Source: The Mining Journal
Marquette, Mie
January 12, 1889

Not This Year, S'mother Year

I have been told, too, that the South Shore folks will
commence on their new branch from main line to Ashland in
the spring. It is said that, although the nearest point is
but twelve miles, the company will have to lay about 22 miles
of track in order that big bridging may be avoided over
White River and two or three ravines. It is quite probable
that there will be considerable activity in railroad work in
this section next season, all of which will, of course, bring
busiress to Ashland. Ashland News.