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	'''Dubuque Lead Mining Company'''. Described as being "one mile west of Dubuque" in 1895, the mine had opened in 1894. The mine had seventy-five men working three shafts at a depth of 210 feet. In one year, 700,000 pounds of lead had been obtained.		'''Dubuque Lead Mining Company'''. Described as being "one mile west of Dubuque" in 1895, the mine had opened in 1894. The mine had seventy-five men working three shafts at a depth of 210 feet. In one year, 700,000 pounds of lead had been obtained.

			'''Fessler Bros. and Hughes'''. Located along [[CATFISH CREEK]]

	'''Four Nations'''. Located one mile southeast of Center Grove. Operating at a depth of eighty feet, the lead mining company had as its officers Fred Kretschmer, treasurer; H. H. Melhap, secretary; and J. Lackey, superintendent.		'''Four Nations'''. Located one mile southeast of Center Grove. Operating at a depth of eighty feet, the lead mining company had as its officers Fred Kretschmer, treasurer; H. H. Melhap, secretary; and J. Lackey, superintendent.

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	The number of mineshafts dug in the Dubuque area has long been a subject of speculation. In 1875 a valuable horse belonging to [[MAHONY, Dennis\|Dennis MAHONY]] was killed by a fall into one of the uncovered holes that "honey-combed" the bluff." (4) The area south of Dodge from Cedar Cross Road going west was dotted with shafts and piles of dirt from their excavation well into the 1920s leading to warning of children not to run through the property. (5)		The number of mineshafts dug in the Dubuque area has long been a subject of speculation. In 1875 a valuable horse belonging to [[MAHONY, Dennis\|Dennis MAHONY]] was killed by a fall into one of the uncovered holes that "honey-combed" the bluff." (4) The area south of Dodge from Cedar Cross Road going west was dotted with shafts and piles of dirt from their excavation well into the 1920s leading to warning of children not to run through the property. (5)

			[[Image:kanemine.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Estimates have been made of as many as two thousand mine shafts around Dubuque with most in the city. The surrounding countryside is believed to have thousands of miles of twisting tunnels. The January 1910 issue of '''Mining Review''' published in Dubuque found that sixty-nine of 120 operating mines in the tri-state area paid dividends of between five to 10% of their capitalization. (6) Those paying dividends were usually developed in the last three years and mined ore found at "shallow depths" of 80 to 150 feet. None were located in Dubuque. (7) Until 1970 only three of the nine shafts in the city were known to be capped. Most of the others were found within one hundred fifty feet of marks made on old maps of the area. [[Image:leadznc3.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|On November 12, 1983, this road collapsed along Hill Street in Dubuque. It was probably caused by sinking of surface materials into the abandoned workings of the Avenue Top Mine. Photo by Steve Gustafson, ''Telegraph Herald''.]]		Estimates have been made of as many as two thousand mine shafts around Dubuque with most in the city. The surrounding countryside is believed to have thousands of miles of twisting tunnels. The January 1910 issue of '''Mining Review''' published in Dubuque found that sixty-nine of 120 operating mines in the tri-state area paid dividends of between five to 10% of their capitalization. (6) Those paying dividends were usually developed in the last three years and mined ore found at "shallow depths" of 80 to 150 feet. None were located in Dubuque. (7) Until 1970 only three of the nine shafts in the city were known to be capped. Most of the others were found within one hundred fifty feet of marks made on old maps of the area. [[Image:leadznc3.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|On November 12, 1983, this road collapsed along Hill Street in Dubuque. It was probably caused by sinking of surface materials into the abandoned workings of the Avenue Top Mine. Photo by Steve Gustafson, ''Telegraph Herald''.]]

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	Two small mines were still in operation west of the city in 1953, but only four tons of lead were mined.		Two small mines were still in operation west of the city in 1953, but only four tons of lead were mined.

			See: [[LEAD MINING]]

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	'''Beadle'''. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.		'''Beadle'''. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.

	'''Booth and Carter'''. See: [[BOOTH, Caleb\|Caleb BOOTH]]		'''Booth and Carter'''. See: [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]]

	'''Brugh-Amsden'''. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.		'''Brugh-Amsden'''. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.

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	'''Beadle'''. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.		'''Beadle'''. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.

			'''Booth and Carter'''. See: [[BOOTH, Caleb\|Caleb BOOTH]]

	'''Brugh-Amsden'''. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.		'''Brugh-Amsden'''. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.

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	Trueb, Southwell & Company. Located within the city, this mine mine had been in operation since around 1886. Four or five shafts were used--one reaching a depth of 210 feet. By 1895 the mine had been closed.		Trueb, Southwell & Company. Located within the city, this mine mine had been in operation since around 1886. Four or five shafts were used--one reaching a depth of 210 feet. By 1895 the mine had been closed.

