19 Feb 1857
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1857
Page
1
A乱 chaotic column cites a Fremont feud over whisky editorials and newspaper repudiation. It ties local press claims to the Times and Jour, notes a biannual report on the Illinois Institution for the Deaf and Blind, and sketches state banking measures and Hudson River flood damage in Albany.
From New York papers February 12, William Burdell seeks letters of administration on Dr. Burdell's estate valued at $10,000. He names brothers James Burdett and William Burdell, sister Mary Esther Steves, and others as heirs. Mrs Crainington named as wife of Dr. Burdell alleges complex family ties and pressure to appear before the Surrogate. A separate prison scene reports Mrs. Canningham’s testimony and reactions to the coroner’s proceedings and public scrutiny.
Tax year details indicate payments are due and will be accepted at a specific office. Address provided is Martin's Block second floor room with business hours each afternoon. The notice invites readers to visit the new establishment to see a wide stock of items and services.
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