Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-08-28
PROF. 0. E. ABRAHAMS0N
IS KILLED BY LIGHTNING

"A telegram was received IN this city
last Thursday afternoon containing the
sad news that 0. E. Abrahamson.
former president of North Star College,
had been killed by lightning the previ-
Gus day, Aug 21st. According to re-
ports published in the daily papers,
Prof. Abrahamson was spending his
vacation on his father, Charles Abra-
hamson's farm, near Buffalo Lake
Renville county, this state, and was en-
gagged IN the work of blowing when the
sudden summons came to him.
The news came as shock to the
people Of this city, where Prof. Abra-
hanson had spent seven years of his
life as the President of North Star Col
lege, and where he was highly loved
and respected by all citizens. He was
also we'll known in church and educa-
tional circles all over the Red River
Valley, as well as in other parts of the
state.
Oscar Eugene AbrahamsOn was born
at New Sweden, Nicollet county. Min
nesota, May 1, 1879. hence his age at
the time Of death was 80 years. 3
months and 20 days. His parents are
Charles and Mary (Gunberg) Abra-
hanson. The father was born in
Sweden. came to America in 1866 and
after a year On q farm near Paxton
Illinois. removed to Minnesota. where
he continued farming in one of the pio-
neer districts of the state.
Mr.. Abrahamson grew up as a farm
boy, attended the public schools, and
in 1890 entered Gustavus Adolphus
College at st. Peter, where he took his
Bachelors degree in 1905 and in 1907
was awarded the degree Of Master of
Arts. He was principal Of the graded
school at Lindstrom, Mimi, for one
year, following which he was for two
years instructor in the Lutheran
Ladies' Seminary at Red Wing. In
1908 he accepted the call to the presi-
dency of North Star College, the new
school established at Warren, and en-
tered upon his work here in the fall of
that year. During seven years he la
bored faithfully, theoretically and ably
to build up this young institution and
succeeded admirably. The large and
handsome college building was erected
while he was president. In the spring
of 1915, Prof. Abrahamson resigned as
president at North Star to become the
head of the department of Swedish in
the st. Paul public schools, a position
which he held at the time of death.
On June "A, 1911, Prof. Abrahamson
married Hulda Sophia Magnuson; Of
Harris, Minn., who came from a dis
tinguished pioneer family and was then
herself widely known as teacher and
author of books for children. To this
union three children have been born,
the two elder, both girls, having been
born in Warren. and are named Linnea
Marie and Alma Magnalpha. The
mother and three children: are left to
mourn the taking away Of the husband
and father in the prime and strength
Of his manhood. A large number Of
relatives, friends and co-workers in the
educational field also mourn his death.
Prof. AbrahamsOn ranked high as an
educator. AS President Of North Star
Calloge he did efficient work and his
influence for good will always be felt
and gratefully remembered by all who
have had the privilege to sit as disci-
pies at his feet. He had the full con-
fdence Of the Board Of Directors and
the love and respect Of both faculty and
students. He loved musics and was
himself capable musician. But more
than all, he was a most sincere and
earnest Christian. His piety, open
heartedness and love of truth and a
square deal we're predominant charac-
teristics and marked him as man
among men.
A host Of Warren friends extend sin
cere and heartfelt sympathy to all
who mourn his demise.