West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-07-20
CHARLES L. BROWN DEAD.
belonged to One oftho Most nlustrious
Families In the State Sketch OF
Its Successful Career.

Hon Cas,'eS Edgar brown OF Cincinnati
Ohio died at the Harugan hospital in
Morgautowu tuesday morning about 6
o'clock after an illness OF about a months
/ duration
lie was A sou OF Hon Thomas brown. an
Old time lawyer OF Haywood. W Va, who
in his day praeUocd in the courts OF this
county, and was we'll known
Charles Edgar was born in Kingwood on
the rath Of March iStS. aud was therefore
s. years OF age. lie grew to manhood In
his native town, where he was endeared to
all who knew him. lie was educated in
the common aud higher schools OF King.
wood and later az Columbian university.
Washington, - c., where he graduated
trom the law school with high honors lie
was admitted to the practice OF the law In
the courts OF Preston county. but soon after
removed to Cincinnati, where he has since
resided aud engaged in the practice OF his
profession lie rapidly gained distinction
aud prominence In that city aud was en-.
gagged In many important aud dimcult cases
In which he always acquitted himself with
credit to himself and to the satisfaction OF
his clientage
In politics Mt Brown was a Jefferson
Democrat and was frequently called upon
to take part in political discussion lie
was iorcetul speaker aud Won distinction
as an orator
lie was especially interested In the cleo.
ton when James T.. Campbell was elected
governor OF Ohio, being warm personal.
as we'll as POLITICAL friend Of Governor
Campbell who appreciated the value OF his
services aud after his election rendered
him place on the Board OF Police com.
missioners, which he accepted. and in that
capacity served for several years
When Grover Cleveland was elected in
iS9a Mr.. Brown was appointed postmaster
| OF the city OF Cincinnati an honor that was
sought 10y men OF prominence and distinc'
ton in the party. By this appointment he
was brought into great prominence and had
greater opportunity OF displaying his ability
asa politician
Mr. Brown was OF most genial and
kindly disposition lie was generous TO
fault. lie was a true friend and was always
surrounded with friends who were sincere
in their attachments. lie has always had
host OF friends In Preston county who
MIR Browns family in West Virginia. are
we'll known aud prominent Commander
X. NJ. G. Brown, of the United States Navy.
Major / p, X. Brown OF Beverly. Judge
James Brown aud John II. brown. OF
Nngwood. are brothers. Mrs Moreland.
wife OF Joseph Morcland. ESD Of Morgan
town aud Mrs. Della \. lotion ofOakland.
Md, are sisters. Also the late General
George w Brown. OF Grafton was brother.
G. b. Ollie the we'll known lawyer. and
Mrs, Mary Emory, wife OF Professor Emory
OF the University are nephew and niece
being children OF Judge and Mrs Linnie
BROWN ollie both OF whom were we'll
known in West Virginia. Charles r. Brown
never married and leaves no descendants.
The remains of MI Brown were brought
TO kingwood yesterday afternoon and the
funeral was held today at Il o'clock at the
residence OF Iohu II. Brown a brother to
the deceased The services we're conduct.
ed by Rev NJ Ramsey. after which the
burial took place To- the Kingwood Gem
etcry The remains were accompanied
from Morgautown 10y w : Taylor the
undertaken of that place aud came up over
the NJ. x. 90 Rccdsvllc where they we're
met by the funeral car aud undertaken
B. f. Carroll Of this place aud some car.
riages Tor the friends Judge Joseph More
land aud wife aud oliver H. Ollie aud
Clarence ollie and two younger boys.
Mrs Della Tottcu from Oakland. arrived
this morning Among others from out Of
town here to attend the funeral were Hon.
Edgar Hartley Of Masontown Viccut H.
Cooke Of Howcsyiile NJ. +. Pell from Pleas.
ant Dale. and others. The Masonic Lodge
OF this place took charge Of the burial and
the services at the grave which were con.
Quoted in very impressive manner. led by
Rev George H. McGrcw Of Cleveland.
Ohio, a former Kingwood boy and friend OF
the deceased. The floral offerings we're
magnificent among them very beautiful
triangular wreath contributed by the
Knights Of Pythias Lodge Of this place as
the deceased was prominent member Of
that order also