymen, left here last week for the purpose of locating land out west, stopped in the iron country on his way down, and whilst there was attacked and pretty roughly handled by an itinerant organ grinder and his friends The VINCENT Bros. Of Red Jacket, have made an assignment to Mr. T. F. POWERS, the lawyer, for the benefit of their creditors, who, it is understood, are mostly young Cornishmen, who have amongst them lent the VINCENTs several thousand dollars upon their note of hand................. The Calumet and Hecla mining company have laid a sidewalk from the bank to the railroad crossing..........The contract was awarded to Peter MONAHAN, he being the lowest bidder. Last Monday a man named POUSANT fell out of a small boat into the lake, in front of the town, and was drowned. It is supposed that some sudden and fatal ailment seized him and that he was dead before he struck the water. William DRISCOLL, a miner, formerly of this section, was killed in the Gould and Curry mine, Nevada, on the l5th last. Maj. PICKARDS, furnace superintendent, Marquette, was up here last week viewing the mines and other points of interest in the district. SPENCER'S line of steamers will be represented up her this season by Mr. D. FILLANE, who for years was the agent of Ward's Lake Superior line of boats. A late issue of the Detroit Post-Tribune contains the following: "Mr. John WILSON, son of the Rev. Mr WILSON, and one of Ypsilanti's leading society young men, is about to leave for Houghton, Lake Superior, having had a desirable situation offered him at that place." Capt. J. A. EADS, formerly of this section, is in charge of the celebrated silver and lead mine in Colorado, called the Iron, owned by Mr. H. H. STEVENS, an old Lake Superiorite, and Mr. LEITER, of the firm of Field, Leiter and Co, Chicago. Last Sunday night a man named Michael MOYNAHAN while going from the Pewabic mine to home near by, fell into a well or exploring pit' which contained considerable water, and was drowned. L'Anse items: Capt Johnson VIVIAN, of the Franklin mine, was in town Tuesday. Joseph MORRISETTE, who was committed for trial at the next session of the circuit court, broke jail several days ago and has not been heard from since. James WELCH and Dennis AUGE started on Monday in pursuit of a bear, that was said to be lurking around BENDRY'S logging camp Married: SCHOMER - BREINIG - In Houghton on the 23d last, at the residence of Jacob YOUNG, by Justice FLEISCHMAN, John Peter SCHOMER and Katharine E. BREINIG, both of Hancock. Mr Michael BORGO has returned from Nebraska, where he and his friends purchased some land near Lincoln, and was surprised to see by the Gazette of last week that he had been attacked by some organ grinder in the iron country, as he was not aware of it himself. It appears that a friend of his who is fond of his joke............Messrs. BORGO, COPPO and QUELLO.............. Probate Notice: Estate of Daniel KANE, deceased...........John MALONEY, praying that John C. RYAN be appointed administrator............. File contributed for use in Houghton Co. USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh 1878 May - September Issues - Some issues are be missing. ........denotes there was more to the article and the article with in is a shortened version. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich, May 2, 1878 Mr. F. G. WHITE has resigned his place as superintendent of the Osceola mine, for the purpose of accepting a similar position in the Black Hills region. Mr. V. J. CHURCHES, of Portage River, one of the active and enterprising men of this section, is about establishing a factory at his place, for the purpose of canning fish for exportation The president has nominated M. I. CARDELL, postmaster of Hancock, in place of T. N. LEE, resigned. To all whom it may concern: I hereby give notice that I have this day emancipated my minor son, William JOHNSON........Isaac JOHNSON (Karina) Calumet, Apr 18, 1878 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., May 9, 1878 Capt. JONES and party, tributors at the Isle Royale, are fixing up the stamp mill on the lake