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... claims on the rugged mountain top . The assays from the ore ran high in gold and silver , and he decided to stay near his claims and bring friends in to develop what he believed would be the biggest camp in the San Juan . The Carson ...
... claims on the rugged mountain top . The assays from the ore ran high in gold and silver , and he decided to stay near his claims and bring friends in to develop what he believed would be the biggest camp in the San Juan . The Carson ...
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... claims , all of which became fabulous mines when developed . John Fallon , a prospector , found the Sheridan in August , 1875 , but did not develop it extensively enough to see what he had . In 1878 he leased the claim to two men who ...
... claims , all of which became fabulous mines when developed . John Fallon , a prospector , found the Sheridan in August , 1875 , but did not develop it extensively enough to see what he had . In 1878 he leased the claim to two men who ...
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... claims immediately began to make trouble , and the mine was tied up in litigation . Stratton , who by this time was making money , urged the three partners to form a company , promising to take stock in it up to $ 75,000 and to supply ...
... claims immediately began to make trouble , and the mine was tied up in litigation . Stratton , who by this time was making money , urged the three partners to form a company , promising to take stock in it up to $ 75,000 and to supply ...
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Gold in the Hills | 1 |
West of the Divide | 7 |
Central City panorama | 13 |
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