Lewis University Canal and Regional History Collection David Oliver Oat Meal Mill, Later Quaker Oats, Now Schumdlers. (from back of photo) |
"Sec. 5. Every person who shall lead, drive or ride any horse, ox, or ass,
mule or other animal, upon the towing path, or the bank opposite to the towing
path of the canal, except for the purpose of towing boats, or other floating
things upon the waters thereof, and except for the purpose of conveying
articles to and from said canal, in order to their transportation on the
waters of the same, or their delivery at their place of destination, shall
forfeit for every such offence, the sum of five dollars, and pay all damages
consequent upon such offence over and above the said forfeiture".
(Rules By-Laws & Regulations of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. Law of
February 21, 1843)
Updated March 1, 2000
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