Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1898 — The Ditch Won't Do. [ARTICLE]

The Ditch Won't Do.

J. F. Warren, F. M. Parker and Benjamin Harris, with County Surveyor Alter as engineer, have returned from viewing and surveying a proposed big ditch, in the north part of the county, which Mr. Gifford intended to make. It started at what is called the Nigger ranch, and was to run 7 miles to the Kankakee river. It was found how’ever that there was not fall enough on that route, and in fact part of the way the water would have to run up-hill, as used to be alleged it would have to do at the outlet of the dead but not forgotten Wakarusa ditch. The land at the Kankakee and the water level in it being some feet higher than the surface of the marsh, some distance this side. It is now understood that the plan of the ditch will be radically changed, and the water carried into the Hodges ditch, which will be enlarged. lam talking facts. If you want a buggy or carriage for cost, come with the cash. I have no calico buggies, but of the latest styles and quality. C. A. Roberts. No two fans alike and prices 50 per cent less than regular price. 2w2d Chicago Bargain Store. When others fail to suit you in price, style and durability of buggies, wagons, harness, etc., ther see Judy and The Leif Buggy Company. At Goodland. Just bought, Marshall Field’s & Co’s complete line of sample fans; J off. 2w?d Chicago Bargain Store.