The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-03-30
Fu.eral or ex-Gsverasr L =
Bradley.

Bradley.
The attendance at the funeral Of the
late Governor Bradley, which took place
here yesterday, Was much the largest
eve witnessed on n similar occasioned
IN this county. The entire population
Of the town. together with q large ma
Jointly Of the citizens Of the surrounding
country to whom the sad news could
reach in time, joined in the long and
solemn procession which followed the
remains Of him. who through a long
course Of years, had held an eviable
position in public esteem. The remains
were given in charge Of Elko Lodge,
No. lS, 1. .. o. F., the deceased hay
ing been long Il member OF that Organ
ization. and the funeral was conducted
under the auspices OF the fraternity.
The body lay in state during the greater
part Of tie forenoon, md during the
time was viewed by. il is estimated. over
a thousand people, by far the greater
portion Of whom were personal friends
Of the former Governor. The counte-
nance. viewed through the glass cover
ing Of the casket. was remarkably nat
ural, presenting the appearance of easy
slumber instead Of the chilling touch Of
death. At | O'Clock p. n. the members
Of Elko Lodge No. Is, wearing the APP
pointed insignia Of mourning. and ac-
compnnied by Governor Kinkead, Lieu
tenant. Governor Adams and Justice
Beatty. Of the Supreme Court. filed
from their hall, and preceded by the
Elko Cornet Band, marched TO Granger
Hall where the body reposcd. and II vast
assemblage Of people awaited to Join
the procession. The pail bearers, con.
sisiing Of Governor John II. Kinkead,
Lieutenant Governor j. W. Adams,
Justice Of the Supreme Court W. IL.
Beatty, Private Secretary William Gal
rard. Hon. Il. ii. Shepherd. james T..
EdOiF. George Russell. and 5. II. Hen
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the procession formed at once OIL 4th
street moving forward 10 Commercial,
the Order Of Odd Fellows. preceded by
the CoTnet Band, in advance of the
hearse. which was Immediately follow
ed by the chief mourners il carriages,
which were succeeded by Elko Lodge,
No. ., Patrons of Ilusbandry, in appro-
pirate regalia. Following these we're q
long line OF citizens on foot and in EAR
riages. the lear being brought up by
the school childrn, in charge Of their
ehchers. Even the Indians realized
that a friend had passed away, aud
manifested their appreciation Of the
s~a:.o@ful event by e voluntary nartici-
patton in the sad journey to the grave,
walking solemnly in regular order,
slightly in the rear, dressed in their best
attire. After all had formed in line, TO
the mournful notes OF a funeral dirge,
the procession moved up Commercial
street TO Fifth. along which it passed tn
Idaho street. and turning east advanced
to Court house square, thence TO the
Church, arriving at which, the ranks
in front moved to ''open order" the
cortcgc passing through to the church
entrance. At the close OF an apprupri-
ate nnd affecting discourse by Rev.
Robert McCulloch. and the sing
ing Of funeral hymns which were
touchingly rendered. the long process
sion reformed and moved to the Odd
Fellows burial ground. The ceremonies
n! the grave were performed by the
members OF the Order, and were deeply
impressive, being rendered with an
earncstneSs and depth Of feeling. spring
ing from hearts sur charged with unaf-
fected sorrow, and when the plain. sub
stantial cHsket containing the last
earthly remains Of one. who By an I'M
doViating integrity Of purpose had
walked firmly aud u~prightly through a
long and useful life. and who. through
h long and honorable official career had
by the justice Of his course endeared
himself to tho hearts Of the people
was lowered to its last resting place.
many nm eye Was sufrused with tears
wrung from manly hearts which fain
would have suppressed them. May the
grass grow green upon his grave, and
mny the example Of his life exert IN
influence commensurate with the noble
sacrifices no has mado in the cause OF
justice and humanity.