Published in Bridgeton Evening News, June 5, 1935
TRAVELER AND TRAPPER DEAD
Had Record of 100,000 Muskrats, With His Hired Help
Through 11 States on Bicycle
Cedarville, June 5--Isaac Brandriff, trapper and traveler, a lifelong resident of this place, was found dead in his confortable cabin where he lived alone at the southern end of the village, by a neighbor, Tuesday afternoon. "Ike", as he was familiarly known, had a record of having trapped with his hired helpers, 100,000 muskrats during his years of activity.
The deceased had been in failing health for several months and had been taking his meals at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Lawrence, who live next door to the cabin. Tuesday morning Mrs Lawrence went out for awhile, but before she left made provision for his breakfast. When she returned shortly after noon, she discovered the breakfast food had not been touched and at once went to Mr Brandriff's domicile where the elderly man was found dead in his bed.
Rode High Wheel
Mr Brandriff was a familiar figure on the streets of Cedarville where he had lived for years, with the exception of the times he was away on his travels and his trapping expeditions. Back in the 90's he brought to Cedarville the first old-fashioned high bicycle which he rode for years.
Surviving the deceased is one brother, Lewis Brandriff of Cedarville, although he was a member of a rather large family. He had never married and was past 74 years of age.
Regarded as one of Cedarville's most interesting characters
Mr Brandriff was noted for his kindly deeds and his frequent rememberances to those to whom he took a fancy. There were many gifts which found their way to his friends, from water lillies to crabs and from a string of fish to the product of his trap.
Trapped on Marsh
For many years Mr Brandriff had spent a part of his winters on the marshes of Salem County, near Hancock's Bridge, having built a comfortable cabin at Hope Halfway. Pictures of his cabin with its hundreds of drying pelts frequently found their way into metropolitan journals. During the summer he operated out of Cedarville, devoting his time to fishing, crabbing and hunting for snappers. It had been his delight to keep his friends well supplied with the results of his skill.
Mr Brandriff had traveled over much of the United States. He had been to the Pacific Coast twice and had traveled on his bicycle through 11 states, from Virginia to the White Mountains. He was six feet tall, had never smoked or indulged in drink. Following his retirement he loved to relate his experiences and was a good talker. Mr. Brandriff had never married.
TRAVELER AND TRAPPER DEAD
Had Record of 100,000 Muskrats, With His Hired Help
Through 11 States on Bicycle
Cedarville, June 5--Isaac Brandriff, trapper and traveler, a lifelong resident of this place, was found dead in his confortable cabin where he lived alone at the southern end of the village, by a neighbor, Tuesday afternoon. "Ike", as he was familiarly known, had a record of having trapped with his hired helpers, 100,000 muskrats during his years of activity.
The deceased had been in failing health for several months and had been taking his meals at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Lawrence, who live next door to the cabin. Tuesday morning Mrs Lawrence went out for awhile, but before she left made provision for his breakfast. When she returned shortly after noon, she discovered the breakfast food had not been touched and at once went to Mr Brandriff's domicile where the elderly man was found dead in his bed.
Rode High Wheel
Mr Brandriff was a familiar figure on the streets of Cedarville where he had lived for years, with the exception of the times he was away on his travels and his trapping expeditions. Back in the 90's he brought to Cedarville the first old-fashioned high bicycle which he rode for years.
Surviving the deceased is one brother, Lewis Brandriff of Cedarville, although he was a member of a rather large family. He had never married and was past 74 years of age.
Regarded as one of Cedarville's most interesting characters
Mr Brandriff was noted for his kindly deeds and his frequent rememberances to those to whom he took a fancy. There were many gifts which found their way to his friends, from water lillies to crabs and from a string of fish to the product of his trap.
Trapped on Marsh
For many years Mr Brandriff had spent a part of his winters on the marshes of Salem County, near Hancock's Bridge, having built a comfortable cabin at Hope Halfway. Pictures of his cabin with its hundreds of drying pelts frequently found their way into metropolitan journals. During the summer he operated out of Cedarville, devoting his time to fishing, crabbing and hunting for snappers. It had been his delight to keep his friends well supplied with the results of his skill.
Mr Brandriff had traveled over much of the United States. He had been to the Pacific Coast twice and had traveled on his bicycle through 11 states, from Virginia to the White Mountains. He was six feet tall, had never smoked or indulged in drink. Following his retirement he loved to relate his experiences and was a good talker. Mr. Brandriff had never married.
