From a local newspaper, Jan 5, 1935:
Headline: Judge Arnquist Dies in Madison Following Operation, lives less than a day after submitting to Surgeon's knife. Funeral in Hudson Sunday. Judge Arnquist was 1 of 2 oldest county judges in State; in office 37 years; was clerk of Circuit Court 6 years previous to that.
All of St. Croix County suffered a shock of the 1st magnitude Thursday when it became known that County Judge Otto W. Arnquist had died that morning in a Madison hospital following a surgical operation the day before.
Judge Arnquist attended the state convention of county judges in Milwaukee last week and then pursuant to his plans before leaving Hudson, went to Madison for a physical examination. He was operated on Wednesday morning for an ailment of long standing. He died at 1:20 am Thursday.
The body arrived in Hudson Thursday night, will lie in state in the court house from 10 am until 4 p.m. Saturday. The funeral, which will be held under Mason's auspices, will be held from the residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Res. H. A. Stoughton and C. W. Almen officiating, interment following in the Willow River cemetery. The arrangements are in charge of Geo. F. Trieb.
County Judge 37 Years - Had he lived until next April Judge Arnquist would have been 77 years old. He was born in Värmland Sweden, being a son of the late Nels M. and Anna Arnquist. He was 10 years of age when the family came to America and settled on a farm in the town of Star Prairie, a bit west of Huntingdon, now the Ernest Bostrom place. When a young man he came to Hudson and studied law in the office of the late Judge H. L. Humphrey, then he was admitted to the bar. This month he rounded out his 37th year in the office of County Judge. Previous to that he was the clerk of the circuit court for 6 years. His present term as county judge would have expired in 1937. His repeated reelections testified as to his popular hold on the people of St. Croix county, to the confidence, esteem and high regard in which he was universally held.
Judge Arnquist was not only dean and patriarch of the court house, but was also one of the two oldest county judges in the state in point of service. He rated high throughout the state as well as the county professionally and in judicial circles. He was a busy man. During his incumbency many duties were added to the office of county judge. He had criminal jurisdiction. He was also judge of the juvenile court. He administered the mother's pension law. He held court every month in New Richmond. He always had an especially warm spot for New Richmond and Star Prairie.
He was genial, neighborly, likeable, folksy; he took a keen personal interest in everyone with whom he came in contact. He was also stern when occasion demanded it. Judge Arnquist is going to be much missed by an unnumbered host of friends and admirers.
Decedent is survived by his wife, 3 daughters and a son, also 2 sisters, Mrs. August Anderson, New Richmond, Mrs. Carrie Libby, Tacoma. Judge Arnquist was a Mason and also an Elk.
HISTORY OF THE ST. CROIX VALLEY - 1909
Otto W. Arnquist was born in Wermland, Sweden, April 1, 1858, and came to America with his parents in 1868, settling in the town of Star Prairie, Wis. He was educated in the public schools of Star Prairie and New Richmond, and at the normal school at River Falls. His law education was received with the Hon. H. L. Humphrey, at Hudson, with whom he later formed a partnership for the practice of law under the firm name of Humphrey and Arnquist. In May, 1884, he was admitted to the bar, and in November of the same year he was elected clerk of the circuit court. To this office he was re-elected in 1886 and 1888. For one year he served as city attorney of Hudson and was on the board of education seven years, a larger part of the time as president of the board. He was elected county judge of St. Croix county in 1897 and returned to that office without opposition in 1901 and 1905, discharging well the duties of this office. He is recognized as a man of more than ordinary strength of intellect. A prominent attorney who has known Judge Arnquist for many years says: "He is a well educated lawyer and one in whom an appreciation of justice and equity is unusually developed. He is a great reader and has always taken an appreciative interest in all public questions. It is seldom that one finds these characteristics more fully developed or more harmoniously blended than they are in the case of Judge Arnquist." In addition to his legal achievements he has served for many years on the board of directors of the First National bank, of Hudson, and is now vice president of that institution. March 9, 1886, he married Caroline Jacobson, who passed away January 29, 1889. July 11, 1893, he married Hannah T. Michalson, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living, viz.: Otto W., Anna T., Katherine H. and Ruth E. Mr. Arnquist is a republican in politics. Fraternally he is a Mason, a member of St. Croix lodge, No. 56; St. Croix chapter. No. 44, and St. Croix commandery, No. 14.
LETTERS TO THE NEW RICHMOND NEWS FROM JUDGE OTTO ARNQUIST - SUMMER OF 1903 - TRIP TO EUROPE
July 7, 1903
From Christiania eastward the country is rough and mountainous for a small distance until the Glommen Valley is reached. The railroad follows up the river to Kongsonger where it turns in a southeasterly direction towards Sweden. As we go eastward, the land becomes more open, if not richer, and more leaf bearing trees are seen among the pines and spruce. We arrived at Arvika a little after 10:00 p.m. Altho late it was quite light; in fact, the sun set up 9:25 that night as near as I could make out. We had difficulty in finding a place to stay that night in that every hotel seemed to be full. In the morning it rained and we were unable to start for Runketorp until 3 p.m. the rain then ceased but the air was damp and fearfully cold, and I had to often get out of the buggy to walk to keep warm. That was June 11th! The roads here are not as good here as they are in Norway, but what are called, "Landsvagar", are hilly and fearfully rocky, and our progress correspondingly slow. We finally reached Runketorp a little after 10p.m. and found the folks there asleep.
SURPRISED UNCLE JON
On my rapping, Johannes Ellsberg, who is married to a daughter of Uncle Jon, came to the door. He and his wife immediately proceeded to get us some supper and then we retired without seeing uncle. In the morning we met uncle - the only brother of our fathers now living in Sweden - and aunt. He is over eighty and shows his age considerably, altho he is still fairly spry. His wife is much more vigorous altho almost as old. Both were very much surprised to see us for they had heard nothing of our intended visit. We have made Runketorp our headquarters during our stay in Grasmarken and everything that kindness and affection could to has been done to make us comfortable. As soon as we had our breakfast Ellsberg hitched up his horse and Nels and I drove to Uddheim to get our mail.
