Larsen & Hjorth

Lars Ludwig Larsen
1860 ▸ August 25. Born in Vester Bronderslev, Hjorring Co., Denmark.
1860 ▸ August 26. Baptized in Vester Bronderslev, Hjorring Co., Denmark.
1875 ▸ March 26. Confirmation in Vester Bronderslev, Hjorring Co., Denmark.
1881 ▸ March 19. Immigration to Racine, WI.
Came first to Racine, then settled in Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin.
Worked for a farmer and attended school during the winter.
1884 ▸ Application for First Citizenship papers.

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Hannah Christine Hjorth
1860 ▸ October 13. Marriage of parents, in Lutheran church, Ringsted, Denmark.
1860 ▸ December 23. Birth of brother, Frederik, in Ringsted, Denmark.
1864 ▸ March 5. Born in Ringsted, Denmark.
1883 ▸ Immigrated to U.S., aged 18.
Settled in Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin.
Worked in the home of Dr. Buchan, Union Grove, until her marriage.

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1887 ▸ March 4. Ludwig and Hannah married in Union Grove, WI.
1888 ▸ February 27. Birth of son, Alfred George.
1889 ▸ June. Birth of daughter, Amy Katherine.
1891 ▸ February 23. Birth of daughter, Elna Sophie.
1892 ▸ Death in Denmark of Frederik Hjorth, father of Hannah and Frederik.
1892 ▸ Immigration to U.S. of Hannah Hjorth’s brother, Frederik, to Racine, WI.
1893 ▸ October 23. Birth of daughter Gertrude Pauline.
1894 ▸ April 4. Death of son, Alfred George, age 6.
1895 ▸ September 3. Birth of son, Arnold George.
1898 ▸ Immigration to U.S. of Hannah Hjorth’s mother, Kirsten Pedersen Hjorth.
1898 ▸ September 25. Birth of daughter, Jessie Camille.

1900 ▸ March 31. Ludwig naturalized. Wife, Hannah, naturalized with Ludwig.
1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (39), wife Anna (36), children Amy K (10), Elna S (9), Gertrude P (6), Arnold G (4), Jesse C (1), and mother-in-law Kirsten Hjorth (64).
1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Occupation: Stone Mason.
1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Address: 19a Railroad Street.
1901 ▸ March 26. Birth of son, Lawrence Alfred.
1903 ▸ June 13. Death of Hannah Hjorth’s mother, Kirsten Pedersen Hjorth. Buried in Union Grove Memorial Cemetery family plot.
1904 ▸ August 11. Birth of daughter, Evelyn Hannah.

1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (49) with wife Hannah (46) and children Amy J (20), Elonora S (19), Gertrude A (16), Arnold G (14), Jessie C (11), Lawrence (9), Evelyn (5); and Laborer Nels Meekma (24).
1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Occupation: Mason.
1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Address: 19a Railroad Street.
1911 ▸ February 1. Birth of daughter, Grace Maeta.
1912 ▸ September 2. Marriage of daughter, Amy Katherine. to Alfred James. They lived in Pensacola, FL.
1917 ▸ November 2. Marriage of daughter, Gertrude Pauline, to Frank A. LaBudde.
1918 ▸ February 16. Death of brother, Frederik. Buried in Mound Cemetery, Racine, WI.
1919 ▸ June 15. Marriage of son, Arnold George, to Clara Emma Baehler.

1920 ▸ January 15. CENSUS. Yorkville, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Louis (59) with wife Hannah (56) and daughters Jesse (20), Evelyn (15) and Grace (8).
1920 ▸ January 15. CENSUS. Occupation: Mason.
1920 ▸ January 15. CENSUS. Address: Farm.
1922 ▸ February 28. Marriage of daughter, Jessie Camille, to Louis P. Monk.
1923 ▸ November 28. Marriage of daughter, Elna Sophie Larsen, to Sherman Henry Linton in Union Grove.

1930 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (69), wife Hannah (66), daughter Elna Linton (Divorced), (39) and grandchildren Patricia A (4) and E Henry (2).
1930 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Occupation: Plasterer.
1930 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Elna Linton occupation: Dressmaking.
1930 ▸ April 21. CENSUS. Address:
1935 ▸ September 17. Hannah Hjorth Larsen death due to automobile accident.
1935 ▸ September 20. Hannah Hjorth Larsen funeral. Buried in Union Grove Memorial Cemetery family plot.

NOTE: Ludwig Larsen appears in Federal Census in two households –
1940 ▸ April 4. CENSUS. Household includes Frank R. LaBudde (51) with wife Gertrude (46); children Frank (21) and Carol (20); Father-in-law Ludwig Larsen (79).
1940 ▸ April 4. CENSUS. Address: Milwaukee, WI.
1940 ▸ April 17. CENSUS. Household includes Alfred J (53) with wife Amy J (50) and children Majorie (20) and Amy K (14) and father-in-law Ludwig Larsen (80).
1940 ▸ April 17. CENSUS. Address: Pensacola, FL.
1947 ▸ March 11. Death of Lars Ludwig Larsen. Buried in Union Grove Memorial Cemetery family plot.

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This account was written by Gertrude Larsen LaBudde. (1893-1978).
Father was born in Bronderslev, Denmark, on August 25, 1860. He was given the name, Ludwig, but Mother as well as his friends and acquaintances always called him Louis. He came to the United States in 1881, coming first to Racine, Wisconsin and then to Union Grove, Wisconsin, where there was a Danish settlement and church. He worked for a farmer who encouraged him to attend school after the fall work was finished until spring work started.

Mother was born in Ringsted, Denmark, on March 5, 1864. Her name was Hannah Christina Hjorth. She came to the United States when she was 18 years old. She worked in the home of Dr. Buchan in Union Grove until her marriage.

Father and Mother met in Union Grove. They were married March 4, 1887. They were parents of nine children: Alfred, who died at the age of six, Amy, Elna, Gertrude, Arnold, Jessie, Lawrence, Evelyn, and Grace.

They lived on a small farm for a few years, then moved into the village of Union Grove. At first Father did odd jobs to support the family, but later worked for a mason, building stone walls for house and barn foundations, finally becoming a mason contractor known throughout Racine and Kenosha counties for his excellent work. When the Southern Wisconsin Colony was built at Union Grove, the State commissioned him to build the pillars at the two entrances – these are still standing.

