Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 11 May 1911 — Page 7

NELSON BRADLEY SLEEPS III DEATH

LONG AND USEFUL LIFE OF AN HONORED CITIZEN CAME TO PEACEFUL END SATUR­

DAY MORNING.

WAS HIGH DEGREE MASON AND PROMINENT CHURCHMAN

A Leader in Business and Financial Circles and Closely Associated With the History of

This County.

Nelson Bradley, one of Greenfield's and Hancock county's oldest, best known, most highly esteemed, and at one time wealthiest citizens passed peacefully away at 3 o'clock Saturday morning at his home on South street. Mr. Bradley's death was not unexpected, as he had been sinking rapidly for several days, because of a general breaking down of the system, due to his extreme age. Had he lived until the 19th day of this month Mr. Bradley would have been 89 years old, an age to which very few attain.

The long life of Mr. Bradley has been filled with important and useful work, not for financial gain alone, but his name will ever be associated with the history of the development of Hancock county and Greenfield, from their pioneer days to the present. His name is also perpetuated in the Methodist Episcopal church of this city, with which he has been prominently affiliated for almost half a century, which bears his name, and to which he has contributed frequently and largely of his means. And not only to this church has he contributed, but to other churches of the city and county, and many worthy organizations that stand for the betterment and upbuilding of humanity, 'he has generously given of his ample means as he was prospered.

He has lived a quiet life, but withall a useful one, that is an example of the high place in a community to which one may attain by doing his whole duty, conscientiously and without fear, and giving honest and continued service to the Master and giving Him the first place in his life. Many people have felt the influence of his life and will continue to feel this influence as they come in contact with the results of his benevolences and ministrations of the past.

into their lives. In distributing his wTealth he did not forget his church and after many gifts he recently presented the trustees of the church which bears his name a six

united in marriage to Elizabeth Gray, and with more, courage and resolution than financial strength, he purchased a small tract of land which was the foundation for the vast fortune he later acquired, all of which he had given away before his death.

In 1852 he came to Indiana and 'purchased twenty acres of ground, on the then newly constructed Bellefontaine railroad, at the present site of the town of McCordsville. In the fall of the same year ho moved to his newly acquired farm and the spring following opened a general store which proved profitable from the start and which was the beginning of his long, honorable and successful business career in this county.

It was due to his energy that the first postoffice and railway station were located at McCordsville, and he was appointed to have charge of both. In addition to looking after his store, the postoffice and station, Mr. Bradley bought and shipped considerable stock and grain.

Mr. Bradley's career as a careful business man soon brought him to the favorable notice of the people of Hancock county, and in the year 1863 he was elected County Treasurer and filled that office for two terms, but continued to live at McCordsville and conduct.cd his business there. He moved to Greenfielh in 1866, and after disposing of his interests at McCordsville he engaged in the mercantile business in this city, continuing in the grocery business until about 1871. At that time, in partnership with J. Ward Walker, Morgan Chandler, H. A. Swope and L. T. Dickerson, he established the Greenfield Banking Company, which had a capital stock of $50,000. Mr. Bradley was elected president of the company, which position he held until two years ago, when he was released from the duties of that position at his own request, on account of his advanced age. The bank was a splendid success from the beginning and by the careful management of Mr. Bradley it was put upon a firm financial basis, and there has been no year since its organization that the institution hrfs not paid liberal dividends. For twenty years Mr. Bradley was interested in the manufacture of flour here, having been a half owner inthe Hancock Flouring Mills. Mr. Bradley took the lead in many public enterprises, and to him is due more than to any other person the credit of introducing into Hancock county the splendid system of highways for which the county has long been noted. He was a stockholder in every gravel road, and with his means forwarded every internal improvement. He was at one time manager of the old National road for several years, and when the county took in hand the matter of free turnpikes, he ndvocated the measure with all the power at his command.

Although he had been accounted as wealthy, and in fact possessed over $100,000 in property, money and securities at one time, Mr. Bradley sold his holdings and gave his wealth to his heirs while he was |county's most, valued and. promistill living, to see it bring pleasure inent citizens, ready at all times to

per cent, interest bearing £2,000 {this part of the state, aided with note, the interest of which is to be his annual contribution to the church throughout the future.

Mr. Bradley was saddened a few years ago by the death of his invalid wife, who had seconded all his good works in addition to carrying on her own unselfish and useful works for the good of all those who came in contact with her life. Since her death Mr. Bradley has given even more time and means to every good cause, and now at the close of life his name is honored as a citizen, as a churchman, and in fraternal and business circles.

The funeral will be conducted at the Bradley Methodist Episcopal church Monday at 2 o'clock, with the pastor, Rev. Leslie J. Naftzger, officiating. The funeral will be in charge of Hancock Lodge of Masons, with the Knights Templar as escorts. Oak S. Morison will direct the funeral interment at the Park cemetery.