AMID OLD FAMILIAR SCENES
As soon as we came to Lake Rottnen I remembered almost every place that we saw. Gettzernsklattin's rocky point was easily recognizable on the eastern shore of the lake. Uddheden to the north looked natural with the church quite prominent and Hogden, to the north of Uddheden, could easily be seen perched up on the side of the high ridge. The old "Klockergarden" looked exactly as it did thirty-five years ago and I knew it at a glance. The changes have not been great as far as appearances go. In people, however, the changes are very marked. I am a stranger here almost as completely as tho I never lived here. Very few indeed are those who know me but by reputation. Most of my schoolmates are in America, and those remaining here have about as dim recollections of me as I of them.
July 10, 1903
ROCKY ROAD TO RUNKETORP
Going back to Runketorp, the road was so hilly that we walked a large part of the way. It is hard on the horses to even pull the empty cart up such hills and it is fearfully hard on the passenger to be jolted back and forth and sideways as the wheels alternately strike a rock and then drop into a rut. We decided that our visiting in Grasmarken would hereafter be done on foot. We have roamed everywhere hereabouts. To Angen, we have been, both north and south, to Latsho - now called Nordtomia, Ragvaltjem, Bergstorp,Borgsjon, Forsnas, Brane Trovik, Hogden, Amebysatter, Systaboden, Stollabraton, Lillvallen, Stugtjem and Stugtjemsberget,
Storvallen, Busfalla, and other places. In Armbysatter, the house where we used to live stands, looking very much as I remember it. Systaboden is entirely rebuilt. Der West and Der Nord and Hogasen look natural. Nels Rulien took some pictures and if they are any good I will take some home. Nils Lillvallin, an uncle of Gust and Lars Satterlund, now eighty-six years old, and his wife were overjoyed to see us. Both are remarkably spry and with memory unimpaired. At Forssias, I saw Anders and Fru Anderson, brother and sister of the Satterlunds. Fru Anderson is mentally ill as well as physically. I met Lars Manson, my Godfather, and his daughter, and also Corp. Nord, an old soldier friend of father, and Otto Wilen, brother of Swen Wilen of Star Prairie, and Per Pierson, brother of Fred Pierson, also of Star Prairie. I have made my headquarters in Uddheden with Pierson, and have been treated with great kindness by him and his wife.
WERE STAR ATTRACTIONS AT CHURCH
We attended church last Sunday and we, being strangers, attracted a great deal of attention. As soon as our identity became known we were the center of a large crowd. All were interested to meet us and to hear about America. Among the older people, father, mother and Mrs. Hedback appeared to be best remembered. Andrew and Nels Arnquist come next , while the younger members of the family are seldom remembered.
A COUNTRY OF OLD MEN AND WOMEN
It is remarkable what a large number of old people are in this neighborhood. The ages seem to run from seventy-five to ninety-five years. There are very few young people. I am told that the school in Augen that used to enroll sixty or seventy pupils, now does not exceed twenty.
THE CAUSE OF THIS IS AMERICA
Not a house have I entered but some one inquires about relatives in America. Frequently the aged father or mother is the only representative remaining of a large family, now in America. Money from the states is constantly coming here from those absent ones to help their parents in their old age. Unfortunately, some children forget their parents and not only fail to send any means to assist, but fail to write and cheer their old hearts by showing they are remembered. Very sad are the inquiries oftentimes made of me, if I know such and such a son or a daughter, and whether they are yet living.
CROP SITUATION - GRATEFUL TO AMERICA
The crops, except hay, were a failure last year, and consequently all seed had to be brot from abroad. This makes many quite hard up.
ODIOUS COMPULSORY ARMY SERVICE INCREASES EMIGRATION
The laws here requiring three years of military service from every male citizen has had the same effect as the hard times in Norway, increasing the exodus to the United States of the able bodied young men, and the high wages of the servants in America sends the girls over. This country is being depopulated of her vigorous population. The resources hereabouts are indeed small. Lumber and dairying are the most important but the former will decrease and the latter cannot be increased. There are some copper mines near here of uncertain value not now worked. The rye looks well, but other grains poor. Hay will be a miserably small crop. There has been too much drought which threatened another crop failure, but a good rain last night relieved the situation. Horses and cattle are high priced. The cattle are small with big horns and of no particular breed, but I think of fair points. The butter I get is of excellent flavor so far I have not tasted a bit of rancid butter, tho I have tested it in places none too clean.
I HAVE SEEN CONSIDERABLE OF THE FEATHERED FAUNA
The hjerpe, ( a sort of a partridge), orre, (black cock), cuckoo whose call can be heard almost any day, and the bullfinch a splendid singer, and the peer of all songbirds, the lark. There are also in the woods the capercalsie, (Swedish tjader), and the stately ely. This animal is somewhat like both the moose and the elk, and a large one will weigh 1800 or 1900 pounds. Wolves and other destructive animals (except the fox) are extinct. I forgot to mention among the birds the Scandinavian crow. This bird is larger than the American crow, (which in England is called the rook), and is gray of body and black head and wings. It is a stately bird, but there is a small bounty for killing them.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
As to social matters here I hardly feel able to write. One custom I have discovered, namely that the coffee pot is set on the fire as soon as one enters except in those cases where ones approach has been noticed, in which case it is already there. Coffee and food is offered everywhere and unless partaken offense is often given. I have eaten six to eight times a day. Another custom I do not like is that meals are served wherever we have been (even at uncle's) to us alone and none of the family is permitted at the table. This is suppose to be a mark of respect to the guest but to me it is unpleasant. When in Norway, away from Nels, I had to eat absolutely alone, and I got lonesome.
NELS RULIEN WILL TELL US ABOUT THE LADIES
Nels has been delegated to observe the ladies and hence I can say little about them. One thing however I have noticed and that is their complexion is good and their own, and the other that their understandings are ample. This may be due to the fact that the women, even the most wealthy, go about the houses and premises barefoot. However there are very few ladies here who are not old. I have also thought that the women work harder than the men, for besides doing their housework and caring for the cattle I have seen them at work in the fields where I thot them more efficient than their lords and masters. One day I saw two women at work
on the highway. I expect that we will leave next Monday for Sunne and after a few days there we intend to go back to Norway and up the west coast of that country as far as Nawik, after which we will cross over to Sweden again and make our way down the Gulf of Bothnia to Stockholm. Nels will leave Europe sooner than I. He will leave Bremen on Nord Deutsch Lloyd steamer July 21st, while I will not leave that place until Aug. 11. The weather here is cool and heavy wraps are necessary. I think the trip so far has been of great benefit to me and my health is much better.