In 1884 Father applied for his First Citizenship papers and received his Certificate of Naturalization on March 31, 1900. With this certification Mother also became a citizen.

Our maternal grandmother, Kirsten Hjorth, came to the United States in 1889 and lived with us until her death in 1903.

In 1905 or 1906 we moved to a larger home on the western outskirts of the village. Mother had fallen in love with the house and when it was put up for sale she encouraged Father to buy it. There were six acres of land, part of it under cultivation, a hickory nut grove, an apple orchard and a berry patch. A branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad track was across the road. This was to play an important part in Mother’s life.

A hemp factory, a sauerkraut factory, and a greenhouse were built a short distance from our home. To facilitate shipping, the C.M. & St.P. railroad built a side track near our house. At this time, also, farmers’ cash crops were cabbage and sugar beets. Practically every farmer for miles around Union Grove raised cabbage or sugar beets, or both, and brought them to Union Grove, the cabbage to be delivered to the sauerkraut factory and the beets to be sent to Janesville to be made into sugar. At first the cabbage and beets were weighed on a scale at the lumbar yard which was some distance from the sauerkraut factory and the freight cars for the sugar beets.

Now Mother proved to be a business woman. She persuaded Father to buy a small scale and contracted with the managers of the kraut factory and the sugar factory in Janesville to weigh the cabbage and the beets for a given sum per load. Father built what we called the “scale house” so Mother would be protected in cold or inclement weather. The work was seasonal, starting in August and lasting until there was “killing” frost.

We had a happy home. Our parents were active in the church, the Union Grove Baptist church. We all went to church Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evenings and many of the holidays. Father was superintendent of the Sunday School for many years and Mother was active in the woman’s work. In the early years of their marriage, many immigrants came from Denmark and they were always welcome in our home. Visiting ministers also were entertained. Mother was an excellent cook and could make a good meal on short notice. She always had a good vegetable garden but her pride and joy were her flowers.

The family grew up and began leaving home and by 1933 our parents were alone again. Mother died in 1935, September 17, as the result of an automobile accident. Father sold the home and then divided his time among five daughters. He spent his winters in Florida until he felt he could no longer travel. After that he stayed with the other daughters dividing the time as equally as possible. He died March 11, 1947.

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Children of Ludwig Larsen and Hannah Hjorth

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NOTE: Hulda and Elna Hjorth are nieces of Hannah Hjorth Larsen, daughters of Hannah’s brother Frederick.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 23 February, 1906
pg 5
Personal Mention
Miss Emma Kopmann gave a card party at her home on Forest street last evening. Those present were Misses Carrie and Alma Wiedeback, Hulda and Elna Hjorth, Carolyn Larson and Wilma Wingreen; Messrs. Gus. Larson, Fred Jorgensen, Martin Sorenson, Carl Anderson, Omer Goetz and George Sattler. Refreshments were served, and when the guests left they were loud in their praises of their hostess.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 6 November, 1906
pg 5
Personal Mention
Miss Hulda Hjorth of Liberty street is receiving congratulations today in honor of her birthday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 7 November, 1906
pg 5
Personal Mention
Miss Hulda Hjorth of Liberty street, entertained about twenty of her friends last evening in honor of her birthday. The time was very pleasantly spent with music and games. At a late hour refreshments were served, and all departed wishing Miss Hjorth many happy returns of the day.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 9 November, 1906
pg 2
Personal Mention
Miss Hulda Hjorth of Liberty street, entertained about twenty of her friends last evening in honor of her birthday. The time was very pleasantly spent with music and games. At a late hour refreshments were served, and all departed wishing Miss Hjorth many happy returns of the day.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 30 November, 1906
pg 5
Personal Mention
Miss Elise Hanson and Miss T. Sorenson spent yesterday with Miss H. Hjorth on Liberty street.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 22 May, 1907
pg 5
Personal Mention
The marriage of Miss Hulda Hjorth to George Gemmelgaard, of the Success Plumbing company, will take place this evening at 7 o’clock at Bethania Lutheran church on Silver street. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hjorth and a popular west side young lady.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 23 May, 1907
pg 7
Matrimonial.

Hjorth — Gammelgaard.
The marriage of Miss Hulda Hjorth to George Gammelgaard was solemnized at 7 o’clock last evening at Bethania Lutheran church on Silver street in the presence of friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hjorth and well known in west side social circles. The groom is the proprietor of the Success Plumbing company on State street and equally well known. The young couple will make their home on State street.

NOTE: Articles refer to Fred Hjorth, brother of Hannah Hjorth Larsen, born December 23, 1860.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 2 October, 1907
pg 10
Ask Damages From The City

Fred Hjorth And Henry Fredelake Seek Reparation For Personal Injuries
Want Pay From City.
The communication of Fred Hjorth represented to the council that on the 22nd day of August, 1907, while in the employ of the city of Racine driving one of its teams he met with an accident in a runaway. His injuries were such that he was unable to work for several weeks and he had to expend $15 for doctor’s fee and medicine. The accident occurred on Mead street. He requests the city to reimburse him for the money he paid out for doctor’s fees and medicine, amounting to $15.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 12 October, 1907
pg 10
Agree On Damage Claims

Henry Fredelake Ran Into An Obstruction While Fred Hjorth Was Thrown From a Wagon.
Various committee of the city council met at the city hall last night and signed up reports to be made at the council meeting to be held next Tuesday evening. Two small claims for damages against the city were settled upon.
Henry Fredelake, while on his way home one dark night, ran into an obstruction at the corner of Center and Fourteenth streets, placed there by men employed by John O. Jones, the contractor, while Fourteenth street was being paged. This obstruction was in the shape of a barrel. Mr. Fredelake claimed there were no lights out and that there was negligence. H presented a claim of $12.50 to the city for damages. At the meeting last night both Mr. Jones and Mr. Fredelake were present and game their views on the affair. Mr. Jones agreed to settle the claim of Mr. Fredelake.
Fred Hjorth, an employe of the city, was injured in a runaway on the Mead street hill some months ago, the team owned by the city, becoming frightened by the blowing of a whistle at Fish Bros. Wagon Co. At the time he was thrown from the wagon, with two other men and injured. He asked the city to pay $15 which was contracted for medical service, etc. The committee to whom it was referred, will recommend that the city pay the amount.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 15 October, 1907
pg 5
Agree On Damage Claims

