Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-27
Col. Bradford's Death.

:, Another old aud distinguished land mark has
oeen reIn"vcd. Col. O. L. Bradford passed
1881. in he s3d year OF lis age. Ho was Iur,.J
Yesterday, and was followed 10 the gave by an
immense c1nc . His death was not une1-
pected as he had been sick some time but Ls
retained his mental ygor up to the last.
CGi. Bradford had many marked aud distin-
gnished traits. He came from grand old Reyo-
in the sixth remove of Gov. Bradford. the first
lgrants on the Mayfiower; his name fienres CON
fsPlc9onsly IN the Colonial history of that ate
was with Gen. Putnam in many of his cam
palgns: and these two o, Reyolu; ionary heroes
the spot now occupied by tnat thriving eity =.
Among the many heirloonls that the Colonel al
WAYS preserved with Jealous .olicitude is a
pair OF andiroEs that Gov. Bradford brought
oyer with him in the Aayflower. and n sword
that was presented to his father by Gen. La
Fayette; and these ho loaned to the Commis-
sionefs of the Centennial Exhibition in 1876
Where they figured conspicuously nmoag the
At the close of the Revolution tie Govern
ment gave his father a milo square of land on
the foot of where SD CninnrI
was born. When still young mas he Colonel
since Before the days Of steamboats, he w sse.
large saIEper Of tobacco, corr, &c, on hat-
boats to New 0re1ns: aud at one time h. was
associated IN tins business with Gen. Andrew
JACKSON then q trader in Tennessee.
CSi. Bradford was man OF strong in elect,
with Vigorous mind: and one of tho m,st re-
markable memories of any man We over knew
Dc know personally many of the mon VITO j. a We
could converse with fascinating inter at to
ms listeners upon every pntlIe TOPIC, themn OF
event tnat has occurred since the Rcvoiuti IN.
Up to the aking out of the late war he was
jealous Wing. Honry Clay was his political
Cen Jackson at earlier day, vet he yorld
wax warm and eloquent liz hs deuuneiations of
jackson for removing the.U. S. deposits. when
IN social life the Colonel was positive, up
nan vigorous eremy as well as an
himself. he Thought everybody else should he
honest, aud nothing would call out his hot
nesses and peceadllos of the present business
world But underneath that seemingly anstere
was warm toward those in adyersity. and one
that never failed to reapond to the worthy APP
peals of charity. as many an individual and
family III THIS section who for years have been
regiments of his bounty. can ,tcstify.
Ms drop af t o tear to the
[Parksrsburg State Journal. Dec. Is.
[Col. Bradford was the brother-in-law of Mr..
II. o. Talbot. of this place. and only survived
his wife tMr. Talbott's sister, Is days.l
GREAT MANUFACTURING HousE.-No branch
of the industries of tins country has made such
rapid strides in this progressive age 40 the art
Of Piano making, and mono moro deserve men
ton in this eoaneetiep than the celebrated
Co., of Baltimore aud New York. This irm oom-
menced operations in Baltimore nearly tifty
striving aways for the highest and hest in their
art, united with the greatest probity in their
dealings, have worked up one of the largest
businesses in the world in their limo, and it is a
welI known fact, that no firm in this country
has done more TO advance the American Piano
manufacture to its present high state than the
firm of VIM. Knabe Sc Co. Their Factory 10 one
OF the largest in the world, and their business
not only extends 10 all parts of this continent
including the Canadas. the Sonth American
States, West Indies. &c but their Pianos en-
JOY a large demand in Europe, and tue frm has
active agencies at London and various points of
Clio European continent. even in the celestial
Empire, quite demand hss sprung up for tho
hnabe'Sr the japanese government institutlug
revolution In the musical education of its pee-
VIM. knabe q Co.. and this example has been
followed by the p0tables of the Empire. In this
country. besides Messrs. Kpabe's extensive es-
taolisnments in Baltmors and New York. COR
scntad by agencies in every prominent CITY of
the Union. The Knabe Pianos have established
their excellence wherever they have been in
troduced. the most eminent performers have
they highly priced in the parlor and
schoolroom in the concert hall. The fact
Is, they are az perfect as any instrum emit of he
KIND Yet made, possessing all the eIcoilencies
sides qualities of their own not possessed by ary
other, such as their wonderfully sympathetic
quality assimflating more nearly With the hu,
man voice than any other Instrument, their re-
sonance, capacity for sustained tones. full rich
melody of every note ciearness of articulation
and directness of action. The perfect workman,
ship extended to every detail in their coustrHc-
tiop, the exclusive use of the choicest nd thor
enghly seasoned materials secure to them tho
wonderful capacity of standing Sc long in per-
feet tune and wearing qualities for which thev
are so justly noted. This is the secret of their
great popularity and high appreciation in which
they arc held by artists we'll as amateurs.
Baltimore 4dmsriean.