Yours very truly,
Otto Arnquist
Contributor: James Reppe (49756951)
Headline: Judge Arnquist Dies in Madison Following Operation, lives less than a day after submitting to Surgeon's knife. Funeral in Hudson Sunday. Judge Arnquist was 1 of 2 oldest county judges in State; in office 37 years; was clerk of Circuit Court 6 years previous to that.
All of St. Croix County suffered a shock of the 1st magnitude Thursday when it became known that County Judge Otto W. Arnquist had died that morning in a Madison hospital following a surgical operation the day before.
Judge Arnquist attended the state convention of county judges in Milwaukee last week and then pursuant to his plans before leaving Hudson, went to Madison for a physical examination. He was operated on Wednesday morning for an ailment of long standing. He died at 1:20 am Thursday.
The body arrived in Hudson Thursday night, will lie in state in the court house from 10 am until 4 p.m. Saturday. The funeral, which will be held under Mason's auspices, will be held from the residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Res. H. A. Stoughton and C. W. Almen officiating, interment following in the Willow River cemetery. The arrangements are in charge of Geo. F. Trieb.
County Judge 37 Years - Had he lived until next April Judge Arnquist would have been 77 years old. He was born in Värmland Sweden, being a son of the late Nels M. and Anna Arnquist. He was 10 years of age when the family came to America and settled on a farm in the town of Star Prairie, a bit west of Huntingdon, now the Ernest Bostrom place. When a young man he came to Hudson and studied law in the office of the late Judge H. L. Humphrey, then he was admitted to the bar. This month he rounded out his 37th year in the office of County Judge. Previous to that he was the clerk of the circuit court for 6 years. His present term as county judge would have expired in 1937. His repeated reelections testified as to his popular hold on the people of St. Croix county, to the confidence, esteem and high regard in which he was universally held.
Judge Arnquist was not only dean and patriarch of the court house, but was also one of the two oldest county judges in the state in point of service. He rated high throughout the state as well as the county professionally and in judicial circles. He was a busy man. During his incumbency many duties were added to the office of county judge. He had criminal jurisdiction. He was also judge of the juvenile court. He administered the mother's pension law. He held court every month in New Richmond. He always had an especially warm spot for New Richmond and Star Prairie.
He was genial, neighborly, likeable, folksy; he took a keen personal interest in everyone with whom he came in contact. He was also stern when occasion demanded it. Judge Arnquist is going to be much missed by an unnumbered host of friends and admirers.
Decedent is survived by his wife, 3 daughters and a son, also 2 sisters, Mrs. August Anderson, New Richmond, Mrs. Carrie Libby, Tacoma. Judge Arnquist was a Mason and also an Elk.
HISTORY OF THE ST. CROIX VALLEY - 1909
Otto W. Arnquist was born in Wermland, Sweden, April 1, 1858, and came to America with his parents in 1868, settling in the town of Star Prairie, Wis. He was educated in the public schools of Star Prairie and New Richmond, and at the normal school at River Falls. His law education was received with the Hon. H. L. Humphrey, at Hudson, with whom he later formed a partnership for the practice of law under the firm name of Humphrey and Arnquist. In May, 1884, he was admitted to the bar, and in November of the same year he was elected clerk of the circuit court. To this office he was re-elected in 1886 and 1888. For one year he served as city attorney of Hudson and was on the board of education seven years, a larger part of the time as president of the board. He was elected county judge of St. Croix county in 1897 and returned to that office without opposition in 1901 and 1905, discharging well the duties of this office. He is recognized as a man of more than ordinary strength of intellect. A prominent attorney who has known Judge Arnquist for many years says: "He is a well educated lawyer and one in whom an appreciation of justice and equity is unusually developed. He is a great reader and has always taken an appreciative interest in all public questions. It is seldom that one finds these characteristics more fully developed or more harmoniously blended than they are in the case of Judge Arnquist." In addition to his legal achievements he has served for many years on the board of directors of the First National bank, of Hudson, and is now vice president of that institution. March 9, 1886, he married Caroline Jacobson, who passed away January 29, 1889. July 11, 1893, he married Hannah T. Michalson, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living, viz.: Otto W., Anna T., Katherine H. and Ruth E. Mr. Arnquist is a republican in politics. Fraternally he is a Mason, a member of St. Croix lodge, No. 56; St. Croix chapter. No. 44, and St. Croix commandery, No. 14.
LETTERS TO THE NEW RICHMOND NEWS FROM JUDGE OTTO ARNQUIST - SUMMER OF 1903 - TRIP TO EUROPE
July 7, 1903
From Christiania eastward the country is rough and mountainous for a small distance until the Glommen Valley is reached. The railroad follows up the river to Kongsonger where it turns in a southeasterly direction towards Sweden. As we go eastward, the land becomes more open, if not richer, and more leaf bearing trees are seen among the pines and spruce. We arrived at Arvika a little after 10:00 p.m. Altho late it was quite light; in fact, the sun set up 9:25 that night as near as I could make out. We had difficulty in finding a place to stay that night in that every hotel seemed to be full. In the morning it rained and we were unable to start for Runketorp until 3 p.m. the rain then ceased but the air was damp and fearfully cold, and I had to often get out of the buggy to walk to keep warm. That was June 11th! The roads here are not as good here as they are in Norway, but what are called, "Landsvagar", are hilly and fearfully rocky, and our progress correspondingly slow. We finally reached Runketorp a little after 10p.m. and found the folks there asleep.
SURPRISED UNCLE JON
On my rapping, Johannes Ellsberg, who is married to a daughter of Uncle Jon, came to the door. He and his wife immediately proceeded to get us some supper and then we retired without seeing uncle. In the morning we met uncle - the only brother of our fathers now living in Sweden - and aunt. He is over eighty and shows his age considerably, altho he is still fairly spry. His wife is much more vigorous altho almost as old. Both were very much surprised to see us for they had heard nothing of our intended visit. We have made Runketorp our headquarters during our stay in Grasmarken and everything that kindness and affection could to has been done to make us comfortable. As soon as we had our breakfast Ellsberg hitched up his horse and Nels and I drove to Uddheim to get our mail.
