Masonic Tribute of Respect to Bro. J. W. BRADFORD, while we deplore his sudden, and untimely fate, we bow with resignation to the will of our Heavenly Father, … and attend the funeral services at this residence of Bro. W. C. BRADFORD on Sunday, 22nd October.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 Oct. 1867, Page 4. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.