Henry Fredelake Ran Into An Obstruction While Fred Hjorth Was Thrown From a Wagon.
Various committee of the city council met at the city hall last night and signed up reports to be made at the council meeting to be held next Tuesday evening. Two small claims for damages against the city were settled upon.
Henry Fredelake, while on his way home one dark night, ran into an obstruction at the corner of Center and Fourteenth streets, placed there by men employed by John O. Jones, the contractor, while Fourteenth street was being paged. This obstruction was in the shape of a barrel. Mr. Fredelake claimed there were no lights out and that there was negligence. H presented a claim of $12.50 to the city for damages. At the meeting last night both Mr. Jones and Mr. Fredelake were present and game their views on the affair. Mr. Jones agreed to settle the claim of Mr. Fredelake.
Fred Hjorth, an employe of the city, was injured in a runaway on the Mead street hill some months ago, the team owned by the city, becoming frightened by the blowing of a whistle at Fish Bros. Wagon Co. At the time he was thrown from the wagon, with two other men and injured. He asked the city to pay $15 which was contracted for medical service, etc. The committee to whom it was referred, will recommend that the city pay the amount.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 16 October, 1907
pg 3
Other Business
Reports were made in effect that a claim of Fred Hjorth against the city for $15 would be paid by the city and a claim of Henry Westlake, for $12.50, would be settled by John O. Jones, the contractor.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 28 March, 1911
pg 2
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Louis Larsen went to Ranney on Tuesday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 25 April, 1911
pg 1
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Mrs. Louis Larsen and daughter Amy were Racine callers Saturday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 22 August, 1911
pg 1
Neighboring Correspondence

Union Grove
Al. James and sister of Milwaukee are visiting at the Louis Larsen home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 2 April, 1912
pg 8
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Leslie Payne and Louis Larsen were Racine visitors Thursday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 24 September, 1912
pg 8
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Mrs. Louis Larsen spent Wednesday with Racine relatives and friends.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 20 May, 1913
pg 4
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Union Grove, May 19 — George Dawson and Louis Larsen have purchased a new power concrete mixing machine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 31 October, 1914
pg 10
Yorkville
Mr. Louis Larsen is busy moving his farm implements to Raymond, where he recently purchased a farm.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 5 January, 1915
pg 8
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Louis Larsen and daughter Gertrude were Racine callers Saturday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 5 January, 1915
pg 8
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Miss Eleanor Larsen and friend of Racine, spent Sunday here.

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Monday, 5 November, 1917
pg 5
Society
Miss Gertrude Pauline Larsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Larsen, Union Grove, and Frank LaBudde, of Union Grove, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. LaBudde, of Crystal lake, were united in marriage, at high noon on Friday at the home of the bride’s parents, the Rev. J. Anderson performing the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives of the couple were guests at the nuptials.
The bride was attended by Miss Elna Larsen, as maid of honor, and Edward LaBudde, of this city, served his cousin as best man. Miss Mabel Larsen played the Mendelssohn wedding march.
The bride was lovely in a gown of white crepe meteor and a bridal veil of tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Elna Larsen wore a gown of blue pussywillow taffeta and carried sunburst roses.
Following the service dinner was served, the table decorations being in chrysanthemums and smilax, and immediately after the dinner Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde left for northern Wisconsin where they will remain for sometime. After December 1, the couple will be at home in Union Grove where the groom is county superintendent of schools.
The guests from away present at the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. R.A. LaBudde, Crystal Lake, parents of the groom; Miss Litta LaBudde and Edward Labudde, of this city, cousins of the groom.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 16 February, 1918
pg 7
Obituary

Hjorth.
Frederick Hjorth, aged 58 years, died this morning at his home, 290 Jones street. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, Mrs. V. Bell and Mrs. Martin Sorenson, of Racine; and one sister, Mrs. Louis Larson, of Union Grove. The funeral service will take place at the residence at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be in Mound cemetery.
Mr. Hjorth was born in Denmark and came to Racine in 1892. He resided here since that time and was a member of the Dania society and the Danish Brotherhood lodge. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

The Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 June, 1919
pg 1
Month Of Roses Also Of Brides
Several Well Known Kenosha County Young People are Married at New Munster
Baehler-Larsen
Louis Larsen of Union Grove, who has holding down a position for sometime past at the C., M. & St. P. depot here, was married last Sunday at Union Grove to Miss Clara E. Baehler of Medford, Wis. They left on a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and will be at home here after July 15.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 July, 1920
pg 9
County News

Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde and children and Mrs. Ed LaBudde, of Kenosha, the Misses Elva and Jessie Larsen, of Racine, and Mrs. Arnold Larsen, of Medford, were Sunday and Monday visitors at the L. Larsen home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 1 October, 1919
pg 10
County News

South Raymond
South Raymond, Wis., Sept. 29. — Miss Elna Larson spent Sunday with her parents in Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 13 December, 1919
pg 14
North Cape
North Cape, Wis., Dec. 9. — Mr. and Mrs. Chris Krueger moved last week on the place they bought from Louis Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 April, 1920
pg 9
Union Grove
Mrs. Frank LaBudde and children, of Kenosha, spent the past several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 15 July, 1921
pg 8
County News

Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. James and children, of Pensacola, Fla., have arrived here for an extended visit with Mrs. James’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen. Miss Evelyn Larsen who spent the past year in Florida, returned with them.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 March, 1922
pg 7
The Altar