AMID OLD FAMILIAR SCENES
As soon as we came to Lake Rottnen I remembered almost every place that we saw. Gettzernsklattin's rocky point was easily recognizable on the eastern shore of the lake. Uddheden to the north looked natural with the church quite prominent and Hogden, to the north of Uddheden, could easily be seen perched up on the side of the high ridge. The old "Klockergarden" looked exactly as it did thirty-five years ago and I knew it at a glance. The changes have not been great as far as appearances go. In people, however, the changes are very marked. I am a stranger here almost as completely as tho I never lived here. Very few indeed are those who know me but by reputation. Most of my schoolmates are in America, and those remaining here have about as dim recollections of me as I of them.
July 10, 1903
ROCKY ROAD TO RUNKETORP
Going back to Runketorp, the road was so hilly that we walked a large part of the way. It is hard on the horses to even pull the empty cart up such hills and it is fearfully hard on the passenger to be jolted back and forth and sideways as the wheels alternately strike a rock and then drop into a rut. We decided that our visiting in Grasmarken would hereafter be done on foot. We have roamed everywhere hereabouts. To Angen, we have been, both north and south, to Latsho - now called Nordtomia, Ragvaltjem, Bergstorp,Borgsjon, Forsnas, Brane Trovik, Hogden, Amebysatter, Systaboden, Stollabraton, Lillvallen, Stugtjem and Stugtjemsberget,
Storvallen, Busfalla, and other places. In Armbysatter, the house where we used to live stands, looking very much as I remember it. Systaboden is entirely rebuilt. Der West and Der Nord and Hogasen look natural. Nels Rulien took some pictures and if they are any good I will take some home. Nils Lillvallin, an uncle of Gust and Lars Satterlund, now eighty-six years old, and his wife were overjoyed to see us. Both are remarkably spry and with memory unimpaired. At Forssias, I saw Anders and Fru Anderson, brother and sister of the Satterlunds. Fru Anderson is mentally ill as well as physically. I met Lars Manson, my Godfather, and his daughter, and also Corp. Nord, an old soldier friend of father, and Otto Wilen, brother of Swen Wilen of Star Prairie, and Per Pierson, brother of Fred Pierson, also of Star Prairie. I have made my headquarters in Uddheden with Pierson, and have been treated with great kindness by him and his wife.
WERE STAR ATTRACTIONS AT CHURCH
We attended church last Sunday and we, being strangers, attracted a great deal of attention. As soon as our identity became known we were the center of a large crowd. All were interested to meet us and to hear about America. Among the older people, father, mother and Mrs. Hedback appeared to be best remembered. Andrew and Nels Arnquist come next , while the younger members of the family are seldom remembered.
A COUNTRY OF OLD MEN AND WOMEN
It is remarkable what a large number of old people are in this neighborhood. The ages seem to run from seventy-five to ninety-five years. There are very few young people. I am told that the school in Augen that used to enroll sixty or seventy pupils, now does not exceed twenty.
THE CAUSE OF THIS IS AMERICA
Not a house have I entered but some one inquires about relatives in America. Frequently the aged father or mother is the only representative remaining of a large family, now in America. Money from the states is constantly coming here from those absent ones to help their parents in their old age. Unfortunately, some children forget their parents and not only fail to send any means to assist, but fail to write and cheer their old hearts by showing they are remembered. Very sad are the inquiries oftentimes made of me, if I know such and such a son or a daughter, and whether they are yet living.
CROP SITUATION - GRATEFUL TO AMERICA
The crops, except hay, were a failure last year, and consequently all seed had to be brot from abroad. This makes many quite hard up.
ODIOUS COMPULSORY ARMY SERVICE INCREASES EMIGRATION
The laws here requiring three years of military service from every male citizen has had the same effect as the hard times in Norway, increasing the exodus to the United States of the able bodied young men, and the high wages of the servants in America sends the girls over. This country is being depopulated of her vigorous population. The resources hereabouts are indeed small. Lumber and dairying are the most important but the former will decrease and the latter cannot be increased. There are some copper mines near here of uncertain value not now worked. The rye looks well, but other grains poor. Hay will be a miserably small crop. There has been too much drought which threatened another crop failure, but a good rain last night relieved the situation. Horses and cattle are high priced. The cattle are small with big horns and of no particular breed, but I think of fair points. The butter I get is of excellent flavor so far I have not tasted a bit of rancid butter, tho I have tested it in places none too clean.
I HAVE SEEN CONSIDERABLE OF THE FEATHERED FAUNA
The hjerpe, ( a sort of a partridge), orre, (black cock), cuckoo whose call can be heard almost any day, and the bullfinch a splendid singer, and the peer of all songbirds, the lark. There are also in the woods the capercalsie, (Swedish tjader), and the stately ely. This animal is somewhat like both the moose and the elk, and a large one will weigh 1800 or 1900 pounds. Wolves and other destructive animals (except the fox) are extinct. I forgot to mention among the birds the Scandinavian crow. This bird is larger than the American crow, (which in England is called the rook), and is gray of body and black head and wings. It is a stately bird, but there is a small bounty for killing them.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
As to social matters here I hardly feel able to write. One custom I have discovered, namely that the coffee pot is set on the fire as soon as one enters except in those cases where ones approach has been noticed, in which case it is already there. Coffee and food is offered everywhere and unless partaken offense is often given. I have eaten six to eight times a day. Another custom I do not like is that meals are served wherever we have been (even at uncle's) to us alone and none of the family is permitted at the table. This is suppose to be a mark of respect to the guest but to me it is unpleasant. When in Norway, away from Nels, I had to eat absolutely alone, and I got lonesome.
NELS RULIEN WILL TELL US ABOUT THE LADIES
Nels has been delegated to observe the ladies and hence I can say little about them. One thing however I have noticed and that is their complexion is good and their own, and the other that their understandings are ample. This may be due to the fact that the women, even the most wealthy, go about the houses and premises barefoot. However there are very few ladies here who are not old. I have also thought that the women work harder than the men, for besides doing their housework and caring for the cattle I have seen them at work in the fields where I thot them more efficient than their lords and masters. One day I saw two women at work
on the highway. I expect that we will leave next Monday for Sunne and after a few days there we intend to go back to Norway and up the west coast of that country as far as Nawik, after which we will cross over to Sweden again and make our way down the Gulf of Bothnia to Stockholm. Nels will leave Europe sooner than I. He will leave Bremen on Nord Deutsch Lloyd steamer July 21st, while I will not leave that place until Aug. 11. The weather here is cool and heavy wraps are necessary. I think the trip so far has been of great benefit to me and my health is much better.
