From The Lincoln Daily Star, November 13, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
TURNED OFF GAS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
Chris Larsen, Retired Farmer, Accidently Asphyxiated in Lincoln Home
Did Not Turn Jet Tight - Was Visiting Here
Chris Larsen, aged 50, was found dead in his bed at the home of Peter O. Petersen, 1825 J Street, about 8 o'clock this morning by Mr. Petersen when he attempted to call Mr. Larsen for breakfast. The cause of death was accidental asphyxiation caused by an open gas jet in the room.
Mr. Larsen was a retired farmer living near Cushing, but had come to Lincoln early Wednesday from the home of his brother, George, at Bennet, where he had been visiting for the past ten days. It was the intention of Mr. Larsen to visit for a number of days with the Petersen family.
The family retired quite late last evening and when Mr. Larsen was shown to his room for the night, he was cautioned by Mr. Petersen as to the closing of the gas jet. He told the family not to worry for he had been in Minnesota visiting for some time at a place where they had the same kind of light and he knew all about operating them. He said that there was no cause for worry, as he would make sure that the light was entirely shut off.
Could Not Awaken Him.
A roomer at the house came home after all the family had retired, but he said that he had not noticed the smell of gas in any of the rooms. When the family arose this morning the odor of gas was not noticeable until Mr. Petersen opened the door into the room occupied by Mr Larsen. As soon as he opened the door he saw Mr. Larsen lying on the bed. When he was unable to awaken Mr. Larsen he called Dr. Hollenbeck, who said that he had been dead for some time. Upon the examination of the gas jet, it was found to be slightly opened, caused probably by turning out the gas light and then unconsciously opening the jet.
Coroner Matthews was notified of the death of Mr. Larsen and immediately got into communication with his brother George at Bennet, who came to Lincoln at once.
Since the death of the wife of Mr. Larsen he has not maintained a home, but has been visiting with his relatives. He is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom reside near Wolbach with the exception of one daughter, who is at Staplehurst attending a dressmaking school. The children are: Anne, Lillie, Lizzie, Camellia, Hans, Myers and Carl.
Coroner Matthews will not hold an inquest over the body. Pending word from the children, the body is being held at Castle, Roper & Matthews.
From The St. Paul Phonograph, November 27, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Obituary
Christian Larsen was born in Ringe, Rynkeby, Foen, Denmark, on the 5th day of October, 1859; baptized and confirmed at said place, immigrated to America in the spring of 1882; married to Inger Lena Hansen on the 24th day of October, 1884. God blessed this union with nine children, four boys and five girls. One son, one daughter and the mother are dead.
Mr. Larsen was a member of the Danish Lutheran church, Cushing, Nebr. He was an earnest worker in the church and his death will be felt greatly.
Mr. Larsen died the 13th day of November 1913. The living are three sons and four daughters, who mourn the loss of a good and faithful father.
From the Cushing Lantern.
According to funerary documents--
Father: Lars Johnson
Mother: Kristen Christansen, both born in Denmark
TURNED OFF GAS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
Chris Larsen, Retired Farmer, Accidently Asphyxiated in Lincoln Home
Did Not Turn Jet Tight - Was Visiting Here
Chris Larsen, aged 50, was found dead in his bed at the home of Peter O. Petersen, 1825 J Street, about 8 o'clock this morning by Mr. Petersen when he attempted to call Mr. Larsen for breakfast. The cause of death was accidental asphyxiation caused by an open gas jet in the room.
Mr. Larsen was a retired farmer living near Cushing, but had come to Lincoln early Wednesday from the home of his brother, George, at Bennet, where he had been visiting for the past ten days. It was the intention of Mr. Larsen to visit for a number of days with the Petersen family.
The family retired quite late last evening and when Mr. Larsen was shown to his room for the night, he was cautioned by Mr. Petersen as to the closing of the gas jet. He told the family not to worry for he had been in Minnesota visiting for some time at a place where they had the same kind of light and he knew all about operating them. He said that there was no cause for worry, as he would make sure that the light was entirely shut off.
