Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1898 — Tolleston Marshes to be Drained [ARTICLE]

Tolleston Marshes to be Drained

After many years of constant battle the courts have finally knocked out the Tolleston club of Chicago. The Supreme court of Indiana Wednesday notified Attorney T. S. Fancher, of Crown Point, to go ahead and let the contract for the great Jarneko ditch, which will drain the Tolleston preserves into the Grand Calumet river and make them worthless for a duck marsh for tdl time to come. The marsh covers an area of about 7,000 acres, and how the club will hei’eafter utilize it is a mystery. An ill feeling exists between the farmers in that vicinity and the Tolleston club, and they all rejoice to hear the news that it will soon be as dry as a powder horn. The club is composed of Chicago’s wealthiest citizens, and they own a hnndsomo clubhouse near the marsh.” Salesmen wanted-To sell Singer Sewing machines and collect on assets in this section. A small honesty bond is required. No previous experience necessary. A good contract will bo offered* the right man. Address The Singer Manfg. Co., 503 Fisher Building, Chicago. w3t