Michigan

Crystal Falls
The officers are: John Stam-baugh, president, Youngstown, Ohio; J. G. Butler, general manager; F. P. Miller, superintendent. The Paint River Mine is situated in the east half of the southeast quarter of section 20, town 43, range 31, and on lot four in the northeast quarter of the same section. The ore is a non-Bessemer, as it contains too much phosphorus. The land on which the mine is situated is owned by Hon.. Edward Breitung, but is under option or release to the Paint River Iron Company. The first shipment of ore from this mine was made October 6, 1882, during which year 4,615 tons were shipped. The total amount of shipments to date is about 22,500 tons. C. T. Roberts, a thorough gentleman, as well as an experienced miner, is superintendent.

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