Clark County Herald, August 16, 1893
The entire community was shocked when it was announced Monday that S. L. Bradley died at three o’clock that morning. True, no one expected that he would survive the winter and many looked for his death at an early day, but many had seen him downtown Saturday and a few had seen him riding out on Sunday, so his passing away as he did was quite unexpected.
Up to a little over a year ago, few men in this community seemed to have a better prospect for long life than Mr. Bradley. Some time late in the summer of ’92 the first symptoms of the disease which finally caused his death, fatty degeneration of the heart, began to manifest. For a good while his resolute mind bore up against the fatal attack, but gradually the sturdy frame was forced to yield. There were times when for days the vigorous will would assert itself and he believed and many of his friends would have strong hopes, the health would regain the mastery and he would again resume his accustomed place among us. But each successive rally was followed by a corresponding sever relapse which left him weaker than before. Since March he has not been able to lie down and has been compelled to do all of his sleeping and resting sitting in his chair. He has suffered much, but was always patient and always had a kind greeting for those who called to see him. He loved to come to the store whenever able to do so and stayed as long as he could bear it. Only Saturday the writer saw him in his old place, and as he took his hand in greeting Mr. Bradley remarked: “I am feeling much better.” Sunday afternoon he took quite a ride with the brother, Dr. R. H., who drove out to see a patient in the country. In the afternoon he had a sick spell and sent for the Doctor, who remained with him until after nine. At this time Stephen said he felt easy and the Doctor went home leaving him in the care of his nurse, Mr. Wallace Reed. His medicine was given him at intervals and he seemed to be resting quite well. About half past two he took the last dose and said he felt better. A little while after Mr. Reed noticed he seemed to be struggling for breath and sprang to his side, but he gave a few gasps and all was over.
Stephen L. was the eldest son of Lewis M. and Nancy C. Bradley and was born in Thornville, Perry Co., Ohio Sept 25, 1830. In 1852 the family moved to Marshall and settled in the house which has ever since been its home. Stephen never married but has always remained under the parental roof a respectful. Loving son, tenderly caring for his parents in their declining years, and after his father’s death exercising a loving watch-care over his mother. He also aided some of his younger brothers in their efforts to fit themselves for the successful pursuit of their professions.
About 1858 he entered into the dry goods business in partnership with Dr. Birch but sold out in about a year and soon after formed a partnership in the grocery business with Stephen Doll, under the firm name of S. Doll & Company. Mr. Doll afterwards sold his interest to Young Whitlock, who in his turn sold out to D. D. Doll in 1870 and the business has ever since been carried on under the firm name of Bradley & Doll. It has been a strong and popular firm, each partner having strong that seemed peculiarly adapted to round out and supplement whatever was lacking in the other. The firm has done a very large business.
Mr. Bradley was a man of rugged honesty and strong convictions and scorned dishonorable action. He was conservative in his views of public policy, a little slow in forming his opinions, but firm in maintaining them when formed. Though quiet and unostentatious he was widely known and sincerely respected and will be very much missed. In early life he united with the M. E. Church and died a faithful and consistent member of it. There were ten children of the family and Stephen’s death leaves three remaining, Mrs. Henry Plaster and Dr. R. H. Bradley of Marshall and Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska. The aged mother, now eight-three years old, yet survives but is in very feeble health.
The funeral was held at the family residence at ten a.m. today. Rev. J. W. Miller officiating. All the business houses in town closed their doors during the funeral out of respect to the memory of the departed merchant, and a very large attendance at the obsequies attested the high esteem in which he was held by those among whom he has spent his live.
The entire community was shocked when it was announced Monday that S. L. Bradley died at three o’clock that morning. True, no one expected that he would survive the winter and many looked for his death at an early day, but many had seen him downtown Saturday and a few had seen him riding out on Sunday, so his passing away as he did was quite unexpected.
Up to a little over a year ago, few men in this community seemed to have a better prospect for long life than Mr. Bradley. Some time late in the summer of ’92 the first symptoms of the disease which finally caused his death, fatty degeneration of the heart, began to manifest. For a good while his resolute mind bore up against the fatal attack, but gradually the sturdy frame was forced to yield. There were times when for days the vigorous will would assert itself and he believed and many of his friends would have strong hopes, the health would regain the mastery and he would again resume his accustomed place among us. But each successive rally was followed by a corresponding sever relapse which left him weaker than before. Since March he has not been able to lie down and has been compelled to do all of his sleeping and resting sitting in his chair. He has suffered much, but was always patient and always had a kind greeting for those who called to see him. He loved to come to the store whenever able to do so and stayed as long as he could bear it. Only Saturday the writer saw him in his old place, and as he took his hand in greeting Mr. Bradley remarked: “I am feeling much better.” Sunday afternoon he took quite a ride with the brother, Dr. R. H., who drove out to see a patient in the country. In the afternoon he had a sick spell and sent for the Doctor, who remained with him until after nine. At this time Stephen said he felt easy and the Doctor went home leaving him in the care of his nurse, Mr. Wallace Reed. His medicine was given him at intervals and he seemed to be resting quite well. About half past two he took the last dose and said he felt better. A little while after Mr. Reed noticed he seemed to be struggling for breath and sprang to his side, but he gave a few gasps and all was over.
