Obit for Lewis Adolph ULVESTAD(b.1874 d.1907), Watonwan Co., MN

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LEWIS ADOLPH ULVESTAD
07 Aug 1907---DEATH OF ADOLPH ULVESTAD---The Dread Disease, Consumption, 
Conquers After 2 Years' Struggle
   Adolph Lewis Ulvestad, Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Ulvestad, was born 
in Rosendale township, Nov. 12, 1874, and lived on the farm until 1898, 
when, with his brother, Julius, he came to Madelia and went into business 
in the old Syndicate block.  Here they carried on a very successful 
business until the summer of 1901, when Julius died.  Shortly afterward 
Adolph accepted a position as janitor in the public school building, 
which position he held for 2 1/2 years, resigning on account of ill 
health.
    About two years ago he went to Colorado in the hope of obtaining 
relief, but after a residence of fourteen months in that state without 
any noticeable improvement, he returned home last May, and since that 
time he has gradually weakened until at last, at 6:15 o'clock Thursday 
evening, Aug. 1st, the death angel came to his relief and bore his 
faithful spirit to that realm of peace and joy where no suffering nor 
sorrow dwells.
    Adolph Ulvestad was one of Madelia's most respected young men, whose 
friends were numbered by his acquaintances.  During the two and a half 
years that he served as janitor at the school house he made warm friends 
of all the school children who appreciated his kindness and readiness to 
do anything within his power to add to their comfort and enjoyment.  He 
was a general favorite and the news of his death will be received with 
sorrow by all.
    About a week ago he gave up all hope and requested that his friends 
call to see him as he wanted to bid them all a last farewell.  He named 
his pallbearers and made other arrangements for the funeral.  His life 
had been one well spent and he had no fear of death.  
    The funeral services will be held from the West Lutheran church at 
12 o'clock, noon, next Monday.  Rev. L. E. Green officiating, and 
interment will be made in the Rosendale cemetery.
    The deepest sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief 
stricken parents and relatives.

(MADELIA TIMES-MESSENGER, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota, Friday, 
August 7, 1907)