BROWN, Harvey Lewis 1847 - 1910

BROWN

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Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, November 30, 1910
Front Page, Column 6

Harvey L. BROWN Died Last Night
Well Known Business Man Seccumbs to an Attack of Asthma (sic)

Many friends in this city were shocked this morning to learn of the death of H. L. BROWN which occurred last evening at 8 o'clock at his home at 120 East Burlington street. It was not generally known that his condition was so serious, although he had been in failing health for the past year. His death was due to asthma.

Harvey Louis (sic) BROWN was born near Mansfield, Ohio, on October 4th, 1847, and grew to young manhood there,. He was married to Miss Margaret JORDAN and to them were born three children, the little daughter dying in infancy. Two sons, Clifford and Harold L., are surviving. Mrs. BROWN passed away just a year ago and since that time the husband has gradually and surely failed in health.

Mr. BROWN came to Iowa about thirty years ago and took up his residence in Fairfield. He immediately entered the business circles of the city and soon came to be recognized as a bright and energetic business man. About sixteen years ago Mr. BROWN established The Novelty Store, which is now owned by M. D. Rodabaugh. In 1903 Mr. BROWN was elected to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county and served the people of the county faithfully in that office for five years. During his service in the Treasurer's office Mr. BROWN sold The Novelty Store.

At the end of his public service Mr. BROWN with B. B. Hughes purchased the hardware business on the east side of the square and has since been interested in that business. Owing to failing health he was forced to turn much of his business affairs over to his younger son Harold who assisted him in the store.

Mr. BROWN was of a quiet unassuming disposition and a man in whom the general public found a staunch friend. He was a member of the Congregational church and also a member of Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M., and Gethsemane Commandry, Knights Templars of this city.

The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence and will be conducted by Rev. A. G. Graves, pastor of the Congregational church. Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M., and of Gethesame Commamdry (sic) will attend the funeral in a body.

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"The Fairfield Weekly Journal"
Wednesday, November 30, 1910
Page 4, Column 1

GETHSEMANE COMMANDRY NOTICE.

All members of Gethsemane Commandry No. 59, are requested to meet at the hall at one o'clock p.m., Thursday, to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Harvey L. BROWN.

D. F. Spratt, Em. Com.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, November 30, 1910
Page 5, Column 2

HARVEY L. BROWN DEAD
Well Known Business Man Seccumbs to Attack of Asthma

Many friends in this city were shocked this morning to learn of the death of H. L. BROWN which occurred last evening at 8 o'clock at his home at 120 East Burlington street. It was not generally known that his condition was so serious, although he had been in failing health for the past year. His death was due to asthma.

Harvey Louis BROWN was born near Mansfield, Ohio, on October 4th, 1847, and grew to young manhood there. He was married to Miss Margaret JORDAN and to them were born three children, the little daughter dying in infancy. Two sons, Clifford and Harold L., are surviving. Mrs. BROWN passed away just a year ago and since that time the husband has gradually and surely failed in health.

Mr. BROWN came to Iowa about thirty years ago and took up his residence in Fairfield. He immediately entered the business circles of the city and soon came to be recognized as a bright and energetic business man. About sixteen years ago Mr. BROWN established The Novelty Store, which is now owned by M. D. Rodabaugh. In 1903 Mr. BROWN was elected to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county and served the people of the county faithfully in that office for five years. During his service in the Treasurer's office Mr. BROWN sold The Novelty Store.

At the end of his public service Mr. BROWN with B. B. Hughes purchased the hardware business on the east side of the square and has since been interested in that business. Owing to failing health he was forced to turn much of his business affairs over to his younger son Harold who assisted him in the store.

Mr. BROWN was of a quiet unassuming disposition and a man in whom the general public found a staunch friend. He was a member of the Congregational church and also a member of Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M., and Gethsemane Commandry, Knights Templars of this city.

The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence and will be conducted by Rev. A. G. Graves, pastor fo the Congregational church. Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M., and of Gethesame Commamdry (sic) will attend the funeral in a body.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 2, 1910
Page 2, Column 2

FUNERAL OF HARVEY L. BROWN THURSDAY

The funeral of Harvey L. BROWN was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on East Burlington street and was largely attended in spite of the wintry weather. The services were conducted by Rev. A. G. Graves, pastor of the Congregational church.

Members of Clinton lodge No. 15 and Gethsemane Commandry No. 59 attended the services in a body and escorted the remains to their last resting place. Many beautiful floral pieces testified to the high esteem in which Mr. BROWN was held by his many friends and acquaintances.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, December 2, 1910
Front Page, Column 1

Harvey L. BROWN Dead.

Harvey BROWN died at his home in this city Tuesday evening after a lingering illness with asthma. Since the death of his wife a year ago Mr. BROWN had steadily declined in health.

Harvey L. BROWN was born in Ohio, Oct. 4, 1847. He was married to Miss Margaret JORDAN and to this union two sons and one daughter were born, the daughter dying in infancy. The two sons, Harold and Clifford, both survive.

Mr. BROWN was at one time owner of the Novelty store. In 1904 he was elected Treasurer and served two terms. At the time of his death Mr. BROWN was a member of the firm Brown & Hughes.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home and the body tenderly laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery by the side of his wife.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.098.