Larsen – Monk
Miss Jessie Camille Larsen, 1014 State street, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, of Union Grove, became the bride of Louis P. Monk, 1421 Hamilton avenue, at the home of the bride’s parents in Union Grove at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, February. 28. The Rev. G.W. Genszler, pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Racine, performed the marriage ceremony.
The house was decorated beautifully with flowers, carrying out a bridal idea in pink and white. The bride was very lovely in her white satin Canton crepe wedding gown with its pearl trimming. Her bouquet was of white roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley, fashioned into a big shower.
Mrs. N. LaBudde, the bride’s sister, sang, “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” accompanied by another sister, Miss Elva Larsen. Immediate relatives and a few friends attended the marriage ceremony and the dinner which followed.
The bride and groom left for a three or four weeks’ honeymoon trip through the south. After May 1 they will be at home to friends at 3621 Washington avenue. Mr. Monk is the son of Mr. P.S. Monk, of this city. He is the assistant manager of the Harvey Spring company.
Mrs. William Mertins and sons, William and Kenneth, of Pontiac, Michigan.; Mrs. E. Sweet and Miss M. Hansen, of Chicago; Mrs. N. LaBudde and two children, of Glenbeulah, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Monk, Mrs. Earl Daladay, the Misses Coletta Moryks and Elva Larsen and Sherman Linton, of Racine, were guests at the wedding.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 21 April, 1922
pg 18
North Cape
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, of Yorkville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Hanson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 24 August, 1922
pg 11
Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. A. James, of Florida, who are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, spent several days last week in Racine and Milwaukee.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 21 September, 1922
pg 3
Union Grove
Mrs. Alfred James and children, who have been guests of Mrs. James’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, for some time, have returned to their home in Pensacola, Fla.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 4 November, 1922
pg 21
Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Larson and family, of Kenosha, are visiting at the Louis Larson home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 26 January, 1923
pg 18
County News

Raymond Center
Raymond Center, Wisconsin., Jan. 23. —
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen visited at Hans L. Peterson’s last Sunday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 1 February, 1923
pg 12
County News

Raymond Center
Raymond Center, Wisconsin., Jan. 29. —
Mrs. Louis Larsen is on the sick list.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 1 May, 1923
pg 12
Union Grove Happenings
Miss Elinor Larsen, of Racine, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 July, 1923
pg 7
Union Grove
Miss Eleanor Larsen and Sherman Linton, of Racine, were guests at the Louis Larsen home Sunday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 30 November, 1923
pg 11
Society News

The Altar

Larsen-Linton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Larsen of Union Grove, announce the marriage of their daughter, Elna Larsen, of 1014 State street, Racine, to Sherman H. Linton, 1421 Hamilton avenue, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Linton, of Logan, O. The ceremony was performed at 2 o’clock Thanksgiving day at the bride’s home in Union Grove. The Rev. Mr. Swenson performed the ceremony.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. La Budde, of Milwaukee; Messrs. and Mmes. F. Linton, E. Talladay, L. Skow and family, Mrs. Hjorth and Mr. and Mrs. L. Munk, of Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 10 May, 1924
pg 18
Union Grove
Sunday guests at the home of Ludwig Larson were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Linton, of Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 26 June, 1925
pg 13
County News

Union Grove
Frank La Budde and family of Wauwatosa passed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 5 March, 1926
pg 13
The Altar

Larson – Fadner
Union Grove, Wis., March 5. — A pretty house wedding occurred on Thursday, March 4, at 4 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson, when their daughter, Evelyn, became the bride of Glenn R. Fadner of Milwaukee. The ceremony was performed under a white wedding bell which hung from a canopy of daffodils and greens, the Rev. Frank Dexter officiating. There were no attendants. The bride’s gown was of white brocaded georgette and satin black Canton and she carried a bouquet of bridal roses and sweetpeas.
Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served to the guests, all of whom were near relatives, and included the following: Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Fadner, Robert and Thelma Fadner, Lawrence Lepine, Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fadner, Miss Marcia Fadner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Budde, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Monk, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton, Mrs. F. Hjorth, Racine. The bride and groom left the same evening for a short honeymoon trip, and will be at home April 1 at 614 Wilson street, Milwaukee.
Mrs. Fadner is one of Union Grove’s well known and much esteemed young women, popular among the younger crowd, and prominent in the Baptist church, of which she was organist for some time. She is a graduate of the local high school and followed that with a year at business college in Racine. For some time she was employed as bookkeeper at the Service garage.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Fadner of Fond du Lac, and is with the Mennel Construction company at Milwaukee.
An interesting detail of the event was the fact that it was the thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 8 March, 1927
pg 10
Union Grove

Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.
On Saturday, March 5, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson of this village celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary by entertaining several of their children and grandchildren at their home in the northwestern edge of the village. Those present at the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. LaBudde, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fadner and son of Wauwatosa, and Grace Larson of Union Grove. A 1 o’clock dinner was served, at which time a beautiful gift was presented the parents from all the children. Those of the family unable to be present were Mrs. Albert James and family of Pensacola, Fla., Arnold of Evanston, and Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were married in Union Grove and have made this their home since that time. Both are prominent members of the Baptist church and are highly-respected citizens.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 30 June, 1927
pg 13
Union Grove
Louis Monk and family, Racine, and the Glenn Fadner family, Milwaukee, were over Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 12 May, 1928
pg 19
Union Grove
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Louis Monk and two children of Racine drove out Friday and with her mother, Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, went to Elkhorn, where Mrs. Larsen remained to care for a sick relative.

NOTE: This refers probably to the high school graduation of youngest daughter, Grace Larsen.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 31 May, 1928
pg 12
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., May 30. — Among the home comers and others personally related to the graduates who came for the Commencement exercises Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Will Letsom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Achen, Kenosha; Mrs. William Frook, Millicent and Edith, and Miss Emma Kautcky, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, Racine; Mrs. F. La Budde and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fadner of Milwaukee.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 26 March, 1929
pg 11
Birthday Taxes Church Capacity

Baptist Ladies’ Aid Holds 50th Anniversary Celebration at Grove.
(By Staff Correspondent.)
Union Grove, Wis. — In spite of poor weather, the Baptist church was filled to the doors Saturday evening, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Ladies’ Aid society. Former members were there from Racine and other places, there was a delegation present from the Raymond church and from other churches of Union Grove, and good cheer and friendship mingled with the reminiscent spirit of the evening to make it a happy occasion.
The Junior Ladies’ Aid society was the entertaining group, and the members proved to be splendid hostesses, providing a fine program and a delicious lunch.
The most honored among the guests of honor was Mrs. James Anderson at Racine, the one remaining charter member able to be present.