Yours very truly,
Otto Arnquist
Contributor: James Reppe (49756951)
From a local newspaper, Jan 5, 1935:
Headline: Judge Arnquist Dies in Madison Following Operation, lives less than a day after submitting to Surgeon's knife. Funeral in Hudson Sunday. Judge Arnquist was 1 of 2 oldest county judges in State; in office 37 years; was clerk of Circuit Court 6 years previous to that.
All of St. Croix County suffered a shock of the 1st magnitude Thursday when it became known that County Judge Otto W. Arnquist had died that morning in a Madison hospital following a surgical operation the day before.
Judge Arnquist attended the state convention of county judges in Milwaukee last week and then pursuant to his plans before leaving Hudson, went to Madison for a physical examination. He was operated on Wednesday morning for an ailment of long standing. He died at 1:20 am Thursday.
The body arrived in Hudson Thursday night, will lie in state in the court house from 10 am until 4 p.m. Saturday. The funeral, which will be held under Mason's auspices, will be held from the residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Res. H. A. Stoughton and C. W. Almen officiating, interment following in the Willow River cemetery. The arrangements are in charge of Geo. F. Trieb.
County Judge 37 Years - Had he lived until next April Judge Arnquist would have been 77 years old. He was born in Värmland Sweden, being a son of the late Nels M. and Anna Arnquist. He was 10 years of age when the family came to America and settled on a farm in the town of Star Prairie, a bit west of Huntingdon, now the Ernest Bostrom place. When a young man he came to Hudson and studied law in the office of the late Judge H. L. Humphrey, then he was admitted to the bar. This month he rounded out his 37th year in the office of County Judge. Previous to that he was the clerk of the circuit court for 6 years. His present term as county judge would have expired in 1937. His repeated reelections testified as to his popular hold on the people of St. Croix county, to the confidence, esteem and high regard in which he was universally held.
Judge Arnquist was not only dean and patriarch of the court house, but was also one of the two oldest county judges in the state in point of service. He rated high throughout the state as well as the county professionally and in judicial circles. He was a busy man. During his incumbency many duties were added to the office of county judge. He had criminal jurisdiction. He was also judge of the juvenile court. He administered the mother's pension law. He held court every month in New Richmond. He always had an especially warm spot for New Richmond and Star Prairie.
He was genial, neighborly, likeable, folksy; he took a keen personal interest in everyone with whom he came in contact. He was also stern when occasion demanded it. Judge Arnquist is going to be much missed by an unnumbered host of friends and admirers.
Decedent is survived by his wife, 3 daughters and a son, also 2 sisters, Mrs. August Anderson, New Richmond, Mrs. Carrie Libby, Tacoma. Judge Arnquist was a Mason and also an Elk.
HISTORY OF THE ST. CROIX VALLEY - 1909
Otto W. Arnquist was born in Wermland, Sweden, April 1, 1858, and came to America with his parents in 1868, settling in the town of Star Prairie, Wis. He was educated in the public schools of Star Prairie and New Richmond, and at the normal school at River Falls. His law education was received with the Hon. H. L. Humphrey, at Hudson, with whom he later formed a partnership for the practice of law under the firm name of Humphrey and Arnquist. In May, 1884, he was admitted to the bar, and in November of the same year he was elected clerk of the circuit court. To this office he was re-elected in 1886 and 1888. For one year he served as city attorney of Hudson and was on the board of education seven years, a larger part of the time as president of the board. He was elected county judge of St. Croix county in 1897 and returned to that office without opposition in 1901 and 1905, discharging well the duties of this office. He is recognized as a man of more than ordinary strength of intellect. A prominent attorney who has known Judge Arnquist for many years says: "He is a well educated lawyer and one in whom an appreciation of justice and equity is unusually developed. He is a great reader and has always taken an appreciative interest in all public questions. It is seldom that one finds these characteristics more fully developed or more harmoniously blended than they are in the case of Judge Arnquist." In addition to his legal achievements he has served for many years on the board of directors of the First National bank, of Hudson, and is now vice president of that institution. March 9, 1886, he married Caroline Jacobson, who passed away January 29, 1889. July 11, 1893, he married Hannah T. Michalson, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living, viz.: Otto W., Anna T., Katherine H. and Ruth E. Mr. Arnquist is a republican in politics. Fraternally he is a Mason, a member of St. Croix lodge, No. 56; St. Croix chapter. No. 44, and St. Croix commandery, No. 14.
LETTERS TO THE NEW RICHMOND NEWS FROM JUDGE OTTO ARNQUIST - SUMMER OF 1903 - TRIP TO EUROPE
July 7, 1903
From Christiania eastward the country is rough and mountainous for a small distance until the Glommen Valley is reached. The railroad follows up the river to Kongsonger where it turns in a southeasterly direction towards Sweden. As we go eastward, the land becomes more open, if not richer, and more leaf bearing trees are seen among the pines and spruce. We arrived at Arvika a little after 10:00 p.m. Altho late it was quite light; in fact, the sun set up 9:25 that night as near as I could make out. We had difficulty in finding a place to stay that night in that every hotel seemed to be full. In the morning it rained and we were unable to start for Runketorp until 3 p.m. the rain then ceased but the air was damp and fearfully cold, and I had to often get out of the buggy to walk to keep warm. That was June 11th! The roads here are not as good here as they are in Norway, but what are called, "Landsvagar", are hilly and fearfully rocky, and our progress correspondingly slow. We finally reached Runketorp a little after 10p.m. and found the folks there asleep.
SURPRISED UNCLE JON
On my rapping, Johannes Ellsberg, who is married to a daughter of Uncle Jon, came to the door. He and his wife immediately proceeded to get us some supper and then we retired without seeing uncle. In the morning we met uncle - the only brother of our fathers now living in Sweden - and aunt. He is over eighty and shows his age considerably, altho he is still fairly spry. His wife is much more vigorous altho almost as old. Both were very much surprised to see us for they had heard nothing of our intended visit. We have made Runketorp our headquarters during our stay in Grasmarken and everything that kindness and affection could to has been done to make us comfortable. As soon as we had our breakfast Ellsberg hitched up his horse and Nels and I drove to Uddheim to get our mail.
