Charles W. Brown (1931)

BLACK, BLOMGREN, BROWN, HALE, MURRAY

Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 6/10/2006 at 21:06:04

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1931
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Death of Charles W. Brown

Charles W. Brown, who had been seriously ill, for several weeks, died at his home, (unreadable) Saturday morning, January 24th, about 11 o’clock. He was 68 years of age, and had been in poor health, since he suffered a stroke of paralysis, six years ago. On July 18, 1928, another stroke left him unable to walk or talk, and he has been confined to his home, since that time. Three weeks ago, he became ill with pneumonia, and that and complications caused his death.

Mr. Brown was born near Knoxville, in Knox county, Illinois, November 6, 1862. His mother died when he was two years of age, and he was cared for by an aunt. When sixteen years of age, he came to Dallas county, and for many years, was employed on the farm of Irvin Murray, where he made his home. On December 24, 1891 he was married to Corgie W. Black. Six years later they moved to Winterset, where they have since made their home. For twenty-five years, Mr. Brown owned and operated a transfer line, and he served for two terms, as a member of the city council. He was also a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges.

Mr. Brown was a friendly man and no task was too difficult for him to perform for his friends. All who knew him respected him, and liked him.

Mr. Brown leaves his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Alletha Blomgren of Winterset, and Mrs. Edith Hale of Des Moines. He also is survived by two granddaughters, a grandson, a brother, Vance Brown, of Brashear, Missouri, and several nephews.

The Rev. Paul M. Fowler, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted his funeral services Monday, January 26th, at the Ramsey Richards funeral home, at 2:30 o’clock, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1931
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MORTUARY

Chas. W. Brown

Chas. W. Brown was born near Knoxville, Knox county, Illinois, Nov. 6, 1862, and died at his home in Winterset, Iowa, January 24, 1931.

His mother died when he was two years of age and the father being unable to care for several small children, gave Charles into the care of an aunt.

At the age of 16 he came to Dallas county, Iowa, and found employment on the farm of Irvin Murray which place was his home until his marriage to Corgie W. Black on December 24, 1891.

In the spring of 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved to Winterset where they have since resided.

For 25 years he owned and operated a transfer line. He served, two terms on the city council and was active in city improvement, always interested in community affairs, a man of sterling character and upright and honorable in all his dealings.

When a young man he joined the Friends church at Linden. He was also a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Alletha Blomgren of this city and Mrs. Edith Hale of Des Moines; two granddaughters, a grandson, one brother, Vance Brown of Brashear, Missouri, one half-brother and several nephews, and a host of friends.

July 18, 1926, a heavy stroke of paralysis left him unable to walk or talk, the latter affliction being particularly sad and pitiful.

He was a kind devoted husband and father and during his many months of affliction was cared for lovingly and tenderly by his wife and daughters who cherish his memory.

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