Rose Brown 1868-1944

BROWN, BERNOLD

Posted By: Debbie (email)
Date: 11/10/2005 at 21:35:01

The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette – Friday, May 5, 1944, page 2
Injury Fatal to Rose Brown
Miss Rose Brown, 75, of 929 N. Fifth street, injured when struck by an awning at Klein’s store, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday in Burlington hospital.
It was reported that the awning on the Fourth street side of the Klein store, Fourth and Jefferson streets, was blown down by strong winds, Miss Brown was standing on the corner, and was removed to Burlington hospital by police.
Daughter of Mary Vernold and George Brown, Rose Brown was born at Pleasant Grove July 13, 1868. She had been a resident of that community until 6 ½ years ago when she and her sister, Mary V. Brown, moved to Burlington.
Surviving are her sister and 7 nieces and nephews. Four brothers, George, John, Will and Finis are dead.
Miss Brown was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian church at Pleasant Grove, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. with the pastor, Rev. P.F. Meador, in charge. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove cemetery. The body will remain at Elliot chapel in New London until time for services.
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette – Thursday, May 4, 1944, pages 1 and 2
Strong Winds Cause Damage
Heavy winds which swept Burlington Wednesday caused injury to Miss Rose Brown, 75, of 929 N. Fifth street, and extensive damage to buildings and homes.
The weather bureau reported wind velocity was 40 to 45 miles per hour at times during the day and evening, the strongest for the month of May since wind recordings were started in 1941.
Miss Brown was standing in the northwest corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets about 4:30 p.m., and was injured when struck by the 4th street awning of Klein’s store, which reportedly was blown down by the wind. She was taken to Burlington hospital by Police Officer Fred Duke.
She suffered scalp lacerations, and while her injuries were reported painful, it was announced X-rays showed no fractures.