The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-08-06
Pushing North.

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A FLOWERY DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF
THE SCENES ON THE NEW TRACK OF
THE T. A. A. & N. M. R. r.
From the Ann Arbor Argus
Owosso, July a3.
The prospectors of the T., A. A. &
N. M. railroad are fast perfecting
the connecting links, which in con-
junction with their Northern and
Southern routes, will make cortln-
uous line between Toledo, Ohio, and
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The grad
ing between the Whitmore Lake cut
off, and Hamburg, is finished and the
ties are being placed as fast as pos
sible.
On Saturday, rode from the FAM
Gus bridge where the 800 Corinthian
followers of Ashley withstood the
onslaught of the enemy--a competi-
tive railroad and were victorious.
AS to its natural beatings, tine pass
would remind one of the historic Their
mopylae. On either side of the
bridge over which the d. l.. & n
train passes with slackened speed,
presumably to allow passengers the
privilege of viewing the sights of the
battle ground, are to be seen as
uniquely laid and symetrically formed
curves as one would find in riding
hundreds of miles. Surely, their
equal is not to be found in Michigan.
In these cuts forged by the hands of
skillful workmen, were gathered the
implements Of warfare. Brave boys
with cleaning bayonets and firm trs21
faced the sides, surmounted the
pinacle and lined the ridges which
overlooked their fellow comrades
below. With ponderous cannon
guarding their enemy's approach
they waited with abated breath
fearful slaughter. But the courage Of
Mic and Jack visibly waned when
nothing save the paltry dollar allured.
No country was to be rescued, no
race to be saved. The setting sun as
it sank in the western sky reflected
victory stamped on their bayonets
back to the soft yellow sands in the
rear. A stipulation was made by the
opposing parties and the troops
marshalled for return home. Now.
the beautifully formed S track, laid in
these yellow sands marks the clace
of a resolute stand. Though no
blood was shed, the piles ofblockad-
ing stones remain, the landmarks of
once famous intention. Passing
nearer Howell the train runs through
long tunnl constructed undera main
carriage way leading into the city
and beyond which is located a COSY
little $4,000 brick depot. From
Howell to Byron, a distance of IA
miles nothing of marked interest is
perceptib!e. The road passes through
well titled farms, with evidences of
we'll to do farmers on every side. A
large force of men are at work ballast
ing and rendering firm the track be-
tween these places. l may say, that
Ii has been my privilege TO ride on
many of the Michigan railroads when
first put in operation but none with
more ease than on the T. & A. A.
Saturday. The road bed is firm and
jolting is hardly preceptible. l refer
to the portion that is equipped and in
running order between Howell and
Byron. The link between Durand
and Owosso is being expeditiously laid
and ere the month which shall usher
in the golden Autumn is upon u the
steam horse of the L. & A. a. will be
100 miles day on a continuous
journey. E. S. G.
Preserve your Sight.
l will be at o. C. Houses bakery,
Washington ST., Owosso, every Satur-
day, with an assortment of superior
glasses. A speciality is made of fit
ting any case of defective eyes not
understood by the general dealer.
Measurement of eyes, also oflens taken
with instruments of my own con-
struction. Everything as represent
ed, no fancy prices, you always know
where to find me. Consultation free.
J. T. MoXLEY,
Practical Optician.
Farm for sa1e