The Program.
The following program was presented, with Mrs. George Hardie presiding as president of the Junior society: Piano music — Miss Grace Larson, who was accompanist for the evening; hymn — choir and congregation; welcome — Mrs. George Hardie; response — Mrs. John Larson; hymn, Blest Be the Tie That Binds — Junior Aid society; scripture and prayer — Mrs. C.H. Wilcox; Senior society report — Mrs. Louis Larsen; paper — Mrs. James Anderson; Junior society report — Mrs. Howard Peterson; music — Girls’ chorus; music, clarinet, violin, piano — Alice and Myrtle Hansen and Grace Larson; solo — Mrs. Ernest Erickson; talk — Pastor C.H. Wilcox; duet — Mrs. Eleanor Larson Linton and Grace Larson, accompanying with guitar and piano; violin duet — Christine Horner and Myrtle Hansen, with Alice Hansen at piano; vocal duet — Mrs. E. Erickson and Mrs. H. Peterson; vocal duet — Alice and Myrtle Hansen; hymn and prayer.

Congratulations Seniors.
In Mrs. Hardie’s address, she welcomed the members of the Senior society, and congratulated them upon their long period of organization and service and upon reaching the fiftieth milestone. She hoped that the Junior Ladies’ Aid, at this time celebrating its third anniversary, would be able to make as good a record in the years to come, and that they might have many more happy times together.
Mrs. John Larson, president of the Seniors, made a pleasing response, telling of their pleasure in being there and of their appreciation for the Juniors’ entertainment.

Service and Sacrifice.
The report of Mrs. Louis Larsen showed the sacrifices that have attended the long period of service. In January, 1879, the organization took place, with a few sisters as members, who wished to help in the support of the church and also the mission field. Each member pledged 10 cents a month, and took home sewing and knitting to be sold among friends. For a few years there was a large emigration to Union Grove from Denmark (about 35 families), which gave a good chance to sell the work. After 13 years a large number of the then young girls joined the society. Clothes were made to send to Africa to missionaries there, and the society held several bazaars and made good each time.
After about 10 years the younger members left, some marrying, some going to the cities, leaving just a few to carry on. The sewing was given up by not the devotional meetings. Once a month this little group of eight women meets, and there is always a good offering.

Society’s Presidents.
Mrs. Peter Jasperson was the first president, serving until 1887 and again in 1903, after Mrs. H. Ibsen was obliged to resign. Mrs. Jasperson held the office until her death in April, 1910, and was succeeded by Mrs. Peter Larson, who gave faithful service for eight years. Then Mrs. Engelbret Hansen held the office for two years, until the family moved to Racine. Mrs. John Larson is the fifth and the present leader, elected in 1920.
Some of the outstanding achievements mentioned were the amount of $3,373 raised during the 50 years. The missionary offerings have amounted to $1,636; $181 was given to the Danish convention for a missionary in Montana; $1,556 went to the upkeep of the church and parsonage; flood sufferers, hunger sufferers, sick and poor in this and foreign countries have been helped.

In a Reminiscent Vein.
The paper of Mrs. J. Anderson, charger member, was along a reminiscent line and very pleasing. She gave the names of the original group: Mrs. P. Jasperson, president; Mrs. J. Rasmussen, secretary; Mmes. P. Larson, J. Olson, C. Hansen, Peterson, P. Simpson and J.P. Anderson. After a couple of years an older group joined them: Mmes. Henry Jacobson, E. Winter, H. Hensen and H. Johnson. They knitted socks at 25 cents per pair, while the others sewed and made overalls at 20 cents a pair for a Racine store, and all were happy in their work.
Mrs. H. Peterson reported on the progress of the Junior Aid, just three years old and having nine members. They have accomplished good things and expect to carry on the work begun so long ago by the honored guests of the evening.
Officers of the Junior Aid include Mrs. G. Hardie, president; Mrs. J. Gabrielson, vie-president, and Mrs. Howard Peterson, secretary-treasurer.

Lunch and Social Hour.
Following the program, there was a social time during which the Juniors served a splendid lunch.
Among former members from away who were present were Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs. Engelbret Hanson and children, Mr. and Mrs. P. Paulsen, Mrs. J.P. Nelson, Mrs. A.B. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Olson, all of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fadner, West Allis; Mrs. Mabel Larsen Bulles, Cleveland, and many from around the county.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 16 August, 1935
pg 42
Union Grove
Brief News Items.
Lawrence Larsen, his wife and three children and sister-in-law of San Antonio, Tex., are guests of his parents, the Ludwig Larsens.
Miss Grace Larsen of the nurse’s training department at St. Luke’s hospital, Racine, is home for a three weeks’ vacation.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 17 September, 1935
pg 1
Woman Killed in Crash at Union Grove
Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, 72, of Union Grove was instantly killed at 2:30 p.m. today on Highway 11 a mile east of Union Grove when she was thrown out of an automobile driven by her husband after it was struck by an Illinois car, which was about to pass it.
 Mr. and Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson of Union Grove were going east on Highway 11, and the Illinois car was behind them. Mr. Larson turned to go into the John Larson home when the Illinois car struck it. The door of the Larson car flew open, and Mrs. Larson fell out, the car tipping over on her. None of the others was injured.

Beaver Dam Daily Citizen
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Two Persons Die In Racine County
Accidents Fatal to Two Persons, One Hit by Train, One Dies In Crash.
Wm. Brewer Killed by Train; Mrs. Ludwig Larson Auto Victim
Racine, Wis. — (U.P.) — Accidents took the lives of two persons in Racine county yesterday.
William A. Brewer, 81, Racine, was killed when he fell under the wheels of an interurban train as he stepped on to the tracks from behind a parked automobile.
Brewer was the father-in-law of William G. Thompson, general superintendent of the J.I. Case company. Motorman Martin Sorenson said he applied the brakes but was too late.

Mrs. Ludwig Larson, Union Grove, Wis., was killed when the car in which she was riding with her husband and two others, Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, both of Union Grove, overturned after being struck by another machine.
The accident occurred on Highway 11 near Union Grove when a car driven by Arthur Dibble, Antioch, Ill., crashed into the Larson machine. Mrs. Larson was pinned beneath the auto. Larson escaped injury but the other two women received cuts and bruises. Dibble and a woman companion were unhurt although their car hurtled into a ditch after the crash.

The Capital Times
Madison, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 3
Union Grove Woman Dies in Auto Collision
Union Grove, Wis. — (AP) — Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, was instantly killed yesterday when thrown from an automobile after a collision on Highway 11, one mile east of here. Her husband, who was driving, was injured.

