Anderson, Gust. "Sailor Gus" 1856-1912

ANDERSON

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/27/2015 at 17:01:50

Gust. Anderson, better known in this locality as "Sailor Gus", died at his home in this city Monday. He had been in poor health for about a year, submitting to an operation for alceration of the stomach last summer. Having no relatives in this country, friends have looked after his welfare during his last illness.

Deceased was a native of Gotoberg, Sweden, where two brothers reside, and was about 64 years of age. For a number of years he was a sailor in the West Indian waters. He had resided here for something like twenty years and did plastering and carpenter work.

The funeral was held at (unreadable) residence this afternoon. (Unreadable) minister conducting the service. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, January 11, 1912
Akron, Iowa