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June 25, 1861

Page 4

LANE, OGLE CO. ILL, June 19—Secessionist Hung—T. D. Burk, a rabid Secessionist, was hung to-day, by the citizens, from the third story of the Court House building. He was charged with causing the destructive fires here on the 7^th of this month and December last. His guilt was fully established. It was also proved that he had planned the burning of the business portion of the town.

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]