The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-11-17
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Former City Editor Of Pioneer Sue.
. 41as cumbed Last Night to
,aosz2sT tuberculosis.
DISEASE, STARTING IN JANUARY,
y W0RkED, WITH, GREAT yRAPIDITY
Fred Struggled Manful!y, and Kept
Up His Courage 70 the
- A Very Last. "@

Fred G. Carlson, for ten years
q valued employe of the Pioneer,
died at 11:30 O'Clock last night,
at the home of his brother.in-
law, John Patterson, in this city.
Fred's untimely demise re-
suited from that most dreaded
of diseases, quick consum ption,
Called tuberculosis), the "white
plague He became sfflicted
with the disease during last Jan.
uary, and although not feeling
well, be thought but Ii tile OF his
ailment, and kept at his desk in
the Pioneer Office.
The disease took FL m hold on
its victim. and Fred began failing
rapidly, losing weight and be-
coming afflicted with the cough
that is a sure indication of the
presence Of consumption.
Although 5loath to leave the
paper, Fred's condition, was
such that he was forced to quit
his labors and seek relief in the
open air, among the pines. He
went to Lake George, where he
established a camp and put in his
entire time fishing and living in
the open air. on the lake shore.
U But the attempts to recuper-
ate had been taken too late, and
after spending most of the sum-
mer at the lake, without any
beneficial results, he returned to
this city and has lived at the
home of his sister, Mrs. John
Patterson. During the last
month, Fred was unable to get
around much, and was seen but
little on the streets of the city.
The remarkable nerye dis
played by the young man was a
wonder to his friends. He made
no complaints as to his failing
health, and apparently did not
realize the seriousness ef his
ailment. Even as late as yester-
day he spoke of having a '.slight
set back, but would be all right
again in a few days" A severe
hemorrhage, last Sunday morn.
ing, greatly weakened him and
fastened his end.
Fred Carl Carlson was born in
Casselton. N. D., April 26, 1883,
where he lived until February 2,
1895, when he moved to Bemidji
with his parents. He entered
the Office of the Beltrami Eagle.
for the purpose of learning the
printing trade. In 1896 the
Pioneer was estab ablished, and
Fred accepted a position with
the paper. He had remained
with the paper ever since then,
learning the trade, and also
showing exceptional ability in
the matter OF gathering news.
He was city editor Of the Pioneer
at the time he was forced to
cease his labors on account of
his health.
Fred was q boy of an unusual
genial and lovable nature and he
won friends wherever he was
known. His early death brings
sorrow toa wide circle, and cuts
short what promised to be q long
ana successful newspaper
career.
The deceased is survived by
his mother, who lives in Bemidii;
two married sisters, Mrs. John
Patterson and Mrs. G. e. War.
ner; an unmarried sister, Miss
Edna, and brother, Harry, all
of whom reside in this city.
The funeral will be hheld at the
home Of John Patterson, Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, and F.
Z. Minton will have charge Of the
arrangements. Rev. White will
of6ciate at the services. The
body will be inferred 10 Green.
wood cemetery.