Coos Bay Harbor (North Bend, Oregon), 28 October 1909, page 1, col. 6
Peter [Per] G. Larson, half owner of the Hoeck–Larson Logging Co., was horribly injured in one leg Tuesday about noon from the effects of which he died twelve hours later, while working in his camp at Smith's Basin, about five miles in the interior from Coos river.
He was acting as hook tender when a large log being drawn by the donkey engine slipped and came sliding back down the incline, striking Mr. Larson and crushing one leg from the thigh to the ankle in a horrible manner. The log also struck another man, the force of which threw him forty feet into a brush pile, but he escaped without injury and assisted in caring for Mr. Larson.
The poor fellow was carried by men of the camp through the narrow slashing to the roadway, a distance of nearly five miles. Here he was loaded into a wagon and hurried on to the river where a passing boat was hailed. A phone message brought Dr. Mingus who met them on their way in and administered stimulants. It was late when they arrived and the injured man was placed in the General Hospital at Marshfield. Every attention was given him, but the terrible pain proved too great a shock for his system to stand, and he gradually grew weaker until death relieved him of his suffering at about midnight.
Had he lived amputation above the knee would have been necessary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wilson parlors at Marshfield, and will be in charge of the Modern Woodmen of America of North Bend, Rev. Joel C. Lininger, officiating clergyman. Mr. Larson is a member in good standing of the Woodmen lodge at Astoria and carried a policy of two thousand dollars.
Peter Gustof Larson was born at Ljsvick, Wormland, [Varmland] Sweden, June 9, 1865. Came to America twenty-two years ago settling at Astoria, where he followed the logging business and was a member of the firm of the Johnson Logging Company and was well known by every woodsman of the Columbia river. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Hoeck April 24, 1899. From the union three children were born, Gladys 8, Madeline 5, and Edna [Elmer], 3.
A year ago in May the family removed to North Bend and have made this place their home, Mr. Larson and brother-in-law Henry Hoeck engaging in the logging business up Coos river.
Besides a devoted wife and the three children whom he idolized and adored, deceased leaves two brothers, Otto and Carl Larson in Montana, a sister Mrs. Emma Weunberg [Wennberg] in Portland, and a number of distant relatives in California. Also mother and five brothers and sisters at his old home in Sweden. Also Mr. and Mrs. Hoeck, the aged parents of Mrs. Larson, who make their home with the family.
Those who knew Mr. Larson in his every day walks of life loved and honored him. He was a respected citizen, upright and honorable in his dealings with all. A man that held enmity against none, and did all he could for the welfare of his associates.
Peter [Per] G. Larson, half owner of the Hoeck–Larson Logging Co., was horribly injured in one leg Tuesday about noon from the effects of which he died twelve hours later, while working in his camp at Smith's Basin, about five miles in the interior from Coos river.
He was acting as hook tender when a large log being drawn by the donkey engine slipped and came sliding back down the incline, striking Mr. Larson and crushing one leg from the thigh to the ankle in a horrible manner. The log also struck another man, the force of which threw him forty feet into a brush pile, but he escaped without injury and assisted in caring for Mr. Larson.
The poor fellow was carried by men of the camp through the narrow slashing to the roadway, a distance of nearly five miles. Here he was loaded into a wagon and hurried on to the river where a passing boat was hailed. A phone message brought Dr. Mingus who met them on their way in and administered stimulants. It was late when they arrived and the injured man was placed in the General Hospital at Marshfield. Every attention was given him, but the terrible pain proved too great a shock for his system to stand, and he gradually grew weaker until death relieved him of his suffering at about midnight.
Had he lived amputation above the knee would have been necessary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wilson parlors at Marshfield, and will be in charge of the Modern Woodmen of America of North Bend, Rev. Joel C. Lininger, officiating clergyman. Mr. Larson is a member in good standing of the Woodmen lodge at Astoria and carried a policy of two thousand dollars.
Peter Gustof Larson was born at Ljsvick, Wormland, [Varmland] Sweden, June 9, 1865. Came to America twenty-two years ago settling at Astoria, where he followed the logging business and was a member of the firm of the Johnson Logging Company and was well known by every woodsman of the Columbia river. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Hoeck April 24, 1899. From the union three children were born, Gladys 8, Madeline 5, and Edna [Elmer], 3.
A year ago in May the family removed to North Bend and have made this place their home, Mr. Larson and brother-in-law Henry Hoeck engaging in the logging business up Coos river.
Besides a devoted wife and the three children whom he idolized and adored, deceased leaves two brothers, Otto and Carl Larson in Montana, a sister Mrs. Emma Weunberg [Wennberg] in Portland, and a number of distant relatives in California. Also mother and five brothers and sisters at his old home in Sweden. Also Mr. and Mrs. Hoeck, the aged parents of Mrs. Larson, who make their home with the family.
Those who knew Mr. Larson in his every day walks of life loved and honored him. He was a respected citizen, upright and honorable in his dealings with all. A man that held enmity against none, and did all he could for the welfare of his associates.
