Brown, O. C. 1858-1934

BROWN, LAMP

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 8/5/2007 at 20:34:03

Hinton Progress
June 28, 1934

ANSWERS SUMMONS
O. C. BROWN

The death of O. C. Brown, which occurred in the Methodist hospital at Sioux City, June 24, 1934, at the age of 75 years, came as a shock to his many friends, as he, apparently had been in his usual good health until a few days before he submitted to an operation for liver trouble.

Mr. Brown had been a citizen of Plymouth county for more than a half century, and gave his life’s work to farming operations and other lines of business that is a part of the program of developing a community. He was a prominent man, taking part in civic and social affairs and giving freely of his time and finance when it was for the betterment of conditions for his friends and community. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and the friendship of many.

Oliver C. Brown, son of John and Sarah Brown, was born in Carroll county, Illinois, December 29, 1858, where he matured to manhood, and on February 15, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Lamp, and with his bride, came to Plymouth county where they located the same year, settling near Hinton, and later locations were in Stanton and America townships. He engaged in farming for many years in this county and was successful. In 1907, Mr. Brown entered the banking business at Hinton and during the following years continued to supervise the handling of his farms and livestock, and also established a garage and automobile business here. During his many useful years, Mr. Brown was chosen for positions of trust in the various communities in which he lived and was known as a man of integrity. He chose to face the facts of life, whatever they were, and always with a spirit of optimism. The deceased rightfully enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He was a member of the Floyd Valley I.O.O.F. lodge and a trustee of the Hinton Methodist church and was active in his interest in the affairs of the church.

On February 15, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Brown celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, surrounded by their children and their families and amide the congratulations of their friends.

He is survived by his wife; four sons, Clyde and Clarence Brown, of Hinton; Harry Brown of Sioux City; Milton Brown, of Sheldon; and two brothers, George Brown, of Hinton and Charles Brown of Newell, Iowa; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from the home at 1:30, and from the Methodist church at 2:00, with Rev. W. E. Ellison, pastor of the church, and Rev. Henry Albertson, former pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the family plot in the cemetery at LeMars, directed by Memorial Chapel of Sioux City.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for their acts of kindness extended to us at the time of the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O. C. Brown and Family.

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