Martin A. Thompson 1874-1903

THOMPSON, JACOBSON, HANSEN, OLSON, GULLORD, BITLAND, LEWISTON

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 1/1/2011 at 21:52:25

Martin Thompson Dead
In the prime of life, only twenty-nine years of age, apparently with a long life before him, Martin Thompson passed from this life to the one beyond the grave suddenly last Saturday [April 25, 1903] night at his home in this city. The cause of death was the bursting of a blood vessel at the base of the brain. Mr Thompson who has always been a hard working man, had worked as usual Friday at this trade as carpenter, but when he came home in the evening he complained of not feeling as well as usual. He ate his supper, however, but at the conclusion of the meal he was seized with convulsions which continued until the next morning when he passed away. Three or four physicians were in attendance, but nothing could be done to save him and he died surrounded by a large number of relatives and friends.

Martin Thompson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Thompson who have lived a long time in this city.

About ten days ago Martin went to North Dakota to look at land and see a brother who is residing there. He was a hard working, intelligent young man, and was making a financial success of life.

He leaves a sorrowing wife and one child.

Fortunately Martin was carrying a life insurance policy for $1,000 in the Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist church, and it was largely attended. The Firemen and Ancient Order of United workmen attended the funeral in a body, as the deceased was a member of both organizations.

Revs. Ginn and Thompson conducted the sad service.

The following out of town relatives attended the funeral: Brown Thompson of Harvey, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Lewiston and daughter, Miss Cora, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gullord, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gullord, all from Blue Earth City, Minn., C. M. Jacobson and wife of Pipestone, Minn. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, April 29, 1903)

Is Laid at Rest
Funeral of Late Martin Thompson Held Yesterday
The funeral of the late Martin Thompson was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church, the services being conducted by Rev. F. W. Ginn, assisted by Rev. T. C. Thompson. A large number were present to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. The pallbearers were from the membership of the Workmen and city fire department and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.

Martin Thompson was extremely popular with all, and his sudden and sad death is mourned by all. He was 29 years of age and is survived by his wife and one child. He was a member of the Workmen, in which order he carried insurance in the sum of $1,000, and also belonged to the city fire department.

Those from abroad to attend the funeral were: Brown Thompson, a brother, of Havana, N.D., his sister, Mrs. C. M. Jacobson and her daughter, of Pipestone. Other relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gullord, Mrs. Martin Gullord, Theodore Gullord and Mr. and Mrs. Bitland of Blue Earth, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Lewiston and Miss Cora Lewiston of Cedar Rapids. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, April 29, 1903)

Martin Thompson Dead
Dies Very Suddenly Saturday Morning at His Home in This City
This community was greatly shocked Saturday morning by the announcement that Martin Thompson was dead. He expired at 6:45 after an illness of only a few hours. He complained of not feeling well during the evening and a physician was called. After a thorough examination he was found to be suffering with hemorrhage from the base of the brain. This the attending physician knew would prove fatal and three other doctors were called in and remained with him until he died. It was their persistent work that kept him alive until morning. Several times during the night his pulse ceased to beat. Deceased was born in Faribault county, Minn., twenty-nine years ago and moved with his parents to this city when a mere child and has since resided here. He was a contractor and carpenter by trade and an excellent workman. As a man he was upright in all his dealing, honorable with his fellow men and possessed of good habits. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. lodge in this city, in which he carried a $1,000 life insurance policy. He had been a member of the Estherville Fire Company for nine years and was one of the most popular members of the company. Martin Thompson will be greatly missed by his many relatives and friend in this community. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at two o’clock yesterday afternoon and the remains interred in the Oak Hill cemetery.

Besides a loving wife and babe, two sisters, Mrs. Chris Jacobson, of Pipestone, Minn., Mrs. Chris Hansen of Kenmore, N. Dak., and six brothers, Brown, of Harvey, N. Dak., Lewis, Thomas, Albert, Christ Olson and K. C. Olson of this city are left to mourn his untimely death. (Estherville Democrat, Estherville, IA, April 29, 1903)