U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illnois February 9, 1891 (Bolles v. Town of Amboy)

Gresham, C. J.

The Chicago & Rock River Railroad Company was chartered by the legislature of Illinois March 24,1869. The act authorized incorporated cities, towns, and townships along or near the route to aid the construction of the road by subscribing for the capital stock, and paying for the same by executing and delivering to the company, bonds bearing interest at a rate not exceeding 10 per