Source: The Mining Journal
Marquette, Mi.
April 16, 1887 Saturday

The Consolidation Approaching

The most important change in railroad circles at present
is the placing of the MH&O and the M&M under one management,
general manager John Hornby having tendered his resignation
to take effect May 1, and Andrew Watson, superintendent of
the M&M, having been selected as his successor. This will
place the two roads under one management, practically consol-
idating them as part of the DSS&A. Mr. Watson's ability and
fitness as a railroad manager have been freely demonstrated
on the DM&M and other roads.

While the consolidation of the roads has been expected for
some time, the Mining Journal regrets the fact that the change
results in the withdrawal of Mr. Hornby, a gentleman who has
been deservably popular with all classes in his management of
the MH&O and who has put the road and its equipment in splen-
did condition throughout. His administration of the road has
been most successful, while his many acts of courtesy and
kindness in his official capacity have been thoroughly appre-
ciated by the public at large.

DSS&A