parents are Daniel Nilsson and Carolina Petersdotter
July 5, 1923 Chisago County Press
As we go to press we learn of the death of Charles D Nelson, a farmer living immediately north of Center City. Mr. Nelson or " C.D.", as he was generally known, was fatally injured on Tuesday morning. It seems that he had been assisting in the cutting of some hay on the Peter Eastlund place on the Taylors Falls road. The work had been completed and he was walking on the road towards the Village. A car was approaching him from in front and he stepped to the other side of the road, unaware that there was another car coming from behind. The driver of the car from behind applied the brakes, with the result that the car slued around and struck Mr. Nelson with such force as to break several ribs, fracture his skill and to render him unconscious.
Mr. Nelson died this morning, never regaining consciousness. The car that caused the accident carried a Wisconsin license, but we have not learned the name of the driver.
Mr. Nelson was born in the Town of Chisago Lake and had lived in this community his entire life. In younger years he was engaged in lumbering.
July 12, 1923 Chisago County Press
The funeral of Mr. Charles D Nelson, a short account of whose death was given in or last week's issue, was held from the Chisago Lake Swedish Lutheran Church last Saturday afternoon, the Rev O Sandahl officiating assisted by student Breten. The Reverend selected for his text the words of Martha to her sister Mary, as recorded in John 11:28, "The Master is come, and called for thee." He forcibly emphasized the fact that the Master may call very suddenly and it behooves the Christian to be ready at all times.
Notwithstanding the busy season for farmers there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery near the church.
Mr. C D Nelson was born Oct 13, 1860, on a farm a short distance north of Center City. He died on July 6, 1923 from the result of an automobile accident which occurred on the 3rd of July, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 12 days. His childhood days were spent on the home farm, but when only 11 years old his father died and Charles being the oldest of the children has to be the main support for the family.
Already at the age of 16 he started in the lumbering and logging business which he continued for 22 years. During that time he had to endure many hardships and exposures. On one occasion as he was driving his team loaded with provisions across the lake, his horses and sled broke through, the ice and he and the team came near drowning. By dint of presence of hind and hard work he managed to extricate himself and his team. But the exposure brought on a sever attack of pneumonia which causes a long lingering illness.
On another occasion, while driving logs as he was trying to loosen a jam the logs caught him and nearly put an end to his life.
In 1897, he was married to Miss Carrie Dahlberg who was also raised a short distance north of Center city. He now quit the logging business and started farming in which he has been engaged since.
Several years ago he met with another painful accident. He was crossing the lake to look after the interests of another farm and stock there. When near the place he fell and injured his hip so badly that he would not walk. There was no help nearby which he could summon by calling. He came near freezing to death but managed to drag himself into the house on the farm, in which, however, there was no fire, and there he managed to keep from freezing and late into the evening, when he was missed and his wife and sons sought and found him.
By reason of much exposure from hard work from childhood days, Mr. Nelson, was physically not as strong a man as he otherwise might have been, but he was very active and energetic. He had a strong will which helped him in many of his difficulties. He was hottest, to the cent in all his dealings, beloved and honored by his friends and neighbors. He maintained the right as he saw it, and was not afraid to tell his opponents what he thought.
He left to mourn his untimely loss, his beloved wife and four children, George, Carl, Fred and Adelia. He is also mourned by 4 brothers, Albert, Joseph, Henry and Andrew, and also by other relatives and friends and neighbors generally.
He served on the Board of Education of Consolidated District No 13 for three years at the time when the school was still in its developing process and rendered valuable service to the conservative and practicable.
The pallbearers were John A Jonson, Ed Jonason, Charles Mattson, Charles Olson, Frank Johnson and Ernest Johnson.
As to the accident, little more need to be said than what was said in last week's issue. It was one of those accidents which occur on account of short-sightedness and thoughtlessness of our human race. The driver of the car was no doubt driving faster than he should be done when it is known that others are ahead and nearby who must be passed. He tried to avoid striking the man but the impetus of the car could not be overcome in time. Mr. Nelson was making for safety, had he remained in the middle of the road he might have been safer, but he did not know. It is sad, but it is a fact that no man's life is safe on the public highways in these days.
