Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-23
Conrad G. BrOde,

The death of this unfortunate man,
hurriedly alluded to last week, is treat
ed at length by valued correspond
ent, whose letter is appended:
On Sunday afternoon were laid to rest the
mortal remains of one in whom the kind
hearted and benevolent people of Frostburg
have shown a commendable interest for well
nigh three years. Conrad G. Brode was born
in Frostburg, Md on the Both of June, 1860
AT an early age he began to work in the coal
mines with his father, the late Charles Brode,
aud he continued at this work until stricken
down by fall of coal from the roof. This
accident befel him on the Sth of June 1888
and from the injuries then received he never
recovered. For very nearly three long
weary years he was a helpless invalid, until
finally, last Friday afternoon, May Is, death
came as welcome messenger and gave him
sweet release from all bodily pain and suc
fering.
What loving care and tender nursing and
medical skill could do was done to relieve
his sufferngs and restore his health.
In the early part of 1895, kind friends hav-
ing contributed the means, he was removed
to Baltimore for examination and treatment
at the Maryland University Hospital. Up to
that time his friends were not without some
hope that in the course of time he would re-
gain at least some measure of his former
health and strength. But all hope was given
up when he returned from Baltimore. In a
letter from the superintendent of the Uni
yersty Hospital it was stated that 1.-The case
of Mr.. Brode is a hopeless one-one in which
surgery or medicine can do nothn, He was
examined by DR.. Miles, Professor of Nervous
Diseases, and the surgeon. Both agree that
it is hopeless case. His trouble is due to
total destruction of the lower part of the
spinal nerve"
Mr.. Brode bore his atfliction with remark
able patience and submission, and was usual
ly sanguine of regaining health and strength.
When. however, he realized the utter hope
lessness of his condition he began to fail and
sank rapidly.
On Nov. 18th, 1885, he married Miss Rachel
Knkwood, OF Homecoming and to them were
born four children, the youngest few months
after the accident. His wife was to him
helpmeet indeed a sympathetic friend
tender, loving, and devoted nurse in his
aillictlon tireless in her endeavors to make
him as comfortable as possible.
The people of Frostburg and vicinity have
shown that atliictlon such as his, does not
appeal to them in vain. Cheerfully and
generously did they respond in various ways
during the past three years, and it was
through their kindness that Mr.. Brode and
his family were kept from real want of
the necessaries of life. He gratefully recog-
nized the sympathy shown by his fellow
citizens in word and deed.
His age was 80 years, 10 months. Is days.
He leaves, surviving him, his widow, one
son, three daughters, a widowed mother,
three brothers and six sisters.
The funeral services We're held Sunday
afternoon at the Reformed church, of which
the deceased was member. His body was
laid to rest in Alegany cemetery
Beyond life's tolls and cares,
Its hopes and joy, its WEAKNESS and sorrow,
Its sleeple>s nights, Its days of smiles and tears
One bright, amending morrow"