NEW ULM REVIEW
Thursday May 20, 1930 Page 1
WORRY OVER HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE OF NEW ULM RESIDENT
A.O. Olson Ends Life By Drowning In Cistern In Basement.
ACT COMMITTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Was Secretary-Treasurer Of Eagle Roller Mill. With Company For 39 Years.
Intense suffering and brooding over his health condition caused A. O. Olson, prominent and well-known resident of New Ulm to take his own life by drowning late Tuesday afternoon in the basement cistern of the family home at 824 South Minnesota Street. The tragedy was discovered by members of the family about 4 o'clock or shortly after.
Mr. Olson had been suffering with stomach trouble more or less for the past five years. During the last two (unreadable words)….to cause him more worry and he suffered considerable pain, although he would never admit that fact to members of his family. He attended to his duties as secretary-treasurer of the Eagle Roller Mill Company every day and friends and acquaintances, and even members of his own family had no idea that he was suffering as he apparently did. In his own mind, Mr. Olson was sure that he had cancer and that fact caused him mental unrest, as well as physical. He was unable to eat and was losing weight continually, all of which facts strengthened the idea he possessed that he was a victim of the dread malady.
Arrangements had been made for Mr. Olson to visit his brother who is a physician and surgeon in Minneapolis for a thorough examination, but he kept avoiding the examination and putting off the visit to the cities for that purpose, because of the fact that his youngest daughter was graduating from high school, and because of his heavy work at the Mill at the present time.
Attended To Work Tuesday
Tuesday Mr. Olson had attended to his regular duties at the Mill office as usual, but had suffered considerable pain all day, as was later learned. His son Richard had come home from Chicago on Sunday to spend a week or ten days’ vacation here, and during the early afternoon had taken his mother for an auto ride. The maid had taken the day off and there was no one at home during the afternoon. Mr. Olson left the mill about 3 o’clock. Enroute home he visited with the children in the neighborhood and with friends and acquaintances he met along the way, in his usual kindly and friendly manner.
Left Note To Family
It was evident that his act had been premeditated for he left a farewell note to his family, explaining that his condition was worse than he had admitted, and that he had suffered the pangs of both mental and physical anguish. His death was discovered by his wife, who on returning from attending to several errands, had expected to find Mr. Olson at home, but when he was not there she thought perhaps he had been delayed. She had occasion to go into the basement of the home a little later and there discovered the tragedy. Medical assistance was called immediately, but all efforts were of no avail.
Was Sixty-One Years Old
The subject of this sketch was born in St. Paul December 13, 1869 and was thus past 61 years of age. While still quite young, he came with his parents to Nicollet village, Nicollet County, where his father, the late J. M. Olson, owned and operated a store. He lived there until 39 years ago, and became associated with the Eagle Roller Mill Company.
On November 23, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Schaefer, of this city, who survives him. To this union, seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Four sons and two daughters remain with their mother to mourn his death. They are Jesse Olson, Watertown, S.D.; Richard Olson, Chicago, Ill.; Stanley Olson, New Ulm; Mable Olson, Faribault and Howard and Alice, still at home. Three brothers, Ed H. Olson, and Dr. R. G. Olson of Minneapolis and Louis Olson of Nicollet, as well as one grandson also survive.
Albert O. Olson was well-known in this vicinity through his long residence here. He came to New Ulm in 19?? and took a position with the Eagle Roller Mill Company. In 1904 he was made manager of the grain department and efficiently managed that department until he was elected a director and was made assistant secretary in 1919. In 1926 Mr. Olson was advanced to the position of secretary-treasurer of the large milling company and held these positions at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. A. J. Losleben of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of this city, officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Operations at Eagle Roller Mill will cease Thursday afternoon out of respect for the deceased who was respected and loved by his co-workers and all who knew him.
Thursday May 20, 1930 Page 1
WORRY OVER HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE OF NEW ULM RESIDENT
A.O. Olson Ends Life By Drowning In Cistern In Basement.
ACT COMMITTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Was Secretary-Treasurer Of Eagle Roller Mill. With Company For 39 Years.
Intense suffering and brooding over his health condition caused A. O. Olson, prominent and well-known resident of New Ulm to take his own life by drowning late Tuesday afternoon in the basement cistern of the family home at 824 South Minnesota Street. The tragedy was discovered by members of the family about 4 o'clock or shortly after.
Mr. Olson had been suffering with stomach trouble more or less for the past five years. During the last two (unreadable words)….to cause him more worry and he suffered considerable pain, although he would never admit that fact to members of his family. He attended to his duties as secretary-treasurer of the Eagle Roller Mill Company every day and friends and acquaintances, and even members of his own family had no idea that he was suffering as he apparently did. In his own mind, Mr. Olson was sure that he had cancer and that fact caused him mental unrest, as well as physical. He was unable to eat and was losing weight continually, all of which facts strengthened the idea he possessed that he was a victim of the dread malady.
