The Newtown bee., 1906-10-19
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GREENFIELD HILL

PASSING OF AN AGED REsIDENT.-THE
 VENERABLE 2. E. BRADLEY sUCCUMBs
 TO THE INEVITABLE.
 Zalmon B. Bradley, one of the best known residents of Greenfield, died at the home of his son, Selectman Simon c. Bradley, Thursday afternoon, fol lowing a general breaking dOwnlDf the system, aggravated by chronic dySen- tery. MT Bradley's health has been gradually failing for several months. Only those about him. noted the change and even they were slow to re- man was slowly but surely drifting in- to the shadows. About four weeks ago, Dr Durham, the family physician, was called in. He found the case more serious than had been anticipated, and then began the hopeless battle against death. Slowly the strong constitution yielded to the destroyer. Finally came the inability to retain nOurish- ment, and the patient grew rapidly weaker until the end. Everyone in the neighborhood liked MT Bradley. His invariable goodwill toward all classes, his ever ready tact and oblig- and universally respected. Engaging in manner and always approachable, he attracted to himself a large ac- quaintance of young people, as we'll as old, mingling with them at social gatherings and proving himself 8 pleasant companion" and welcome guest. From earliest bOyhood an en- thusiastic sportsman, he traversed the woods and fields with dog and gun for miles around and even in his later years, his stalwart figure might be seen on pleasant days, following the trail through nearby fields, with all of rod. The deceased was a man of ex- cellent judgement and much sought after in town offices. He represented his town in the state legislature, and for many years filled the office of se- lectman, retaining to remarkable de- gree the confidence and respect of his l fellow tOwnSmen irrespective of party. His familiar face will indeed be miss ed at the Congregational church here, where for 50 many years he has been an active member and regular attend ant. MT Bradley was born in this place 82 years ago, and has practically spent his entire life in this neighboer- e. hood. Two sons, Clarence H., and Si- wife of Wilbur O. Jennings, of Green field, five grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him. From every quarter of the neighborhOOd comes ex- pressiOns of genuine regret over the passing of this sturdy and lovable old man.
 Mrs Kittie M. Holton with a party of lady friends came down from Dan- bury, Sunday, for short visit to her mother, Mrs A. E. Middlebrook. | MT and Mrs Fl. w. Craft of Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, were Sunday vis- itOrs at c. F. MonrOe's.
 MT and Mrs H. w. Bedding of Bridgeport and H. 0. Raymond and family of Black Rock passed Sunday with relatives in Greenfield.
 The funeral of ZalmOn B. Bradley was largely attended from the home of his son, Simon c. Bradley, Sunday att ernoon at 1.30 o'clock. His pastor, Rev Dr Cane, spoke feelingly of the many excellent traits of the deceased and held up his exemplary life as a model which others may do we'll to emulate. The casket was surrounded by beautiful floral embiems, silently attesting the love and esteem in which he was held by his many ac- quainuances. The bearers were: John c. Lobdell, William H. Wilson, N. H. Sherwood and John P. Warehouse. 1nterment was in the family plot at Oaklawn.
 Dr M. V. B. Durham has joined the increasing army of automobiles and is now visiting his numerous patients in an up-to-date runabout.