Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-05-10
From The Western Railroad Gazette.
Chicago to Cleveland and BuffaiO.
Through to Cleveland without Change Oh
Cars-Ihe New Route via CreStline.

! Through to Cleveland Without. -Change VI
Cars-Ihe New Route via CreStline.
This new line established by the Pitts
burg Fl. Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Company is already a formidable COMPETE
tor for public patronage and favor with
the older and longer route viG Toledo
Passengers and shippers in this city and
the northwest are beginning to appreciate
the excellent facilities and inducements it
offers. Tickets are sold at all important
points in the northwest, and baggage check
ed through to Cleveland, 5uffalo or any
Eastern point by the Crestline route. The
trains leave promptly from the West Side
Union Depot going through on time, while
the stations where meals are taken, are
located at points best adapted to secure
comfort, health and enjoyment to the
traveller.
At Erie, Dunkirk and Buffalo, direct
connections are made with the New York
Central, the abroad guage" Erie and
Philadelphia and Erie railways for all
points East.
Like many other prevalent opinions
which have no foundation in truth, it is
generally supposed that the route by
Crestline is the longest. This mistake is
readily corrected by reference to the fg-
ures given in Appleton's Railway Guide
and obtained from official sources. They
are as follows:
ROUTE VIA TOLEDO.
Chicago to Cleveland. miles
Cleveland to Buffalo,.
Total Distance. miles
.4.,a. ROUTE VIA CREsTLINE.
Chicago TO Cleveland .5Sa miles
Cleveland to Buffalo,
Total ......................l 81 miles
The distance then as shown by the
above figures which cannot be contro-
verted, is actually Jess by three miles by
the Pittsburg and Fit. Wayne route by way
of Crestline than that ola Toledo.
Not only is the track of this line in the
best possible repair but the cars are OF
the most comfortable and luxurious in the
country. The sleeping cars are distin-
guished in On especial manner for their
beauty, elegance, strength, convenience,
and the careful attention constantly given
to keep them in q perfectly sweet and
clean condition. They are all built by the
Central Transportation Company of Phil
adelphia, and are perfectly palatial in
their appointments.
The new hotel at Crestline, the econ
tinental" (the principal meal" depot on
the route has just been completed b, The
Company at an expense of over One Hun
dred Thousand dollars. 1t can handsomely
accommodate 800 guests, and its break
fasts, dinners and suppers have already
become famous with all who know what
good fare and a plenty Of 1t, and ample tims
to eat ii, means.
Finally, the route uia Crestline to Cleve-
land and Buffalo is First Glass in every
respect. 1t is shorter and quicker than
any other, and its excellent track, splen-
did cars and sleeping coaches, affsble and
obliging conductors and attractive dining
halls constitute such elements of popular
lily as few who consult comfort and speed
in travelling are able to resist. The traffic
in freight and passengers by the Crestline
route is rapidly increasing and according
to present Indications, it will soon be the
popular line of transit between Chicago,
Cleveland and Buffalo.