Arrangements had been made for Mr. Olson to visit his brother who is a physician and surgeon in Minneapolis for a thorough examination, but he kept avoiding the examination and putting off the visit to the cities for that purpose, because of the fact that his youngest daughter was graduating from high school, and because of his heavy work at the Mill at the present time.
Attended To Work Tuesday
Tuesday Mr. Olson had attended to his regular duties at the Mill office as usual, but had suffered considerable pain all day, as was later learned. His son Richard had come home from Chicago on Sunday to spend a week or ten days’ vacation here, and during the early afternoon had taken his mother for an auto ride. The maid had taken the day off and there was no one at home during the afternoon. Mr. Olson left the mill about 3 o’clock. Enroute home he visited with the children in the neighborhood and with friends and acquaintances he met along the way, in his usual kindly and friendly manner.
Left Note To Family
It was evident that his act had been premeditated for he left a farewell note to his family, explaining that his condition was worse than he had admitted, and that he had suffered the pangs of both mental and physical anguish. His death was discovered by his wife, who on returning from attending to several errands, had expected to find Mr. Olson at home, but when he was not there she thought perhaps he had been delayed. She had occasion to go into the basement of the home a little later and there discovered the tragedy. Medical assistance was called immediately, but all efforts were of no avail.
Was Sixty-One Years Old
The subject of this sketch was born in St. Paul December 13, 1869 and was thus past 61 years of age. While still quite young, he came with his parents to Nicollet village, Nicollet County, where his father, the late J. M. Olson, owned and operated a store. He lived there until 39 years ago, and became associated with the Eagle Roller Mill Company.
On November 23, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Schaefer, of this city, who survives him. To this union, seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Four sons and two daughters remain with their mother to mourn his death. They are Jesse Olson, Watertown, S.D.; Richard Olson, Chicago, Ill.; Stanley Olson, New Ulm; Mable Olson, Faribault and Howard and Alice, still at home. Three brothers, Ed H. Olson, and Dr. R. G. Olson of Minneapolis and Louis Olson of Nicollet, as well as one grandson also survive.
Albert O. Olson was well-known in this vicinity through his long residence here. He came to New Ulm in 19?? and took a position with the Eagle Roller Mill Company. In 1904 he was made manager of the grain department and efficiently managed that department until he was elected a director and was made assistant secretary in 1919. In 1926 Mr. Olson was advanced to the position of secretary-treasurer of the large milling company and held these positions at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. A. J. Losleben of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of this city, officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Operations at Eagle Roller Mill will cease Thursday afternoon out of respect for the deceased who was respected and loved by his co-workers and all who knew him.
NEW ULM REVIEW
Thursday May 20, 1930 Page 1
WORRY OVER HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE OF NEW ULM RESIDENT
A.O. Olson Ends Life By Drowning In Cistern In Basement.
ACT COMMITTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Was Secretary-Treasurer Of Eagle Roller Mill. With Company For 39 Years.
Intense suffering and brooding over his health condition caused A. O. Olson, prominent and well-known resident of New Ulm to take his own life by drowning late Tuesday afternoon in the basement cistern of the family home at 824 South Minnesota Street. The tragedy was discovered by members of the family about 4 o'clock or shortly after.
Mr. Olson had been suffering with stomach trouble more or less for the past five years. During the last two (unreadable words)….to cause him more worry and he suffered considerable pain, although he would never admit that fact to members of his family. He attended to his duties as secretary-treasurer of the Eagle Roller Mill Company every day and friends and acquaintances, and even members of his own family had no idea that he was suffering as he apparently did. In his own mind, Mr. Olson was sure that he had cancer and that fact caused him mental unrest, as well as physical. He was unable to eat and was losing weight continually, all of which facts strengthened the idea he possessed that he was a victim of the dread malady.
Arrangements had been made for Mr. Olson to visit his brother who is a physician and surgeon in Minneapolis for a thorough examination, but he kept avoiding the examination and putting off the visit to the cities for that purpose, because of the fact that his youngest daughter was graduating from high school, and because of his heavy work at the Mill at the present time.
Attended To Work Tuesday
Tuesday Mr. Olson had attended to his regular duties at the Mill office as usual, but had suffered considerable pain all day, as was later learned. His son Richard had come home from Chicago on Sunday to spend a week or ten days’ vacation here, and during the early afternoon had taken his mother for an auto ride. The maid had taken the day off and there was no one at home during the afternoon. Mr. Olson left the mill about 3 o’clock. Enroute home he visited with the children in the neighborhood and with friends and acquaintances he met along the way, in his usual kindly and friendly manner.
Left Note To Family
It was evident that his act had been premeditated for he left a farewell note to his family, explaining that his condition was worse than he had admitted, and that he had suffered the pangs of both mental and physical anguish. His death was discovered by his wife, who on returning from attending to several errands, had expected to find Mr. Olson at home, but when he was not there she thought perhaps he had been delayed. She had occasion to go into the basement of the home a little later and there discovered the tragedy. Medical assistance was called immediately, but all efforts were of no avail.
