The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-02-20

Springfield, sugar creek, Nocucstoi'
Center, Fairfield. Massillon, Dayton,
Fremont, Red Oak, Iowa, Springdale,
Cover, Cass, Linn. Pioneer.
Here follows list Of townships in
terested in all counties along the line,
which We omit.
On motion the following resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is at the present time
one of the main objects of the people
to obtain cheaper transportation Of
freight, aud to furnish relief from
the extortions of the railroad monop-
olies of the land, and
WHEREAS, The projected Peoples
Narrow Gauge Railroad, from Dav-
export or some point on the Missis-
sippi river, when built will give the
people, contiguous to said road. such
relief, to q great extent. together
with other numerous advantages;
therefore,
Resolved, That we recommend to
the Farmers Clubs aud Oranges free
discussion Of the merits Of this project,
and an active cooperation with the
officers OF said company in building
the same, that the officers Of said com.
pany may be thereby sustained in
their efforts to prosecute the work.
Resolved, That all newspapers friend
~ to this project be invited to publish
| the proceedings of this meeting in
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following, viz: Marshall Times,
Homestead, Davenport Gazette, Der
Democrat, Upton ADVERTISER, Pso-
pies Journal, Eldora Ledger, Iowa
Falls Sentinel, Western Gazette, Mus
catine Journal and Tribune, Farmers
Journal, Toledo Chronicle and Citizen.
The counties were mex. called in or
j der aud the delegates responded. Mr..
Holmes, one OF the Delegates or tne
Board OF Trade from Davenport, said
the city Of Davenport took an interest
in this project, and would forward it
in every way possible; they were not
prepared at this meeting to make any
definite propositions, and were desir-
Gus Of ascertaining the general feeling
along the line; was confident the pro-
ject was meritorious one, and would
go forward. Mr.. Fulton, also delegate
of the Board Of Trade, favored the pro-
ject.
Mr.. Washburn, of Muscatine, de.
sired to say that if the terminus on the
Mississippi WAS not definitely fixed 1t
Davenport, he would present the ad-
vantages offered by the city aud county
of Muscatine, IS follows: They would
turn over road bed already for ties
and iron from the city Of Muscatine to
Upton, 10 miles, with right of way
into the city, and other valuable fran
chises worth at least $500, 900. II
the company should come to Musca-
tine with their road, in addition to the
franchises above alluded to, it would
connect direct with the Chicago, Mill
ington l. Western Narrow Gauge now
building to Muscatine, thus insuring q
continuous Narrow Gauge to the lakes:
also connect with the great Continent
tai now building from New York to
Omaha.
/ This munificent proposition entirely
unexpected 20 the company, brought
the Delegates Of Scott to the floor, and
Mr.. Holmes proceeded at considerable
length to dilate upon the superior adj
vantages of Davenport over Musca-
tine, referring to the railroad connec-
ton, bridge across the river; the vast
manufacturing intererests Of Dayen-
po-t, Rock Island, Moline and the
Government Arsenal Works, all of
which were part OF one great manu-
featuring center, and his confident
belief that his city would not suffer
itself to be out-bid or out-done by any
other point desiring this road. which
would confer such vast benefits upon
the city securing it.
Col. May, Of Cedar, spoke enthusi-
aetically in favor Of Narrow Gauge
roads generally, and Of this one In
particular; that Old Cedar stood ready
to carry the work triumphantly
through that county, believing that
such road would meet the urgent
demand of the people for cheap trans
portation, without which they would
be ruined.
Messrs. Perry aud Dice, Of Linn,
endorsed the project heartily, aud
promised that the needed cooperation
should be forthcoming.
Messers. Smith and Lane, of Benton,
endorsed all that had been said, and |
their hands were ready and willing.
j. l.. Estes, Of Hardin county, .
practical engineer and railroad man
oflong experience, endorsed the pro-
ject, and said old Hardin would re.
spond to all demands made on her.
They wanted the road, aud that soon,
as did the people along the line. II
was move nent of the people in their
own interests. iowa Falls had fran.
chises worth ut least ST., 900, (which it
was probate could be turned over to
this crmpany; believed the proposed
line to be good one, aud grades easy.
Messrs. Rice aud Chaplin, OF Mar
shall, addressed the Convention gen.
orally on the new system Of roads. and
Mr.. Rice made some practical sugges-
lions Is to how tberoad could be built.
Several speeches were made by other