West Union Man Held on Bonds in Jack the Hugger Case
Lester Alcorn of West Union is held on $2000 bond after allegedly accosting two young women on a Friday evening. Sheriff Wright intercepted at Alcorn’s home, following reports of a man with a hidden face. The incident occurred as the girls were returning home near the downtown area, leading to a grand jury charge and criminal proceedings.
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West Unio
West Union
Hay
Jack the Hugger
Lester Alcorn
Waest Union
Wright
Léater Alcorn
Snake in Bananas At Water Street Store
A traveling man in Decorah reports a two foot long snake found with bananas at the firm of Ramsey and Hlestad grocers on Water street east end. The snake, described as an adder by the passerby, was captured and placed in a glass bottle. It showed diamond shaped markings on yellow sides and appeared dormant in a box among the fruit.
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Ramsey
Ramsey’ & Hlestad
Water Street
Decorah
Wyandotte Hen Buried in Hay for 121 Days Near Fontanelle
A Wyandotte hen near Fontanelle Iowa survived 121 days buried under hay in a barn. Ba Rice left a hen missing from a barn loft on July 10. The bird was found alive after a faint squawk from the manger where it had been concealed for months, barely able to move with minimal feathers remaining.
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Fontanelle
Iowa
Ba Rice
Rice
Dance Saturday Evening at Migin eperay House
A dance is planned at the Migin eperay house this Saturday evening December 20 with Carpenter's orchestra Whly providing music. Dancing runs from 8 to 13 o'clock, and all dancers are invited to attend on time as music starts promptly at eight. The opera house will be heated and wood supplies ample. A large crowd is expected for this old time dance. Glen Warren and family will move to Missouri next week seeking warmer climate.
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Shatter
Clayton
Sam. Greenley
Rock Island
Snowids
Odedoit
Gooder
Barneas An
Cédar" Rapids
M. B
Clermont
Aug
Holzeh
Pieagncht Point
Wigma No
Bien Finnagan
F. O. Millman
Willinder
Gus Gunderson
Carpenter
Mail Your Packages Early For Christmas Shipping
A reader advised to mail packages early to avoid last minute rush and delays. Wrap securely address plainly and ensure sufficient postage. Forethought saves worry and possible delayed gifts as Christmas approaches.
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Christ
Elgin Opera House events and local notices
Remember the dance at the opera house Saturday evening with music at eight o'clock and Friday's play Allen Account of Polly staged by the Athletic Association of the Elgin High School. Also notes on auto fees in Iowa and property sale, plus local family gatherings and wedding anniversary celebrations.
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Schori & Kustar
Polly
Athletic Association of the Higin
Bigin ‘Opera
H. H. Gilbertson
Opera House
Macy ‘Campbell
Campbell
Gilbertson
Allen
Athletic Association
Elgin Highacoo
Iowa
Fred Gehring
Main Street
Arnold Bauman
Mr. Gehring
Herbert Falk
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American Legion
Bill's Orchestra
Christiaaa
Chiureh
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Falp
Brercisa
Tiny Girls
Clifton Mealey
Josephine Kale
Duorte Berni
BONE
Lees
Chotr
John Venney
Baith ‘Grether
Mt. Vernon
Frances
Skérshoug
Gearela May Schori
Bert
Kohler
John Bower
Richard Brackin
Macy Campbell
Colt
Mr. Camphbell
Poltignitus
Glen Warren
Missouri
Glen
Thos. Kerr
Water 100
Trevyrla
Chas Roth Heberger
Mrs. Kerr
Bary
Darrel
Mickie
MBS
Ruin Tekles
Pater
Angie Tula
Christonas
Vt Nether
Antira
Hamilton Brown
Athena
A. Georgette Blouse
Hycrest
Burlin
Burlington
Pitt
Halstenson
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