Published in Bridgeton Evening News, June 5, 1935
TRAVELER AND TRAPPER DEAD
Had Record of 100,000 Muskrats, With His Hired Help
Through 11 States on Bicycle
Cedarville, June 5--Isaac Brandriff, trapper and traveler, a lifelong resident of this place, was found dead in his confortable cabin where he lived alone at the southern end of the village, by a neighbor, Tuesday afternoon. "Ike", as he was familiarly known, had a record of having trapped with his hired helpers, 100,000 muskrats during his years of activity.
The deceased had been in failing health for several months and had been taking his meals at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Lawrence, who live next door to the cabin. Tuesday morning Mrs Lawrence went out for awhile, but before she left made provision for his breakfast. When she returned shortly after noon, she discovered the breakfast food had not been touched and at once went to Mr Brandriff's domicile where the elderly man was found dead in his bed.
Rode High Wheel
Mr Brandriff was a familiar figure on the streets of Cedarville where he had lived for years, with the exception of the times he was away on his travels and his trapping expeditions. Back in the 90's he brought to Cedarville the first old-fashioned high bicycle which he rode for years.
Surviving the deceased is one brother, Lewis Brandriff of Cedarville, although he was a member of a rather large family. He had never married and was past 74 years of age.
Regarded as one of Cedarville's most interesting characters
Mr Brandriff was noted for his kindly deeds and his frequent rememberances to those to whom he took a fancy. There were many gifts which found their way to his friends, from water lillies to crabs and from a string of fish to the product of his trap.
Trapped on Marsh
For many years Mr Brandriff had spent a part of his winters on the marshes of Salem County, near Hancock's Bridge, having built a comfortable cabin at Hope Halfway. Pictures of his cabin with its hundreds of drying pelts frequently found their way into metropolitan journals. During the summer he operated out of Cedarville, devoting his time to fishing, crabbing and hunting for snappers. It had been his delight to keep his friends well supplied with the results of his skill.
Mr Brandriff had traveled over much of the United States. He had been to the Pacific Coast twice and had traveled on his bicycle through 11 states, from Virginia to the White Mountains. He was six feet tall, had never smoked or indulged in drink. Following his retirement he loved to relate his experiences and was a good talker. Mr. Brandriff had never married.
TRAVELER AND TRAPPER DEAD
Had Record of 100,000 Muskrats, With His Hired Help
Through 11 States on Bicycle
Cedarville, June 5--Isaac Brandriff, trapper and traveler, a lifelong resident of this place, was found dead in his confortable cabin where he lived alone at the southern end of the village, by a neighbor, Tuesday afternoon. "Ike", as he was familiarly known, had a record of having trapped with his hired helpers, 100,000 muskrats during his years of activity.
The deceased had been in failing health for several months and had been taking his meals at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Lawrence, who live next door to the cabin. Tuesday morning Mrs Lawrence went out for awhile, but before she left made provision for his breakfast. When she returned shortly after noon, she discovered the breakfast food had not been touched and at once went to Mr Brandriff's domicile where the elderly man was found dead in his bed.
Rode High Wheel
Mr Brandriff was a familiar figure on the streets of Cedarville where he had lived for years, with the exception of the times he was away on his travels and his trapping expeditions. Back in the 90's he brought to Cedarville the first old-fashioned high bicycle which he rode for years.
Surviving the deceased is one brother, Lewis Brandriff of Cedarville, although he was a member of a rather large family. He had never married and was past 74 years of age.
Regarded as one of Cedarville's most interesting characters
Mr Brandriff was noted for his kindly deeds and his frequent rememberances to those to whom he took a fancy. There were many gifts which found their way to his friends, from water lillies to crabs and from a string of fish to the product of his trap.
Trapped on Marsh
For many years Mr Brandriff had spent a part of his winters on the marshes of Salem County, near Hancock's Bridge, having built a comfortable cabin at Hope Halfway. Pictures of his cabin with its hundreds of drying pelts frequently found their way into metropolitan journals. During the summer he operated out of Cedarville, devoting his time to fishing, crabbing and hunting for snappers. It had been his delight to keep his friends well supplied with the results of his skill.
Mr Brandriff had traveled over much of the United States. He had been to the Pacific Coast twice and had traveled on his bicycle through 11 states, from Virginia to the White Mountains. He was six feet tall, had never smoked or indulged in drink. Following his retirement he loved to relate his experiences and was a good talker. Mr. Brandriff had never married.
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