front, East Houghton, which will be running in a week or two on rock taken out of the mine during the past winter. Mathias KASPERS, of Hancock, showed evidence..........by trying to drown himself.......locked him up in the county jail. On Monday morning his dead body was found in a cell, he having strangled himself with a narrow leather belt during the night.........KASPERS was unmarried and about 23 years old. Next Wednesday, James, son of Capt. Wm. BUTTERFIELD, of this place, will be married at Waukegan, Illinois, to the lady of his choice........Mr James BUTTERFIELD is now one of the promising young business men of Fort Wayne, Indiana Chris. ROEHM is putting up a large stable and barn on his lot at the end of Red Jacket. The walls of the first story are of stone. The upper part, of timber, will be used as a hay barn. Among the executive officers of the American Institute of Mining Engineers appear the names of Mr. Geo. ASMUS, New York, and Mr John F. BLANDY, Merchantville, N. J., both of whom were once residents of this district. Mr MCENTEE, at one time a member of the famous legal firm on Portage Lake of HASKAL, ROSS & MCENTEE, and Mr. J. H. RALSTON, also an old resident of these parts, are leading spirits in the new mining exchange board, Chicago. Mr. Waldemer ARNES, of this place, left for Oro City, Colorado, on Tuesday last, to which section he goes to take charge of the books of a mining company owned by Mr. L. Z. LEITER, of Field, Leiter & Co, Chicago, and Mr. W. H. STEVENS, of Detroit. The New York Herald of Friday last contains a letter from Helena, Montana, giving an account of Vestal's Penobscot gold mine, situated some sixteen miles from Helena, which is represented as enormously rich. A young man named TRENT, who used to work in HODGE'S machine shop, and is now out in that region, was the first to open negotiations, with Vestal for his property, in the interest of Messrs. Chalmers & Frazier, Chicago, agreeing to pay for the mine $300,000.................... On Monday evening next a meeting will be held in the M. E. church, Hancock, in the interest of Christian missions. The following gentlemen will be present and address the meeting, Rev. R. MILLER, Rev. Jacob HORTON, Calumet; Rev. J. Milton JOHNSTON, Houghton; Rev. Isaac WILCOX, Clifton; Rev. J. S. PAULL, Atlantic. Music by Pewabic choir. Yesterday a couple of miners, brothers, named McCARTHY, employed in the Ouincy mine, were blown up by a "missed hole." James, the eldest of the two, is quite seriously hurt, and it is a question whether he will recover. Married: TRAYNOR- HACKLAND - In Hancock, on the evening of Apr 21, 1878, by Rev. J. Milton JOHNSTON, Mr. F. P. TRAYNOR and Miss Maria Gertrude HACKLAND, both of Hancock. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., May 16, 1878 Mr. ESCHWEILER, of this place, is now testing in the Pewabic mill the merits of an invention of his, to be used in connection with dressing mineral. In principle it is a sort of a perpetual kieve. A little boy named RUNKLE fell into a cistern, in a yard near the stone schoolhouse yesterday, and was discovered by mere accident. Life was nearly all gone when found. Moral; Keep cisterns covered! Last Friday a miner named Peter HENDRICKSON was killed in the Quincy mine by a piece of ladder falling and striking him on the back. Admirers, and they exist by thousands up here - of the great lay preacher, Mr. NEEDHAM, of Marquette, will be glad to learn that he intends visiting this district soon, for the purpose of delivering a series of outdoor orations J. P. FLYNN, up to within a short time, was the trusted station agent at Calumet of the Mineral Range railroad. Crooked transaction on his part... .......he was discharged.................. PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, Houghton, Lake Superior, Mich., May 23, 1878 An incipient fire in the peak of the roof, near the chimney, of the residence of Mr. Jos. P. EDWARDS in this place, last Sunday morning, resulted in calling out the fire department and putting the inmates of the house to a great deal of trouble, caused by their removing a