Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Funeral of Thomas q. Brady, Late
Resident Of Potomac.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
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Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE Md. June Is. 1903.
The funeral of Mr. Thomas c. Bradley,
who died early Saturday afternoon in a
Washington hospital, took place at IL
o'clock this morning from his late resi-
dence near Potomac. The services were
conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Packard, rec
tor of Christ Episcopal Church, this town,
and were attended by n large number OF
relatives and friends of the deceased from
different sections of the county, Washing
ton and other points. Messrs. C. f. Mar
shall of Washington and Charles G. Nc
Donald. Robert Offutt, Richard Saunders,
James p. B. Veirs and Thomas Vinson OF
this county were the pallbearers. The in
terment was at Rockville cemetery where
several hymns were sung by choir COM
posed of Misses Mamie Hogg Cora Ed
mondston and Barry Albert and DIR. Robert
c. War.ie!d, DR.. Charles Albert and Mr..
Charles w. Prettyman.
Among the numerous and handsome floral
tributes was a token from President Roose-
welt in the shape Of handsome wreath of
massive proportions two messengers hav-
ing been detailed by the President to con-
vey it to the home of the deceased
The deceased was a son of Mr.. George @.
Bradley, prominent citizen of Potomac
district, and was of more than ordinary
popularity among a wide circle of friends
He had been in poor health for two years
or more, but his condition did not become
alarming until several months ago, when
symptoms of what was apparently appen-
dicitis developed. His condition continued
to grow worse. and about two weeks ago
he decided to enter the hospital to be on
Grated upon. A few days befor his death a
partial operation was performed and IL
was discovered that he was suffering from
cancer Of the stomach, and that his condi-
ton was hopeless He continued to grow
rapidly worse, and passed away as stated
Mr.. Bradley enjoyed the distinction of
having been member of President Roose-
velt's Rough Riders, and accompanied that
organization to Cuba, where he rendered
good service. 1t Is stated that he was
highly regarded by President Roosevelt by
whom he. had on more than one occasion
been praised. Mr. c. e. Marshall who act
ed as a pallbearer was also a member of
the Rough Riders Shortly after his re-
turn from Cuba Mr. Bradley was commits
stoned first lieutenant In the United
States army, but was forced to resign by
the condition of his health.
Mr.. Erwin John Cramer of Washington
and Miss Blanche Eleanor Braddock of this
town were quietly married at the home of
the bride here about 6 o'clock this evening
In the presence of only the members of. the
immediate families of the contracting par
ties The officiating minister was Rev s.
r. White of the Baptist Church Immedi-
ately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Cramer left for a short trip. The bride was
one of the most widely known public school
teachers of the county, and for the past
two years had been principal OF the school
at Unity. Upon her resigning a short while
ago the board of county school commission
ers passed resolutions Of regret
Mr.. William 7. Pugh and Miss Inez Nav
Trail, both of Bethesda. this county, visited
Rockville this morning and were married
by Rev. Thomas H. Campbell pastor of the
Baptist Church, at his home.
Licenses have been issued here for the
marriage of the following: Rev Christian
Adam Kress and Miss Jessie L. Thompson,
both of the vicinity of Spencerville this
county; Erwin L. 10y of CIarksbure and
Miss Clara V. Bready of Brookeville; Harry
Hampton Gill and Miss Daisy Louise Kis-
ner, both of Lay Hill.