Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27

the right leg above the ankle, the body
otherwise in full length, and wounded
hand across his breast, the head thrown
back in repose, the hat closely drawn over
the eyes. 'rHtat u lBi
SUCH A TRAGEDY
and the instances of struggle all around
betOkens presence of mind. His own
fate, the alarm of friends, and, above
all, his wife and children, must have, in
rapid succession, passed in review, ,butin-
stead Of paralizing the mind, it only
embOldened the soul of the sturdy man,
that if dead, and perhaps eaten by the
wolves, traces were left behind to prove
that death and he grappled, but
that death, as it always does, triumphed.
AD'uN ALFRED OSIER, tHF 4HgNa
is one of five brothers. four of whom
have resided in Cheboygan. Ths decsas-
ed with Chris. came here five years since
from Pottsdam, N. Y, where they were
born. Frank came here about fifteen
years and is very popular. Will
came here last year and returned to his
father few weeks since. They are re-
spectacle with several prominent con-
nections by marriage. Alfred was 81
years old, a carpenter by trade. He
leaves wife and three children, the old
est being seven and the youngest child
two years of age.Q Cheerful, of good
humor, polite, honest, he leaves many
friends to regret his being cut down so
suddenly. The community is ia deep
sympathy with the bereaved.
AN INCIDENT.
One of party Of Ohio gentlemen who
were deer hunting was up a tree watch
ing for game, near the dead. He could
have seen 1t ut a glance. 0nly when
found did he realize the whole tragedy
He and his comparisons We're startled,
and abandoned the excitement OF the
Michigan woods. They are nov Oh their
way home, having expressed themselves
of their danger incident 10 such pleas
ure.
IuE COntSE
was brought to town after dark the news
preceding it. Crowds of people lined the
street and followed in mournful proces-
sion on Third street TO the residences
where last Saturday he left in health.
APREsENTIMENr.
As he was leaving he kissed his wife
and children. Mrs. Osier was playful
and remarked, why, what's the matter,
you'll be back tomorrow He replied
that it might be long time before
they'd see him again." Ehe werds in
view Of what followed sunk deep in her
heart. FrOm the first alarm she believ
ed him dead. Her agony that he might
not be found wore deeper and deeper In
to her heart as the ssveraa efforts failed
to solve his absence. Overwhelmed, her
perplexed feelings assuIaed resigned
calm when the worst was known. Sym-
pathy for her is generous The interest
felt has taken the barb from the arrow.
Her future now is wthOat his help. Bat
life has its aims if it has its SORROWS. To
the inevitable she has TO bow; to live
she has to struggle. Many ale moving
| to raise fund to somewhat lessen the
calamity. The TRIBUNE heartily con-
ours in such efforts as the widow and
children were mainly supported by his
wages.
THE INQVEST "0
was in accordance with the facts stated.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
were held at the town hall, the Rev.
r. nj. Thompson. officiating. fearful
sympathy traced itself legibly on every
face present.
THE REMAINS
were hearsed to the grave. CROWDS FOL
lowing, and soon Alfred Osier i'm his last
resting place disappeared forever under
the sod. a,....,
| THANKS.
| Frank Osier and Chris 0sier tender
| through the TRIBUNE their deep thanks
| to the community Men left their busi-
ness and work day after day in the pain
full search for their missing brOt her and
continued it until found. Grateful they
are and ever shall be in acknowledging
their debt to the people OF ChebOygan.
Secure seats for the excellent enter
tainment Tuesday eve.
GEO. f. FROST, our village President,
expects to go east the first of next week
Miss LILLY AsIoT returned Wednesday
from her Toronto visit.
Found--on Main sire ct, a fine kid nit
ten. Owner can recover same by calling
at this Office, proving property and pay