Nelson Bradley was born in Clermont county, Ohio, May 19, 1822, his father, William Bradley, having been a native of London, England, where he was engaged in educational work, coming to this country when he was past twenty years old.

Mr. Bradley's early years were spent on the farm and the advantages for securing an education were restricted to a few months' attendance at the log school house of the pioneer settlement, where for several years his father was a teacher. By firmness of purpose and energy of character, which have always been among his most ,v prominent qualities, he succeeded tin acquiring sufficient knowledge of the ordinary branches to serve him as a basis for the business career which marked his course in- after life.

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lose sight of self that the general welfare of the majority might be advanced. He always stood for progress and improvement, encouraging the investment, of capital in

liberal contributions in the develmeni of the county's natural resources and used his influence to induce factories and othei1 industries to locate here.

Mr. Bradley plaited an addition to the city at one time and by investing in building, etc., he not only benefited himself, but also benefited the city.

Mr. Bradley has been actuated by motives of the most scrupulous integrity, and as has been stated of him "lie was a man of great energy of character, with ability to plan and skill to execute, as is fully attested by his success in every enterprise which he has undertaken."

Mr. Bradley has been termed a wealthy mg,n, having been the owner of a great deal of real estate, bank stock and other interests. Some time ago he disposed of all his holdings, however, and divided the proceeds among his relatives and the church. He was always a liberal contributor for the erection of churches and other public buildings, and the largest church in the city, the Bradley Methodist Episcopal church is named for him. He united with the Methodist church in J8i5 and since coming to Greenfield has been also connected with the church in various capacities,'as an officer, Sunday school superintendent, and always a faithful supporter and attendant. Mr. Bradley was a Republican in politics, but was popular with the people of all parties, as was attested by his election to a county office when the Democratic majority was large in the county. Mr. Bradley has held other positions of tiHist and honor, as he was appointed by Governor Matthews as a member of the official board of the Indiana Institute [for the„£liiid, in which capacity

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911

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Mr. Bradley was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, dating back to the year 1847, when he became a member of the lodge at Georgetown, Ohio.. H# was a leading spirit in the organization at McCordsville Chapter No. 44, in which he was honored by being made the first high priest. He took the Council and Scottish Rite degrees at Indianapolis at a later date and also the Mystic Shrine, and attended the conclaves of Knights Templar held in Washington City and Denver Colorado. Mr. Bradley has made large contributions to the Masonic fraternity of Greenfield, and was a member of the building committee when in 1895 the Masons erected one of the finest temples in the state. About two years ago Mr. Bradley received the high honor of having been chosen to receive the thirty-third degree in Masonry, but was too old to make the journey to Boston to .receive the degree.

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley never had children of their own, but they reared from tender years two girls, Margaret Kinney, who was the wife of John McCord, ofMcCordsville, and Amelia M. Pye, who married W. A. Watson. They bestowed upon these girls all the wealth of parental affection, gave them every advantage which warm hearts and abundant wealth could procure, and reared them to lives of usefulness. These wards are both dead.

The doors of Mr. Bradley's home have always been open to the needy and suffering, and within its hospitable walls several children, in addition to the two mentioned, have found refuge, while at different times .invalids have been tenderly cared for and restored to health under the gentle nursing and kindly ministrations of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley.

There was no more popular home in Greenfield than the Bradley home, and the veneration in which the people held Mr. Bradley, and Mrs. Bradley, until her death a few years ago, appeared to increase in strength and volume with each passing year. As a man and a citizen Mr. Bradley has always occujpied a large place in the esteem of his neighbors and friends. Candor land honesty marked his dealings |with is fellow men and in society I his company was sought, as he posjsessed an even temper and congejnial qualities. He enjoyed a good joke and hearty laugh and always

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had a host of warm personal friends, endeared lo him by his I genial manner and kind disposition.

Now that his long and useful life on earth has coine lo a close, it can be said of him with all candor and truthfulness, he has lived wisely and well, discharging in the fear of his Master the duties of citizenship and making for himself a record as an honorable and honest gentleman, a true Christian, and constant and close follower of the Nazarene.

ALL NOW MUSTACHELESS.

Fourteen Township Trustees Adopt Motion to Sliave Upper Lips.

Shelbyville, Ind.—At the meeting of township trustees here a motion was adopted that all trustees wearing mustaches should have them shaved off. As a result W. S. Lowe, of Noble township Charles Jackson of Van, Buren township, and F. P. McKay, of Liberty township, visited a barber sljop during the afternoon. County Superintetident Everson and the fourteen township trustees are now "mustacheless."

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ORGANIZE SOCIETY RESTOCK STREAMS

Thirty-(our Charter Members of Hancock County Fish and Game Protectial Association.

