The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
of SO efficient a city official.

People in every walk of life to- day took the news of Superintendent Bradley's death sadly. For over two weeks his condition at St Mary's hospital had been watched closely and with worry by thousands. But despite the best efforts of his at tending doctors. which culminated in the operation yesterday afternoon, he sank with the result that to-day Wa terbury. generally. is in mourning.
 All Mourn His Death.
 Mayor Frank Hayes. Controller Daniel J. Leary, ex-Mayor William E. Thoms and many others promin- cnt In the municipal life of Water- bury, irrespective of party affiia- tions, joined to-day in expressing their sorrow.
 Slightly over two weeks ago Su- perintendent Bradley was taken sud- denly Ill at his home. Failing to respond to home treatment he was rushed to St Mary's hospital where. following a consultation attended by Dr Edward J. Godfrey and Dr An drew Jackson it was decided to bring in Dr George Blumer of New Haven, nationally known specialist for ad- vice.
 Dr Blumer after looking over Superintendent Bradley's condition. decided that an operation at the time would be impractical and from then until two days ago the time was spent in building up the strength of the patient before surgi- cal steps were taken.
 A week ago another consultation was held at which those present were Dr Blumer. Dr Godfrey. Dr Jackson, Dr P. J. Brennan and Dr Edward Kirschbaum. Following this conference the work of building up Superintendent Bradley's strength for the inevitable operation con- tinued.
 Turn for Worse Comes.
 Monday night. though, Superln- tendent Bradley took turn for the worse. Yesterday he was in cri- 1ical condition and Dr Blumer was again called upon.
 Shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon Dr Blumer arrived at St Mary's hospital and following a con- sultation. attended by Dr Godfrey and Dr Jackson, it was decided that the only possible step to save the life of Superintendent Bradley would be an operation.
 The outcome of this operation was doubtful, however. due to its tech nical aspect. Statistics have shown that the odds are against the pa tient undergoing such an operation. But with this as the only avenue out the doctors decided to operate and they did 50 late yesterday afternoon
 Last evening Superintendent Brad ley began to sink. Mrs Bradley and a sister-in-law were at his bed- side throughout the ordeal. Super intendent Bradley continued to grow weaker and his death occurred at 3:18 o'clock this morning, casting gloom over the entire city.
 Flags at Half Stan.
 To-day the flags in front of the city hall were at half staff out of respect to Superintendent Bradley. Mrs Bradley and her children were the recipients throughout the day of the condolences of the large host of people whose respect Superinten- dent Bradley held.
 Tributes of Officials.
 Waterbury has suffered great loss to-day" stated Mayor Hayes when interviewed. "I admired Superintendent Bradley for his fine qualities and great ability and I know that his worth to the city was appreciated by everybody. His work for the city was done In con- scientious manner. I believe that he was one of the most efficient ser
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