Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-17
TWO ABLE AGENTS.
The New Representatives Of the
Milwaukee and Peoria.
DESERVING OF THEIR PROMOTIONS.

Messrs Greer and Con Gradually Ascend
ing to Promimence in Railroed Circles
rs Result Of Long and Faithful Ser
vice.
The assignment of Messrs. l.. II.
Greer and Z. L. Golf to the Rock ISL
and freight and passenger agencies
of the Milwaukee and Peoria rail-
ways, respectively. constitute deserv-
ing recoguitions at the hands Of their
companies which they have served in
diverse capacities constantly and
faithfully for a number OF years.
Their coming here is promotion such
as they are Justly entitled to. They
are both young and energetic gentle
men whose departures from their
former posts have occasioned
much regret in business and
social circles alike, which is ample
assurance of their immediate popu-
larity with the people they might
come in contact with in their respec-
tive walks here. MIR. Greer has been
connected with the Milwaukee sys-
tenn Is years. Beginning as an oper-
atOr at remote station in WiscOn-
sin. his ability was soon recognized,
and after a few months he was as
signed an agency in a small town.
He was transferred to various points
on the system. and three years ago
was given charge of the company's
interests at Perry, Ia, where he cul-
tivated the friendship and confidence
of the citizens to such an extent that
he not only gained their cooperation
in his company's interests, but was
chosen to represent them in the
council. How the Perry townsmen
took his transfer is better told by the
Advertiser:
ut was with genuine and unaf-
fected regret that the people of this
town learned that Agent Greer. of
the Milwaukee, had been offered and
would accept the agency of the road
at Rock Island. MIR. Greer has made
many warm friends during his three
years, stay in this town. He is,
genial and companionable man,
and hustler for his road. The
Office ut Rock Island is q much
more important one than this, and
pays a much better salary, and Mr..
Greer's friends rejoice in his deserved
promotion. but they regret that his
new duties call him and his estima-
bic wife away from here. Aid. Greer
handed in his resignation at Tuesday
evenings council meeting, to take
effect at once, and special election
will doubtless have to be held in the
Third ward to fill the vacancy. Mr..
Greer has made a very efficient
alderman and we'll deserves the vote
of thanks extended him by the coun-
Gil on accepting his resignation"
The Peoria's New Man.
The sociable disposition of Mr..
GoG as chief of the Peoria's local
freight and passenger department
has already won the admiration of his
subordinates and superiors, as we'll
as the large number of acquaintance
whom he has cultivated during his
brief stay here. As thorough and
Trustworthy business man he is
unquestioned, as his former records
fully corroborate. He is a young,
genial and pleasant associate, and
these essential characteristics COM
bined with his keen business princi-
pies will make his introduction
among the people immediate and
permanent. and popularize himself
and company. Mr.. Golf began his
career with the Peoria road when 10
years of age, having previously been
connected with other companies as
operator. After years service he
was rendered position with the
Vandalia line as agent, and contin-
ued with it for a short time, when he
was again offered situation with
the r. l. & p. at Peoria. where he re-
manned for nine years and up to the
time of his promotion to the Rock
Island agency. He began at the
bottom of the ladder in the Peoria
office, and as his merits became
known he was gradually promoted
until he reached the position of
cashier, in which capacity he served
several years. having also acted as
chief clerk.
C., r. & st. L. to he Auctioned.
The Chicago, Peoria & S.. Louis
railroad is to be sold at auction at
Springfield. Sept. IA. 1t will be Of
fered first in three parcels. The first
includes the line from Pekin TO Ha-
vana and Jacksonville; the second.
the line from Havana to Springfield.
s250.000 of stock in the Peoria &
Pekin Union railway. and the line
from Springfield to East st. Louis;
the third is the line proposed to be
built from Havana to Rock Island.
No bid of less than $3.50. 900 for the
first parcel, 5000, 900 for the second,
and $50, 900 for the third will be &C
cepted, and after each parcel is sold
the property will be offered and sold
as one piece if greater price than
the aggregate bid for the three par
cells can be obtained.
Along the Track.
j. X. Fezler's switch engine, 81,
is in the c., r. l. & P. shops at
Davenport.