AMID OLD FAMILIAR SCENES
As soon as we came to Lake Rottnen I remembered almost every place that we saw. Gettzernsklattin's rocky point was easily recognizable on the eastern shore of the lake. Uddheden to the north looked natural with the church quite prominent and Hogden, to the north of Uddheden, could easily be seen perched up on the side of the high ridge. The old "Klockergarden" looked exactly as it did thirty-five years ago and I knew it at a glance. The changes have not been great as far as appearances go. In people, however, the changes are very marked. I am a stranger here almost as completely as tho I never lived here. Very few indeed are those who know me but by reputation. Most of my schoolmates are in America, and those remaining here have about as dim recollections of me as I of them.
July 10, 1903
ROCKY ROAD TO RUNKETORP
Going back to Runketorp, the road was so hilly that we walked a large part of the way. It is hard on the horses to even pull the empty cart up such hills and it is fearfully hard on the passenger to be jolted back and forth and sideways as the wheels alternately strike a rock and then drop into a rut. We decided that our visiting in Grasmarken would hereafter be done on foot. We have roamed everywhere hereabouts. To Angen, we have been, both north and south, to Latsho - now called Nordtomia, Ragvaltjem, Bergstorp,Borgsjon, Forsnas, Brane Trovik, Hogden, Amebysatter, Systaboden, Stollabraton, Lillvallen, Stugtjem and Stugtjemsberget,
Storvallen, Busfalla, and other places. In Armbysatter, the house where we used to live stands, looking very much as I remember it. Systaboden is entirely rebuilt. Der West and Der Nord and Hogasen look natural. Nels Rulien took some pictures and if they are any good I will take some home. Nils Lillvallin, an uncle of Gust and Lars Satterlund, now eighty-six years old, and his wife were overjoyed to see us. Both are remarkably spry and with memory unimpaired. At Forssias, I saw Anders and Fru Anderson, brother and sister of the Satterlunds. Fru Anderson is mentally ill as well as physically. I met Lars Manson, my Godfather, and his daughter, and also Corp. Nord, an old soldier friend of father, and Otto Wilen, brother of Swen Wilen of Star Prairie, and Per Pierson, brother of Fred Pierson, also of Star Prairie. I have made my headquarters in Uddheden with Pierson, and have been treated with great kindness by him and his wife.
WERE STAR ATTRACTIONS AT CHURCH
We attended church last Sunday and we, being strangers, attracted a great deal of attention. As soon as our identity became known we were the center of a large crowd. All were interested to meet us and to hear about America. Among the older people, father, mother and Mrs. Hedback appeared to be best remembered. Andrew and Nels Arnquist come next , while the younger members of the family are seldom remembered.
A COUNTRY OF OLD MEN AND WOMEN
It is remarkable what a large number of old people are in this neighborhood. The ages seem to run from seventy-five to ninety-five years. There are very few young people. I am told that the school in Augen that used to enroll sixty or seventy pupils, now does not exceed twenty.
THE CAUSE OF THIS IS AMERICA
Not a house have I entered but some one inquires about relatives in America. Frequently the aged father or mother is the only representative remaining of a large family, now in America. Money from the states is constantly coming here from those absent ones to help their parents in their old age. Unfortunately, some children forget their parents and not only fail to send any means to assist, but fail to write and cheer their old hearts by showing they are remembered. Very sad are the inquiries oftentimes made of me, if I know such and such a son or a daughter, and whether they are yet living.
CROP SITUATION - GRATEFUL TO AMERICA
The crops, except hay, were a failure last year, and consequently all seed had to be brot from abroad. This makes many quite hard up.
ODIOUS COMPULSORY ARMY SERVICE INCREASES EMIGRATION
The laws here requiring three years of military service from every male citizen has had the same effect as the hard times in Norway, increasing the exodus to the United States of the able bodied young men, and the high wages of the servants in America sends the girls over. This country is being depopulated of her vigorous population. The resources hereabouts are indeed small. Lumber and dairying are the most important but the former will decrease and the latter cannot be increased. There are some copper mines near here of uncertain value not now worked. The rye looks well, but other grains poor. Hay will be a miserably small crop. There has been too much drought which threatened another crop failure, but a good rain last night relieved the situation. Horses and cattle are high priced. The cattle are small with big horns and of no particular breed, but I think of fair points. The butter I get is of excellent flavor so far I have not tasted a bit of rancid butter, tho I have tested it in places none too clean.
I HAVE SEEN CONSIDERABLE OF THE FEATHERED FAUNA
The hjerpe, ( a sort of a partridge), orre, (black cock), cuckoo whose call can be heard almost any day, and the bullfinch a splendid singer, and the peer of all songbirds, the lark. There are also in the woods the capercalsie, (Swedish tjader), and the stately ely. This animal is somewhat like both the moose and the elk, and a large one will weigh 1800 or 1900 pounds. Wolves and other destructive animals (except the fox) are extinct. I forgot to mention among the birds the Scandinavian crow. This bird is larger than the American crow, (which in England is called the rook), and is gray of body and black head and wings. It is a stately bird, but there is a small bounty for killing them.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
As to social matters here I hardly feel able to write. One custom I have discovered, namely that the coffee pot is set on the fire as soon as one enters except in those cases where ones approach has been noticed, in which case it is already there. Coffee and food is offered everywhere and unless partaken offense is often given. I have eaten six to eight times a day. Another custom I do not like is that meals are served wherever we have been (even at uncle's) to us alone and none of the family is permitted at the table. This is suppose to be a mark of respect to the guest but to me it is unpleasant. When in Norway, away from Nels, I had to eat absolutely alone, and I got lonesome.
NELS RULIEN WILL TELL US ABOUT THE LADIES
Nels has been delegated to observe the ladies and hence I can say little about them. One thing however I have noticed and that is their complexion is good and their own, and the other that their understandings are ample. This may be due to the fact that the women, even the most wealthy, go about the houses and premises barefoot. However there are very few ladies here who are not old. I have also thought that the women work harder than the men, for besides doing their housework and caring for the cattle I have seen them at work in the fields where I thot them more efficient than their lords and masters. One day I saw two women at work
on the highway. I expect that we will leave next Monday for Sunne and after a few days there we intend to go back to Norway and up the west coast of that country as far as Nawik, after which we will cross over to Sweden again and make our way down the Gulf of Bothnia to Stockholm. Nels will leave Europe sooner than I. He will leave Bremen on Nord Deutsch Lloyd steamer July 21st, while I will not leave that place until Aug. 11. The weather here is cool and heavy wraps are necessary. I think the trip so far has been of great benefit to me and my health is much better.
