BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY - Revision history

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	BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 ~~a group of~~ prominent Dubuque residents ~~established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included~~ [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]~~. The property of the~~ company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who ~~examined~~ the mines ~~had said they were worth~~ $150,000.		BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 prominent Dubuque residents including [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]] established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. The property consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who valued the mines at $150,000.

	The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.		The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.
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	better every day. (1)		better every day. (1)

	In January 1879, ~~the 1,062 shares represented were used to elect~~ directors ~~of the company. Those elected~~ included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (2) ~~In 1879~~ additional shares of stock were advertised ~~for sale. The proceeds were~~ to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. ~~It was stated, however,~~ that ~~the company wanted~~ to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque~~. Specimens of~~ the ~~gold-bearing quartz were displayed~~ at ~~the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]~~. (3)		In January 1879, directors included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (2) The same year additional shares of stock were advertised to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. Despite a company statement that itwanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque, the company had opened an office in Chicago in February at 155 LaSalle Street. (3)

	In May ~~1879~~ the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (4)		To encourage investment in Dubuque, specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (4) In May the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (5)

	In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging ~~than previous announcements~~ revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000~~. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury~~. Work had been discontinued ~~in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds~~, but it had now been resumed. (5)		In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. Work had been discontinued, but it had now been resumed. (6)

	A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (6)		A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (7)

	In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)		In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (8)

	[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]~~The~~ Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were ~~interested in~~ purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plumas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz worth $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was "even" and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.		[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were also encouraged to purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plumas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz worth $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was "even" and therefore more valuable. (9) No record is known of the mine being purchased.

	In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was ~~currently~~ leased with a privilege of purchase. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)		In January 1895 new officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was then leased with a privilege of purchase. (10) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (11)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (11)		In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (11)
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	2. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', January 15, 1879, p. 4		2. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', January 15, 1879, p. 4

	3. "~~Bell Gold Mining Company~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 12, 1879, p. 4

	4. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~May 20~~, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18790520~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. "~~Bell Gold Mining Company~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~January 15~~, ~~1880~~, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18800115~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		5. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	6. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~July 25~~, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18800725~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		6. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	7. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~November 29~~, ~~1882~~, p. 4		7. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	8. "~~A New Enterprise~~," ''~~The~~ Dubuque Herald'', ~~January 28~~, ~~1885~~ p. 4		8. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 29, 1882, p. 4

	9. "~~Bell Gold Mining Company~~," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January ~~11, 1895~~, p. 4		9. "A New Enterprise," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 28, 1885 p. 4

	10. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 15, ~~1897~~, p. 8		10. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 11, 1895, p. 4

	11. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		11. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1897, p. 8

			12. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county



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	In January 1879, the ~~1062~~ shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (2) In 1879 ~~addition~~ shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (3)		In January 1879, the 1,062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (2) In 1879 additional shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (3)

	In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (4)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (4)
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	In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)		In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)

	[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in ~~Plamas~~ County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz ~~work~~ $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.		[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plumas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz worth $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was "even" and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.

	In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of ~~purchased~~. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)		In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchase. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (11)		In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (11)

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	~~[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]~~
	BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.		BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.

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	In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)		In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)

	The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plamas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz work $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.		[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plamas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz work $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.

	In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchased. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)		In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchased. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)

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	The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.		The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.

	~~In January 1879~~, the 1062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, ~~and F. E. Moser. (1) In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and~~ a ~~Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago~~ at ~~$2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however~~, ~~that~~ the ~~company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (2)~~		On June 29, 1878 the ''Plumas National'', a newspaper published at Quincy, California near the Bell mines reported:

	~~In May 1879~~ the ~~''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that~~ the ~~mine was averaging a clean-up~~ of ~~gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined~~. ~~This equaled~~ a ~~profit of five dollars with~~ the ~~remainder necessary to keep~~ the ~~mine in operation~~. (3)		Last Saturday one of the richest deposits of quartz ever
			found in Plumas was struck in the upper level of the Bell
			Mine, near Elizabethtown...the rock is so rich that it is
			impossible to find a piece from the vein that does not
			show free gold, and the vein is ten feet wide, and showing
			better every day. (1)

	In January ~~1880 at~~ the ~~annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over~~ the company in 1879 ~~there was a debt~~ of ~~$8,000~~. ~~This had been paid~~ and ~~there was now~~ a ~~surplus~~ in ~~the treasury~~. ~~Work had been discontinued in~~ the ~~spring of 1879 due~~ to ~~a lack~~ of ~~funds, but it had now been resumed~~. (4)		In January 1879, the 1062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (2) In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (3)

	A gold ~~brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and~~ valued at ~~$1,000 was received from~~ the ~~California~~ mine in ~~Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever~~. (5)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (4)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (6)		In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (5)

			A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (6)

			In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)

			The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plamas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz work $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.

