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120 YEARS AGO

From the June 22, 1912 edition of the Silverton Standard:

OTTO MEARS OPENING ROAD TO THE FORKS.

The Silverton Northern has a large force of men at work opening the road to Animas Forks and it is a safe bet that by the time we go to press Otto Mears will have the trains at the Gold Prince mill.

They were above the Silver Wing mine yesterday and moving ahead at good speed. Manager Ganer of…