Yours very truly,
Otto Arnquist
Contributor: James Reppe (49756951)
Headline: Judge Arnquist Dies in Madison Following Operation, lives less than a day after submitting to Surgeon's knife. Funeral in Hudson Sunday. Judge Arnquist was 1 of 2 oldest county judges in State; in office 37 years; was clerk of Circuit Court 6 years previous to that.
All of St. Croix County suffered a shock of the 1st magnitude Thursday when it became known that County Judge Otto W. Arnquist had died that morning in a Madison hospital following a surgical operation the day before.
Judge Arnquist attended the state convention of county judges in Milwaukee last week and then pursuant to his plans before leaving Hudson, went to Madison for a physical examination. He was operated on Wednesday morning for an ailment of long standing. He died at 1:20 am Thursday.
The body arrived in Hudson Thursday night, will lie in state in the court house from 10 am until 4 p.m. Saturday. The funeral, which will be held under Mason's auspices, will be held from the residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Res. H. A. Stoughton and C. W. Almen officiating, interment following in the Willow River cemetery. The arrangements are in charge of Geo. F. Trieb.
County Judge 37 Years - Had he lived until next April Judge Arnquist would have been 77 years old. He was born in Värmland Sweden, being a son of the late Nels M. and Anna Arnquist. He was 10 years of age when the family came to America and settled on a farm in the town of Star Prairie, a bit west of Huntingdon, now the Ernest Bostrom place. When a young man he came to Hudson and studied law in the office of the late Judge H. L. Humphrey, then he was admitted to the bar. This month he rounded out his 37th year in the office of County Judge. Previous to that he was the clerk of the circuit court for 6 years. His present term as county judge would have expired in 1937. His repeated reelections testified as to his popular hold on the people of St. Croix county, to the confidence, esteem and high regard in which he was universally held.
Judge Arnquist was not only dean and patriarch of the court house, but was also one of the two oldest county judges in the state in point of service. He rated high throughout the state as well as the county professionally and in judicial circles. He was a busy man. During his incumbency many duties were added to the office of county judge. He had criminal jurisdiction. He was also judge of the juvenile court. He administered the mother's pension law. He held court every month in New Richmond. He always had an especially warm spot for New Richmond and Star Prairie.
He was genial, neighborly, likeable, folksy; he took a keen personal interest in everyone with whom he came in contact. He was also stern when occasion demanded it. Judge Arnquist is going to be much missed by an unnumbered host of friends and admirers.
Decedent is survived by his wife, 3 daughters and a son, also 2 sisters, Mrs. August Anderson, New Richmond, Mrs. Carrie Libby, Tacoma. Judge Arnquist was a Mason and also an Elk.
HISTORY OF THE ST. CROIX VALLEY - 1909
Otto W. Arnquist was born in Wermland, Sweden, April 1, 1858, and came to America with his parents in 1868, settling in the town of Star Prairie, Wis. He was educated in the public schools of Star Prairie and New Richmond, and at the normal school at River Falls. His law education was received with the Hon. H. L. Humphrey, at Hudson, with whom he later formed a partnership for the practice of law under the firm name of Humphrey and Arnquist. In May, 1884, he was admitted to the bar, and in November of the same year he was elected clerk of the circuit court. To this office he was re-elected in 1886 and 1888. For one year he served as city attorney of Hudson and was on the board of education seven years, a larger part of the time as president of the board. He was elected county judge of St. Croix county in 1897 and returned to that office without opposition in 1901 and 1905, discharging well the duties of this office. He is recognized as a man of more than ordinary strength of intellect. A prominent attorney who has known Judge Arnquist for many years says: "He is a well educated lawyer and one in whom an appreciation of justice and equity is unusually developed. He is a great reader and has always taken an appreciative interest in all public questions. It is seldom that one finds these characteristics more fully developed or more harmoniously blended than they are in the case of Judge Arnquist." In addition to his legal achievements he has served for many years on the board of directors of the First National bank, of Hudson, and is now vice president of that institution. March 9, 1886, he married Caroline Jacobson, who passed away January 29, 1889. July 11, 1893, he married Hannah T. Michalson, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living, viz.: Otto W., Anna T., Katherine H. and Ruth E. Mr. Arnquist is a republican in politics. Fraternally he is a Mason, a member of St. Croix lodge, No. 56; St. Croix chapter. No. 44, and St. Croix commandery, No. 14.
LETTERS TO THE NEW RICHMOND NEWS FROM JUDGE OTTO ARNQUIST - SUMMER OF 1903 - TRIP TO EUROPE
July 7, 1903
From Christiania eastward the country is rough and mountainous for a small distance until the Glommen Valley is reached. The railroad follows up the river to Kongsonger where it turns in a southeasterly direction towards Sweden. As we go eastward, the land becomes more open, if not richer, and more leaf bearing trees are seen among the pines and spruce. We arrived at Arvika a little after 10:00 p.m. Altho late it was quite light; in fact, the sun set up 9:25 that night as near as I could make out. We had difficulty in finding a place to stay that night in that every hotel seemed to be full. In the morning it rained and we were unable to start for Runketorp until 3 p.m. the rain then ceased but the air was damp and fearfully cold, and I had to often get out of the buggy to walk to keep warm. That was June 11th! The roads here are not as good here as they are in Norway, but what are called, "Landsvagar", are hilly and fearfully rocky, and our progress correspondingly slow. We finally reached Runketorp a little after 10p.m. and found the folks there asleep.
SURPRISED UNCLE JON
On my rapping, Johannes Ellsberg, who is married to a daughter of Uncle Jon, came to the door. He and his wife immediately proceeded to get us some supper and then we retired without seeing uncle. In the morning we met uncle - the only brother of our fathers now living in Sweden - and aunt. He is over eighty and shows his age considerably, altho he is still fairly spry. His wife is much more vigorous altho almost as old. Both were very much surprised to see us for they had heard nothing of our intended visit. We have made Runketorp our headquarters during our stay in Grasmarken and everything that kindness and affection could to has been done to make us comfortable. As soon as we had our breakfast Ellsberg hitched up his horse and Nels and I drove to Uddheim to get our mail.