Was Sixty-One Years Old
The subject of this sketch was born in St. Paul December 13, 1869 and was thus past 61 years of age. While still quite young, he came with his parents to Nicollet village, Nicollet County, where his father, the late J. M. Olson, owned and operated a store. He lived there until 39 years ago, and became associated with the Eagle Roller Mill Company.
On November 23, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Schaefer, of this city, who survives him. To this union, seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Four sons and two daughters remain with their mother to mourn his death. They are Jesse Olson, Watertown, S.D.; Richard Olson, Chicago, Ill.; Stanley Olson, New Ulm; Mable Olson, Faribault and Howard and Alice, still at home. Three brothers, Ed H. Olson, and Dr. R. G. Olson of Minneapolis and Louis Olson of Nicollet, as well as one grandson also survive.
Albert O. Olson was well-known in this vicinity through his long residence here. He came to New Ulm in 19?? and took a position with the Eagle Roller Mill Company. In 1904 he was made manager of the grain department and efficiently managed that department until he was elected a director and was made assistant secretary in 1919. In 1926 Mr. Olson was advanced to the position of secretary-treasurer of the large milling company and held these positions at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. A. J. Losleben of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of this city, officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Operations at Eagle Roller Mill will cease Thursday afternoon out of respect for the deceased who was respected and loved by his co-workers and all who knew him.
Thursday May 20, 1930 Page 1
WORRY OVER HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE OF NEW ULM RESIDENT
A.O. Olson Ends Life By Drowning In Cistern In Basement.
ACT COMMITTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Was Secretary-Treasurer Of Eagle Roller Mill. With Company For 39 Years.
Intense suffering and brooding over his health condition caused A. O. Olson, prominent and well-known resident of New Ulm to take his own life by drowning late Tuesday afternoon in the basement cistern of the family home at 824 South Minnesota Street. The tragedy was discovered by members of the family about 4 o'clock or shortly after.
Mr. Olson had been suffering with stomach trouble more or less for the past five years. During the last two (unreadable words)….to cause him more worry and he suffered considerable pain, although he would never admit that fact to members of his family. He attended to his duties as secretary-treasurer of the Eagle Roller Mill Company every day and friends and acquaintances, and even members of his own family had no idea that he was suffering as he apparently did. In his own mind, Mr. Olson was sure that he had cancer and that fact caused him mental unrest, as well as physical. He was unable to eat and was losing weight continually, all of which facts strengthened the idea he possessed that he was a victim of the dread malady.
Arrangements had been made for Mr. Olson to visit his brother who is a physician and surgeon in Minneapolis for a thorough examination, but he kept avoiding the examination and putting off the visit to the cities for that purpose, because of the fact that his youngest daughter was graduating from high school, and because of his heavy work at the Mill at the present time.
Attended To Work Tuesday
Tuesday Mr. Olson had attended to his regular duties at the Mill office as usual, but had suffered considerable pain all day, as was later learned. His son Richard had come home from Chicago on Sunday to spend a week or ten days’ vacation here, and during the early afternoon had taken his mother for an auto ride. The maid had taken the day off and there was no one at home during the afternoon. Mr. Olson left the mill about 3 o’clock. Enroute home he visited with the children in the neighborhood and with friends and acquaintances he met along the way, in his usual kindly and friendly manner.
Left Note To Family
It was evident that his act had been premeditated for he left a farewell note to his family, explaining that his condition was worse than he had admitted, and that he had suffered the pangs of both mental and physical anguish. His death was discovered by his wife, who on returning from attending to several errands, had expected to find Mr. Olson at home, but when he was not there she thought perhaps he had been delayed. She had occasion to go into the basement of the home a little later and there discovered the tragedy. Medical assistance was called immediately, but all efforts were of no avail.
Was Sixty-One Years Old
The subject of this sketch was born in St. Paul December 13, 1869 and was thus past 61 years of age. While still quite young, he came with his parents to Nicollet village, Nicollet County, where his father, the late J. M. Olson, owned and operated a store. He lived there until 39 years ago, and became associated with the Eagle Roller Mill Company.
On November 23, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Schaefer, of this city, who survives him. To this union, seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Four sons and two daughters remain with their mother to mourn his death. They are Jesse Olson, Watertown, S.D.; Richard Olson, Chicago, Ill.; Stanley Olson, New Ulm; Mable Olson, Faribault and Howard and Alice, still at home. Three brothers, Ed H. Olson, and Dr. R. G. Olson of Minneapolis and Louis Olson of Nicollet, as well as one grandson also survive.
Albert O. Olson was well-known in this vicinity through his long residence here. He came to New Ulm in 19?? and took a position with the Eagle Roller Mill Company. In 1904 he was made manager of the grain department and efficiently managed that department until he was elected a director and was made assistant secretary in 1919. In 1926 Mr. Olson was advanced to the position of secretary-treasurer of the large milling company and held these positions at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. A. J. Losleben of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of this city, officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. Operations at Eagle Roller Mill will cease Thursday afternoon out of respect for the deceased who was respected and loved by his co-workers and all who knew him.
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