	Watters-Dennis Company. Lead and zinc producer located near Center Grove.		Watters-Dennis Company. Lead and zinc producer located near Center Grove.

			In 1906 mine operators were finding a shortage of labor in the city, although [[AVENUE TOP MINE]] was the only one in operation. Not only were experienced miners in short demand, it was hard to find apprentice miners. Sources of [[ZINC]] were expected to grow with at least twenty-five new mining companies being expected to begin operations. (8)

	Rapidly rising costs of mining and decreasing reserves were principal reasons for the end of the mining boom in Dubuque about 1920. By 1917 Dubuque mining operations from such sites as the Pike's Peak Range for lead and zinc produced a total value of only $9,000.		Rapidly rising costs of mining and decreasing reserves were principal reasons for the end of the mining boom in Dubuque about 1920. By 1917 Dubuque mining operations from such sites as the Pike's Peak Range for lead and zinc produced a total value of only $9,000.
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	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. "~~Struck It Rich~~," ''Dubuque ~~Daily~~ Herald'', ~~March 23, 1895~~, p. ~~8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950323&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		8. "Mining Help is Short in City," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald,'' September 17, 1906, p. 2

	Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf		Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf

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	Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:		Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:

	~~Ahern. Discovered in 1895, the mine was located near the [[KARRICK MINE]] in West Dubuque at a depth of 160 feet. (8)~~

	Avenue Top. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.		Avenue Top. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.
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	5. [[KELLY, Charlotte Ragatz\|Charlotte Ragatz KELLY]] Interview. January 1975		5. [[KELLY, Charlotte Ragatz\|Charlotte Ragatz KELLY]] Interview. January 1975

	6. "Showing of Paying Mines in District," Telegraph-Herald, January 3, 1910, p. 3		6. "Showing of Paying Mines in District," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, 1910, p. 3

	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. "Struck It Rich," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', March 23, 1895, p. 8		8. "Struck It Rich," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', March 23, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950323&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf		Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf

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	Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:		Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:

			Ahern. Discovered in 1895, the mine was located near the [[KARRICK MINE]] in West Dubuque at a depth of 160 feet. (8)

	Avenue Top. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.		Avenue Top. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.
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	1. "Important to Miners." ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', March 3, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640303&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Important to Miners." ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', March 3, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640303&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, November 17, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18781117&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 17, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18781117&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Nitroglycerin," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 3, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18730304&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Nitroglycerin," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 3, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18730304&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
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	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

			8. "Struck It Rich," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', March 23, 1895, p. 8

	Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf		Ludvigson, Greg A. and Dockal, James A. "Lead and Zinc Mining in the Dubuque Area." Online. http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/geology/LeadZincMiningDubuqueArea.pdf

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			[[Image:fessler.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]
	[[Image:mining.gif\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Alpine Zinc Mining Company]]MINING. Dubuque is situated in what was called the Northwestern district including land in Iowa and Illinois. Much of the richest [[LEAD]]-bearing ore was found within a few miles of Dubuque. The bluffs were found to contain four layers. Beginning at the river's edge, these were clay soil, shale, galena limestone containing lead, and blue limestone.		[[Image:mining.gif\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Alpine Zinc Mining Company]]MINING. Dubuque is situated in what was called the Northwestern district including land in Iowa and Illinois. Much of the richest [[LEAD]]-bearing ore was found within a few miles of Dubuque. The bluffs were found to contain four layers. Beginning at the river's edge, these were clay soil, shale, galena limestone containing lead, and blue limestone.

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	The number of mineshafts dug in the Dubuque area has long been a subject of speculation. In 1875 a valuable horse belonging to [[MAHONY, Dennis\|Dennis MAHONY]] was killed by a fall into one of the uncovered holes that "honey-combed" the bluff." (4) The area south of Dodge from Cedar Cross Road going west was dotted with shafts and piles of dirt from their excavation well into the 1920s leading to warning of children not to run through the property. (5)		The number of mineshafts dug in the Dubuque area has long been a subject of speculation. In 1875 a valuable horse belonging to [[MAHONY, Dennis\|Dennis MAHONY]] was killed by a fall into one of the uncovered holes that "honey-combed" the bluff." (4) The area south of Dodge from Cedar Cross Road going west was dotted with shafts and piles of dirt from their excavation well into the 1920s leading to warning of children not to run through the property. (5)