July 5, 1923 Chisago County Press
As we go to press we learn of the death of Charles D Nelson, a farmer living immediately north of Center City. Mr. Nelson or " C.D.", as he was generally known, was fatally injured on Tuesday morning. It seems that he had been assisting in the cutting of some hay on the Peter Eastlund place on the Taylors Falls road. The work had been completed and he was walking on the road towards the Village. A car was approaching him from in front and he stepped to the other side of the road, unaware that there was another car coming from behind. The driver of the car from behind applied the brakes, with the result that the car slued around and struck Mr. Nelson with such force as to break several ribs, fracture his skill and to render him unconscious.
Mr. Nelson died this morning, never regaining consciousness. The car that caused the accident carried a Wisconsin license, but we have not learned the name of the driver.
Mr. Nelson was born in the Town of Chisago Lake and had lived in this community his entire life. In younger years he was engaged in lumbering.
July 12, 1923 Chisago County Press
The funeral of Mr. Charles D Nelson, a short account of whose death was given in or last week's issue, was held from the Chisago Lake Swedish Lutheran Church last Saturday afternoon, the Rev O Sandahl officiating assisted by student Breten. The Reverend selected for his text the words of Martha to her sister Mary, as recorded in John 11:28, "The Master is come, and called for thee." He forcibly emphasized the fact that the Master may call very suddenly and it behooves the Christian to be ready at all times.
Notwithstanding the busy season for farmers there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery near the church.
Mr. C D Nelson was born Oct 13, 1860, on a farm a short distance north of Center City. He died on July 6, 1923 from the result of an automobile accident which occurred on the 3rd of July, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 12 days. His childhood days were spent on the home farm, but when only 11 years old his father died and Charles being the oldest of the children has to be the main support for the family.
Already at the age of 16 he started in the lumbering and logging business which he continued for 22 years. During that time he had to endure many hardships and exposures. On one occasion as he was driving his team loaded with provisions across the lake, his horses and sled broke through, the ice and he and the team came near drowning. By dint of presence of hind and hard work he managed to extricate himself and his team. But the exposure brought on a sever attack of pneumonia which causes a long lingering illness.
On another occasion, while driving logs as he was trying to loosen a jam the logs caught him and nearly put an end to his life.
In 1897, he was married to Miss Carrie Dahlberg who was also raised a short distance north of Center city. He now quit the logging business and started farming in which he has been engaged since.
Several years ago he met with another painful accident. He was crossing the lake to look after the interests of another farm and stock there. When near the place he fell and injured his hip so badly that he would not walk. There was no help nearby which he could summon by calling. He came near freezing to death but managed to drag himself into the house on the farm, in which, however, there was no fire, and there he managed to keep from freezing and late into the evening, when he was missed and his wife and sons sought and found him.
By reason of much exposure from hard work from childhood days, Mr. Nelson, was physically not as strong a man as he otherwise might have been, but he was very active and energetic. He had a strong will which helped him in many of his difficulties. He was hottest, to the cent in all his dealings, beloved and honored by his friends and neighbors. He maintained the right as he saw it, and was not afraid to tell his opponents what he thought.
He left to mourn his untimely loss, his beloved wife and four children, George, Carl, Fred and Adelia. He is also mourned by 4 brothers, Albert, Joseph, Henry and Andrew, and also by other relatives and friends and neighbors generally.
He served on the Board of Education of Consolidated District No 13 for three years at the time when the school was still in its developing process and rendered valuable service to the conservative and practicable.
The pallbearers were John A Jonson, Ed Jonason, Charles Mattson, Charles Olson, Frank Johnson and Ernest Johnson.
