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DEATH OF L. W. LARSON

L. W. Larson who has been in poor health for about three years, died at 9 o'clock Saturday evening, May 10, from hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been around and as well as usual until a few days before his death when he had a hemorrhage which weakened him until the last one which cased his death.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. W. T. Hendren, assisted by Rev. L. C. Voss. The local Masonic society to which deceased belonged was present in a body, the pall bearers being from the order. These were John Bryden, Robert Schofield, Dr. Richmond, John Nichols, J. A. Sheets and W. H. Palms. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery.

Lars W. Larson, more generally known as "Lew," was born in Christiana, Norway, August 1, 1853 and came with his parents to Black River Falls about forty years ago. Ten years later he came to Greenwood where he has since resided, in his earlier years working in the woods and on the river, some of the time running camps for Rob. Scholfield andfor Price Gibson. Later he was engaged in the grocery business and machine business. He also served as postmaster in the early 90's. For the past few years he has run the Northwestern Sample Rooms, Martin Krokson now being in charge.

In May, 1882, Mr. Larson married Miss Mary Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Peterson. To these were born five children, Lottie, Ella, Alvin L., and Ruth who are living and Clayton who died at three years of age. Besides the wife and children deceased is mourned by a twin brother, Ole Larson of Black River Falls, and Carl and Nels Larson, half brothers of deceased, living at Taylor. He is also mourned by a large number of near relatives and friends who have been closely associated with him.

The family and especially the widow have the full sympathy of the community in their season of bereavement.