A. Patterson, 78, resident of county 48 years, is dead: Blew first alarm with foundry whistle when fire swept Ludington in 1881. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at Dorrell Chapel: Adam Patterson, aged 78, resident of Mason county for 48 years, passed away Saturday morning from his home in Butterville, after several weeks illness and suffering. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was married there 57 years ago to Ann Gerdwood, who survives him. Nine years later they came to America, but they had known sorrow before they decided upon that move, and had buried two of their children in the homeland. Settled in Buttersville: When they first settled in Buttersville, the place was booming, the Butters mill, salt wells, and company store in full tide of activity. After arriving, Mr. Patterson, a machinist, worked for several years with his uncle, the late Robert Patterson, in the Patterson foundry on South James Street. Later he worked in the machine shop connected with the Butters Salt and Lumber Co. until seven or eight years ago, when he retired from employment requiring heavy labor. They established themselves in what was known as the Burr Caswell house, the first house built by whites in the county, and used in Mr. Caswell's time not only as a residence but as a store or trading station for Indians and for white settlers coming in great numbers. Helped fight fire of 1881: Adam Patterson had not been long here when the big fire that nearly destroyed Ludington in 1881, broke out, and he often told how it was he who blew the first alarm with the foundry whistle and then how soon the little hand fire apparatus became useless and he with every other able-bodied man, joined with the members of a circus troupe in town in fighting the fire and then how nearly everybody in town, despite their fatigue and losses, attended the circus in the evening to show their gratitude to the circus people. Mr. Patterson was always active, always optimistic and of good cheer, no matter what difficulties he encountered. It is said of him that if all citizens lived by the strict rule of integrity that governed his life, there would be no need for law or lawyers. His word was as good a bond and always absolutely to be depended upon. Walked to Ludington: Shortly after Thanksgiving, Mr. Patterson walked to town by the main road, boasting of his ability to take such a walk despite his 78 years, but shortly after he was stricken with the illness which ended his life. Surviving, other than Mrs. Patterson, are a son, George Patterson of Buttersville, two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Binger of Cadillac and Mrs. Mary Gerard of Buttersville; 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body was brough with team and sleigh across Pere Marquette lake Saturday to the George E. Dorrell chapel where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William G. Flowerday.