The Evening critic., 1884-01-18
A GOon MAN,s MEMORY.


How judge John Brndy was Ap.
preciatcd ny ThosC VINO 'dncw Hi,u
BEST.
The Munclo UndJ 7Iwes OF Tuesday, Jan.
uary 10, snys OF the death OF Judge John
Brady;
"Judge John Brady has passed away. Tho
death angel which has for 80 long boon hover.
Ing over him, took possession Of his spirit
Monday morning at eleven minutes attor
eleven o'clock and fed To tho realms OF the
mystic beyond. An old citizen, and one OF the
pioneers Of this country, has passed away,
Judge Brady was one OF tho Oldest and most
highly-respected citizens OF Muucie, aud ha
resided here since 1886. Figuring, ~ no ha!
done, in almost every position in the gilt OF
tho people of the city, he stood as q repro.
sentative citizen, ana as SUCK he VIII DO sadly
miesed.
1903, and removed to Richmond, IND, III
1924, In the following year, 1920, no was
married TO Miss Mary Wright, who became, In
Thomas ]. Brady. While yet resident OF
Richmond, Mr. Brady served ono year as Jus
tlce OF tho peace, and in 1886 removed 70
Muncie. That his intellect and worth were
soon appreciated may be seen In the fact that
in 1871, flve years thereafter, he was elected
Associate Judge OF the Circuit Court serving
and served the people IN that capacity until
1861, fourteen years.
"At the time of the Incorporation OF Muncie
Us n city III lSOD, JONI DTduJ Nh9 hbiO WV
first Mayor OF the city, and served two years.
He served rs councilman from 1Sl to 1873,
and as township trustee from 1878 10 1851,
also acting as City Commissioner for many
"Mr Brady has always been uotcd for his
public spirit and enterprise. weakened with
old age and stricken with Brlghts disease or
the kidneys, he has had the sympathy OF the
entire community In his sunorlngs, ana
everything has been done forhlm which m9dl'
cal skill aud kind hands could oner to no
nyal1 npath lnd act his seal, and there was
''He was surrounded In his last.moments by
his sons, General Thomas j. Brady, Captain
Ed W. Brady and Samuel Brady, OF the mail
service, and his grandchildren, great-grand
children and other relatives.
"Mr. Brady had been n resident or Muncle
for nearly half n century, and was well.known
for sterling honesty Of character, Industrious
habits, faithfulness to every private and PUB
lie duty and unswerying devotion to what no
cial relation. AS n business man his name
was ever marked high. He was simple In all,
his tastes, plain and unassuming In
heart hes ''f"' for his ' frienda, was
sturdy in q vigorous manhood that Ind never
been sapped by Incorrect living, and vas re-
was OF the Democratic persuasion, but during
tho rebellion his voice and sympathles were
for the Union. Straightforward aud without
guile, his friends and neighbors evor reposed
the utmost confidence In his every word and
act. His hospitable home has ever boon n
pleasant place to visit, presided over as IL al
ways was by one OF the kindliest, truest ladies'
that ever boro tho name of wife and mother.
Delaware County Will feel tho loss OF one OF
her best and most respected citizens"
The Mayorof Muncie Issued the following
proclamation on tho occasion OF Mi. Brady's
death:
10 he PtCple Of he UjtyQf Muncle:
lie who, during n long life In our midst, has
ever had the highest regard and confidence of
our entire community, is dead. Honest, wise,
patriotic and true In every relation OF life. he
was highly esteemed and honored. John
Brady Is dead, and 1t is altogether proper that
the sorrow OF our people should be flttingly
manifested at his funeral. Therefore, l,
Frank Ellis, Mayor OF this city, do respect
fully request all the people of the city to close
their business houses and cease their usual
vocatons from to o'clock of the afternoon
Of tor morrow wednesday,, tho 10th day Of
January, A. d. 1884, and Join IN the solemn
obsequies Of the deceased.
FRANK ELLIS, Mayor.
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