West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-16


that he could not and did subscribe
because he believe that they would work IN,
greatest good to the greatest number When ho would
como TO the parting OF the with party leaders h,
did firmly and resolutely. believing that his peopi,
would justify his stand and he mistaken In this
Much capital was sought TO be made these party
differences but always with poor result He trusted the
people and they reciprocated by trusting him. Again
even in the heat of campaign. when was being bit
terY and vcousy assailed he would not reply
lie did not seek destroy any set OF men by Will
hoaton Neither would he permit those who advo-
eating his do his presence The writer can
recall an instance wherein sharp rebuke admnis-
tered to campagner of this very thing And
In seeking the suffrage OF the people 80 I'm manner
above reproach He would not stoop point where
he would take advantage of gatherings than political
TO mrther his ambitions lie seemed TO every remember
the appropriateness OF the and to say the attns
hhs Nor did he treat with contumely contempt
who opposed him. In fact would share honors any
ume with MS rival Even I'm community where his op-
poheht would not be personally known Junior haA
beeh known To Introduce his adversary the people
In the halls of Congress- there may have more
brilliant and more prominent as reputation
goes but II Is conserVatvoly stated that there
more faithful rendered greater service than
did Junior Brown His ability was recognized and re-
warded with eminent committee assignments Most con-
Spicuous was his service the banking currency
committee OF which he the ranking member II was
t committee that framed the Federal
reaching and beneficial the people And none gave of
ther time and energy more than Junior Brown He
was prominent banker and 1t thought that he
provisions
because of that again came duty 10 bIs peo
pie over selfish interests There are some provaona I'm
the banking reserve that people aa
the interests AT the time of his demise was a member
ora subcommittee of the banking currency commit
tee mat was considering the framing credits BILL
whereby the farmers of this country would profit
tie was enthusiastic In his OF this was taking
the lead I'm framing the measure Another instance where
In he had the best interests his people nj heart and d
sired to give them something really substantial On the
'o"ni''ee OF mining he served for time did
what he thought was best for the greatest number He
made but few speeches. believing that words were
eHcelled by service However when he felt that
was necessary for him sentiments he did 40
oscey plainly and with yigor He prime favorite
WIN his colleagues in Congress will be missed by them
u" proDaDy Dut few would be missed. And a striking
testimonial of his standing them was the fact that all
who knew him addressed him other than Junior
brown 1t was pleasing to his tribute he appre
GATED In fact he has been known to remark moro than
once 'ha ne doubted the sincerity and friendship those
who called him Mr.. Brown
lie was fraternal man. II his nature and he be-
eVed In the underlying principles OF the various
aterhal organizations He lived expressed his broth
ery love for his feowman and this attitude was main
eu towards those who did not belong believe I'm
ateres the same as his brothers various lodges
ana he was also an ornament any organization MANY
sat at his feet in the chamber and drank IN tho
wisdom that he poured forth. He was devoted TO his
oueeS ana always attended them actively partici-
pated In the proceedings thereof whenever opporuni
aolueu but he did not. like many become one who
displayed his fraternity council chamber aIone and
nhteu II 70 the membership alone He did not believe
hat any man should fraternity as cloak to further
Selhsh ambition To this end be noted that he waa
seldom to be seen with the emblem any order on his
char or lapel lie well realized too many use these
yDoiS TOT uIteror purposes and bo charged
10 him This fact Is likewise 20 be noted from the av
dence given in his various biographies No mention is
mere made of the many lodges which he claimed em
Oershp. sun he was Mason. Odd Fellow Elk knight
OF Fyhias Moose and Phi Sigma Kappa These organIza
lions were all represented funeral and the entirs
OF he
o Pyhas were present he being OF the Grand Lodge
'i" u uiat Dody While all OF these great orders had
representatives at the they we're present aa nd
uuaS as much as representatives orders they be-
ohged TO- for order had charge OF the funeral aervc
u 70 see Junior Brown at his best was necessary to
see MN IN his home. There his supreme happinesa
ana hee was to be found that contentment and ioy that
all should seek His devotion 10 his beloved and oooa
mother was surpassed by nothing I'm his whole career
S 'oHcude ana anxiety for her peace and happiness
seemed TO be his great ambition And TO his
ne was both father and for years He gave and
Horded her every advantage that could be asked And the
oFe at he gave out 10 her procated 10 the iles
extent And the JOY that possessed him on the recent
blessing OF another heir shall ever know rave b
hope and stimulation for greater effort in bs ondo
70 go on and accomplish greater and better things that
o"er egacy might be left TO those loved better than
le nseli And what was his conception Of life7 Il is
accurately described by tho poet we believe who saws:
"Lifei we have been long together
Through pleasant and through cloudy weather.
It's hard to part when friends are dear:
Perhaps twill cost a sigh, a tear
Then steal away, give little warming
Choose thine time;
Say not goodnight but some brighter cline
Bid me good-morningl"
william Cay Brown, Jr, the only child OF VIM O.
ana margaret (Gay) Brown Born April T. 1885, At King
wood Va, now West Virginia lie remained ever resi-
dent OF the place Of his birth His was born at the
same place n the 1880 where his grandfather had
Seted IN The year 1889 lie can therefore in all truth
be said 20 be TO the Ills education was 40
cured In the common schools tho West virginia
university. whore ne graduated IN the class Of 1871
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