Surnames: Bruley, Jacklin, Rama, Leroy, O’Neill, Toohy, Longenecker, Lowe

----Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 15 Nov. 1934

Bruley, Tom (5 March 1869 - 7 Nov. 1934)

Tom Bruley well known resident of Neillsville passed away at Grand View Hospital, La Crosse, Nov. 7, following a surgical operation.

Tom Bruley who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bruley, was born in Neillsville, March 5, 1869. He attended school here and as a young man worked in lumber camps.

For several years he was a street car conductor at Duluth and Superior.

In 1874 he was married to Rose Jacklin of the town of Weston. They went to live in St. Paul when he was a street car conductor. Later they moved to Tenino, Wash., where Mr. Bruley served on the police force.

His wife died about 18 years ago and some time later he came back to Neillsville.

In recent years he has been a well known figure on Neillsville streets, in summer operating a small confectionery shop on wheels, known as "Uncle Tom’s Cabin," and some times keeping a similar shop in winter in the basement of the Kapolle? Building. He was genial and cheerful though for many years his health was poor and he was unable to walk about except on crutches.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ina Rama, of Wauna, Oregon.

He was one of sixteen children, six of whom still survive - three brothers, George and Archie in California, and Fed in Eau Claire; three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Leroy, Anitgo; Mrs. O’Neill, Minneapolis; Mrs. Chas. Toohy, St. Paul. He leaves also three grandchildren.

Ole Lowe, who was a life long friend of the deceased had charge of the funeral arrangements for the funeral which was held at Schiller’s Funeral home on Friday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Longenecker officiating.

Fred Bruley, Mrs. LeRoy and Mrs. O’Neill were here to attend the funeral.

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