After a lengthy illness, one of Port Colborne's most respected and most successful businessmen passed away at a comparatively early age, in the person of F. K. Brown. Mr. Brown came to this town twenty years ago, from Brownsville, and has been engaged in business as a druggist during all these years, with the exception of the last few months, when, owing to impaired health, he was forced to relinquish all active duties in connection with his business. He is survived by his wife, one son, William, and one daughter, Blanche, three brothers - Rev. W. J. Brown , Dr. E. Brown of Tecumseh, Mich., H. W. Brown of Tillsonburg, and two sisters - Mrs. (Dr.) N. L. Fage [s/b "Sage], Victoria, B.C., and Mrs. C. N. Moore , Edmonton, who have the sincere sympathy of the whole community. Service at the house at 1:30, and at the Methodist Church at two o'clock. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Splendid indeed were the tributes of respect paid to the memory of Frank K. Brown, one of Port Colborne’s best known and most respected citizens, in which relatives, friends and citizens in general - all business places being closed - showed marked appreciation. The funeral took place on Thursday, May first, a brief service being held at the home at 1:30 p.m., after which a large cortege, led by the I. O. O. F. lodge, filed to the Central Methodist church , of which he was a life-long and official member. The services were in charge of Rev. Harnwell, who spoke from the text, "Know ye not that a prince and a great man is fallen today." - Gen. 3:38, Rev. R. Young and also W. J. Brandon of Caledonia took part. "Face to Face" was sung very touchingly by Miss Rock and "A City I have not seen," very sweetly by mixed quartette, Mr. Ramsbottom presiding at the organ. The funeral was the largest held in this place. The Church and the I. O. O. F. ritual services for the burial of the dead were conducted at the grave in the Oakwood cemetery.
Frank K. Brown was born in Brownsville, Feb. 2, 1864. He graduated from Ontario School of Pharmacy 1891 and was married to Miss Thirza A. Downing of Brownsville on July 3, 1891. He went to Port Colborne the same year and set up in Pharmacy. After two years, he went to Windsor, but in 1895 he finally settled in business at Port Colborne, becoming one of the most industrious and successful men of the town. Owing to failing health, he sold the business to his clerk, Mr. H. Mahaffey, in Aug., 1911, and lived retired. After an illness of extreme suffering borne with tender resignation he passed to the better world Monday morning, April 28th. He commanded the universal respect of all and happy were those who entered within the veil of his personal friendship. He possessed a rich talent for elocution.
There are left to mourn his loss, a loving wife, a daughter, Miss Blanche, and a son, William K. two sisters, Mrs. N. L. Sage, Vancouver, B. C., Mrs. C. N. Munroe, Edmonton, Alta., three brothers - Rev. W. J. of Toronto, Henry of Tillsonburg and Edward of Tecumseh, Mich.
The floral offerings were profuse.
Relatives from a distance were - Henry W. Brown of Tillsonburg, Rev. W. J. Brown of Toronto, Fred. Brown of Brownsville, Charlie Downing and wife of Brownsville, Fred. Downing of Alvinston, Lewis Downing and wife of St. Thomas, Mrs. Wm. Oliver from Eden, Mr. Mac Wilson of the National Drug Co., Hamilton.
Mr. Brown was a member of the A. O. U. W., the I. O. O. F., and of the Woodmen of the World.
The death occurred at Port Colborne on Monday, April 29th, of Mr. Frank K. Brown, brother of Mr. Henry Brown of this town.
Deceased was born at Brownsville, Feb. 2nd, 1864. He graduated from the Ontario School of Pharmacy in 1891 and was married July 8th of the same year to Miss Thirza A. Downing of Brownsville. They went to Port Colborne after their marriage, where Mr. Brown began business as a druggist. After two years, he went to Windsor, but in 1895 he returned to Port Colborne and entered business there again, becoming one of the most industrious and successful men of the town. Owing to failing health, he disposed of his business to his clerk and lived retired. After an illness attended with extreme suffering, his death resulted.
Mr. Brown possessed a rich talent for elocution. He commanded the respect of all and happy were those who entered within the veil of his personal friendship. Deceased had been an official member of the Methodist Church for many years.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Blanche Brown, a son, William K., two sisters, Mrs. N. L. Sage of Victoria, B. C. and Mrs. C. N. Munroe of Edmonton, Alta., and three brothers, the Rev. W. J. Brown of Toronto, Henry of Tillsonburg and Edward of Tecumseh, Mich.
The following dated at Port Colborne, May 5th, refers to the funeral: The funeral of the late Frank K. Brown, who was one of Port Colborne’s best known and respected citizens, took place on Thursday, May 1st. Splendid indeed were the tributes of respect paid to the memory of the deceased, in which relatives, friends and citizens in general - all business places being closed during the obsequies - took part. A brief service was held at the home at 1:30 p.m., after which a long cortege, led by the I. O. O. F., filed to the Central Methodist church.
The services were in charge of Rev. H. J. Harnwell, who spoke from the text "Know ye not that a prince and a great man is fallen today." Gen. 3:38. Revs. R. Young and also W. J. Brandon of Caledonia took part in the services. "Face to Face" was sung very touchingly by Miss Rock and "A City I have not seen," very sweetly rendered by a mixed quartette, Mr. Ramsbottom presiding at the organ.
The Church and I. O. O. F. ritual services for the burial of the dead were conducted at the grave in the Oakwood Cemetery.
The floral offerings were profuse. The following contributed sprays: Dr. and Mrs. Old, Dr. and Mrs. N. L. Sage, Firm of Raymond & Spencer, O. L. and Mrs. Steele; James and Mrs. Twohey, Jos. and Mrs. Morcross, Mrs. Sanburn, and Miss L. Brown; "Gates ajar", by West ?pe Minaker and Co.; wreaths, Methodist Quarterly Board, business firms of the town, Mr. And Mrs. H. L. Mahaffey; Bows by Beacon Lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Downing family.
Relatives from a distance were: Henry W. Brown of Tillsonburg, Rev. W. J. Brown of Toronto, Fred. Brown of Brownsville, Fred. Downing of Alvinston, Lewis Downing and wife, St. Thomas, Mrs. Wm. Oliver of Eden, Mr. Mac Wilson of the National Drug Co., Hamilton.
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