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Carl John Anderson (1872-1937)

ANDERSON, BOGRIN, HARGES

Posted By: jane austin (email)
Date: 6/23/2016 at 19:33:24

Pioneer Businessman Hears Final Summons

Carl John Anderson, oldest son of John and Johanna Anderson, was born October 26, 1872 at Smoland in the state of Jonkopings, Sweden, near Stockholm, and passed away at Primghar, April 2, 1937, at the age of 64 years, 5 months and 7 days.

He came to the United States in April, 1892 and in June of that year settled in Sanborn, forming a part­nership with James Pirie in the tailor business which trade he had learned in Sweden. This partnership continued for nearly 44 years, until it was dis­solved last year in June 1936 and the men retired on account of failing health. He was one of Sanborn's pio­neer business men and during his 45 years residence here has witnessed many changes in the town and the development of the community.

He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith when a boy in Sweden.

In 1897 he was united in marriage to Mary Bogrin and to this union two sons were born, Len and Clifford, both living at Everett, Washington.

He is survived by his two sons; two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. George Harges, Sanborn; a brother, John Anderson, Eau Gallei, Wisc; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother in Sweden and an older sister, Minnie, of Heron Lake, Minn.

Funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Harges, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment made in Roseland cemetery with Rev. A. C. Grafton in charge. Pall bearers were Sam Omer, Jay Lowery, C. G. Shubert, Earl Mayne, J. W. Cravens and Wm. Bohan.

Out-of-town relatives and friends who came to attend the service were John Anderson, Eau Gallei, Wise; William Hellman, Deer Lodge, Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carlson and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carlson, of Heron Lake, Minn.; Fred Harges and Mrs. Christine Peterson, Mitchell S. D.; and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harges, of Sheldon and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schemmel of Heron Lake, Minn.

Sanborn Pioneer, April 8, 1937, p1


 

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