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Show Prominent Utahn Called By Death Following an illness which la-sied for nearly a year and after being confined to his bed for more than three (months, C. M. Madscn, former politician and prominent in stock an 1 farming circles, passed away at his home in fliis city last Saturday evening shortly after ten o'clock. Due to his failing health anl Ions: illness his death was not unexpte'd and at his bedside were the faithful wife and other members of the family. fam-ily. Mr. Madsen passed peacefully and without a struggle, being called while in a deep sleep. About a year ago- Mr.. Madscn underwent an operation for bone infection, in-fection, having a portion of the bone removed from his left ami from the shoulder to a point just above the elbow. Following the operation he recovered splendidly and was able to be up and about and was able to drive his automobile. The disease, however, was deep seated, and after two months he was forced to his bed, where he lay until death relieved reliev-ed his sufferings. Mr. Madsen was widely known throughout Utan through his political politi-cal activities and his prominence in stock and farming circles. For twenty-three years he served as manager for the Consolidated Wagon & -Machine company at the Gunnison branch. In 1909 he was elected as county commissioner, and served two terms. In 1920 he was elected on the republican ticket and served as a member of the Utah state legislature legisla-ture for two years. He was als a member! of the county school board' and served, as city trustee in the earlier days. Mr. Madsen, wnen the Modern Woodmen of America lodge was farmed in Gunnison, was among the first to affiliate with the organization, organiza-tion, being one of the valued charter members. Chris. Madsen was a native of Denmark, having been bora June 3rd, 1860. He was the twin brother of Anthony Madscn, present manager mana-ger of the Consolidated Wagon & Machine company. With his family he left his native' land at the age of 14 years. The Madsens came to Gunnison and the deceased bad made this city his home continuously Ri'nce. In 1882 Mr. Madsen was married to Julia Myrup. The latter died some twenty-five years ago. About a year later Marry K. Nielson he-came he-came the bried of Mr. Madsen. Surviving, Sur-viving, besides the widow, Mrs. Madsen, Mad-sen, are ten children, who are Mrs. H. S. Parker of Ensign, Alta, Cana da; Mrs. J. N. Armistead, East 'Bakersfield, Calif.; Mrs.' J. A. Hagan Gunnison; Mrs. J. H. Salmon, Mc-Gill, Mc-Gill, Nevada; Miles M. Madsen, Long Beach, Calif.; Rulon K. and Thomas Madsen of Salt Lake City; Mrs. H. S. Linnell, Bingham; Marion and Odell Madsen of Gunnison. Eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild are also left. Mr. Madsen has three brothers. Anthony, and Niels of this city and P. C. Madsen Mad-sen of McGill, and two half brother?, Andreas and Mart of Gunnison. All the sons and daughters of Mr. Madsen Mad-sen are here excepting Mrs. Armin-stead Armin-stead and Miles of California, and Mrs. Parker of Canada. Funeral services are announced for today at two o'clock from the Gunnison Valley high school. |