Could Not Awaken Him.
A roomer at the house came home after all the family had retired, but he said that he had not noticed the smell of gas in any of the rooms. When the family arose this morning the odor of gas was not noticeable until Mr. Petersen opened the door into the room occupied by Mr Larsen. As soon as he opened the door he saw Mr. Larsen lying on the bed. When he was unable to awaken Mr. Larsen he called Dr. Hollenbeck, who said that he had been dead for some time. Upon the examination of the gas jet, it was found to be slightly opened, caused probably by turning out the gas light and then unconsciously opening the jet.
Coroner Matthews was notified of the death of Mr. Larsen and immediately got into communication with his brother George at Bennet, who came to Lincoln at once.
Since the death of the wife of Mr. Larsen he has not maintained a home, but has been visiting with his relatives. He is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom reside near Wolbach with the exception of one daughter, who is at Staplehurst attending a dressmaking school. The children are: Anne, Lillie, Lizzie, Camellia, Hans, Myers and Carl.
Coroner Matthews will not hold an inquest over the body. Pending word from the children, the body is being held at Castle, Roper & Matthews.
From The St. Paul Phonograph, November 27, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Obituary
Christian Larsen was born in Ringe, Rynkeby, Foen, Denmark, on the 5th day of October, 1859; baptized and confirmed at said place, immigrated to America in the spring of 1882; married to Inger Lena Hansen on the 24th day of October, 1884. God blessed this union with nine children, four boys and five girls. One son, one daughter and the mother are dead.
Mr. Larsen was a member of the Danish Lutheran church, Cushing, Nebr. He was an earnest worker in the church and his death will be felt greatly.
Mr. Larsen died the 13th day of November 1913. The living are three sons and four daughters, who mourn the loss of a good and faithful father.
From the Cushing Lantern.
According to funerary documents--
Father: Lars Johnson
Mother: Kristen Christansen, both born in Denmark
From The Lincoln Daily Star, November 13, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
TURNED OFF GAS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
Chris Larsen, Retired Farmer, Accidently Asphyxiated in Lincoln Home
Did Not Turn Jet Tight - Was Visiting Here
Chris Larsen, aged 50, was found dead in his bed at the home of Peter O. Petersen, 1825 J Street, about 8 o'clock this morning by Mr. Petersen when he attempted to call Mr. Larsen for breakfast. The cause of death was accidental asphyxiation caused by an open gas jet in the room.
Mr. Larsen was a retired farmer living near Cushing, but had come to Lincoln early Wednesday from the home of his brother, George, at Bennet, where he had been visiting for the past ten days. It was the intention of Mr. Larsen to visit for a number of days with the Petersen family.
The family retired quite late last evening and when Mr. Larsen was shown to his room for the night, he was cautioned by Mr. Petersen as to the closing of the gas jet. He told the family not to worry for he had been in Minnesota visiting for some time at a place where they had the same kind of light and he knew all about operating them. He said that there was no cause for worry, as he would make sure that the light was entirely shut off.
Could Not Awaken Him.
A roomer at the house came home after all the family had retired, but he said that he had not noticed the smell of gas in any of the rooms. When the family arose this morning the odor of gas was not noticeable until Mr. Petersen opened the door into the room occupied by Mr Larsen. As soon as he opened the door he saw Mr. Larsen lying on the bed. When he was unable to awaken Mr. Larsen he called Dr. Hollenbeck, who said that he had been dead for some time. Upon the examination of the gas jet, it was found to be slightly opened, caused probably by turning out the gas light and then unconsciously opening the jet.
Coroner Matthews was notified of the death of Mr. Larsen and immediately got into communication with his brother George at Bennet, who came to Lincoln at once.
Since the death of the wife of Mr. Larsen he has not maintained a home, but has been visiting with his relatives. He is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom reside near Wolbach with the exception of one daughter, who is at Staplehurst attending a dressmaking school. The children are: Anne, Lillie, Lizzie, Camellia, Hans, Myers and Carl.