AMID OLD FAMILIAR SCENES
As soon as we came to Lake Rottnen I remembered almost every place that we saw. Gettzernsklattin's rocky point was easily recognizable on the eastern shore of the lake. Uddheden to the north looked natural with the church quite prominent and Hogden, to the north of Uddheden, could easily be seen perched up on the side of the high ridge. The old "Klockergarden" looked exactly as it did thirty-five years ago and I knew it at a glance. The changes have not been great as far as appearances go. In people, however, the changes are very marked. I am a stranger here almost as completely as tho I never lived here. Very few indeed are those who know me but by reputation. Most of my schoolmates are in America, and those remaining here have about as dim recollections of me as I of them.
July 10, 1903
ROCKY ROAD TO RUNKETORP
Going back to Runketorp, the road was so hilly that we walked a large part of the way. It is hard on the horses to even pull the empty cart up such hills and it is fearfully hard on the passenger to be jolted back and forth and sideways as the wheels alternately strike a rock and then drop into a rut. We decided that our visiting in Grasmarken would hereafter be done on foot. We have roamed everywhere hereabouts. To Angen, we have been, both north and south, to Latsho - now called Nordtomia, Ragvaltjem, Bergstorp,Borgsjon, Forsnas, Brane Trovik, Hogden, Amebysatter, Systaboden, Stollabraton, Lillvallen, Stugtjem and Stugtjemsberget,
Storvallen, Busfalla, and other places. In Armbysatter, the house where we used to live stands, looking very much as I remember it. Systaboden is entirely rebuilt. Der West and Der Nord and Hogasen look natural. Nels Rulien took some pictures and if they are any good I will take some home. Nils Lillvallin, an uncle of Gust and Lars Satterlund, now eighty-six years old, and his wife were overjoyed to see us. Both are remarkably spry and with memory unimpaired. At Forssias, I saw Anders and Fru Anderson, brother and sister of the Satterlunds. Fru Anderson is mentally ill as well as physically. I met Lars Manson, my Godfather, and his daughter, and also Corp. Nord, an old soldier friend of father, and Otto Wilen, brother of Swen Wilen of Star Prairie, and Per Pierson, brother of Fred Pierson, also of Star Prairie. I have made my headquarters in Uddheden with Pierson, and have been treated with great kindness by him and his wife.
WERE STAR ATTRACTIONS AT CHURCH
We attended church last Sunday and we, being strangers, attracted a great deal of attention. As soon as our identity became known we were the center of a large crowd. All were interested to meet us and to hear about America. Among the older people, father, mother and Mrs. Hedback appeared to be best remembered. Andrew and Nels Arnquist come next , while the younger members of the family are seldom remembered.
A COUNTRY OF OLD MEN AND WOMEN
It is remarkable what a large number of old people are in this neighborhood. The ages seem to run from seventy-five to ninety-five years. There are very few young people. I am told that the school in Augen that used to enroll sixty or seventy pupils, now does not exceed twenty.
THE CAUSE OF THIS IS AMERICA
Not a house have I entered but some one inquires about relatives in America. Frequently the aged father or mother is the only representative remaining of a large family, now in America. Money from the states is constantly coming here from those absent ones to help their parents in their old age. Unfortunately, some children forget their parents and not only fail to send any means to assist, but fail to write and cheer their old hearts by showing they are remembered. Very sad are the inquiries oftentimes made of me, if I know such and such a son or a daughter, and whether they are yet living.
CROP SITUATION - GRATEFUL TO AMERICA
The crops, except hay, were a failure last year, and consequently all seed had to be brot from abroad. This makes many quite hard up.
ODIOUS COMPULSORY ARMY SERVICE INCREASES EMIGRATION
The laws here requiring three years of military service from every male citizen has had the same effect as the hard times in Norway, increasing the exodus to the United States of the able bodied young men, and the high wages of the servants in America sends the girls over. This country is being depopulated of her vigorous population. The resources hereabouts are indeed small. Lumber and dairying are the most important but the former will decrease and the latter cannot be increased. There are some copper mines near here of uncertain value not now worked. The rye looks well, but other grains poor. Hay will be a miserably small crop. There has been too much drought which threatened another crop failure, but a good rain last night relieved the situation. Horses and cattle are high priced. The cattle are small with big horns and of no particular breed, but I think of fair points. The butter I get is of excellent flavor so far I have not tasted a bit of rancid butter, tho I have tested it in places none too clean.
I HAVE SEEN CONSIDERABLE OF THE FEATHERED FAUNA
The hjerpe, ( a sort of a partridge), orre, (black cock), cuckoo whose call can be heard almost any day, and the bullfinch a splendid singer, and the peer of all songbirds, the lark. There are also in the woods the capercalsie, (Swedish tjader), and the stately ely. This animal is somewhat like both the moose and the elk, and a large one will weigh 1800 or 1900 pounds. Wolves and other destructive animals (except the fox) are extinct. I forgot to mention among the birds the Scandinavian crow. This bird is larger than the American crow, (which in England is called the rook), and is gray of body and black head and wings. It is a stately bird, but there is a small bounty for killing them.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
As to social matters here I hardly feel able to write. One custom I have discovered, namely that the coffee pot is set on the fire as soon as one enters except in those cases where ones approach has been noticed, in which case it is already there. Coffee and food is offered everywhere and unless partaken offense is often given. I have eaten six to eight times a day. Another custom I do not like is that meals are served wherever we have been (even at uncle's) to us alone and none of the family is permitted at the table. This is suppose to be a mark of respect to the guest but to me it is unpleasant. When in Norway, away from Nels, I had to eat absolutely alone, and I got lonesome.
NELS RULIEN WILL TELL US ABOUT THE LADIES
Nels has been delegated to observe the ladies and hence I can say little about them. One thing however I have noticed and that is their complexion is good and their own, and the other that their understandings are ample. This may be due to the fact that the women, even the most wealthy, go about the houses and premises barefoot. However there are very few ladies here who are not old. I have also thought that the women work harder than the men, for besides doing their housework and caring for the cattle I have seen them at work in the fields where I thot them more efficient than their lords and masters. One day I saw two women at work
on the highway. I expect that we will leave next Monday for Sunne and after a few days there we intend to go back to Norway and up the west coast of that country as far as Nawik, after which we will cross over to Sweden again and make our way down the Gulf of Bothnia to Stockholm. Nels will leave Europe sooner than I. He will leave Bremen on Nord Deutsch Lloyd steamer July 21st, while I will not leave that place until Aug. 11. The weather here is cool and heavy wraps are necessary. I think the trip so far has been of great benefit to me and my health is much better.
Yours very truly,
Otto Arnquist
Contributor: James Reppe (49756951)
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