CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKA - CHARLES LEENER

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CHARLES LEENER

Charles J. Leener, about 82 years of age, was found dead in his farm home 
two miles southeast of Magnet last Friday afternoon about 5 o’clock. Ralph 
Clausen of Magnet discovered the dead body as he entered the open door of 
the Leener home. The body, partly dressed was on the floor in a sitting 
position, his back against the door, which was opened and backed against 
the wall.

It is thought that Mr. Leener had been out doors and overcome, had 
endeavored to reach his bed when death overtook him. He had been dead 
apparently about 7 or 8 hours for rigor mortis had set in.

County Attorney Beach and Sheriff Schwartz of Pierce were notified and 
came to the scene. A coroner’s hearing found that death was the result of 
natural causes, bruises on the forehead evidently having been there for 
some days and in no way connected with his death.

Charles Leener was born in Sweden about 82 years ago as near as friends 
can determine. He came from Minnesota to the Wausa vicinity in 1883 and 
three years later of 50 years ago came to Magnet and bought his 80-acre 
farm one mile south of Magnet. His sister, Mrs. Sam Alhstrand, kept house 
for him for some years and after her death in 1920 he lived by himself. His 
land was farmed by Ralph and Albert Clausen of Magnet for the past few years. 
He had been in failing health for some years and rented his land, but continued 
to live in the house and cared for his team of horses which he loved. Mr. Leener 
owned his 80 acres practically clear, only 200 standing against it.

Letters found in the house and written from Sweden indicate that Mr. Leener 
has a niece and a cousin in Stockholm.