Coroner Matthews will not hold an inquest over the body. Pending word from the children, the body is being held at Castle, Roper & Matthews.
From The St. Paul Phonograph, November 27, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Obituary
Christian Larsen was born in Ringe, Rynkeby, Foen, Denmark, on the 5th day of October, 1859; baptized and confirmed at said place, immigrated to America in the spring of 1882; married to Inger Lena Hansen on the 24th day of October, 1884. God blessed this union with nine children, four boys and five girls. One son, one daughter and the mother are dead.
Mr. Larsen was a member of the Danish Lutheran church, Cushing, Nebr. He was an earnest worker in the church and his death will be felt greatly.
Mr. Larsen died the 13th day of November 1913. The living are three sons and four daughters, who mourn the loss of a good and faithful father.
From the Cushing Lantern.
According to funerary documents--
Father: Lars Johnson
Mother: Kristen Christansen, both born in Denmark
TURNED OFF GAS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
Chris Larsen, Retired Farmer, Accidently Asphyxiated in Lincoln Home
Did Not Turn Jet Tight - Was Visiting Here
Chris Larsen, aged 50, was found dead in his bed at the home of Peter O. Petersen, 1825 J Street, about 8 o'clock this morning by Mr. Petersen when he attempted to call Mr. Larsen for breakfast. The cause of death was accidental asphyxiation caused by an open gas jet in the room.
Mr. Larsen was a retired farmer living near Cushing, but had come to Lincoln early Wednesday from the home of his brother, George, at Bennet, where he had been visiting for the past ten days. It was the intention of Mr. Larsen to visit for a number of days with the Petersen family.
The family retired quite late last evening and when Mr. Larsen was shown to his room for the night, he was cautioned by Mr. Petersen as to the closing of the gas jet. He told the family not to worry for he had been in Minnesota visiting for some time at a place where they had the same kind of light and he knew all about operating them. He said that there was no cause for worry, as he would make sure that the light was entirely shut off.
Could Not Awaken Him.
A roomer at the house came home after all the family had retired, but he said that he had not noticed the smell of gas in any of the rooms. When the family arose this morning the odor of gas was not noticeable until Mr. Petersen opened the door into the room occupied by Mr Larsen. As soon as he opened the door he saw Mr. Larsen lying on the bed. When he was unable to awaken Mr. Larsen he called Dr. Hollenbeck, who said that he had been dead for some time. Upon the examination of the gas jet, it was found to be slightly opened, caused probably by turning out the gas light and then unconsciously opening the jet.
Coroner Matthews was notified of the death of Mr. Larsen and immediately got into communication with his brother George at Bennet, who came to Lincoln at once.
Since the death of the wife of Mr. Larsen he has not maintained a home, but has been visiting with his relatives. He is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom reside near Wolbach with the exception of one daughter, who is at Staplehurst attending a dressmaking school. The children are: Anne, Lillie, Lizzie, Camellia, Hans, Myers and Carl.
Coroner Matthews will not hold an inquest over the body. Pending word from the children, the body is being held at Castle, Roper & Matthews.
From The St. Paul Phonograph, November 27, 1913, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney:
Obituary
Christian Larsen was born in Ringe, Rynkeby, Foen, Denmark, on the 5th day of October, 1859; baptized and confirmed at said place, immigrated to America in the spring of 1882; married to Inger Lena Hansen on the 24th day of October, 1884. God blessed this union with nine children, four boys and five girls. One son, one daughter and the mother are dead.
Mr. Larsen was a member of the Danish Lutheran church, Cushing, Nebr. He was an earnest worker in the church and his death will be felt greatly.
Mr. Larsen died the 13th day of November 1913. The living are three sons and four daughters, who mourn the loss of a good and faithful father.
From the Cushing Lantern.
According to funerary documents--
Father: Lars Johnson
Mother: Kristen Christansen, both born in Denmark
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