A large number of Greenfield and Hancock county men have organized a club, which will be known as the Hancock County Fish and Game Protectial Association. The organization was completed at a meeting Wednesday night when officers were elected for the ensuing year. The articles of incorporation will be filed with the secretary of state at once.

The object of the association is for the purpose of restocking the streams of Hancock county with small-mouth-ed, black bass fish and other game fish, to enforce the game and fish laws and to cultivate a fraternal feeling between its members, which will enable them to unite in any measure for the general good of all. The officers of 'the association consists of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurers and five trustees. These officers are elected for one year.

The present and first officers were elected as follows: John E. Dye president James F. Reed, vice-presi-dent George A. Carr, secretary and treasurer Henry Snow, Thomas I. Morgan, Wood L. Walker, Chas. L. Tindall and J.R. Moore, trustees. The officers and trustees constitute the board of directors. The association can exist as long as they have fifteen members, by the provisions of the bylaws. The association was organized with thirty-four members and it is expected that a hundred members will secured in a few days. The charter members of the association are as fol-( lows:

Henry Snow, James F. Reed, Geo. A. Carr, John R. Moore, Edwin P. Wilson, Samuel J. Offutt, Jesse C. Walker, J. Ward Walker, Wood L. Walker, Cash Kerrick, Irving E. Tyner, Will Rhoadarmer, Horace E. Wilson, E. S. Fort, J. C. Gashbach, L. R. Frost, Wm. A. Hughes, Charles L. Tindall, Geo. T. Tindall, S. R. Millikan, J. M. Larimore, Charles Barr, R. D. Hayes, J. E. Comstock, John E. Dye, O. H. Monger, C. W. McGaughey, L. H. Curry, T. I. Morgan, Chas. H. Cook, John E. Dailey, E. L. Parish and Charles Patterson.

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Discussed by Ministerial Association Members—Last Meeting of Season in June.

The Greenfield Ministerial Association met in the M. P. parsonage parlor Monday morning. The meetingwas opened by prayer offered by Rev. J. W. Lowder. The enforcement of law and a sane Fourth of July were the principle themes of discussion.

Rev. J. B. Williamson read an excellent paper, touching the development of church workers the paper solicited interesting discussion and was suggestive of many good plans.

The Association will meet in the Bradley M. E. church parlor the first Monday in June, which will be the last meeting of the season. Rev. J. A. Rhoades will read a paper in the next meeting. Ministers and preachers of the city and county are invited.

OVER HUNDRED YEARS GOES TO POOR HOUSE

John Burtwell, a Hamilton county negro, who is over one hundred years old, was taken to the county infirmary a few days ago. Burtwell was a slave and cook on the Mississippi river before the civil war and escaped from his master by means of the underground railway system conducted by sympathies with the slaves. He was never married aud was devoted to his mother, who died a few years ago at the age of 125 years. His home was destroyed by fire recently and since then Burtwell has been dependent upon charity. As he was on his way to the poor farm, the old negro hummed the tune to the poem, "Over the Hills to the Poor House.",-

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The Greenfield schools will turn out two fine lists of graduates from the grammer grade department and the high school this week.

There are fifty-five graduates in the grammer grade class and twenty-two in the senior high school class.

This will make a splendid class to begin the high school work next year, and from the list of high school graduates, a number of colleges will be recruited, although some of the graduates will take up some line of business or employment. The commencement exercises planned for these two classes will be the features of next week's events. The names of members of these graduating classes are as follows:

High School Graduates Ralph N. Arnold Albert Barnard Lois Boyce John W.Brown Lula Fern Cline Helen Morgan Conwell Berry Willis Cooper Wilbur A. Davis Benjamin A. Floyd Myla Marie Ging Harley Griffith Marie Justice Hilda Kinder Anna Martindale Robert McGaughsy Richard P. Millikan Hubert A. Morrison Van Tuyl Oxer Gladys Anna Teel Lucile Walker Marthena Walker Verlln C. Wheeler

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Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the school trustee of Sugarcreek township, Hancock county. Indiana, at IiIs office located in New' Palestine, until the hour of one (1) o'clock May 25, Hill, tor the installation of ii ian furnace and teletherm system of heating and ventillatiug in the two story nuil basement brick building In the town of New Palestine, lor the township of Kugarcreek, county of Hancock, State of Indiana, as per plans and specifications oil iile at the trustee's office on and after May 10,1011.

Kadi bidder will be required to deposit with his bid a certilied check for the sum of five-hundred IG00.00) dollars made payable to the order of John Burkhirt, the school trustee of Kugarcreek township, Hancock county, Indiana, the same to he retained as liquidated damages in the case the bidder after having been awarded the contract shall fail or refuse to enter into a written agreement within ten (10) days after such award.

The said school trustee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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