Coos Bay Harbor (North Bend, Oregon), 28 October 1909, page 1, col. 6
Peter [Per] G. Larson, half owner of the Hoeck–Larson Logging Co., was horribly injured in one leg Tuesday about noon from the effects of which he died twelve hours later, while working in his camp at Smith's Basin, about five miles in the interior from Coos river.
He was acting as hook tender when a large log being drawn by the donkey engine slipped and came sliding back down the incline, striking Mr. Larson and crushing one leg from the thigh to the ankle in a horrible manner. The log also struck another man, the force of which threw him forty feet into a brush pile, but he escaped without injury and assisted in caring for Mr. Larson.
The poor fellow was carried by men of the camp through the narrow slashing to the roadway, a distance of nearly five miles. Here he was loaded into a wagon and hurried on to the river where a passing boat was hailed. A phone message brought Dr. Mingus who met them on their way in and administered stimulants. It was late when they arrived and the injured man was placed in the General Hospital at Marshfield. Every attention was given him, but the terrible pain proved too great a shock for his system to stand, and he gradually grew weaker until death relieved him of his suffering at about midnight.
Had he lived amputation above the knee would have been necessary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wilson parlors at Marshfield, and will be in charge of the Modern Woodmen of America of North Bend, Rev. Joel C. Lininger, officiating clergyman. Mr. Larson is a member in good standing of the Woodmen lodge at Astoria and carried a policy of two thousand dollars.
Peter Gustof Larson was born at Ljsvick, Wormland, [Varmland] Sweden, June 9, 1865. Came to America twenty-two years ago settling at Astoria, where he followed the logging business and was a member of the firm of the Johnson Logging Company and was well known by every woodsman of the Columbia river. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Hoeck April 24, 1899. From the union three children were born, Gladys 8, Madeline 5, and Edna [Elmer], 3.
A year ago in May the family removed to North Bend and have made this place their home, Mr. Larson and brother-in-law Henry Hoeck engaging in the logging business up Coos river.
Besides a devoted wife and the three children whom he idolized and adored, deceased leaves two brothers, Otto and Carl Larson in Montana, a sister Mrs. Emma Weunberg [Wennberg] in Portland, and a number of distant relatives in California. Also mother and five brothers and sisters at his old home in Sweden. Also Mr. and Mrs. Hoeck, the aged parents of Mrs. Larson, who make their home with the family.
Those who knew Mr. Larson in his every day walks of life loved and honored him. He was a respected citizen, upright and honorable in his dealings with all. A man that held enmity against none, and did all he could for the welfare of his associates.
Peter [Per] G. Larson, half owner of the Hoeck–Larson Logging Co., was horribly injured in one leg Tuesday about noon from the effects of which he died twelve hours later, while working in his camp at Smith's Basin, about five miles in the interior from Coos river.
He was acting as hook tender when a large log being drawn by the donkey engine slipped and came sliding back down the incline, striking Mr. Larson and crushing one leg from the thigh to the ankle in a horrible manner. The log also struck another man, the force of which threw him forty feet into a brush pile, but he escaped without injury and assisted in caring for Mr. Larson.
The poor fellow was carried by men of the camp through the narrow slashing to the roadway, a distance of nearly five miles. Here he was loaded into a wagon and hurried on to the river where a passing boat was hailed. A phone message brought Dr. Mingus who met them on their way in and administered stimulants. It was late when they arrived and the injured man was placed in the General Hospital at Marshfield. Every attention was given him, but the terrible pain proved too great a shock for his system to stand, and he gradually grew weaker until death relieved him of his suffering at about midnight.
Had he lived amputation above the knee would have been necessary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wilson parlors at Marshfield, and will be in charge of the Modern Woodmen of America of North Bend, Rev. Joel C. Lininger, officiating clergyman. Mr. Larson is a member in good standing of the Woodmen lodge at Astoria and carried a policy of two thousand dollars.
Peter Gustof Larson was born at Ljsvick, Wormland, [Varmland] Sweden, June 9, 1865. Came to America twenty-two years ago settling at Astoria, where he followed the logging business and was a member of the firm of the Johnson Logging Company and was well known by every woodsman of the Columbia river. He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Hoeck April 24, 1899. From the union three children were born, Gladys 8, Madeline 5, and Edna [Elmer], 3.
A year ago in May the family removed to North Bend and have made this place their home, Mr. Larson and brother-in-law Henry Hoeck engaging in the logging business up Coos river.
Besides a devoted wife and the three children whom he idolized and adored, deceased leaves two brothers, Otto and Carl Larson in Montana, a sister Mrs. Emma Weunberg [Wennberg] in Portland, and a number of distant relatives in California. Also mother and five brothers and sisters at his old home in Sweden. Also Mr. and Mrs. Hoeck, the aged parents of Mrs. Larson, who make their home with the family.
Those who knew Mr. Larson in his every day walks of life loved and honored him. He was a respected citizen, upright and honorable in his dealings with all. A man that held enmity against none, and did all he could for the welfare of his associates.
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