As to the accident, little more need to be said than what was said in last week's issue. It was one of those accidents which occur on account of short-sightedness and thoughtlessness of our human race. The driver of the car was no doubt driving faster than he should be done when it is known that others are ahead and nearby who must be passed. He tried to avoid striking the man but the impetus of the car could not be overcome in time. Mr. Nelson was making for safety, had he remained in the middle of the road he might have been safer, but he did not know. It is sad, but it is a fact that no man's life is safe on the public highways in these days.
parents are Daniel Nilsson and Carolina Petersdotter
July 5, 1923 Chisago County Press
As we go to press we learn of the death of Charles D Nelson, a farmer living immediately north of Center City. Mr. Nelson or " C.D.", as he was generally known, was fatally injured on Tuesday morning. It seems that he had been assisting in the cutting of some hay on the Peter Eastlund place on the Taylors Falls road. The work had been completed and he was walking on the road towards the Village. A car was approaching him from in front and he stepped to the other side of the road, unaware that there was another car coming from behind. The driver of the car from behind applied the brakes, with the result that the car slued around and struck Mr. Nelson with such force as to break several ribs, fracture his skill and to render him unconscious.
Mr. Nelson died this morning, never regaining consciousness. The car that caused the accident carried a Wisconsin license, but we have not learned the name of the driver.
Mr. Nelson was born in the Town of Chisago Lake and had lived in this community his entire life. In younger years he was engaged in lumbering.
July 12, 1923 Chisago County Press
The funeral of Mr. Charles D Nelson, a short account of whose death was given in or last week's issue, was held from the Chisago Lake Swedish Lutheran Church last Saturday afternoon, the Rev O Sandahl officiating assisted by student Breten. The Reverend selected for his text the words of Martha to her sister Mary, as recorded in John 11:28, "The Master is come, and called for thee." He forcibly emphasized the fact that the Master may call very suddenly and it behooves the Christian to be ready at all times.
Notwithstanding the busy season for farmers there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery near the church.
Mr. C D Nelson was born Oct 13, 1860, on a farm a short distance north of Center City. He died on July 6, 1923 from the result of an automobile accident which occurred on the 3rd of July, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 12 days. His childhood days were spent on the home farm, but when only 11 years old his father died and Charles being the oldest of the children has to be the main support for the family.
Already at the age of 16 he started in the lumbering and logging business which he continued for 22 years. During that time he had to endure many hardships and exposures. On one occasion as he was driving his team loaded with provisions across the lake, his horses and sled broke through, the ice and he and the team came near drowning. By dint of presence of hind and hard work he managed to extricate himself and his team. But the exposure brought on a sever attack of pneumonia which causes a long lingering illness.
On another occasion, while driving logs as he was trying to loosen a jam the logs caught him and nearly put an end to his life.
In 1897, he was married to Miss Carrie Dahlberg who was also raised a short distance north of Center city. He now quit the logging business and started farming in which he has been engaged since.
Several years ago he met with another painful accident. He was crossing the lake to look after the interests of another farm and stock there. When near the place he fell and injured his hip so badly that he would not walk. There was no help nearby which he could summon by calling. He came near freezing to death but managed to drag himself into the house on the farm, in which, however, there was no fire, and there he managed to keep from freezing and late into the evening, when he was missed and his wife and sons sought and found him.
By reason of much exposure from hard work from childhood days, Mr. Nelson, was physically not as strong a man as he otherwise might have been, but he was very active and energetic. He had a strong will which helped him in many of his difficulties. He was hottest, to the cent in all his dealings, beloved and honored by his friends and neighbors. He maintained the right as he saw it, and was not afraid to tell his opponents what he thought.
He left to mourn his untimely loss, his beloved wife and four children, George, Carl, Fred and Adelia. He is also mourned by 4 brothers, Albert, Joseph, Henry and Andrew, and also by other relatives and friends and neighbors generally.
He served on the Board of Education of Consolidated District No 13 for three years at the time when the school was still in its developing process and rendered valuable service to the conservative and practicable.
The pallbearers were John A Jonson, Ed Jonason, Charles Mattson, Charles Olson, Frank Johnson and Ernest Johnson.
As to the accident, little more need to be said than what was said in last week's issue. It was one of those accidents which occur on account of short-sightedness and thoughtlessness of our human race. The driver of the car was no doubt driving faster than he should be done when it is known that others are ahead and nearby who must be passed. He tried to avoid striking the man but the impetus of the car could not be overcome in time. Mr. Nelson was making for safety, had he remained in the middle of the road he might have been safer, but he did not know. It is sad, but it is a fact that no man's life is safe on the public highways in these days.