good part of the contents Obituary - Ransom SHELDEN On Friday last, May 17, Ransom SHELDEN, of this place, died at Jamestown, New York. For some time before his death his health had been gradually failing and a few weeks ago he went to Jamestown, hoping that a change would do him good. The late Mr SHELDEN was born in Essex, Essex County, New York, July 7, 1814, so that he was nearly 64 years old when he died. Mr SHELDEN left Essex when a young man and emigrated to Wisconsin. In 1845 he moved from that State to Lake Superior and located at L'Anse in the capacity of an Indian trader, where he resided for a year, after which he settled at Portage Entry, remaining there four years, when he came to this place which has since been his home up to the time of his death. Mar SHELDEN was a self-made man in the true sense of that phrase. His early life was adventurous In connection with his brother-in-law, the late C. C. DOUGLASS, he carried on an extensive mercantile business for years..............On Monday night his body arrived from Jamestown........... L'Anse items: Chas. BARCLAY and Louis MEISEL start soon for the Black Hills on a prospecting tour. The L'Anse Rifle Club met last Monday for sport and practice. Our old veteran, T. WIGHTMAN, rather scooped the boys when it came down to business. Died: CREBASSA At L'Anse, May 14,1878, after a short but painful illness, Benjamin, son of Peter and Nancy CREBASSA, aged 24 years, 5 months, and 13 days. To whom it may concern: The partnership heretofore existing between William HARRIS, James H. SEAGER and Samuel L. SMITH, under the firm name of Harris, Seager & Co., having been dissolved by the adjudication of William HARRIS and Samuel L. SMITH as bankrupts, this is to give notice that the business will be carried on by the undersigned, and that all debts due the said firm ......are payable to me only, and all accounts against said firm will be settled by me. James H. SEAGER, Franklin, May 8, 1878 The genial Dr. FLETCHER is now settled at Torch Lake as the company's physician there in place of Dr. MARSTERS. To show how long it takes to wind up an estate in bankruptcy, the creditors of Joseph F. ALLEN, formerly druggist of Red Jacket, have only just received notice that a dividend of $2370 has been declared, which will give about ten cents on the dollar. Mr Frank G. WHITE, being about to leave for the Black Hills, placed his resignation of the office of township treasurer in the hands of the township board, who have appointed Mr. Joseph HERMAN, jeweler of Red Jacket, to fill the office for the remainder of the term. No June Issues 1878 July 25 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN - Last Saturday, a miner, Thomas ADAMS employed in the Franklin Mine , was charging a hole in which there were two "tops" of powder and was ramming it with an iron tamping bar, when it exploded and burned ADAMS hand and f ace badly. Last Saturday night John D RUMMOND swam five miles in Portage lake to win a bet. Mr J. H. CHANDLER is now the assignee of two firms --SMITH and BATES; and J. HOAR and Son. LEGAL NOTICE- A certain mortage delivered by Elizabeth MERIZ to Seth D. WORTH and Charles BRIGGS, mortagees. List of letters uncollected in the Houghton Post Office- Miss Mina KEHNS ; Jennie GREEN Michael BECKER; Louis JENDR EAU; Norbert SYLVESTER; Peter WHEELER MARRIED- McDONALD- GILLIS, at the home of the bride’s parents July 18, 1878 Best man- James McDONALD; bridesmaid- Miss Susan GILLIS of Quincy mine Mr Henry TREGELLAS has commenced building a house near Captain John C. RYAN’s house in Red Jacket. Calumet lodge elected new officers- James MILLINGTON ; Robert CLARKE; Richard BERRYMAN ; W. C. KINSMAN and Isac BURGAN. 