Hunting For Coal: Manchester Citizens May Drill for It

HUNTING FOR COAL.

Manchester Citizens May Drill For It.

Charles Kreiter, in putting down a drive well for J. Fred Schiable, at Manchester, struck an unknown mineral substance. This is believed to be the same that caused considerable excitement in the village some years ago. Many citizens believe that if an organized effort was made to make a systematic exploration something would be found of great value. To do this money would have to be raised and a driller hired. There are citizens who have claimed that it is possible that the coal basin of Jackson extends into Washtenaw county. An examination of Prof. Winchell's geological map of Michigan, gives color to these views. It would be a source of satisfaction for every one to have the question settled. The outcome might result in helping developing the village. If coal were found it would induce the location of manufacturers. To drill to a depth of 2,500 feet the sum of $5,000 would have to be raised.