Unknown Man – Died 1897

UNKNOWN MAN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/9/2020 at 16:52:26

Source: Decorah Republican July 15, 1897 P 3 C 2

Man Drowned in Clear Lake.
Mason City Republican:—The Reporter of Clear Lake, issues an extra telling of the finding of the body of a man in the lake on Monday afternoon. No one could identify him. The deceased seemed about 60 years old, had gray hair and beard and was partially bald. He was seen about June 25th walking along the railroad track. The coroner’s jury could find no clue as to the man’s identity.