1878 August 1 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN List of letters unclaimed at Houghton Post Office- Samuel H. BROWN ; Jerome CANTIN; Noel CHARBONSAW; George GRANDCHAMP ; Peter MORIZ ; James A. SMITH; Mrs Mary BARNETT; Mrs C. BAKER; Miss Maggie VAN CLEVE LEGAL NITIVE- The 12th Circuit Cout in Chancery- Houghton County- Lawrence SUPERANULT versus Phillip MERCIER states that MERCIER lives in the state of Dakota not Michigan. LEGAL NOTICE- The 12th Circuit court in Chancery, Houghton County- Walter CHUBB, complaintant versus Eugene CHUBB. LEGAL NOTICE- The 12th circuit court in Chancery- John WELD versus Francisca WELD 1878 August 15 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE ,HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DIED- ROGERS, Frank Lester, Sunday Aug 11, son of William and Nellie ROGERS, 3 years and 7 months Mr John TRELEASE organized a party on his boat with d ancing, singing and entertainment of his guests as it sailed up Portage Lake. The body of SEVILLE SACKS, who was drowned in Torch Lake two weeks last Sunday, by jumping off a scow in t he dark, was found floating about a half mile from where he jumped in. A coroners jury was impounded and returned a verdict in accordance with the facts. Mr John BURT, one of Lake Superior’s ancient pioneers looked in on this place on Tuesday last. 1878 AUGUST 15 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN On August 7, Mary A., wife of John SLAWSON, died in the city of Detroit, Michigan, aged 60 years. She was well known in the Lake Superior region a few years ago, especially in the Keweenaw County, when her husband was the Superintendent of the Northwestern and Cliff mines. NEWS ITEM- 3545 persons died in the first 9 months of 1878 of yellow fever in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. PROBATE ORDER -In the estate of John HOCKING, deceased for all persons have claims on the estate. PROBATE ORDER- in the estate of Daniel KANE, deceased allowing John C. RYAN, administrator to sell real estate of the deceased. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of John PUSHQUAGAN, deceased, Charles PECOR submitted the will of the deceased. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of Mary WERN, deceased, her husband William WERN asked that he be appointed administrator of the estate. 1878 AUGUST 15 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN On Monday last Sheriff Henry NORTHY left for the Kalamazoo, Michigan Asylum to escort two lunatics, Michael McGANN and John MATTESON both of Calumet township, there. Also to take Belle PAGE, a disreputable woman sentenced to 9 months to the House of Corrections in Detroit, Michigan. Last Sunday evening, a young woman named GEREAUX, living in Hancock, dropped dead just as she was leaving the house where she was stopping. Her death was due to a heart attack. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of Thomas HOSKING, deceased, inventory filed. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of A. A. SHEPARD, deceased, first hearing on claims against the estate. PROBATE ORDER- Thomas ROBERTS, deceased, final hearing on claims filed. PROBATE ORDER- in the estate of Mary GREEN, deceased, Petition for proving will. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of Louis SWYGERT, deceased, petition to appoint an administrator. DEATHS- Yesterday morning the Miner's Powder company near Negaunee, Marquette County, blew up killing four men instantly- Dayton BRONSON, single; Samuel COOPER single; H. E. HABER, single; and John SCANNEL, married. They were making nitroglycerine at the time of the explosion. MARRIED- On August 1, 1878, Edwin R. PARKS of the Delaware mine, Keweenaw County married Miss Ida May GRANT of Burlington, Wisconsin, at the home of the bride's father, formerly of Calumet. 1878 AUGUST 15 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN LEGAL NOTICE- 12th Judicial Court, Houghton County- Robert MIDDLEMAN, complaintant versus Amity LEE and Edwaed RYAN, defendants. 1878 AUGUST 22 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Last Thursday , an Italian named John BASSILLO in jail for committing a murderous assault on Deputy Sheriff Rhody RYAN, tried to commit sucide by gashing his arms with a razor, was found and is now recovering. DIED- on August 27, 1878, Catherine Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. M and Cora L. MILLER of Calumet. Michigan, age 2 months and 6 days. The population of Houghton county is 10,000; Keweenaw County 3,475 and Marquette County 21,945. 