The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-14
Death of Col. M. G. CARRIER,

Death OF Col. M. q. GarD6r,
Col. CARRIER, postmaster at Madison, Ind,
and editor of the Madison Daily Courier, died
in that place on Friday morning last, the 9Th
inst, aged So years. He was a brother of
Messrs. Albert c. CARRIER and A. W. CARRIER,
and Miss Ann G. CARRIER of this place, and
of the late Col. w. III. CARRIER, Esq, well
known throughout Virginia. The circum-
stances attending the death of Col. CARRIER
were peculiarly startling and sad. From the
Daily Courier of the 18th, we take the follow
ing notice of the fearful atflction which pre-
coded death, and giving the effect of the sor-
rowful DEATH and the condition of the de-
ceased until lite was extinct His friends
here were kept constantly informed of his
condition by telegraph, the last dispatch re-
ceived, addressed to Mrs. Fannie Hartman,
announcing the death at o'clock on Friday
morning:
1t is our painful duty to-day to record the very
serious illness of Col Michael C. CARRIER senior pro-
prietor Of the Courier and for the last five years
postmaster here Col. CARRIER arose yesterday
morning in his usual health, and at breakfast ap-
breakfast he went to the postof1ce. On his way he
met Major John L. Wilson, and, after few minutes
conservation, the latter gentleman observed that
Mr.. CARRIER did not articuate with his usual uency
and remarked that he was working too hard. At
the postoffice, during the Sunday morning duties
the Colonel attempted to write some registry
tices and the writing clearly indicates that had
partially lost control of his faculties his hand
He asked one question during the hour-between s
and o'clock-and after receiving answer from
the chief clerk, Mr.. ]. W Very, went about other
duties. He experienced great difficulty in taking
mail from the boxes being almost unable to direct
his hand to the box called. In answer to number
of questions by the clerks, he simply answered
syes." He left the postoice with the distributing
clerk, youth named Howard Birney, and walked
down Main to the of that street and Central
Avenue Young Birney stepped around Mr.. Gar
Der to allow him to turn down Central avenue to-
ward his home ON Second street The latter, how
ever, made motion with his head as If he desired
the clerk to go with him, and instead OF going
south crossed the street after young Birney to Mr.
Rea's livery stable. There he felt in his pocket
If seeking pencil and paper with which to write
down his wishes. He raised his moustache and
exhibited his lips to the youth II to indicate his
inability to speak, but the youth failed to catch his
meaning. Mr.. CARRIER then walked back to the
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his home down Central avenue. He entered the
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into the parlor, where he leaned against chair,
and his little grandson, master Joe Siddall, re-
moved his overshoes. During this effort Of the
child the Colonel sat down upon the carpet and the
next instant lay outstretched, unconscious and
breathing heavily. The child gave the alarm
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news py Telegraph yesterday, chronicle Col. car
per prostrauon Win expressions OF sorrow. Mr..
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in his mouth and swallow II was discovered to be
greatly improved sensitIveness in his right arm
was also much heightened there being steady and
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