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Mrs. Elizabeth Olson, widow of the late Mr. Ole Olson and one of the very oldest and most esteemed residents of the village, died at 6 A. M. Nov. 22, 1905. She had nearly recovered from pneumonia, when stomach trouble combined with advanced years caused her to succumb to the inevitable, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 4 days. Mrs. Olson was born at Audol, Norway, Apr. 28, 1830, and came to Winneconne with her husband and one child in 1850 and has since continuously resided here, her husband passing away thirteen years ago. She was the mother of five sons and six daughters, of whom five daughters survive. Mrs. A. M. Pederson, Mrs. W. H. Trefethen, Mrs. C. M. Lloyd with whom she resided at her death - all of this village - Mrs. Wm. Bruhn of Milwaukee,and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Battle Creek, Mich., all of whom will be present at the obsequies. The funeral will be held at 2 P. M., Saturday Nov. 25, from the Norwegian Lutheran Church co! nducted by the pastor, Rev. O. J. Norby, assisted by Rev. J. M. Kayser of Allenville, and the remains will repose beside those of her husband, in the village cemetery. The deceased was a lady of quiet, unassuming manners, a fond mother, a true friend and neighbor, and will long be missed by the wide circle in which she was held in high esteem for her many sterling qualities.
Submitted by: Barbara J. Griffin
