Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-06-19
NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY EX-
.CURSION
Special Telegram to the Chicago Republican.
GREEN BAY, WIS june Is.
THE TRAIN

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GREEN BAY, Wis june Is.
THE TRAIN.
The excursion party, consisting of the
Directors of the Chicago and Northwes-
tern Railroad and invited guests. left
Chicago this morning at $50 for Lake Su-
Eperlor. The train was composed of one
baggage car, one smoking car, one DINING
| car, two coaches, two sleeping cars, and
the directors car, nine in all, and was
drawn by the engine Bartholomew, most
perfectly finished locomotive, and hand
ksomely decorated. The tIaln was under
the especial charge of a. A. Hobart, AS
sistant Superintendent of the Wisconsin
Division, assisted by S. b. Miner as con-
ductor. +
.s 49,. THE PARTY.
The party on board the train numbered
about one hundred and fifty, including
/ the band, being somewhat smaller than on
the Omaha excursion, but consisting near
ly the same parties from the East, with a
few changes in she Chicago delegation.
THE TRIP.
| The passage to this point was made
in eleven hours, and nothing has
tran pired In any way to mar the pleasure
OF the party Short stops were made at
Palatine, Harvard, Clinton, GAINESVILLE,
Oshkosh, Neenah, and Menasha. v, ar,
| s. DEMONSTRATIONS BY THE WAY.
AT Jefferson, some five hundred people
assembled at the depot with band of mu-
sic, and testified to their goodwill by
hearty cheers. e4 a,aa..e.f. -r
AT Waterfowl the Mayor, Common
Council and a large concourse Of people
assembled to receive1us. The Mayor de-
| llvered an address aud presented series
of congratulatory resolutions, which were
responded to by VIM. B. Ogden in fine
effort, thanking the people Of Watert,wn
for their cordial reception, for the man.
ner in which they had aided the railroad
in times past, and for their we'll wishes,
and trusting that mutual benefits would
maintain q lasting friendship.
| AT Fond du Lac, the train stopped for
| ty- five minutes to give an opportunity for
examining the company's car-shop8 loca-
ted at that point Mr.. Ogden being call
ed for, made an address, referring to the
early history of the line, paying high and
deserved credit to the employees in the
shops, to [, Z. Strong, Assistant Super
lntendent at this point, and Henry Hull,
master car builder, under i hose care most
OF the passenger and freight ears of the
company have been constructed, inclu-
ding the elegant Directors and sleeping
| cars. -
THE GENERAL EFFECT.
Everything has been done which could
be for the pleasure and comfort of the
party. Dinner was served on the train
the bill of fare embracing all the delica-
cles OF the season, and every want was
supplied. The rolling prairies of North
ern Illinois, the oak openings, lakes and
rivers of Wisconsin, have appeared in
their best aspect, and all are delighted
The condition of this branch of the road
is excellent, and the. whole country pres
ents fourishing appearance, with the
| promise of excellent crops a-5 {
ABOAT RIDE.
| On our arrival supper was found pre-
pared in the dinner saloon Of the steamer
Saginaw, one of the Company's boats
plying between this place and Escanaba,
across Green Bay, and under command
of Capt. Nichols. This evening dance
is IN progress on the boat. ..,.
| THE PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
We shall stay here tonight and start
at day break for Sand Point. Excellent
sleeping accommodations have been pro-
vided for all. Jas. r. Young, Secretary
Of the Company, has been untiring in his
efforts to secure the entire comfort of
every one of the party. We are .anticipa-
ting delightful trip on the bay to-mor-
row, and expect to partake Ct brook trout
at tea. r.