Stephen L. was the eldest son of Lewis M. and Nancy C. Bradley and was born in Thornville, Perry Co., Ohio Sept 25, 1830. In 1852 the family moved to Marshall and settled in the house which has ever since been its home. Stephen never married but has always remained under the parental roof a respectful. Loving son, tenderly caring for his parents in their declining years, and after his father’s death exercising a loving watch-care over his mother. He also aided some of his younger brothers in their efforts to fit themselves for the successful pursuit of their professions.
About 1858 he entered into the dry goods business in partnership with Dr. Birch but sold out in about a year and soon after formed a partnership in the grocery business with Stephen Doll, under the firm name of S. Doll & Company. Mr. Doll afterwards sold his interest to Young Whitlock, who in his turn sold out to D. D. Doll in 1870 and the business has ever since been carried on under the firm name of Bradley & Doll. It has been a strong and popular firm, each partner having strong that seemed peculiarly adapted to round out and supplement whatever was lacking in the other. The firm has done a very large business.
Mr. Bradley was a man of rugged honesty and strong convictions and scorned dishonorable action. He was conservative in his views of public policy, a little slow in forming his opinions, but firm in maintaining them when formed. Though quiet and unostentatious he was widely known and sincerely respected and will be very much missed. In early life he united with the M. E. Church and died a faithful and consistent member of it. There were ten children of the family and Stephen’s death leaves three remaining, Mrs. Henry Plaster and Dr. R. H. Bradley of Marshall and Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska. The aged mother, now eight-three years old, yet survives but is in very feeble health.
The funeral was held at the family residence at ten a.m. today. Rev. J. W. Miller officiating. All the business houses in town closed their doors during the funeral out of respect to the memory of the departed merchant, and a very large attendance at the obsequies attested the high esteem in which he was held by those among whom he has spent his live.
Clark County Herald, August 16, 1893
The entire community was shocked when it was announced Monday that S. L. Bradley died at three o’clock that morning. True, no one expected that he would survive the winter and many looked for his death at an early day, but many had seen him downtown Saturday and a few had seen him riding out on Sunday, so his passing away as he did was quite unexpected.
Up to a little over a year ago, few men in this community seemed to have a better prospect for long life than Mr. Bradley. Some time late in the summer of ’92 the first symptoms of the disease which finally caused his death, fatty degeneration of the heart, began to manifest. For a good while his resolute mind bore up against the fatal attack, but gradually the sturdy frame was forced to yield. There were times when for days the vigorous will would assert itself and he believed and many of his friends would have strong hopes, the health would regain the mastery and he would again resume his accustomed place among us. But each successive rally was followed by a corresponding sever relapse which left him weaker than before. Since March he has not been able to lie down and has been compelled to do all of his sleeping and resting sitting in his chair. He has suffered much, but was always patient and always had a kind greeting for those who called to see him. He loved to come to the store whenever able to do so and stayed as long as he could bear it. Only Saturday the writer saw him in his old place, and as he took his hand in greeting Mr. Bradley remarked: “I am feeling much better.” Sunday afternoon he took quite a ride with the brother, Dr. R. H., who drove out to see a patient in the country. In the afternoon he had a sick spell and sent for the Doctor, who remained with him until after nine. At this time Stephen said he felt easy and the Doctor went home leaving him in the care of his nurse, Mr. Wallace Reed. His medicine was given him at intervals and he seemed to be resting quite well. About half past two he took the last dose and said he felt better. A little while after Mr. Reed noticed he seemed to be struggling for breath and sprang to his side, but he gave a few gasps and all was over.
Stephen L. was the eldest son of Lewis M. and Nancy C. Bradley and was born in Thornville, Perry Co., Ohio Sept 25, 1830. In 1852 the family moved to Marshall and settled in the house which has ever since been its home. Stephen never married but has always remained under the parental roof a respectful. Loving son, tenderly caring for his parents in their declining years, and after his father’s death exercising a loving watch-care over his mother. He also aided some of his younger brothers in their efforts to fit themselves for the successful pursuit of their professions.
