Johnsen, Gunder died 1903

JOHNSEN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 1/24/2014 at 00:35:58

Elgin Echo, Thur., 10 Dec. 1903. From the Gazette, undated.

The body of Gunder Johnsen, aged about 70 years, who lived 1 1/2 miles west of Eldorado, was found lying in the creek on the farm of Martin Bartelson Saturday. The old man was last seen Nov. 20th, and it is supposed that while on his way to visit a neighbor he accidentally fell down the bank of the creek, which is over eight feet at that point, striking his head and dying instantly. He had in his pockets when found $35.40 in cash. The body was found by Paul Juvik, and was removed to Paulson's. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Frame church, Rev. Stenerson officiating. The old man had no relatives. His wife, who burned to death when their home was destroyed by fire several years ago, was an aunt of Austin and Halver Paulsen.- Gazette.

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