Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-09-22


remarks, stating that bis pledge to our
people that if the Black Hawk county
stock was taken in the month of Au-
gust grading should be commenced at
this point by the Goth of September,
had been fulfilled. He said to friends
from the north that the Iowa Central
should be extended to the Minnesota
State line. The road had been perma-
nently located twelve miles south of
Cedar Falls, and the prospect for soon
reaching Toledo was encouraging
Thirty-three per cent. would be saved
by the line made thus far over the orig
inal survey.
Mr.. Wood, of Black Hawk county,
was called for. He said the road would
be built, and desired every one to put
his shoulder to the wheel. He was
much interested in the enterprise.
The meeting then broke up with
cheers, ringing of bells and firing of
cannon. The speakers and invited
guests were conducted to the Carter
House, where one of Wilcox's good
dinners was ehl0ycc,
AT four O'Clock in the afternoon the
President met the stockholders at
Council Hall.
After some preliminary speaking Mr..
Morgan stated that at the last meeting
of the Board of Directors, Peter Melen-
dy, Mr.. Tracy, the engineer, and him.
SELF We're delegated to let the contract
in this county, and they proposed to
let at least ten miles at once. How the
contract should be let the stockholders
of the county should say. Two or
three applications had been made him
by capitalists for putting on the iron
and rolling stock. Appanooso county
gave, as contribution, 5000 acres of
swamp land and $50, 900 in cash. Hon.
j. b. Grinnell pledged that when the
grading reached the borders of Powe-
shiek county, the 100000 asked from
that county should not be wanting.
Mr.. Melendy made some remarks in
regard to letting contract, and the ne
cessity of promptly going forward with
| u
was to be made soon in Tama county so
that twenty or twenty-five miles of the
road bed would be completed this fall.
Mr.. "A. ID. Baruum moved that the
committee, Morgan, Melendy and Ira
cy, be empowered by the stockholders
to go ON and let the work as they tho't
best. The motion carried unanimously
The question of locating the depot
came up. Mr.. S. III. Rownd moved
that the matter be referred to Morgan,
Melendy and Tracy, with power to act.
Arthur Morrison amended that they al
so have power to locate the road thro'
the county. Appointment and original
motion prevailed.
Mr.. c. III. Muilarky presented the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted:
| ffesoised. That the thanks of the stoclshold-
ers are hereby rendered TO the Committee Of
| arrangements, and ali Sub CommittCcs and
especially 10 the melnbefs Of the Bradford Bat
terry, and all the residents and Hon-rcsidents
who have exerted themselves to render the
| celebration of this day a complete success.
| The stockholders, through Mr. S. TX.
Rownd, then presented the shovel used
| ia throwing the first dirt to President
David Morgan. Mr.. Rownd made a
brief and happy presentation speech
Mr.. Morgan took the shovel, and re-
piled:
az will only say ono word. While at the
head of this Company will try and do my du-
ty. thank you.'
Mr.. Morgan was very much pleased
with the gift. He said he should keep
it as an heirloom for his children. The
shovel bore the following inscription
on the handle: .
Presented to
DAVID MORGAN,
| BY the Stock holders of the Iowa Central Rail-
| road at Cedar Falls sept 10. 1866.
! The meeting then adjourned.
The festivities of the day closed by
ball in the evening at Overnsn's Hall.
There were many participants, and
delightful tine was enjoyed. The dane
ing continued into the small hours.
The length OF this report forbids any
extended comments. AS grand sum-
ming up and as an earnest of good re-
suits to follow, we refer the kind reader
to an advertisement addressed "To
Contractors"
A large number of interesting letters
were received from invited guests who
were unable to be present. Had we
space it would afford US pleasure to
publish them all, but we can only find
room for the following:
ST. PAIL, MINI, Sept. 10, 1865
II. p. SLOAN, ESQ,
Dear Sir:-Your kind letter inviting me to
be present at the Railroad celebration, at &C.
dur rails on the 18th inst, has just reached me
stances favored. 1t would afford me great
pleasure to attend your celebration. Twelve
years ago orgaBi zes a company in this state
With the purpose of constructing q road to the
Iowa line 70 connect with the road for which
you break gronq9 ON tne 18th inst. We then
looked forward To the completion of q great
from ST. Paul not only to st. Louis, but to New
road in Minnesota as well as elsewhere but it
i now being pushed forward, By the LIST OF
October t,,t y VIII be opened south to Fairbault
Iowa line.
1 am rejoiced TO know that your road is to be
not be represented at the ceremon los OF break
ing ground 1t would be too late now to send
any gentlemen 70 represent this city.
Be assured we shall not rest until our part OF
the great line is completed.
Thanking you for the invitation extended
Inc, am, Very Truly Ycsrs,
w. r.. MARSHALL.
GRISsFLL, Iowa, Sept. Is, 1865.
HON. PETER MELENDY, and Com. OF Iowa Cen
frai Railroad.
Gentlemen Nothing but previous speaking
engagements prevents my being present at
the Ground Breaking" at Cedar Falls for the
Central Railroad on the 10th inst Allow me
TO express thanks for the invitation which
you nave been pleased to extend me. and to
say no citizen OF the State can have a higher
appreciation than do of your Railroad enter
prise. ~ affords me satisfaction to remember
That called unsolicited the first meeting that
was ever held on the subject, and now have
great hopes OF an enterprise so important, and
IN such coed hands, which is to be practically
inauguraisd IN your epterprising city.
with high regard, am,
Your obedfent servant,
I.B. GRINNELI.
Do" Great Bargoas.-Wm. Francis
being about to remove to Aclzley win
sell his entire assortment OF goods at
greatly reduced prices for the purpose
of reducing the stock. For short time