1878 SEPTEMBER 5 - PORTAGE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Mr Harry HOOPER on his tribute venture on the Portage Mine has the good wishes of every person in this place. PROBATE COURT- In the estate of Theodore DAHALONE, deceased, his will was submitted to the court. In the matter of Frank FISHER and George FISHER, dependent and neglected children, they were examined by the court and sent to the State Public school, at Goldwater , Michigan. LEGAL NOTICE of BANKRUPTCY of Thomas B. MEADE of Hancock. The following teachers have been hired for the various townships of Houghton County; CALUMET SCHOOL - Mr R. T. CURTIS, Principal; Mr J. B. NEWTON; Mr John DUNSTONE; Mr John CURTIS; Mr L. W. KILMAN; Miss MILLER. Miss BEACHER; Miss CULVER; Miss JACQUES; Mis Ann TREGELLAS; Miss Anna MacDONALD; Miss Lizzie DANIELL; Miss Annie PAULL; Miss Lizzie HOATSON ; Miss Maggie RYAN; Miss Hattie SHERIDAN ; Miss Leonore JACKMAN; Miss Maggie MERTON; Miss Grace BEATRY; Miss Annie DANIELSON; OSCEOLA SCHOOL - Mr George CONWAY and Mr Thomas PHILLIPS HECLA SCHOOL - Mr Thomas DAVEY SCHOOLCRAFT SCHOOL - MR DAVID HOATSON RED JACKET SCHOOL - MISS NINA TREGELLAS 1878 September 12 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN Capt Joseph TREMBERTH of Houghton, would inform those who invaded his farm near L’Anse that he knows who they are. If they will come around and give a first class excuse for their act of pulling down boards off of windows and so on. Otherwise he will prosecute them to the full extent of the law. On Monday afternoon a boy names James SENNETT jumped on a moving Franklin mine locomotive and jumped off hurting his leg and dying from loss of blood. 1878 September 12 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN New list of jurors for the Houghton County Court by townships; PORTAGE- Henry SWANSKAMP Jose ph GOTTSTELE ; J. J. CIUNDY HANCOCK- Richard ROARKE; Peter HOLMAN ; William R. ROBERTS ; George RUPPE QUINCY- Thomas KELLY; Charles RUMPHREY; Benjamin GILBERT; Wm MURY; FRANKLIN; William LANG ; Charles HODGE; Albert P. FRANK ADAMS- Jonathan HODGES; William T. MOYLE; Terrence MULHARE CALUMET- John KIRBY; James LITTLE; Frank GOODSOLE SCHOOLORAFT- Henry LIGHTHOUSE; Henry FURHMAN ; George OMNAS; Joseph ORMSBY 1878 September 19 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN PROBATE MATTER- The estate of Char les DOLANT, insane, guardian appointed CIRCUIT COURT CALENDAR, HOUGHTON COUNTY People versus Joseph KING, keeping house of ill tame People versus Henry BRANNER, larceny. People versus Peter PERRALAUNT, Assault with intent to murder People versus William MONROE; assault with intent to murder People versus Gottlieb BERGAN and Rose BERGAN; keeping house of ill fame Samuel L. S MITH and Wm HARRIS, plaintiffs versus George GOMEBLING and the Superintendent of the Poor, Houghton County Dominick GERRAND, plaintiff and appellant versus Dennis BEAUTRY Hannah HAMILTON; Edwin DAVIDS and Solomon J. MOSS; plaintiffs and appellants versus John FLEMING, defendant Dennis SCOUGHLIN , plaintiff versus the Franklin Mining Company Edward and Wilhelmi na STROHILKE plaintiffs versus Christopher ROEHM, defendant Edward F. ZIMES; Henry ELLINHANGER ; and August W. GEITZ, Jr, plaintiff versus Edward RYAN, defendant Thomas and George MARKS, plaintiffs and Henry J. VIVIAN and Alexander McDONALD, defendants Thomas F. BRADY, plaintiff and Patrick CLIFFORD, defendant Horatio TRUMAN and Norman B. MORSE, plaintiffs and Wm GLEASON, defendant Julius AUSTRIAN, plaintiff versus Marti and John FOLEY and Michael SMITH; defendants Charles E. WAKEMAN and Peter A. HITCHCOCK, plaintiffs versus Wm HARRIS; James H. SEAGER; Samuel L. SMITH, defendants Rosa SHERMAN, plaintiff versus Henry W. JONES, defendant James F. PENDILL, plaintiff versus George C. and Mary E. SHELDON, defendants Elizabeth KIRTEN , complaintant versus James KIRTEN, defendant, alimony Joseph GREGORY, complaintant versus Allen T. LORING, defendant John E. HOSKING, complaintant versus Thomas PEARCE, defendant Lydia E. DOUGLAS and Anna SMITH, complaintants versus Courtney