Source: Negaunee Iron Herald
Negaunee, (L.S.,) Mi.
January 5, 1888
Thursday
Two hundred and fifty miles of DSS&A comprising the eastern portion which has been in operation during 1887, show gross earnings for the past year at $1,500,000 and net of $660,000. When the entire line, now practically completed, is in use, it is estimated that the gross earnings will be $3,000,000 with a net of $1,200,000, and further, that dividends from 4 to 6% will be declared the first year. There is now $200,000 in the treasury and the company has not yet decided whether to use it for purchasing its land grant bonds or to expend the money in dividends.
Wesley Perron Railroad Collection
