Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-09-02


two of Mackinaw's well known and high
ly esteemed citizens had been summoned
by the stern messenger, death, was
brought to orr village. One being Mr.
Albert b. Madison and the other Mrs
Sarah Bailey, wife of Dr.. John r. Bailey
one Of Mackinaw's best known citizens
Mr.. Madison's..death was sudden and un
! expected. lie was out with Mr.. Johr
Mcleod last Saturday, and they had oc
casion to climb the hill back OF the vii
lage. When about half way up Mr.. Mad
lson complained of feeling weak, anf
they stopped aud sat down to rest. AT
ter breathing spell, they again com
menced the ascent. When within 8
short distance from the top Mr.. Madison
remarked that he did not believe he
would be able to reach the hill. Mr.
Mcleod noticed his face changing color
and reached out TO aid Mr.. Madison. who
almost immediately sank to the ground
and, without speaking, soon ce ised to
breathe. Alr. Mcleod witt, great diff
Guilty succeeded in getting the body to
The brow OF the hill, and called loudly for
AID, but could make no one hear him.
The effort in getting Mr.. Matlison's body
up the short distance had completely cx-
hausted and unnerved him so that he
was unable to get him any further with
| out aid, and he Was afraid to leave him
there alone OH the brow for fear he
might revive and, in moving, roll down
the steep hill. Mr.. Mcleod at last took
his watch guard, and fastening il to Mr..
Madlson's co 1t, tied him to a small bush
and then startcd d for assistance. which he
WAS not long in finding. A physician
was sent for, but no earthly aid could re-
store again the breath of life to the form
of Albert Madison-the spirit had fled ,
lis sudden death WIS attributed to hea, t
di ise, 10 which he had been subject.
Mr. Madison was born IL tie state of
New York, Jure 10Th, 1888. and at the
time oil his death was in his 39th veal,
dc clme 10 Mackinaw with his par .nts
when quite Il youth. and has resided there
;he most of tIas time since. Upon the
breaking out OF the late war he was
among the first TO enlist i'm defense OF
the Union. enlisting in May. 1851. After
service in the army of two Years and :,
halt he was discharged on account of dis
ability, Nov. 23d, 1863. He then returned
10 Mackinaw, where he engaged i'm busi-
ness, ami had succeeded in building ND
qu lie trade. He was married to n
daughter OF Michael Douslnan, September
18th, 1864. Hes was one of Mackinaw's
most enterprising citizens. and had at diff
ferent times held positions of trust in
that community, all of which he filled
with ability and honor. lie leaves a
wife and three children, and an aged
father and mother to mourn his loss.
The high estimation iii which the de-
ceased was held was eyinced by the gen
eral suspension of business and attend
ance upon the occasion of the funeral. on
Tuesday afternoon. The Masonic order
OF this village, of which Mr.. Madison
was an esteemed member, chartered the
tug Crusader, and with a large number
OF invited friends attended the funeral
services. The Leviathan also took
number over from this place to attend
the services. The funeral services were
C conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Stonix. of
Mackinaw. The attendance was tie
largest ever known OH similar otcas;on
His less will be greatly felt Oh the Is
land.
Mrs. Sarah Bailey, wife of DIR. John
x. Bailey. and a daughter of Levi GRAY.
well known in this section. died Saturday
night of consumption, after lingering
illaess. and yet, though he. death was i'm
a manner expected, the hook was no less
severe. She was most estimabIe lady
Of culture and refinement, and was warm |
ly esteemed and loved by those who
knew Ter, and she leaves vice circle of |
friends who sincerely mourn her loss. She
was in her 43d year at the time of her
death. The funeral took place OH Mon |
day afternoon, and her remains were
followed to their last resting place bv a |
large concourse of friends, every suitable |
vehicle on the Island being i'm the pro
cesslon. and well filled. Dr. Bailey has
the sympathy of the entire community
in this his sad affliction.