It is reported that the entire property of W. S. Stratton, in the Cripple Creek district, including the Independence, Washington, May Raymond and several other claims, has been sold to San Francisco parties for $155,000.

Company is active or promise to be active trader on various exchanges.

Name: STRATTON'S INDEPENDENCE, LTD.
Capital: 1,100,000 shares; par value £1; working capital 100,000 shares at £1 per share.
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary: E. C. England
Treasurer:
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Manager:
Office/Contact: Principal offices, London, England. Secretary and register offices 3 Princess St., London, E. C. England.
Lessees:
Description/Note: Gross production to date over $8,000,000. Dividends and profits to date about $5,500,000. See Plats J, I.
Owns: A group covering 110 acres, patented, on the S. slope of Battle Mt., in the S. E. ¼ Sec. 29, comprising the Independence, Wonderland, part of the White House, Four Queens, White House No.1, Wilson Creek Contact, Maggie, Smuggler No.2, Jefferson No.2, Professor Lamb, Ashland, Madison, Tract B, Wilson Creek Placer (Tract A), Corrigan CriefCorrigan Chief, Blanche Placer (Tract A), Buckeye, Washington, part of the Cyclone and May Raymond.