Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1893 — FABULOUS GOLD STRIKE. [ARTICLE]

FABULOUS GOLD STRIKE.

Ore Found Which Nets •175,000 to the Ton. A special from Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, says the most fabulous gold strike ever made in the North was reported from the Grand Summit mine on Palmer’s mountains in the Okanogan mining districts. Almost a solid body of pure gold was found at a depth of 200 feet. A seven pound piece of ore assayed two pounds of pure gold, which Is equal in value to •175,000 to the ton. There Is plenty of the same ore in sight. The news of the strike has caused intense excitement and a rush is being made for the district. OwneA of the mine have placed a strong armed guard to protect the property, and everybody is warned off the premises under jienalty of being shot.