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Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

2

Lying Davis Comes to a Christmas Funeral

A rural drama in a 1902 village recalls Lying Davis as he orchestrates a grim Christmas Eve reveal about Hiram Squires. The town’s Strategy Board and Weekly Clarion chronicle a funeral procession amid sharp wit and grave tempers, ending in a sobering, communal tribute.

Hex” Davis Hezekiah Davis Stydia Morpheus Mephisto Hez Jess Davis Buch Hars Bill Compton Alf. Fiskin Hank Somars Roger Craig Andrew Shrader Hiram Squires Horace Grant Clarion Mandy Deen Horace Hiram Fliram Pike Road Niobo Boreas Jack Frost

Gerry Talbot Christmas Dinner Lofty Gesture

Gerry Talbot plans a festive Christmas studio dinner for friends and two poor girls, Minnie and Lou, after Miss Wakefield cancels. He invites twelve guests, finds joy in giving, and the event unfolds with warmth as Miss Wakefield and her brother arrive. He reveals a ring gift and confesses his love, ending with the couple's hopeful future.

James Gerry Talbot Miss Wakefield Min Minnie Talbot Mrs' Posey Jonas Tom Kitty Tim Mis’ Posey Jonas Boges Meg Pat Fooley Betsy Moll Louw Sixth Avenue Lou Katie Miss Posey Betty Tom Doom Mr. Wakefield Grace Gueate Ted

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