About 1858 he entered into the dry goods business in partnership with Dr. Birch but sold out in about a year and soon after formed a partnership in the grocery business with Stephen Doll, under the firm name of S. Doll & Company. Mr. Doll afterwards sold his interest to Young Whitlock, who in his turn sold out to D. D. Doll in 1870 and the business has ever since been carried on under the firm name of Bradley & Doll. It has been a strong and popular firm, each partner having strong that seemed peculiarly adapted to round out and supplement whatever was lacking in the other. The firm has done a very large business.
Mr. Bradley was a man of rugged honesty and strong convictions and scorned dishonorable action. He was conservative in his views of public policy, a little slow in forming his opinions, but firm in maintaining them when formed. Though quiet and unostentatious he was widely known and sincerely respected and will be very much missed. In early life he united with the M. E. Church and died a faithful and consistent member of it. There were ten children of the family and Stephen’s death leaves three remaining, Mrs. Henry Plaster and Dr. R. H. Bradley of Marshall and Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska. The aged mother, now eight-three years old, yet survives but is in very feeble health.
The funeral was held at the family residence at ten a.m. today. Rev. J. W. Miller officiating. All the business houses in town closed their doors during the funeral out of respect to the memory of the departed merchant, and a very large attendance at the obsequies attested the high esteem in which he was held by those among whom he has spent his live.
The entire community was shocked when it was announced Monday that S. L. Bradley died at three o’clock that morning. True, no one expected that he would survive the winter and many looked for his death at an early day, but many had seen him downtown Saturday and a few had seen him riding out on Sunday, so his passing away as he did was quite unexpected.
Up to a little over a year ago, few men in this community seemed to have a better prospect for long life than Mr. Bradley. Some time late in the summer of ’92 the first symptoms of the disease which finally caused his death, fatty degeneration of the heart, began to manifest. For a good while his resolute mind bore up against the fatal attack, but gradually the sturdy frame was forced to yield. There were times when for days the vigorous will would assert itself and he believed and many of his friends would have strong hopes, the health would regain the mastery and he would again resume his accustomed place among us. But each successive rally was followed by a corresponding sever relapse which left him weaker than before. Since March he has not been able to lie down and has been compelled to do all of his sleeping and resting sitting in his chair. He has suffered much, but was always patient and always had a kind greeting for those who called to see him. He loved to come to the store whenever able to do so and stayed as long as he could bear it. Only Saturday the writer saw him in his old place, and as he took his hand in greeting Mr. Bradley remarked: “I am feeling much better.” Sunday afternoon he took quite a ride with the brother, Dr. R. H., who drove out to see a patient in the country. In the afternoon he had a sick spell and sent for the Doctor, who remained with him until after nine. At this time Stephen said he felt easy and the Doctor went home leaving him in the care of his nurse, Mr. Wallace Reed. His medicine was given him at intervals and he seemed to be resting quite well. About half past two he took the last dose and said he felt better. A little while after Mr. Reed noticed he seemed to be struggling for breath and sprang to his side, but he gave a few gasps and all was over.
Stephen L. was the eldest son of Lewis M. and Nancy C. Bradley and was born in Thornville, Perry Co., Ohio Sept 25, 1830. In 1852 the family moved to Marshall and settled in the house which has ever since been its home. Stephen never married but has always remained under the parental roof a respectful. Loving son, tenderly caring for his parents in their declining years, and after his father’s death exercising a loving watch-care over his mother. He also aided some of his younger brothers in their efforts to fit themselves for the successful pursuit of their professions.
About 1858 he entered into the dry goods business in partnership with Dr. Birch but sold out in about a year and soon after formed a partnership in the grocery business with Stephen Doll, under the firm name of S. Doll & Company. Mr. Doll afterwards sold his interest to Young Whitlock, who in his turn sold out to D. D. Doll in 1870 and the business has ever since been carried on under the firm name of Bradley & Doll. It has been a strong and popular firm, each partner having strong that seemed peculiarly adapted to round out and supplement whatever was lacking in the other. The firm has done a very large business.
Mr. Bradley was a man of rugged honesty and strong convictions and scorned dishonorable action. He was conservative in his views of public policy, a little slow in forming his opinions, but firm in maintaining them when formed. Though quiet and unostentatious he was widely known and sincerely respected and will be very much missed. In early life he united with the M. E. Church and died a faithful and consistent member of it. There were ten children of the family and Stephen’s death leaves three remaining, Mrs. Henry Plaster and Dr. R. H. Bradley of Marshall and Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska. The aged mother, now eight-three years old, yet survives but is in very feeble health.
The funeral was held at the family residence at ten a.m. today. Rev. J. W. Miller officiating. All the business houses in town closed their doors during the funeral out of respect to the memory of the departed merchant, and a very large attendance at the obsequies attested the high esteem in which he was held by those among whom he has spent his live.
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