C. DOUGLAS; Kate Louise DOUGLAS and Kate SMITH, defendants Catherine GALLAGLY , com plaintant versus Peter GALLAGLY, defendant, divorce Anna HOSKING , complaintant versus John HOSKING, defendant, divorce John WOHL, complaintant versus Fredreka WOHL, defendant, divorce Seth B. NORTH, plaintiff versus Charles WEBBER, defendant Henry BROKMAN, plaintiff versus Nicholas KUTERCHIEF, defendant Lyman LUCE, plaintiff versus Joseph GREGORY and Louis DESCHAMPS, defendants 1878 September 26 - PORTAGE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DIED 1878 September 20 At Houghton, Jessie A. oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W. and Margaret HILLYER. Aged 9 yeras, 8 months DIED 1878 September 14 - At Leadville, Colorado, of pneumonia after abrief illness, D. D. HENDRICKS formerly a resident of Houghton. His remains were sent to Wauhem, Iowa for burial. MARRIED - 1878 September 16 Monday, At the Calumet Hotel, Calumet, Michigan, John S. DYMACK married Miss Christina BROWN. File contributed for use in Houghton Co. USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh revised 2001 1878 October - December Issues - Some issues may be missing. ........denotes there was more to the article and the article with in is a shortened version. 1878 October 10 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN PROBATE ORDER- The estate of Casper; George and Frances BRAND; and Emma M. JUNKER, miners , asking for permission to sell real estate. Mr John MANDERFELDT of Houghton County planted wheat on his farm and was pleased with the results. Mr Joseph GREGORY of Torch Lake was more successfull in his test. 1878 October 17- PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN The Houghton County Board of Supervisors allowed payment on the following bills; William TIPPIN, juror fees Fred KROLL, repairs at jail John FLEMING, services as constable Kenneth McKENZIE, repairs at courthouse Josiah PAULL, repairs on stove Thomas McGRATH for burying a pauper John SLOCKETT, repairs Thomas TERRILL, justice fees Lewis DUNHAM, janitor at courthouse Joseph GREGORY, lumber 1878 October 24 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN GUARDIAN’S SALE- Estate of Annie, Jane, Daniel and Willy NORTH, minors, items for sale by their guardian, Elizabeth OSBORN of Houghton, 1878 October 21 DIED- Joseph CARAH, son of John and Jane CARAH of Hancock, on 1878 October 13 age 21 years, 7 months. DIED- Rhoda CRAWFORD, wife of Daniel CRAWFORD of Hancock on 1878 October 18, age 43 years, 7 months, 21 days. 1878 October 31 PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP - Take notice that Theodore ANDERSON has withdrawn from the firm heretofore known as NAPPA , ANDERSON and COMPANY doing business in Red Jacket, Michigan by mutual consent. The business will be conducted as NAPPA and COMPANY, who assumes all liabilities of the old firm SIGNED- PETER J. NAPPA AND Theodore ANDERSON. BANKRUPTCY-Thomas B. MEADS of Hancock, had an Assignee appointed by the court. 1878 November 7 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DEATH- Mrs Sally SEATER, aged 82 years, wiodw of the late Dr SEATER, died at her Keweenaw County home Monday afternoon.. She was buried at the Eagle River cemetery, Keweenaw County on Wednesday afternoon beside her husband. MARRIAGE- On Tuesday of last week at L’Anse, Baraga County, Michigan Mr Frank COLLIN married Miss Lisabet DAQUETTE. L’ANSE NEWS- Monday night a quanity of hay, potatoes and other produce, belonging to Earl EDGERTON fell off a scow on the way from Portage Entry to L’Anse, Baraga County. The supplies were mainly for the use of the family for this coming winter and the loss is felt rather keenly. DISSOLUTION- On October 30,1878 the copartnership existing between H. F. LEWIS ; George GIBBS and Percy VICKERS has been dissolved by mutual consnet. 1878 November 14 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DEATH- Mr James DOWNEY , who had been a resident of Houghton for 30 years, died on Thursday last after a short illness. 