Chippewa Herald-Telegram
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Killed When Thrown From Car After Crash
Union Grove, Wis. — (AP) — Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, was instantly killed yesterday when thrown from an automobile after a collision on Highway 11, one mile east of here. Her husband, who was driving, was injured.

Kenosha Evening News
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Two Dead From Racine Mishaps
Wm. Brewer Killed by Train; Mrs. Ludwig Larson Auto Victim
Racine, Wis. — (U.P.) — Accidents took the lives of two persons in Racine county yesterday.
William A. Brewer, 81, Racine, was killed when he fell under the wheels of an interurban train as he stepped on to the tracks from behind a parked automobile.
Brewer was the father-in-law of William G. Thompson, general superintendent of the J.I. Case company. Motorman Martin Sorenson said he applied the brakes but was too late.

Killed as Car Overturns
Mrs. Ludwig Larson, Union Grove, Wis., was killed when the car in which she was riding with her husband and two others, Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, both of Union Grove, overturned after being struck by another machine.
The accident occurred on Highway 11 near Union Grove when a car driven by Arthur Dibble, Antioch, Ill., crashed into the Larson machine. Mrs. Larson was pinned beneath the auto. Larson escaped injury but the other two women received cuts and bruises. Dibble and a woman companion were unhurt although their car hurtled into a ditch after the crash.

Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Union Grove Woman Killed In Accident
Union Grove, Wis. — (AP) — Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, was instantly killed yesterday when thrown from an automobile after a collision on Highway 11, one mile east of here. Her husband, who was driving, was injured.

The Post Crescent
Appleton, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Union Grove Woman Is Killed in Accident
Union Grove, Wis. — (AP) — Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, was instantly killed yesterday when thrown from an automobile after a collision on Highway 11, one mile east of here. Her husband, who was driving, was injured.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Probe Reveals Crash Details
Auto Hit While Turning Into Driveway Near Union Grove.
Investigation by Coroner E.B. Yanny and members of the sheriff’s department of an accident in which Mrs. Larson, wife of Louis Larson, also known as Ludwig Larson, was killed yesterday afternoon near Union Grove, revealed that the auto in which they were riding was being driven into the driveway leading to the farm of James Larson on Highway 11.
Another car operated by Arthur Dibble, of Antioch, Ill., following the Larson car struck the Union Grove man’s auto, causing it to topple over onto its side. In the crash, the door of the auto opened and Mrs. Larson was thrown out, and pinned beneath the car.
A third auto, preceding the Larson car, had turned into the James Larson driveway and its driver witnessed the accident. Mrs. Larson was the only person to suffer injuries. Some damage resulted to both cars.

Returning From Wife’s Funeral.
Mr. Dibble was returning from a northern city where his wife had been buried. He was bringing an aunt, Mrs. Rathe, of Manitowoc to Racine.
Accompanying Mr. Larson, besides his wife were Mrs. Elner Erickson and Mrs. Harry Erickson.
Deputy sheriffs were called at 6:40 last night to Highway 41 a mile south of Highway 20 where deputies found that a truck with semi-trailer driven by S. Tweeth, 426 Madison street, Eau Claire, Wis., and an auto operated by G.M. Smith, Route 2, Box 169, Racine, had collided.
Mr. Smith was driving east on a gravel road at the time of the collision. Riding in the Smith car were Mrs. Peter Soloniski and her four children who live on the Smith farm. One of the daughters suffered leg and head bruises and the others sustained bruises.

Funeral Friday.
Mrs. Larson, who was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church in Union Grove, is survived by her husband; two sons, Arnold, Desplaines, Ill., and Lawrence, San Antonio, Tex.; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton, and Grace Larson of Racine and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Union Grove Baptist church, and burial will be in Union Grove cemetery. The remains may be viewed at Hanson’s chapel Thursday evening, and at the church from 12 noon Friday until the time of the service.

Stevens Point Daily Journal
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Accidents Take Lives Of Two In Racine County
Wm. Brewer Killed by Train; Mrs. Ludwig Larson Auto Victim
Racine, Wis. — (U.P.) — Accidents took the lives of two persons in Racine county yesterday.
William A. Brewer, 81, Racine, was killed when he fell under the wheels of an interurban train as he stepped on to the tracks from behind a parked automobile.
Brewer was the father-in-law of William G. Thompson, general superintendent of the J.I. Case company. Motorman Martin Sorenson said he applied the brakes but was too late.

Killed as Car Overturns
Mrs. Ludwig Larson, Union Grove, Wis., was killed when the car in which she was riding with her husband and two others, Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, both of Union Grove, overturned after being struck by another machine.
The accident occurred on Highway 11 near Union Grove when a car driven by Arthur Dibble, Antioch, Ill., crashed into the Larson machine. Mrs. Larson was pinned beneath the auto. Larson escaped injury but the other two women received cuts and bruises. Dibble and a woman companion were unhurt although their car hurtled into a ditch after the crash.

Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 13
Aged Man, Woman Killed by Train, Car
Wm. Brewer Killed by Train; Mrs. Ludwig Larson Auto Victim
Racine, Wis. — (U.P.) — Accidents took the lives of two persons in Racine county yesterday.
William A. Brewer, 81, Racine, was killed when he fell under the wheels of an interurban train as he stepped on to the tracks from behind a parked automobile.
Mrs. Ludwig Larson, Union Grove, Wis., was killed when the car in which she was riding with her husband and two others, Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, both of Union Grove, overturned after being struck by another machine. Mrs. Larson was pinned beneath the auto.

Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 September, 1935
pg 4
Two Violent Deaths In County Monday
An 81-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman died violent deaths in two Racine county accidents Tuesday.
Wm. A. Brewer, 81, of Racine was instantly killed when he fell under the wheels of an interurban train at Thirteenth street.
Mrs. Ludwig Larson of Union Grove was thrown out of a car in which she was riding on Highway 11 near Union Grove after the automobile was struck by another auto. Her car turned over, crushing her as she lay on the ground. The car was driven by Mrs. Larson’s husband. With them were Mrs. Harry Erickson and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, both of Union Grove.