			[[Image:kanemine.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	Estimates have been made of as many as two thousand mine shafts around Dubuque with most in the city. The surrounding countryside is believed to have thousands of miles of twisting tunnels. The January 1910 issue of '''Mining Review''' published in Dubuque found that sixty-nine of 120 operating mines in the tri-state area paid dividends of between five to 10% of their capitalization. (6) Those paying dividends were usually developed in the last three years and mined ore found at "shallow depths" of 80 to 150 feet. None were located in Dubuque. (7) Until 1970 only three of the nine shafts in the city were known to be capped. Most of the others were found within one hundred fifty feet of marks made on old maps of the area. [[Image:leadznc3.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|On November 12, 1983, this road collapsed along Hill Street in Dubuque. It was probably caused by sinking of surface materials into the abandoned workings of the Avenue Top Mine. Photo by Steve Gustafson, ''Telegraph Herald''.]]		Estimates have been made of as many as two thousand mine shafts around Dubuque with most in the city. The surrounding countryside is believed to have thousands of miles of twisting tunnels. The January 1910 issue of '''Mining Review''' published in Dubuque found that sixty-nine of 120 operating mines in the tri-state area paid dividends of between five to 10% of their capitalization. (6) Those paying dividends were usually developed in the last three years and mined ore found at "shallow depths" of 80 to 150 feet. None were located in Dubuque. (7) Until 1970 only three of the nine shafts in the city were known to be capped. Most of the others were found within one hundred fifty feet of marks made on old maps of the area. [[Image:leadznc3.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|On November 12, 1983, this road collapsed along Hill Street in Dubuque. It was probably caused by sinking of surface materials into the abandoned workings of the Avenue Top Mine. Photo by Steve Gustafson, ''Telegraph Herald''.]]

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	Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:		Among the mines and mining companies once known in Dubuque are the following:

	Avenue Top. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.		'''Avenue Top'''. The oldest and best producing lead and [[ZINC]] mine in Dubuque. The mine was located at the Peak of University Avenue near the site in 1990 of Steve's Plumbing and Heating. Officers in the company included Frank Coates, president; David Metcalf, vice-president; and directors R. Bonson, John Spensley, and C. E. Wales.

	Alpine. A private mine and one of the deepest, at 210 feet, in Dubuque. Originally the Brunskill, Southwell and Trueb, the Alpine, located on Alpine Street, was operated for twenty-four years. (Photo Courtesy: The University of Iowa Calvin Collection and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources)		'''Alpine.''' A private mine and one of the deepest, at 210 feet, in Dubuque. Originally the Brunskill, Southwell and Trueb, the Alpine, located on Alpine Street, was operated for twenty-four years. (Photo Courtesy: The University of Iowa Calvin Collection and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources)

	Beadle. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.		'''Beadle'''. One of the mines found in the [[PIKE'S PEAK MINING RANGE]]. Designated one of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining area, the Beadle was reopened in 1908 as a zinc mine by the Dubuque and Lake Superior Mining Company.

	Brugh-Amsden. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.		'''Brugh-Amsden'''. Among the many mines found in the Pike's Peak Range. One of the ninety-nine most productive mines in the Upper Mississippi mining region, the Brugh-Amsden was made productive again in 1899. The Pike's Peak Mining Company installed a pump that lowered the water level sixty feet thus exposing additional ore.

	Brugh-Knapp Company. Mining company operating near Center Grove. Rich deposits were found at a depth of 100 feet. Directors in the company were J. Schwind, William Brugh, P. Boyle, Josh Hird, and Dr. H. G. Knapp.		'''Brugh-Knapp Company'''. Mining company operating near Center Grove. Rich deposits were found at a depth of 100 feet. Directors in the company were J. Schwind, William Brugh, P. Boyle, Josh Hird, and Dr. H. G. Knapp.

	Columbia Zinc and Lead Company. With leases in Wisconsin and Dubuque County, the company was led by [[NAGLE, Joseph J.\|Joseph J. NAGLE]], president; M. J. McCullough, vice-president; and F. J. Cornelisen, secretary- treasurer.		'''Columbia Zinc and Lead Company'''. With leases in Wisconsin and Dubuque County, the company was led by [[NAGLE, Joseph J.\|Joseph J. NAGLE]], president; M. J. McCullough, vice-president; and F. J. Cornelisen, secretary- treasurer.

	Dubuque Drilling Company. Organized to develop mining property. The company officers included John A. Anderson, president; E. T. Liddell, vice-president; and W. W. Bonson, treasurer.		'''Dubuque Drilling Company'''. Organized to develop mining property. The company officers included John A. Anderson, president; E. T. Liddell, vice-president; and W. W. Bonson, treasurer.

