[Railroad Survey Completed]
Brandon Times, May 25, 1882

   The railroad engineers completed their work on the Markesan railroad survey, and returned to Milwaukee, Saturday morning. They say that the north route is the easiest grade, and as it does not cut through but four farms between here and Fairwater, in place of eleven on the other route, the right of way would be much less expensive, and if the road is built it will probably be on the north route, which would suit this place better.