Death of John W. Brown Ends Local Post Office Service
John W. Brown, longtime local post office employee and prominent local figure, died Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at his North Main Street home after a yearlong illness from tuberculosis. He had spent time at Catawba sanitarium, returned home two months ago, and passed away surrounded by family. The funeral was held at 4 p.m. at his home with Rev. Dr. F. T. McFadden of the Presbyterian Church officiating, and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He was 49, survived by his widow, three children James Daniel and Anna M., his parents Mr. and Mrs. James M. Brown, two sisters Maude and Minnie, and brothers Harry and Clarence. He served in Washington during World War I, belonged to Sarah Zane Fire Company, and left a wide circle of friends in the community.
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John W. Brown
North Main Street
Brown
Catawba
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Mr. Brown
James M. Brown
Maude Brown
Memorial Hospital
Minnie Brown
Harry
Clarence Brown
James
Daniel
Anna M. Brown
Washington
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Romney Had a Real Hot Time Old Home Day
Romney West Virginia June 8 Hampshire county seat held a rare home coming day with about seven thousand visitors. Rev J C Scanlon of Pittsburgh and John Cian former governor and attorney gave brief addresses as part of ceremonies. Festivities included a parade floats a baseball game band concerts and an evening dance.
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Romney
W. Va
Hampshire
J. C. Scanlon
Pitts
Says Brother Williams Writs About Growth and Grudges
An Atlanta Constitution piece quotes Brother Williams arguing that God made certain folks to growl at, or else they growl because they were born that way, reflecting a belief that harsh temperaments are natural and expected.
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Kaze
Atlanta Constitution
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