Show MATTHEW T GISBORN I 1 with the recent death of matthew T gisborn of salt lake another veteran mining operator has answered the last summons for many years mr gisborn has been a familiar figure in mining circles in the west his first experience being connected with gold placer operations in california from california he went to virginia city nevada where lie he was identified with the development of a number of mines that became famous the world over for their marvelous production it was during the earl early y days of mining in utah that he became interested in the camp of dry canyon near ophir his chief holdings there being the mono mine at one time one of the most noted producers in the state and he was temporary co with such men of mining prominence as R C chambers L U colbath R mcintosh and W W chisholm Chi cholm memories of whom are still cherished by many friends and acquaintances mr gisborn was a perfect type of the old he was generous to a fault straightforward and just in his dealings with his fellow men and generally beloved by all who knew him for ten years or more he has been missed from his usual haunts owing to feebleness attendant upon old age and while his death was not entirely unexpected is came as a shock to those wio ho had known him for many years and who mourn his passing because of the severing of old and cherished ties of friendship and high esteem |