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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1871
Page
6
The story follows David Price, a twelve year old boy from a widow run household, who faces poverty and temptation to theft. After resisting a purse theft and earning a chance to help his mother, Miss Turner rewards the act by aiding the family, improving their prospects, and launching David’s clerical career.
Guardians of John Coates and siblings announce a public auction of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 24 township 28 north range 5 east in Stephenson County Illinois. Auction is November 15 1871 at noon with minimum one third cash and balance due in one and two years with interest, secured by the premises. Attorneys Burcuarn Banton Barnum represent the guardians from Freeport Illinois.
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