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May 16, 1931
Montana Oil And Mining Journal
Great Falls, Billings, Cascade County, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
Bannack, Montana's first gold discovery site and former ghost city, revives with the I.B. Mining Company's installation of a large mill, new hoisting equipment, and ore treatment plans. Employing 70 men soon to increase, it fills all housing and spurs other mines. Superintended by C.W. Stallings and I.B. Haviland.
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BANNACK'S DREAMS COME TRUE AS THE I. B. MINING COMPANY STARTS MILLING
One-Time "Ghost City" Makes Startling Comeback As Work in Gold Mines Is Resumed.
Bannack, scene of the discovery of the first placer gold ever found in Montana, is today one of the livest towns in the state, in sharp contrast to its semi-deserted condition during the past decade when it nearly deserved the name of ghost city."
The change has been brought about by the I. B. Mining company, which has installed a large mill and which is preparing to treat ore from one of the mines adjacent to the town.
The company has installed new hoisting equipment and is now taking steps to block out a large body of ore.
About 70 men are now on the payroll but this amount is to be increased in the very near future.
As a result of the development, all of the town's houses are now full and there is a prospect of a housing shortage. Spurred by the development, it is expected that many other mines in the district will again be re-worked.
C. W. Stallings is superintendent of the I. B. and with I. B. Haviland has spent years in placing the company in operation and financing the purchase of the needed equipment.
One-Time "Ghost City" Makes Startling Comeback As Work in Gold Mines Is Resumed.
Bannack, scene of the discovery of the first placer gold ever found in Montana, is today one of the livest towns in the state, in sharp contrast to its semi-deserted condition during the past decade when it nearly deserved the name of ghost city."
The change has been brought about by the I. B. Mining company, which has installed a large mill and which is preparing to treat ore from one of the mines adjacent to the town.
The company has installed new hoisting equipment and is now taking steps to block out a large body of ore.
About 70 men are now on the payroll but this amount is to be increased in the very near future.
As a result of the development, all of the town's houses are now full and there is a prospect of a housing shortage. Spurred by the development, it is expected that many other mines in the district will again be re-worked.
C. W. Stallings is superintendent of the I. B. and with I. B. Haviland has spent years in placing the company in operation and financing the purchase of the needed equipment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bannack Revival
Gold Mining
I B Mining Company
Montana Gold
Mining Comeback
Housing Shortage
What entities or persons were involved?
C. W. Stallings
I. B. Haviland
I. B. Mining Company
Where did it happen?
Bannack, Montana
Story Details
Key Persons
C. W. Stallings
I. B. Haviland
I. B. Mining Company
Location
Bannack, Montana
Story Details
Bannack revives from ghost city status as I.B. Mining Company installs mill, hoisting equipment, and prepares to mine ore, employing 70+ men, filling housing, and inspiring district-wide mining resumption after years of effort by Stallings and Haviland.