			In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchased. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)

			In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (11)

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	1. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', January 15, 1879, p. 4		1. "The Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4

			2. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', January 15, 1879, p. 4

			3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			5. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			6. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "~~Bell Gold Mining Company~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~February 18~~, ~~1879~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		7. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 29, 1882, p. 4

	3. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~May 20, 1879~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		8. "A New Enterprise," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 28, 1885 p. 4

	4. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, ~~1880~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		9. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 11, 1895, p. 4

	5. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~July 25~~, ~~1880~~, p. ~~4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		10. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1897, p. 8

	6. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		11. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county



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	[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]		[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]
	BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[~~BAYLIES~~, Cornelius\|Cornelius ~~BAYLIES~~]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.		BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.

	The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.		The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.

	In January 1879, the 1062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George D.\|George D. WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (1) In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (2)		In January 1879, the 1062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George\|George WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (1) In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (2)

	In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (3)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (3)

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	BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[~~BAYLESS~~, Cornelius\|Cornelius ~~BAYLESS~~]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.		BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLIES, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLIES]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.

	The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.		The company was named for the Bell Ledge which was discovered in California in 1873. According to the prospectus, this ledge was the source of deposits in Betsy's Gulch in which "rich surface deposits of quartz gold have been found in years past." Between 1852 and 1879, the prospectus claimed at least $750,000 had been washed from the ravine.

	In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (1)		In January 1879, the 1062 shares represented were used to elect directors of the company. Those elected included Robert W. Stewart, [[CORRANCE, Hugh\|Hugh CORRANCE]], [[WOOD, George D.\|George D. WOOD]], G. B. Rand, J. C. Paine, D. L. Oliver, Cornelius Baylies, R. Z. Bell, and F. E. Moser. (1) In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (2)

	In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (2)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (3)

	In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (3)		In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (4)

	A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (4)		A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (5)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (5)		In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (6)

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	1. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''~~Dubuque~~ Herald'', ~~February 18~~, 1879, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		1. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''The Daily Herald'', January 15, 1879, p. 4

	2. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~May 20~~, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18790520~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "~~Bell Gold Mining Company~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~January 15~~, ~~1880~~, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18800115~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	4. "~~Caught on the Fly~~," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~July 25~~, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18800725~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		5. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			6. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county



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	In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (3)		In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (3)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (4)		A gold brick measuring 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and .25 inches thick weighing four pounds and four ounces and valued at $1,000 was received from the California mine in Dubuque on July 24, 1880. Mr. Bell telegraphed Mr. Bayless, "Hold stock at $10.00, struck it richer than ever. (4)

			In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (5)

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	3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			5. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county



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	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," Dubuque Herald, January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county

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	In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (2)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (2)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (3)		In January 1880 at the annual meeting a report somewhat less encouraging than previous announcements revealed that when the present board took over the company in 1879 there was a debt of $8,000. This had been paid and there was now a surplus in the treasury. Work had been discontinued in the spring of 1879 due to a lack of funds, but it had now been resumed. (3)

			In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (4)

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	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			3. "Bell Gold Mining Company," Dubuque Herald, January 15, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county

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	In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (1)		In 1879 addition shares of stock were advertised for sale. The proceeds were to purchase needed equipment. A Mr. Bell and a Mr. Cragin were said to have sold ten thousand shares in Chicago at $2.00 each, according to [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. It was stated, however, that the company wanted to keep the primary ownership in Dubuque. Specimens of the gold-bearing quartz were displayed at the [[BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE]]. (1)

	In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (2)		In May 1879 the ''Dubuque Herald'' carried an article that the mine was averaging a clean-up of gold valued at eight dollars per ton of material mined. This equaled a profit of five dollars with the remainder necessary to keep the mine in operation. (2)

			In 2016 there was a mention of a Bell Gold Mining Company in Plumas County, California and its land status was unknown. (3)

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	1. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Bell Gold Mining Company," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 18, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18790520&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			3. "Plumas County, California Mines," US-Mining.com. Online: http://www.us-mining.com/california/plumas-county



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	~~[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]~~
	BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.		BELL GOLD MINING COMPANY. In 1876 a group of prominent Dubuque residents established a company to mine gold in Plumas County, California. These citizens included [[BAYLESS, Cornelius\|Cornelius BAYLESS]], [[PAINE, J.C.\|J.C. PAINE]], and [[STEWART, Robert W.\|Robert W. STEWART]]. The property of the company in Plumas County consisted of approximately seventy-five acres of mining ground. By 1870 three mines had already been discovered and examined. The prospectus stated that experts who examined the mines had said they were worth $150,000.

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	In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)		In November, 1882 [[QUIGLEY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. QUIGLEY]] traveled to California to represent the interest of the investors. He reported his inspection of ore and finding gold in quantities worth mining. The company was also actively pursuing government patents on all their claims. (7)

	The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plamas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz work $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.		[[Image:bms1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Company stock. Photo courtesy: Mike Vandermillen]]The Dubuque investors in the Bell Gold Mining Company were interested in purchasing stock in the Imperial Ledge Gold Mining Company located in Plamas County. While the Bell Mine yielded spotted quartz work $75,000 per ton, the quartz from the Imperial ledges was even and therefore more valuable. (8) No record is known of the mine being purchased.

	In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchased. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)		In January 1895 officers of the company were elected in Dubuque. The Bell Mine was currently leased with a privilege of purchased. (9) The last record of an election of officers was on January 15, 1897. (10)