July 5, 1923 Chisago County Press
As we go to press we learn of the death of Charles D Nelson, a farmer living immediately north of Center City. Mr. Nelson or " C.D.", as he was generally known, was fatally injured on Tuesday morning. It seems that he had been assisting in the cutting of some hay on the Peter Eastlund place on the Taylors Falls road. The work had been completed and he was walking on the road towards the Village. A car was approaching him from in front and he stepped to the other side of the road, unaware that there was another car coming from behind. The driver of the car from behind applied the brakes, with the result that the car slued around and struck Mr. Nelson with such force as to break several ribs, fracture his skill and to render him unconscious.
Mr. Nelson died this morning, never regaining consciousness. The car that caused the accident carried a Wisconsin license, but we have not learned the name of the driver.
Mr. Nelson was born in the Town of Chisago Lake and had lived in this community his entire life. In younger years he was engaged in lumbering.
July 12, 1923 Chisago County Press
The funeral of Mr. Charles D Nelson, a short account of whose death was given in or last week's issue, was held from the Chisago Lake Swedish Lutheran Church last Saturday afternoon, the Rev O Sandahl officiating assisted by student Breten. The Reverend selected for his text the words of Martha to her sister Mary, as recorded in John 11:28, "The Master is come, and called for thee." He forcibly emphasized the fact that the Master may call very suddenly and it behooves the Christian to be ready at all times.
Notwithstanding the busy season for farmers there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery near the church.
Mr. C D Nelson was born Oct 13, 1860, on a farm a short distance north of Center City. He died on July 6, 1923 from the result of an automobile accident which occurred on the 3rd of July, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 12 days. His childhood days were spent on the home farm, but when only 11 years old his father died and Charles being the oldest of the children has to be the main support for the family.
Already at the age of 16 he started in the lumbering and logging business which he continued for 22 years. During that time he had to endure many hardships and exposures. On one occasion as he was driving his team loaded with provisions across the lake, his horses and sled broke through, the ice and he and the team came near drowning. By dint of presence of hind and hard work he managed to extricate himself and his team. But the exposure brought on a sever attack of pneumonia which causes a long lingering illness.
On another occasion, while driving logs as he was trying to loosen a jam the logs caught him and nearly put an end to his life.
In 1897, he was married to Miss Carrie Dahlberg who was also raised a short distance north of Center city. He now quit the logging business and started farming in which he has been engaged since.
Several years ago he met with another painful accident. He was crossing the lake to look after the interests of another farm and stock there. When near the place he fell and injured his hip so badly that he would not walk. There was no help nearby which he could summon by calling. He came near freezing to death but managed to drag himself into the house on the farm, in which, however, there was no fire, and there he managed to keep from freezing and late into the evening, when he was missed and his wife and sons sought and found him.
By reason of much exposure from hard work from childhood days, Mr. Nelson, was physically not as strong a man as he otherwise might have been, but he was very active and energetic. He had a strong will which helped him in many of his difficulties. He was hottest, to the cent in all his dealings, beloved and honored by his friends and neighbors. He maintained the right as he saw it, and was not afraid to tell his opponents what he thought.
He left to mourn his untimely loss, his beloved wife and four children, George, Carl, Fred and Adelia. He is also mourned by 4 brothers, Albert, Joseph, Henry and Andrew, and also by other relatives and friends and neighbors generally.
He served on the Board of Education of Consolidated District No 13 for three years at the time when the school was still in its developing process and rendered valuable service to the conservative and practicable.
The pallbearers were John A Jonson, Ed Jonason, Charles Mattson, Charles Olson, Frank Johnson and Ernest Johnson.
As to the accident, little more need to be said than what was said in last week's issue. It was one of those accidents which occur on account of short-sightedness and thoughtlessness of our human race. The driver of the car was no doubt driving faster than he should be done when it is known that others are ahead and nearby who must be passed. He tried to avoid striking the man but the impetus of the car could not be overcome in time. Mr. Nelson was making for safety, had he remained in the middle of the road he might have been safer, but he did not know. It is sad, but it is a fact that no man's life is safe on the public highways in these days.
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