Resident Dakota Fifty-Four Years Called By Death
C.L. Madsen Answers Final Summons After Long Illness
The clouds which had been hanging heavily for a day, broke away yesterday afternoon, as if to usher to the better world the spirit of that early day pioneer, C.L. Madsen, whose death occurred last Saturday afternoon, and whose funeral was held yesterday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
For weeks and months that sturdy early resident of the Poinsett country had cheerfully waged a battle against the Grim Reaper, gaining reason for new hope at times, then sinking back to his bed, at all times resigned to the outcome. Only the best of care prolonged his life thus far, and eventually the final summons came.
A very large concourse of people gathered at the Lutheran church yesterday afternoon and there paid their respects to the departed citizen. A bank of flowers told of the high regard in which he was held, and of the desire to pay tribute to his memory.
Funeral services were in charge of Reverend L.O. Sunde, and Reverend Lofseth, of Astoria, also gave a short talk. Music was given by the Lutheran choir, a quartet, and a solo was sung by Constance Sunde.
Life Sketch
C.L. Madsen was born in Hundborg, Denmark, March 4, 1864 and passed away Feb. 27, 1932 at his home in Arlington, SD at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 23 days. At the age of 14, just 54 years ago, he came with his parents to America, who settled on the south side of Lake Poinsett.
On the 27th day of March, 1885 he was united in marriage with Petrina Vangsgaard, from Hørdum, Denmark. In the fall of the same year the young couple settled on the farm in Bangor Township. Here they lived and toiled together through many hardships of pioneer days until they retired from farm life and moved to their new home in Arlington.
To this union 10 children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, namely Cora at the age of one year and Mary at the age of 30. Following are the names of those who remain to mourn his passing: his wife Petrina, his eight children, Mrs. Lottie Hinderaker of Astoria, Mrs. Minnie Larson of Sinai, Mrs. Julia Sogaard of Aberdeen, Washington, and Clarence, Martin, Roy, Nora and Ebba all of Arlington. Also three brothers, Martin, Christopher and Otto, and two sisters Mrs. Herman Christensen and Mrs. Peter Knutson. A sister, Mrs. Damm, died a year ago this month, and another sister, Mrs. Nels Anderson of Portland, Oregon, died some 15 years ago.
On Easter Sunday, 1910, Mr. and Mrs. Madsen had the pleasure of celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, at which time a host of relatives and friends were present with good wishes and congratulations.
Mr. Madsen has been a faithful member of the Bangor congregation for about 40 years, until a year ago when the congregation dissolved. Not being satisfied, however, without a church home, he with his wife and two daughters applied for membership in the Arlington church and were admitted September 29, 1931
Mr. Madsen had been sick since the fall of 1929 and the most part of two years was confined to his bed. Several times he was very near death but with the most splendid care and nursing by his daughters Nora and Ebba, who untiringly had attended their father all this time he lingered so long. Surely all that human hands and love can do had been done for him. Now he has gone to his reward and only the fond memory of a good husband and self sacrificing father remains.
C.L. Madsen Answers Final Summons After Long Illness
The clouds which had been hanging heavily for a day, broke away yesterday afternoon, as if to usher to the better world the spirit of that early day pioneer, C.L. Madsen, whose death occurred last Saturday afternoon, and whose funeral was held yesterday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
For weeks and months that sturdy early resident of the Poinsett country had cheerfully waged a battle against the Grim Reaper, gaining reason for new hope at times, then sinking back to his bed, at all times resigned to the outcome. Only the best of care prolonged his life thus far, and eventually the final summons came.
A very large concourse of people gathered at the Lutheran church yesterday afternoon and there paid their respects to the departed citizen. A bank of flowers told of the high regard in which he was held, and of the desire to pay tribute to his memory.
Funeral services were in charge of Reverend L.O. Sunde, and Reverend Lofseth, of Astoria, also gave a short talk. Music was given by the Lutheran choir, a quartet, and a solo was sung by Constance Sunde.
