West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-16
WILLIAM GAY BROWN
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Senator from Iowa. Early in life he
was admitted to the bar and prac-
ticed throughout the various courts,
but in later years he devoted his time
more to banking and agricultural pur-
| suits. He was vast land owner, not
only in this section, but also in the
lar west. Always a Democrat he was
frequently honored by his party. In
1908 he was a presidential elector. In
1896 he was nominated for Congress
but was defeated by Judge A. G. Day
ton. In 1910. however, he was again
nominated and was elected, and was
twice elected after that time to the
same position of honor and trust. Had
ne lived he would have been unop-
posed for the nomination for the fifth
Time. He was thrice married. In
1888 he married Miss Jessie Thomas,
OF Tyrone, Pa, who died in 1886. To
This union there was born one child,
now Mrs. Robert l.. Brown Of King
wood. He was married again in 1907
20 Miss Flora b. Martin of Kingwood,
who died in September. 1912. On De-
cember 8, 1914, he was married TO Miss
izetta Jewel Kenney, OF Babylon.
Long Island, who survives him, with
an infant daughter. born January IL,
1915.
About four o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, March Z. 1916, Junior Brown sus-
aimed a stroke Of apoplexy. AS a
result he lost consciousness and never
cegained 1t. He continued in this CO.
natose state until nine minues after
Twelve (noon) on Thursday when the
doble spirit yielded up to its eternal
reward. During the period from
tuesday until Thursday no nourish-
ment had been taken nor could be ad-
ninistered and only the rugged ana
strong constitution prolonged his life
.or this period. The end came as a
great shock to his colleagues In Con-
sress as well as to his legion oil
friends and acquaintance throughout
he land. He had been apparently ia
better health than for some time past.
in fact, he had retired on Monday
aight in excellent spirits, after a din
der party given to some friends at his
Washington home, which had been but
recently rented. Congressman Nicely
announced the sad fact to the House
OF Representatives that one beloved
mad been called. while the same sor-
rowful announcement was made in the
Senate by Senator w. f. Chiffon. Both
branches of Congress Immediately ad-
l Journed out OF respect and the flags
were hung at half mast. The Speaker
OF the House. Hon. Champ Clark, q
warm personal friend, Immediately
i appointed a committee OF the House to
accompany the remains to Kingwood
and like committee was appointed
by the Vice President in the Senate
These committees were composed as
follows: Representatives Nicely. Suth.
rland, Littlepage, Cooper and Moss OF
this state, Glass Of Virginia, chairman
OF the banking and currency commit.
tee, Gambler OF Mississippi, Foster oil
Illinois, Saunders OF Virginia, Ruckel
Of Missouri. Phelan of Massachusetts
Woods Of Iowa. Lindbergh of Mime.
sofa, Porter of Pennsylvania, Wilson
OF Florida, Taylor OF Arkansas, Tilsor
Of Connecticut, Riordan, Conry and
Plat Of New York. Russell OF Mis-.
souri,, and Hayes Of California.
The Senate committee was compos.
ed of Senators Chiffon and Goff oil
West Virginia, Underwood of Ala.
bama, Gallinger of New Hampshire
James Of Kentucky. Cummins OF Iowa
Robinson OF Arkansas. Clapp OF Min.
uesota, Ashurst OF New Mexico, and
MARITIME OF New Jersey. These com
mittees arrived Saturday morning on
the special train conveying the re-
mains Of their deceased colleague at
Kingwood. On arrival the body was
taken to his late home and there lay
IN state until the hour Of three O'Clock
when the funeral services were held
From the time Of the arrival until the
hour Of the funeral there was a con.
slant flow OF friends. neighbors and
relatives passing by the bier TO have
one last look at one whom they haC
come 10 love with a devotion accorded
but few mortals. Every walk and con
dition OF life was represented. From
the humblest to the highest and al
touched elbows in common grief ovel
an irreparabie loss. The little schoo
children that he dearly loved came ir
a body. the old soldiers limped by and
stood with sorrowfui expressions, thu
colored population OF the community
gave evidence OF their esteem and Low,
for this prince OF men. II was esti
mated that fully a thousand peopl,
visited the home Of sorrow that day.
The floral tributes were among the
most magnificent that were ever be
held In this county. And as 20 thu
quantity an estimation can be hat
when II Is stated II required four iarg,
drays to haul them to the cemetery
The funeral services we're held at
o'clock from the home. These were n
charge OF Rev. Albert d. Craig o.
Cameron. late pastor OF the ~ r
church In Klngwood, assisted By DIT
Thomas r. Hodges OF Morgantown, q
long time personal friend The sim
/ plicity OF the services was striking and