Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-12-04

A Visit to the Gold Regions.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4.


A Visit to the Gold Regions.
Tuesday of last week the widest kind |
OF rumors were flying about Alma in re-
gard to the gold mine, at Elwel. As
nothing definite could be learned here we
concluded il would be best to 90 right
TO headquarters for our news. In a short
time we were flying down the road behind
par of PAGERS from Brant 5 stables aud
on our way to the gold regions. Tn
mining operations, as most Of our readers
already known are being carried on upon
the farm of Hamilton Pritshard situated
about one mile south OF the little town
called Elwell the first west OF Alma on
the ID. l.. & n. T. H.. and this place was
soon reached. many Almaites having been
metreturning home from their light seeing
Mr.. Prtchard was absent from home but
we were kindly received by the family
and conducted 10 the scene of operations,
several rods distant from the house in
$. L direction, by Dr. NcLachlain, OF
Elwcll who CHANGED 10 be present, and
who explained to us all about the
operatins that have been gone through
There is not much to be seen at the
mine II is situated on a low wet piece
of land rather inclined 10 be svampy. and
through which creek runs. In September
the work Of putting down a shaft was
commenced, and a depth Of l6 f. was
reached. when water and Qucbsand caus.
cd work 10 be abandoned there Some
what discouraged, but still hopeful enough
to try again. work was commenced at
point just few yards distant from the
shaft, and this time a pipe was sunk. At
depth Of 20 feet Tie rock was struck and
small samples secured. THESE were OK
amined by mining experts who pro-
nounced gold present in large quantities. 10
make more sure small sample was sent
10 the Chicago assay office. Nov Is. and
The returns were received Monday NOV.
23d. The sample sent consisted Of o
pcnHyweigbts of ore. and from tl.s The
assayer concluded that about S2O worth
of gold 90 the ton of ore would boz faaud
This OF course was good ueVs-thc assur-
apce that oold certainly .,is,,d -L,,,.o
question whether there is enough there 10
pay for working for is yet undecided
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