The La Crosse Tribune
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Thursday, 19 September, 1935
pg 13
Killed In Accident
Union Grove, Wis. — (AP) — Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, was instantly killed Tuesday when thrown from an automobile after a collision on highway 11, one mile east of here.

The Racine Journal-Times Sunday Bulletin
Racine, Wisconsin
Sunday, 22 September, 1935
pg 10
Summary of Local News
Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, of Union Grove, was killed Tuesday afternoon in an auto accident on Highway 11.

The Racine Journal-Times Sunday Bulletin
Racine, Wisconsin
Sunday, 22 September, 1935
pg 12
Deaths
Mrs. Ludwig Larson, 73, Union Grove, Sept. 17.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 24 September, 1935
pg 10
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., Sept. 22, — Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, whose tragic death shocked and grieved the community. The church was crowded to capacity with friends from Racine and surrounding country, many of them, including Undertaker Hanson, having at some time been Sunday school pupils of Mrs. Larsen. Her devotion to home and church was paramount in her life, and her Christian influence has been valuable.
The Rev. C.H. Wilcox delivered the sermon, Rev. Hansen of Grove avenue Baptist church of Racine, read the scriptures, and Rev. A.Swenson of Columbus, Ohio, a former pastor, made remarks and offered prayer. “Home of the Soul” and “Saved by Grace” were sung by Mrs. Ernest Erickson and Mary Rotunda, with Louise Hansen at the piano. The Rev. F.N. Dexter of the Congregational and Rev. Frizelle of First Baptist church, Racine, gave closing prayers. Pall bearers were Harry and Ernest Erickson, Daniel Ibsen, Henry Anderson, Howard and Reuben Petersen and burial was in Union Grove cemetery.
Relatives from away who attended were children of the deceased, Mrs. Amy James, Pensacola Fla.; Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex; Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mmes. Gertrude La Budde, of Milwaukee, Jessie Monk, Eleanor Linton, Evelyn Fadner with their families, and Miss Grace from Racine.

Grant County Herald
Lancaster, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 25 September, 1935
pg 6
Neighborhood Breveties And Nearby Notes
Mrs. Ludwig Larson of Union Grove, 73 years of age, was killed Tuesday afternoon when thrown from an automobile. The car in which Mrs. Larson was riding collided with another machine which was turning into a barnyard. A door flew open and Mrs. Larson fell to the ground.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 26 September, 1935
pg 12
Union Grove
Mrs. Al James, called home by the death of her mother, Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, will soon leave for the return trip to Pensacola, Fla. Her father expects to accompany her and pass the winter with her.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 27 September, 1935
pg 28
County News

North Cape
North Cape, Wis., Sept. 25. — The Rev. Mr. Wilcox was called home to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Larson, Union Grove. On Monday he returned to Pennsylvania, where he and his family are passing three weeks with relatives and friends.

Unknown Newspaper
September, 1935
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen, wife of Ludwig Larsen of Union Grove, WI, was born in the neighborhood of Ringsted, Sjelland, Denmark, March 5, 1864. She was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 1935, when an automobile driven by Arthur Wibble of Antioch, IL, struck the Larsen car from the rear as Mr. Larsen was turning into the driveway at the John Larsen home east of the village of Union Grove.
Mrs. Larsen came to the Raymond community in her eighteenth year. At Christmas time in 1884 she yielded her heart to the Lord Jesus and shortly thereafter united with the Union Grove Baptist Church upon her confession of faith. She remained a staunch and faithful member all her days, highly esteemed as a devoted Christian among all her acquaintances. She was especially interested and active in the ladies organization of the church. She served as treasurer of the Mission Circle for many years, as well as in other official capacities.
Mrs. Larsen is survived by her husband; two sons Arnold of Des Plaines, IL, and Lawrence of San Antonio, TX; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, FL; Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, WI; Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton and Miss Grace Larsen of Racine, WI; and eighteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
May God in His own way and in His infinite mercy, comfort and cheer and sustain each one and all whose hearts are made heavy by her sudden departure.
Burial services were held from the Union Grove Baptist church. The funeral was said to be the largest ever held in that church. The writer was present and read the Scripture and led in the prayer. Rev. Albert Swensen of Defiance, a former pastor and personal friend of the family read the obituary and paid a personal tribute to the deceased. The Pastor H.C. Wilcox, brought a helpful message from Ps. 121. Burial was made in the village cemetery south of town.
L.E. Petersen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 3 October, 1935
pg 16
Union Grove

Brief News Items.
The Alfred Lamberts are preparing to vacate their present residence on the north side, and will move to the Ludwig Larsen property.

Chicago Sunday Times
Chicago, Illinois
Sunday, 21 March, 1937
pg NW1
200 Maine High Music Students Enter Contest
Winners Will Compete in District Event.
More than 200 vocal and instrumental music students at Maine will compete in the annual solo and ensemble contest to be held at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the school. Pupils receiving first rating will be eligible to compete in the district solo contest scheduled for later in the school year. Judges from neighboring high schools will rate the contestants and award bronze pins to the winners.
The Maine Township high school junior class honor roll, which lists students ranking in the upper twenty per cent of their class in scholarship during the first two and a half years, includes 50 students.

Honor Roll Juniors
The list is as follows:
Annetta Amling, Lucille Angsten, Arlene Balles, Rosemarie Broucek, Ruth Bus, Edward J. Conley, Jean Conley, Charlotte Crowell, Violet Franzen, Alan Gernhardt, Eleanor Gueder, Werner Graendorf, Paul Haake, Patricia A. Hickman, Marion Hoglund, Richard Johnson, Frances Julius, Lucille Kolb, Eileen Kollman, John H. Landeck, Aubrey Larsen, Catherine Leibold, Joan Lewis, Virginia Loftus, and Norman Melzer.
Betty Jean Merrill, Elizabeth Mountford, Dorothy Peterson, Mary Jane Randolph, Fern Robinson, Karla Scierhorn, Shirley Schramm, Marguerite Seaman, Robert Shales, LaVerne Skeppstrom, Dorothy Smith, Ruth Spangler, Phyllis Spiers, Louise Sternberg, Tony Susen, Barbara Suster, Beverly Taylor, Lewis Twichell, Odette Vahrenwald, Irma Wagner, Bob Warkentien, William L. Washington, Ruth Weber, Marvin Wells, and Ethelain Wurm complete the list.

