Holman, Charles August Frisk (1876-1911)

HOLMAN, FRISK, PEHRSDOTTER, MODIN

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Fort Dodge Messenger
Wednesday Evening
July 26, 1911

POURS OIL ON BEDDING AND DIES FROM BURNS

Stratford, Ia., July 26. - After suffering for a day from burns inflicted by himself while his mind was temporarily deranged, Charles Holman, 38 years old, died Sunday evening at his home south of Stratford. Death was due to congestion of the lungs.

Mr. Holman had been despondent for several days, but little attention was paid to it by members of the family. Taking a kerosene can Saturday, he went to his room and poured oil on the bed clothing, furniture, and himself, setting fire to it.

The fire was discovered by men working on the farm, who found the bed room door locked. After a little difficulty, the room was entered and the flames extinguished. Some of the rescuers were cut by broken glass and burned.

Mr. Holman is survived by his mother and a step-brother.

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Stratford Courier
August 3, 1911

Obituary
Holman

Charley August Holman was born in Sheldahl, Iowa, February 12, 1876. When a small child his mother passed away and at the age of seven years he was legally adopted by his aunt, Mrs. Brita Holman. About twelve years ago they came to Stratford and moved onto a farm, where he resided until his death Sunday, July 23. He leaves to mourn his death a father, one brother at Story City, a half-brother, his foster mother, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, July 25, conducted by Rev. H. A. Peterson, and the remains were laid to rest in the South Marion cemetery.

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Charles August Frisk was born in 1876 near Sheldahl, Iowa to Olof Persson Frisk and Karin Pehrsdotter Modin. His mother died about 1883 and he was adopted by August Holman and Brita (Pehrsdotter Modin) Holman, his aunt and uncle.