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. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. ____________________________________________________________________ 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