Life Sketch
C.L. Madsen was born in Hundborg, Denmark, March 4, 1864 and passed away Feb. 27, 1932 at his home in Arlington, SD at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 23 days. At the age of 14, just 54 years ago, he came with his parents to America, who settled on the south side of Lake Poinsett.
On the 27th day of March, 1885 he was united in marriage with Petrina Vangsgaard, from Hørdum, Denmark. In the fall of the same year the young couple settled on the farm in Bangor Township. Here they lived and toiled together through many hardships of pioneer days until they retired from farm life and moved to their new home in Arlington.
To this union 10 children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, namely Cora at the age of one year and Mary at the age of 30. Following are the names of those who remain to mourn his passing: his wife Petrina, his eight children, Mrs. Lottie Hinderaker of Astoria, Mrs. Minnie Larson of Sinai, Mrs. Julia Sogaard of Aberdeen, Washington, and Clarence, Martin, Roy, Nora and Ebba all of Arlington. Also three brothers, Martin, Christopher and Otto, and two sisters Mrs. Herman Christensen and Mrs. Peter Knutson. A sister, Mrs. Damm, died a year ago this month, and another sister, Mrs. Nels Anderson of Portland, Oregon, died some 15 years ago.
On Easter Sunday, 1910, Mr. and Mrs. Madsen had the pleasure of celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, at which time a host of relatives and friends were present with good wishes and congratulations.
Mr. Madsen has been a faithful member of the Bangor congregation for about 40 years, until a year ago when the congregation dissolved. Not being satisfied, however, without a church home, he with his wife and two daughters applied for membership in the Arlington church and were admitted September 29, 1931
Mr. Madsen had been sick since the fall of 1929 and the most part of two years was confined to his bed. Several times he was very near death but with the most splendid care and nursing by his daughters Nora and Ebba, who untiringly had attended their father all this time he lingered so long. Surely all that human hands and love can do had been done for him. Now he has gone to his reward and only the fond memory of a good husband and self sacrificing father remains.
Resident Dakota Fifty-Four Years Called By Death
C.L. Madsen Answers Final Summons After Long Illness
The clouds which had been hanging heavily for a day, broke away yesterday afternoon, as if to usher to the better world the spirit of that early day pioneer, C.L. Madsen, whose death occurred last Saturday afternoon, and whose funeral was held yesterday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
For weeks and months that sturdy early resident of the Poinsett country had cheerfully waged a battle against the Grim Reaper, gaining reason for new hope at times, then sinking back to his bed, at all times resigned to the outcome. Only the best of care prolonged his life thus far, and eventually the final summons came.
A very large concourse of people gathered at the Lutheran church yesterday afternoon and there paid their respects to the departed citizen. A bank of flowers told of the high regard in which he was held, and of the desire to pay tribute to his memory.
Funeral services were in charge of Reverend L.O. Sunde, and Reverend Lofseth, of Astoria, also gave a short talk. Music was given by the Lutheran choir, a quartet, and a solo was sung by Constance Sunde.
Life Sketch
C.L. Madsen was born in Hundborg, Denmark, March 4, 1864 and passed away Feb. 27, 1932 at his home in Arlington, SD at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 23 days. At the age of 14, just 54 years ago, he came with his parents to America, who settled on the south side of Lake Poinsett.
On the 27th day of March, 1885 he was united in marriage with Petrina Vangsgaard, from Hørdum, Denmark. In the fall of the same year the young couple settled on the farm in Bangor Township. Here they lived and toiled together through many hardships of pioneer days until they retired from farm life and moved to their new home in Arlington.
To this union 10 children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, namely Cora at the age of one year and Mary at the age of 30. Following are the names of those who remain to mourn his passing: his wife Petrina, his eight children, Mrs. Lottie Hinderaker of Astoria, Mrs. Minnie Larson of Sinai, Mrs. Julia Sogaard of Aberdeen, Washington, and Clarence, Martin, Roy, Nora and Ebba all of Arlington. Also three brothers, Martin, Christopher and Otto, and two sisters Mrs. Herman Christensen and Mrs. Peter Knutson. A sister, Mrs. Damm, died a year ago this month, and another sister, Mrs. Nels Anderson of Portland, Oregon, died some 15 years ago.