Senior Play in May.
Justin Huntley’s “If I Were King” has been chosen for the senior play to be presented at Maine high on May 7 and 8. The stage settings are to be designed and made by the Maine Art club, which has been divided into three sections for specialized study in modeling, painting, and stage designing, under leadership of Jim Lunde, Alan Duncan, and Kenneth Evertson, respectively. The club plans an exhibit of student work later in the spring.

Burlington Free Press
Burlington,, Wisconsin
Thursday, 27 March, 1947
pg 2
Louis Larsen Dies
Union Grove — Funeral services were held at Union Grove last week for Louis (Ludwig) Larsen, 86, a former resident of Union Grove, who died at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 12 March, 1947
pg 18
Obituary And Funeral Notices
Larsen, Louis
1535 North 40th St.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Age 86. Passed away March 11 at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. Born Aug. 25, 1860, in Brenderslev [sic], Denmark, he had lived in the United States for 65 years, most of them spent in and around Union Grove. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Alfred James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Glen Fadner, Oshkosh, Mrs. Elna Linton, Racine, Mrs. Frank LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, both of Milwaukee; two sons, Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Henry Foss officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home Friday afternoon and evening, and at the Union Grove Baptist Church Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until time of services.

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Thursday, 16 April, 1953
pg N4
Riding to Glenview Antique Show
[photo] High wheeled buggy dating from 1843 is used by Mrs. Daniel Sibley, Glenview, and daughter, Linda, as a period piece in modeling old fashioned garb. Buggy and antique dress fashions will be on display in Glenview Antique show, which will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and next Thursday in Glenview Community church. Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buggy is owned by Mrs. Arnold G. Larsen, Glenview.

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Sunday, 2 October, 1955
pg 20
Voice Of The People
Experts
Glenview, Sept. 28 — The handling and reporting of the news of our President’s unexpected illness has been both deplorable and discourteous.
The extreme haste with which our experts, pseudo experts, and self appointed experts sought to name his successor has lent an almost ghoulish atmosphere to the incident. In their efforts to scoop their rivals our “experts” on newspapers, radio, and TV have overstepped the bounds of decency and ethics.
Fate, circumstance, and the equity and justice of time will resolve the problem of his successor without their help. It is not necessary, nor is it good taste, that the publicity attending this illness should be slanted to emphasize the prophetic abilities of our would-be experts.
I am certain that most of the well-wishers of President Eisenhower are more concerned with the state of his health and the progress of his recovery, at the present time, than they are in any possible future incumbent.
Arnold G. Larsen

Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, IL
Saturday, 4 February, 1956
pg 8
Voice Of The People
The Farmer’s Plight
Glenview, Jan. 31 — It is easily seen that this is an election year! All, or nearly all, of our politicians are weeping into their crying towels over the fancied plight of the poor downtrodden farmer.
If a business or professional man runs into difficulties in the pursuit of affairs he curtails his expenditures and looks for means of overcoming the critical situation. He does this, or he fails. There are no special economic laws for the farmer. He is no less a business man than is the merchant or the manufacturer, and as such is entitled to no exclusive favors at the expense of the taxpayers.
Despite all the publicity on the sad plight of the farmers I venture to say that wild horses could not drag most of them away from their chosen occupation. And in our free economy there is nothing that obligates or forces them to remain on the farm.
For the benefit of those who will criticize my attitude let me say that I am originally a country boy and I married a farmer’s daughter. However, my experience on farms was during the time when farmers had to have the initiative to solve their own problems. They could not rely on the help of Uncle Santa.
Arnold G. Larsen

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, 16 November, 1965
pg B15
Death Notices
Larsen
Clara E. Larsen of 2024 Central road, Glenview, wife of Arnold G.; mother of Aubrey Larsen, Mrs. Robert Saville, and Mrs. Carl Jentzen; 10 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters. Resting at the Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1104 Waukegan road, Glenview, after 7 p.m., Tuesday, where services will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Interment Ridgewood, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little City Foundation, Palatine, Ill.

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Sunday, 8 January, 1967
pg F15-F16
Death Notices
Larsen
Arnold G. Larsen of the James C. King Home, Evanston, Jan. 6, 1967, husband of the late Clara E. Larsen; father of Aubrey A. Larsen of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Betty Jane Saville of Glenview, Ill., and Mrs. Judith Ann Jentzen of Covington, Va./ 11 grandchildren. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the James C. King Home, 1555 Oak avenue, Evanston. Burial private. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Little City, Palatine, Ill.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, WI
Wednesday, 20 May, 1987
Linton, Mrs. Elna
(Nee: Larsen)
721 Cleveland Ave.
Age 96. Passed away on Monday, May 18, 1987, at Westview Nursing Home. She was born on February 23, 1891, in Union Grove, WI, and had been a lifelong resident of Racine. She worked as a professional dressmaker for many years prior to her employment with the J.I. Case Co., in 1942. She retired from J.I. Case in 1960. Mrs. Linton was a member of First Baptist Church and was formerly a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Sherman and Merlyn Linton of Faith Horn, MI; one daughter, Patricia Nelson of Racine; grandchildren, Nancy Linton of Norway, MI, Wendy Nelson, Mary Anne Nelson, Amy Eckstein, Thomas Allen Nelson all of Racine; a great grandson, Bradley Linton of Norway, MI; one sister, Jessie Monk of Baltimore, Md; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Henry Linton Sr. in 1972. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Hanrahan officiating. Interment will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p..m. at the Hanson Funeral Home, 3014 Northwestern Ave. Memorials to First Baptist Church have been suggested by the family.

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Thursday, 25 March, 1999
pg 219
SAVILLE
Betty Jane Saville, 77, of Lake Forest, died March 23, 1999, wife of the late Robert Wallis Saville (1995); mother of Ann Katherine Cunningham, Mary Jean Schulte, Jenny Saville White, Laurie Wallis Dolan and Wendy Chaney; grandmother of 10; sister of Aubrey Arnold Larsen and Judith L. Jentzen. Visitation Saturday, March 27, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. funeral service at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Betty J. Saville Memorial Fund for plantings at Lake Forest Beach, c/o Wendy Chaney, 1363 Elm Tree Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Info, 847-234-0022.