Prison Escape Probed as Upper Cage Flaw Exposed
Three prisoners escaped from a county jail by prying up a section of the sheet iron ceiling and sliding to ground. Officials blame jail design and oversight, noting daylight roaming allowed escapes and the upper floor was not intended for confinement. no outside help proven. The trio were Elmer Hardgrave, B. O. Farris and Joe McCann, held for larceny and assault.
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Pauly
Lillie
McDonald
Elmer Hardgrave
B. O. Farris
Joe McCann
Ludendorff
Death of Mrs Lessing After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs. Louis Lessing died at 12:30 Saturday after several days with pneumonia. A resident for nearly thirty nine years, she drew wide acquaintance and friendship in the community. Maiden name Margaret Kerr. Born in Pennsylvania on July 6, 1843. She was married to Hallett Patier.
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Louis Lessing
Margaret Kerr
Pneylvania
Ae Wat
Hallett Patier
Herbus
For Sale Good six room house near Milwaukee depot
For sale a six room house near the Milwaukee depot in good repair with a cistern. Price 176 if taken soon. This is a snap. Inquire of L Sill.
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Milwaukee Depot
L. Sill
Mrs. Ann Finnegan Dies after long quiet life at home
Mrs. Ann Finnegan aged over 80 died Saturday evening at 5 in her Riverdale home after years of living alone since her husband’s death. Born Ann McOne in Treland in 1833, she married James Finnegan in 1851 and settled in Calmar before moving to Riverdale. Survived by her son Jerome of Tracy Minnesota and Charles Jonhken, she was a longtime Presbyterian. funeral held Tuesday at the church with choir music. Burial followed at Riverview.
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Mendota
Peter Show
Weasley Township
Potter
Algona
Louis Lessing
David Dormoy
Glen Ulin
N. D
C. F. Spray
Riverview Cemetery
Mrs. Ann Finnegan
Mrs. Finnegan
Treland
Jan
Std
Presbyterian Church
Ghureh
Reve
J. F. Porterfield
Jerome
Fracy
Minnesota
Charles Jonnken
Aime
Riverview
Abe Feil
Court Is In Session Grand Jury Finding Work To Do
Grand jury work expands as 284 cases set for disposition with 11 crimes, 42 probate and rest. Judge Batley dismisses election officials from grand jury list. eight members remain. Albert Everding released after dismissal of state case. several defense cases defaulted or dismissed. Dexter land-contract cases cited. many local lawyers busy. program notes and a veterans event with fundraising plans.
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Batley
Coyle
Bly
Equity
Henry Bell
E.T. Dodge
Nic Bormform
W.C. Ottoff
B. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
C. W. Crimm
Estherville
Cady Chase
Webster City
J. Pringle
Red Oak
Roac
Rock Rapids
Hunter
Sibley
White
Adel
Albert Everding
Miss Everding
Jake
Barstow
Curtis
Dickinson
M. A. Dexter
Dexter
D. Ward
G A R Bean Supper Honoring Washington Next Evening
Tomorrow evening the G A R bean supper will honor George Washington and bolster the post emergency fund. The event remembers the Father of his Country and the living Civil War veterans, with speakers and communal gathering to celebrate his memory and ensure support for the post.
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George Washington
Old George
G. A
Washington
Chautauqua Comes to Nebraska Town
Three Lyceum agents visited a small Nebraska town three years ago to promote Chautauqua. Despite initial resistance, local business leaders guaranteed support and people turned out in large numbers. The third season last year drew continued enthusiasm with plans to expand, as the event has become a lasting community feature.
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Lyceum
Nebraska
Jarvis Bros Sale to Feature Farm Stock and Machinery
Jarvis Bros will auction their stock and household goods on Tuesday February 28 at their home located 24 miles east of Irvington. The sale starts at 10 00 am and includes horses cows steers calves bulls sows and a large assortment of machinery plus hay and harness. Ten months credit on bankable notes at 8 percent applies for sums over 10 dollars, with cash required for smaller amounts. Auctioneer J M Vinson and Clerk J W Wadsworth handle the sale.
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Jarvis Bros
Irvington
J. M. Vinson
J. W. Wadsworth
Tragic Accidental Shooting In Varina County
Miss Ella Tarrapman a school teacher in Varina Pocahontas County returned home on Wednesday and found two guns in the hall. While she attempted to put a shotgun away it discharged killing her. The Emmetabure Democrat reports the incident.
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Ella Tarrapman
Varina Pocahontas County
Emmetabure Democrat
Los Angeles Limited Train Schedule Rumored Details
A fragmentary note references a Los Angeles Limited service with mentions of electric traction and routes toward Los Angeles. It hints at seating classes including drawing room and private compartments, suggesting a multi-carriage arrangement.
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Los Angeles
Nantes Ge
Los
Tullman
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Ann Finnegan
Glee Club
Father Halpin
Morence Brown
Ethel Laird
Neva Patterson
Almerica
America
Miss Dodd
Jarvis Bros. Sale
O. H. Holmes
Kossuth County Historical Society
Iown
Work
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
Iowa City
Lbrary
J. A. Brownell Shoe Company
Good Shoers
Dutton & Sorensen
Echo
Langdon & Co
W. A. Parsons & Company
W. A. Parsons
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