On Easter Sunday, 1910, Mr. and Mrs. Madsen had the pleasure of celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, at which time a host of relatives and friends were present with good wishes and congratulations.
Mr. Madsen has been a faithful member of the Bangor congregation for about 40 years, until a year ago when the congregation dissolved. Not being satisfied, however, without a church home, he with his wife and two daughters applied for membership in the Arlington church and were admitted September 29, 1931
Mr. Madsen had been sick since the fall of 1929 and the most part of two years was confined to his bed. Several times he was very near death but with the most splendid care and nursing by his daughters Nora and Ebba, who untiringly had attended their father all this time he lingered so long. Surely all that human hands and love can do had been done for him. Now he has gone to his reward and only the fond memory of a good husband and self sacrificing father remains.
C.L. Madsen Answers Final Summons After Long Illness
The clouds which had been hanging heavily for a day, broke away yesterday afternoon, as if to usher to the better world the spirit of that early day pioneer, C.L. Madsen, whose death occurred last Saturday afternoon, and whose funeral was held yesterday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
For weeks and months that sturdy early resident of the Poinsett country had cheerfully waged a battle against the Grim Reaper, gaining reason for new hope at times, then sinking back to his bed, at all times resigned to the outcome. Only the best of care prolonged his life thus far, and eventually the final summons came.
A very large concourse of people gathered at the Lutheran church yesterday afternoon and there paid their respects to the departed citizen. A bank of flowers told of the high regard in which he was held, and of the desire to pay tribute to his memory.
Funeral services were in charge of Reverend L.O. Sunde, and Reverend Lofseth, of Astoria, also gave a short talk. Music was given by the Lutheran choir, a quartet, and a solo was sung by Constance Sunde.
Life Sketch
C.L. Madsen was born in Hundborg, Denmark, March 4, 1864 and passed away Feb. 27, 1932 at his home in Arlington, SD at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 23 days. At the age of 14, just 54 years ago, he came with his parents to America, who settled on the south side of Lake Poinsett.
On the 27th day of March, 1885 he was united in marriage with Petrina Vangsgaard, from Hørdum, Denmark. In the fall of the same year the young couple settled on the farm in Bangor Township. Here they lived and toiled together through many hardships of pioneer days until they retired from farm life and moved to their new home in Arlington.
To this union 10 children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, namely Cora at the age of one year and Mary at the age of 30. Following are the names of those who remain to mourn his passing: his wife Petrina, his eight children, Mrs. Lottie Hinderaker of Astoria, Mrs. Minnie Larson of Sinai, Mrs. Julia Sogaard of Aberdeen, Washington, and Clarence, Martin, Roy, Nora and Ebba all of Arlington. Also three brothers, Martin, Christopher and Otto, and two sisters Mrs. Herman Christensen and Mrs. Peter Knutson. A sister, Mrs. Damm, died a year ago this month, and another sister, Mrs. Nels Anderson of Portland, Oregon, died some 15 years ago.
On Easter Sunday, 1910, Mr. and Mrs. Madsen had the pleasure of celebrating their silver wedding anniversary, at which time a host of relatives and friends were present with good wishes and congratulations.
Mr. Madsen has been a faithful member of the Bangor congregation for about 40 years, until a year ago when the congregation dissolved. Not being satisfied, however, without a church home, he with his wife and two daughters applied for membership in the Arlington church and were admitted September 29, 1931
Mr. Madsen had been sick since the fall of 1929 and the most part of two years was confined to his bed. Several times he was very near death but with the most splendid care and nursing by his daughters Nora and Ebba, who untiringly had attended their father all this time he lingered so long. Surely all that human hands and love can do had been done for him. Now he has gone to his reward and only the fond memory of a good husband and self sacrificing father remains.
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