St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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old runic inscription reads: 'flarlebanke erected these stones for himself while yet alive, and built this bridge for his soul. Consul Steensland's benefactions in other and minor ways have been numerous. A worthy cause among his fellow citizens, and especially one to promote the religious, educational, and philanthropic activities among his couna trymen, has never failed substantial assistance from him. Consul Steensland, like many another man of significance, has doubtless owed much to the influence of a noble woman. During fifty years of his life there stood at his side a true and faithful wife, a self-sacrificing and affectionate mother, a kind and sympathetic friend to those in sorrow and distress. She was a humble Christian and a ministering angel in more households than her own. On February l0, l907, Mr. and Mrs. Steensland modestly celebrated their golden wedding. The many friends who came to the beautiful home to pay their respects could not but think that she had many years of life before her. But it was not so to be. A few short weeks afterwards, in the month of March, she laid down the burden of life. We are certain that TI-IE VIKING reflects the sentiments of thousands of Consul Steensland's countrymen when it offers him congratulations on a life of worthy achievement, and wishes him many years yet of health and happiness. -JULIUS E.. OLSON. CONSUL STEENSLAND'S OFFICE 9

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john Holvik O. E. Rolvaag Mildred S. Larson Agues M, Kittelsby Dr. C. A. Mellby P. G. Schmidt J. N. Kildahl . Agnes Mellby Helga Olson fE. Ellingson Edward Schmidt I. Noakes O. A. Gronseth P. O, Holland