	Dubuque Lead Mining Company. Described as being "one mile west of Dubuque" in 1895, the mine had opened in 1894. The mine had seventy-five men working three shafts at a depth of 210 feet. In one year, 700,000 pounds of lead had been obtained.		'''Dubuque Lead Mining Company'''. Described as being "one mile west of Dubuque" in 1895, the mine had opened in 1894. The mine had seventy-five men working three shafts at a depth of 210 feet. In one year, 700,000 pounds of lead had been obtained.

	Four Nations. Located one mile southeast of Center Grove. Operating at a depth of eighty feet, the lead mining company had as its officers Fred Kretschmer, treasurer; H. H. Melhap, secretary; and J. Lackey, superintendent.		'''Four Nations'''. Located one mile southeast of Center Grove. Operating at a depth of eighty feet, the lead mining company had as its officers Fred Kretschmer, treasurer; H. H. Melhap, secretary; and J. Lackey, superintendent.

	Herbst-Graham Company. Lead mine operating at a depth of 150 feet. Located within the Dubuque city limits at West 14th Street, the mine was also to become a source of zinc.		'''Herbst-Graham Company'''. Lead mine operating at a depth of 150 feet. Located within the Dubuque city limits at West 14th Street, the mine was also to become a source of zinc.

	Howe, Alexander & Seller's Company. Located at the corner of 11th and Spruce, the mine was opened in 1892 and yielded 1,000 tons of zinc ore by 1895.		'''Howe, Alexander & Seller's Company'''. Located at the corner of 11th and Spruce, the mine was opened in 1892 and yielded 1,000 tons of zinc ore by 1895.

	Key City Mining Company. Mining company set on Kelly's Bluff. The company officers were listed as J. McFadden, president; J. J. Rowan, vice-president; and Leo Jaeger, secretary/treasurer.		'''Key City Mining Company'''. Mining company set on Kelly's Bluff. The company officers were listed as J. McFadden, president; J. J. Rowan, vice-president; and Leo Jaeger, secretary/treasurer.

	McGowen Crevice. Located west of Dubuque, the mine was originally worked for lead but from about 1888 it produced zinc. The shaft was 112 feet deep.		'''McGowen Crevice'''. Located west of Dubuque, the mine was originally worked for lead but from about 1888 it produced zinc. The shaft was 112 feet deep.

	Murphy Mining Company. Located two miles northwest of Dubuque. The mine, owned by John Murphy, produced lead and zinc out of the old Sloan Range at a depth of eighty feet.		'''Murphy Mining Company'''. Located two miles northwest of Dubuque. The mine, owned by John Murphy, produced lead and zinc out of the old Sloan Range at a depth of eighty feet.

	Rooney Mine. Lead producing mine on Delhi Street. The company was owned and operated by C. H. Meyer.		'''Rooney Mine'''. Lead producing mine on Delhi Street. The company was owned and operated by C. H. Meyer.

	Royce-Frost Company. Mine rich in lead and zinc in the form of [[ROCK BONE]] on Hill Street. The company officers included P. Royce, president, and G. Frost, secretary-treasurer.		'''Royce-Frost Company'''. Mine rich in lead and zinc in the form of [[ROCK BONE]] on Hill Street. The company officers included P. Royce, president, and G. Frost, secretary-treasurer.

	Street Mining Company. Producer of lead and zinc carbonates. Located along Kaufmann Avenue, the mine was operated by James Street.		'''Street Mining Company'''. Producer of lead and zinc carbonates. Located along Kaufmann Avenue, the mine was operated by James Street.

	Sullivan Mine. Noted as being 150 feet lower than any other mine in the district.		'''Sullivan Mine'''. Noted as being 150 feet lower than any other mine in the district.

	Trueb, Southwell & Company. Located within the city, this mine mine had been in operation since around 1886. Four or five shafts were used--one reaching a depth of 210 feet. By 1895 the mine had been closed.		'''Trueb, Southwell & Company'''. Located within the city, this mine mine had been in operation since around 1886. Four or five shafts were used--one reaching a depth of 210 feet. By 1895 the mine had been closed.

	Watters-Dennis Company. Lead and zinc producer located near Center Grove.		'''Watters-Dennis Company'''. Lead and zinc producer located near Center Grove.

	In 1906 mine operators were finding a shortage of labor in the city, although [[AVENUE TOP MINE]] was the only one in operation. Not only were experienced miners in short demand, it was hard to find apprentice miners. Sources of [[ZINC]] were expected to grow with at least twenty-five new mining companies being expected to begin operations. (8)		In 1906 mine operators were finding a shortage of labor in the city, although [[AVENUE TOP MINE]] was the only one in operation. Not only were experienced miners in short demand, it was hard to find apprentice miners. Sources of [[ZINC]] were expected to grow with at least twenty-five new mining companies being expected to begin operations. (8)