1878 November 21 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN NEWS ITEM- Last Saturday morning a little boy named SLICK fell into Portage Lake off of Henne’s dock and Jostice William HITCHINGS seeing the noys accident jumped in and saved him. NEWS ITEM- Mr E. GANJOT of Keweenaw Point has been appoined engineer of mines by the Japanese Government. LIST OF LETTERS UNCLAIMED AT HOUGHTON POST OFFICE- 1878 Nov 14 Miss Sarah J. WILLIAMS Fred SCHRONER Abraham UREN 1878 November 28 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN MARRIED- Novemer 20 1878- Mr Gottleib ENGEL, of the law firm McKINNET and ENGEL of Milwaukee, Wisconsin married Miss Fannie F. LEOPOLD, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron LEOPOLD of the this area. 1878 December 5 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS The friend of George WRIGHT of Houghton will be glad to learn he is improving as well as csn be expected. The city council of Houghton was discussing whether to pass an ordinance forbidding the whistling of "Whoa Emma" ny 82 boys at a time. Joseph HERMANN, the newly apppointed treasurer of Portage Township upon the resignation of Frank G. WHITE will be at the Merchants and Miners Bank every Friday to PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of Mark ROBERTS, deceased , Laura ROBERTS, his widow has asked to be appointed administrator of the estate. PROBATE ORDER- In the estate of Stephen HARRIS, deceased , the court requests that all claims be presented to the court. 1878 December 12 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN On Thursday evening last officers of the lodge Calumet F A .A. M. were elected-John DUNCAN; James D. RAMSEY ; Stephen PAULL ; Joseph D. BOLTON; William DANIELL; John S. DYMAK; Fred McKENZIE ; William PHILLIPS and Thomas SODDY. DEATHS- On Wednesday morning last, two young men of Hancock, Henry BROCKMILLER and William WILLIAMS in crossing on the ice from the Atlantic Stamp mill to West Hancock, fell thru the ice and were drowned. Young WILLIAMS had passed over the ice safely and went back to help his friend, as a result both drowned. MARRIED-At Hancock on Thursday evening, 1878 December 5 - Capt F. T. GOUIN married Mrs Jennie Watson MOFFAT. MARRIED - At the residence of Mr F. LIVERMORE of Jackson, 1878 December 5, William H. GAMBLE married Miss Grace J. LIVERMORE, all of Jackson. 1878 December 19 -PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE, HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN BIRTH - December 13 at the Delaware mine, Keweenaw County, Augustus Marquette Anthony GAUJOT, son of Mr and Mrs E. GAUJOT DEATH- The trial of George SHELDON on the charge of killing Peter LENNAN , has occupied the attention of the circuit court since Monday. DEATHS- Owning to the deaths of both members of the firm , the heirs of the late Ransom SHELDON and the late C. C. DOUGLASS are going to apply to Judge WILLIAMS at the term of this court. The Methodist Sunday school of Hancock will present entertainment next Wednesday consisting of musical recitations and dialogue. Mr Paul JENKINS is the leader. MINE DEATH- One day last week an accident occurred in the Allouez mine, Keweenaw County, to a miner, John Henry FALL. While charging a hole, a premature explosion took place, requiring the amputating of his hand. He subquently died from the accident. He was a married man with several children. 1878 December 26 - PORTAGE LAKE MINING GAZETTE , HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN DIED- Willie Matthews STURGIS, 1878 December 24, son of James B. and Annie J. STURGIS, aged 7 weeks. NEWS ITEM- Mr and Mrs P. H. SWIFT left Houghton for Clinton, Wisconsin to locate. LETTERS UNCLAIMED AT THE HOUGHTON POST OFFICE- William EADE; A. FORR; James W. MAHON; Joseph MEYER; Abby SULLIVAN; Louis L. ORLEN. DIED- James O’GRADY, ex judge of the circuit court, aged 56 years, died on Tuesday at his home in Houghton. Burial was today. He leaves a wife and four children. BANKRUPTCY- In the matter of Charles VINCENT and Charles VINCENT, bankrupts filed for bankruptcy in Marquette, Federal District court. File contributed for use in Houghton Co. USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh 2001