tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post4528965793377113201..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: Mines, Miners and Mininng: Cripple Creek Gold RushWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-34453970859713463392020-07-19T18:45:59.989-05:002020-07-19T18:45:59.989-05:00Doris,
The lure of 'free' money just for ...Doris,<br /><br />The lure of 'free' money just for the digging was such a 'moth to the flame' draw for people. <br /><br />As Frank said, it's interesting how many mine owners ended up destitute. Take Baby Doe Tabor for instance. <br /><br />Love your stories and your articles. *hugs*Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-56471739654341946562020-07-14T21:49:41.832-05:002020-07-14T21:49:41.832-05:00It really is, Frank. Some wanted the joy of findin...It really is, Frank. Some wanted the joy of finding the gold, but not work it, others just failed to use good common business sense. Then you had someone like Stratton who played the game for all it was worth, gave a lot of money away, but wasn't very happy in the end. (At least according to the stories I've read)<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. It's one of the subjects near and dear to my heart.<br />DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-42388751295453840112020-07-14T17:07:22.396-05:002020-07-14T17:07:22.396-05:00Great story Doris, Amazing how many of the origina...Great story Doris, Amazing how many of the original mine owners ended up with nothing.frank-kelsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001616709502238357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-34250936131861254392020-07-13T14:55:10.525-05:002020-07-13T14:55:10.525-05:00With luck, I'll share more stories. Linda'...With luck, I'll share more stories. Linda's story about her relative adds more Bob's story.<br /><br />I thank you for your kind words, they mean a great deal to me. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-24976720762579099582020-07-13T14:37:47.101-05:002020-07-13T14:37:47.101-05:00Your posts are always so interesting, Doris, and t...Your posts are always so interesting, Doris, and this one is no exception. How sad that gold fever grips some people and won't let go. And how sad that Mr. Womack gave away his claim for $500 that would have made him a millionaire. I hope you'll share some more stories. Elizabeth Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553904624219542353noreply@blogger.com