Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio: Thursday, July 7, 1927
Swanton Mourns Loss of Dr. Brailey; Died Sunday
End Comes In Toledo Hospital Following Operation for Sinus Trouble
Family Have Hopes to End
Hundreds of Admirers Jam House and Streets to Pay Last Respects
The passing of Dr. Harry Earl Brailey has left a great gap in the heart of Swanton. A Trustworthy, serviceable soul has ridden out of the midst of hundreds and thousands of admirers into the Unfathomable Beyond.
The village is sad. The people, who speak praises upon praises for the public spiritedness of the all too short days spent in Swanton, and his love of doing something worthwhile, are grieving at the thought that this man of service who symbolized the virtues of mankind, has been taken away. But while Swanton grieves for a lost idol, individuals mourn for a friend. Only those who knew the real Dr. Brailey realize what a generous soul he possessed. What an ability to understand, what a sense of sympathy and what loyalty he had. His life was too short, but it was not wasted.
Having been afflicted with sinus trouble for a long number of years, Dr. Brailey had submitted to operations on two different occasions for relief. The third and fatal operation against the wishes of his immediate family, friends and medical advisors occurred in Toledo hospital last Thursday morning. At that time his condition was not considered alarming, but the following day, changes worried those attending, until Saturday early Meningitis set in, with a result that the family was summoned to his bedside.
The doctor laxed into a state of coma Saturday, but at times would come to enough to recognize loved ones who were doing all in their power to save him. Late Saturday he became violently worse, and word was spread about the village among anxious friends that hopes had been blasted, and that the end was only a matter of hours. Sunday morning just before five o'clock, the doctor breathed his last.
The body was brought to the Brindley funeral establishment, where it was prepared for burial, and late in the afternoon was removed to his late home on Main Street. The remainder of the day and Monday and Tuesday hundreds passed by the bier of the doctor and paid a final silent tribute to his memory. The body lay in a beautiful walnut casket, and was clothed in a dark suit. Banked about the room on all sides were floral pieces, tributes of lodges, clubs, medical associations, and friends. It was said to be the largest and most gorgeous display ever seen on a like occasion in Swanton.
Services were conducted at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Davenport, of Oak Harbor, and Rev Horn, pastor of the local Methodist church, officiating. The former touched the hearts of those jammed into the home and streets who heard him deliver his eloquent sermon.
(Sermon summary left out due to space concerns)
Surviving are the doctor's mother and father, Mr and Mrs O.M. Brailey, the widow, one son, Lester George, a student in the Swanton high school, and one daughter, Ora Charlotte, a student at Ohio State University.
Pallbearers were Dr. A. A. Brindley of Toledo; Dr. L. C. CosGrove, Dr. A. B. Lathrop, Dr. Parker Bishop, and Dr. Wilkins of Delta, and Dr, Heffern of Metamora.
Harry Earl Brailey, son of Orra and Sylvania (Hunter) Brailey, was born at Norwalk, Ohio, the 13th day of January, 1878. He was united in marriage to Minnie Lena Schletz of Wauseon, on September 18, 1907.
His childhood days were spent on a farm near Swanton, where his parents located in 1884. In May, 1894, he was graduated from the Delta high school and for two years thereafter taught school and attended business college.
Following a natural inclination for a medical education he entered the Detroit College of Medicine and received his diploma therefrom in the class of 1902. Shortly after graduation he located in Swanton, where he followed the practice of medicine and surgery, until his death, July 3rd, at the age of 49 years, five months, and 17 days. Among the medical profession Dr. Brailey was recognized as a fine diagnostician and strictly professional. He was a member of the County, the State, and the American Medical Societies. In speaking of his policies, the doctor has often said, "I have never had a policy, I have simply tried to do what seems best each day, as each day came".
His first thought was of his home, a wife, a daughter, and a son. His solicitude for his patients made his work one of anxieties. In the social and civic affairs he was always at the front. During the World War he was a volunteer and served at Fort Ogolthorpe, Ga. His sterling qualities made everyone a friend. He was a member of the local Masonic Order, the Knights of Pythias (119), the Commerce and Exchange clubs.
"Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it has lived for"
Swanton Mourns Loss of Dr. Brailey; Died Sunday
End Comes In Toledo Hospital Following Operation for Sinus Trouble
Family Have Hopes to End
Hundreds of Admirers Jam House and Streets to Pay Last Respects
The passing of Dr. Harry Earl Brailey has left a great gap in the heart of Swanton. A Trustworthy, serviceable soul has ridden out of the midst of hundreds and thousands of admirers into the Unfathomable Beyond.
The village is sad. The people, who speak praises upon praises for the public spiritedness of the all too short days spent in Swanton, and his love of doing something worthwhile, are grieving at the thought that this man of service who symbolized the virtues of mankind, has been taken away. But while Swanton grieves for a lost idol, individuals mourn for a friend. Only those who knew the real Dr. Brailey realize what a generous soul he possessed. What an ability to understand, what a sense of sympathy and what loyalty he had. His life was too short, but it was not wasted.
Having been afflicted with sinus trouble for a long number of years, Dr. Brailey had submitted to operations on two different occasions for relief. The third and fatal operation against the wishes of his immediate family, friends and medical advisors occurred in Toledo hospital last Thursday morning. At that time his condition was not considered alarming, but the following day, changes worried those attending, until Saturday early Meningitis set in, with a result that the family was summoned to his bedside.
The doctor laxed into a state of coma Saturday, but at times would come to enough to recognize loved ones who were doing all in their power to save him. Late Saturday he became violently worse, and word was spread about the village among anxious friends that hopes had been blasted, and that the end was only a matter of hours. Sunday morning just before five o'clock, the doctor breathed his last.
The body was brought to the Brindley funeral establishment, where it was prepared for burial, and late in the afternoon was removed to his late home on Main Street. The remainder of the day and Monday and Tuesday hundreds passed by the bier of the doctor and paid a final silent tribute to his memory. The body lay in a beautiful walnut casket, and was clothed in a dark suit. Banked about the room on all sides were floral pieces, tributes of lodges, clubs, medical associations, and friends. It was said to be the largest and most gorgeous display ever seen on a like occasion in Swanton.
Services were conducted at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Davenport, of Oak Harbor, and Rev Horn, pastor of the local Methodist church, officiating. The former touched the hearts of those jammed into the home and streets who heard him deliver his eloquent sermon.
(Sermon summary left out due to space concerns)
Surviving are the doctor's mother and father, Mr and Mrs O.M. Brailey, the widow, one son, Lester George, a student in the Swanton high school, and one daughter, Ora Charlotte, a student at Ohio State University.
Pallbearers were Dr. A. A. Brindley of Toledo; Dr. L. C. CosGrove, Dr. A. B. Lathrop, Dr. Parker Bishop, and Dr. Wilkins of Delta, and Dr, Heffern of Metamora.
Harry Earl Brailey, son of Orra and Sylvania (Hunter) Brailey, was born at Norwalk, Ohio, the 13th day of January, 1878. He was united in marriage to Minnie Lena Schletz of Wauseon, on September 18, 1907.
His childhood days were spent on a farm near Swanton, where his parents located in 1884. In May, 1894, he was graduated from the Delta high school and for two years thereafter taught school and attended business college.
Following a natural inclination for a medical education he entered the Detroit College of Medicine and received his diploma therefrom in the class of 1902. Shortly after graduation he located in Swanton, where he followed the practice of medicine and surgery, until his death, July 3rd, at the age of 49 years, five months, and 17 days. Among the medical profession Dr. Brailey was recognized as a fine diagnostician and strictly professional. He was a member of the County, the State, and the American Medical Societies. In speaking of his policies, the doctor has often said, "I have never had a policy, I have simply tried to do what seems best each day, as each day came".
His first thought was of his home, a wife, a daughter, and a son. His solicitude for his patients made his work one of anxieties. In the social and civic affairs he was always at the front. During the World War he was a volunteer and served at Fort Ogolthorpe, Ga. His sterling qualities made everyone a friend. He was a member of the local Masonic Order, the Knights of Pythias (119), the Commerce and Exchange clubs.
"Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it has lived for"
Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio: Thursday, July 7, 1927
Swanton Mourns Loss of Dr. Brailey; Died Sunday
End Comes In Toledo Hospital Following Operation for Sinus Trouble
Family Have Hopes to End
Hundreds of Admirers Jam House and Streets to Pay Last Respects
The passing of Dr. Harry Earl Brailey has left a great gap in the heart of Swanton. A Trustworthy, serviceable soul has ridden out of the midst of hundreds and thousands of admirers into the Unfathomable Beyond.
The village is sad. The people, who speak praises upon praises for the public spiritedness of the all too short days spent in Swanton, and his love of doing something worthwhile, are grieving at the thought that this man of service who symbolized the virtues of mankind, has been taken away. But while Swanton grieves for a lost idol, individuals mourn for a friend. Only those who knew the real Dr. Brailey realize what a generous soul he possessed. What an ability to understand, what a sense of sympathy and what loyalty he had. His life was too short, but it was not wasted.
Having been afflicted with sinus trouble for a long number of years, Dr. Brailey had submitted to operations on two different occasions for relief. The third and fatal operation against the wishes of his immediate family, friends and medical advisors occurred in Toledo hospital last Thursday morning. At that time his condition was not considered alarming, but the following day, changes worried those attending, until Saturday early Meningitis set in, with a result that the family was summoned to his bedside.
The doctor laxed into a state of coma Saturday, but at times would come to enough to recognize loved ones who were doing all in their power to save him. Late Saturday he became violently worse, and word was spread about the village among anxious friends that hopes had been blasted, and that the end was only a matter of hours. Sunday morning just before five o'clock, the doctor breathed his last.
The body was brought to the Brindley funeral establishment, where it was prepared for burial, and late in the afternoon was removed to his late home on Main Street. The remainder of the day and Monday and Tuesday hundreds passed by the bier of the doctor and paid a final silent tribute to his memory. The body lay in a beautiful walnut casket, and was clothed in a dark suit. Banked about the room on all sides were floral pieces, tributes of lodges, clubs, medical associations, and friends. It was said to be the largest and most gorgeous display ever seen on a like occasion in Swanton.
Services were conducted at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Davenport, of Oak Harbor, and Rev Horn, pastor of the local Methodist church, officiating. The former touched the hearts of those jammed into the home and streets who heard him deliver his eloquent sermon.
(Sermon summary left out due to space concerns)
Surviving are the doctor's mother and father, Mr and Mrs O.M. Brailey, the widow, one son, Lester George, a student in the Swanton high school, and one daughter, Ora Charlotte, a student at Ohio State University.
Pallbearers were Dr. A. A. Brindley of Toledo; Dr. L. C. CosGrove, Dr. A. B. Lathrop, Dr. Parker Bishop, and Dr. Wilkins of Delta, and Dr, Heffern of Metamora.
Harry Earl Brailey, son of Orra and Sylvania (Hunter) Brailey, was born at Norwalk, Ohio, the 13th day of January, 1878. He was united in marriage to Minnie Lena Schletz of Wauseon, on September 18, 1907.
His childhood days were spent on a farm near Swanton, where his parents located in 1884. In May, 1894, he was graduated from the Delta high school and for two years thereafter taught school and attended business college.
Following a natural inclination for a medical education he entered the Detroit College of Medicine and received his diploma therefrom in the class of 1902. Shortly after graduation he located in Swanton, where he followed the practice of medicine and surgery, until his death, July 3rd, at the age of 49 years, five months, and 17 days. Among the medical profession Dr. Brailey was recognized as a fine diagnostician and strictly professional. He was a member of the County, the State, and the American Medical Societies. In speaking of his policies, the doctor has often said, "I have never had a policy, I have simply tried to do what seems best each day, as each day came".
His first thought was of his home, a wife, a daughter, and a son. His solicitude for his patients made his work one of anxieties. In the social and civic affairs he was always at the front. During the World War he was a volunteer and served at Fort Ogolthorpe, Ga. His sterling qualities made everyone a friend. He was a member of the local Masonic Order, the Knights of Pythias (119), the Commerce and Exchange clubs.
"Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it has lived for"
Swanton Mourns Loss of Dr. Brailey; Died Sunday
End Comes In Toledo Hospital Following Operation for Sinus Trouble
Family Have Hopes to End
Hundreds of Admirers Jam House and Streets to Pay Last Respects
The passing of Dr. Harry Earl Brailey has left a great gap in the heart of Swanton. A Trustworthy, serviceable soul has ridden out of the midst of hundreds and thousands of admirers into the Unfathomable Beyond.
The village is sad. The people, who speak praises upon praises for the public spiritedness of the all too short days spent in Swanton, and his love of doing something worthwhile, are grieving at the thought that this man of service who symbolized the virtues of mankind, has been taken away. But while Swanton grieves for a lost idol, individuals mourn for a friend. Only those who knew the real Dr. Brailey realize what a generous soul he possessed. What an ability to understand, what a sense of sympathy and what loyalty he had. His life was too short, but it was not wasted.
Having been afflicted with sinus trouble for a long number of years, Dr. Brailey had submitted to operations on two different occasions for relief. The third and fatal operation against the wishes of his immediate family, friends and medical advisors occurred in Toledo hospital last Thursday morning. At that time his condition was not considered alarming, but the following day, changes worried those attending, until Saturday early Meningitis set in, with a result that the family was summoned to his bedside.
The doctor laxed into a state of coma Saturday, but at times would come to enough to recognize loved ones who were doing all in their power to save him. Late Saturday he became violently worse, and word was spread about the village among anxious friends that hopes had been blasted, and that the end was only a matter of hours. Sunday morning just before five o'clock, the doctor breathed his last.
The body was brought to the Brindley funeral establishment, where it was prepared for burial, and late in the afternoon was removed to his late home on Main Street. The remainder of the day and Monday and Tuesday hundreds passed by the bier of the doctor and paid a final silent tribute to his memory. The body lay in a beautiful walnut casket, and was clothed in a dark suit. Banked about the room on all sides were floral pieces, tributes of lodges, clubs, medical associations, and friends. It was said to be the largest and most gorgeous display ever seen on a like occasion in Swanton.
Services were conducted at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Davenport, of Oak Harbor, and Rev Horn, pastor of the local Methodist church, officiating. The former touched the hearts of those jammed into the home and streets who heard him deliver his eloquent sermon.
(Sermon summary left out due to space concerns)
Surviving are the doctor's mother and father, Mr and Mrs O.M. Brailey, the widow, one son, Lester George, a student in the Swanton high school, and one daughter, Ora Charlotte, a student at Ohio State University.
Pallbearers were Dr. A. A. Brindley of Toledo; Dr. L. C. CosGrove, Dr. A. B. Lathrop, Dr. Parker Bishop, and Dr. Wilkins of Delta, and Dr, Heffern of Metamora.
Harry Earl Brailey, son of Orra and Sylvania (Hunter) Brailey, was born at Norwalk, Ohio, the 13th day of January, 1878. He was united in marriage to Minnie Lena Schletz of Wauseon, on September 18, 1907.
His childhood days were spent on a farm near Swanton, where his parents located in 1884. In May, 1894, he was graduated from the Delta high school and for two years thereafter taught school and attended business college.
Following a natural inclination for a medical education he entered the Detroit College of Medicine and received his diploma therefrom in the class of 1902. Shortly after graduation he located in Swanton, where he followed the practice of medicine and surgery, until his death, July 3rd, at the age of 49 years, five months, and 17 days. Among the medical profession Dr. Brailey was recognized as a fine diagnostician and strictly professional. He was a member of the County, the State, and the American Medical Societies. In speaking of his policies, the doctor has often said, "I have never had a policy, I have simply tried to do what seems best each day, as each day came".
His first thought was of his home, a wife, a daughter, and a son. His solicitude for his patients made his work one of anxieties. In the social and civic affairs he was always at the front. During the World War he was a volunteer and served at Fort Ogolthorpe, Ga. His sterling qualities made everyone a friend. He was a member of the local Masonic Order, the Knights of Pythias (119), the Commerce and Exchange clubs.
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