THE OBITUARY OF Osmond M. Brown

He is survived by a brother, Robert Brown, Cambridge, Ohio; two nieces, Mrs. F.B. Legier, Seattle, Washington and Eleanor C. Brown, Council Bluffs, and several nephews. Two of these are O.M. Hoag, Cambridge, Ohio and C.E. G. Brown, Smyrna, Washington.

Captain Osmond M. Brown, aged 86 years, died of complications Saturday afternoon at his home, 724 First Avenue, after an illness of two weeks. Captain Brown had resided in this city since 1868 and in early days was captain of a steamer plying the Missouri River. After that for many years he was connected with the Burlington Railroad in this city. He is survived by brother, Robert Brown, Cambridge, Ohio; two nieces, Mrs. F.B. Legter, Seattle, Washington and Eleanor G. Brown, Council Bluffs, and several nephews. Two of these are O.M. Hoag, Cambridge, Ohio and C.E.G. Brown, Smyrna, Washington.

[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 14, 1918, submitted by Ann]

Was Resident of City Many Years

Captain Osmond Monroe Brown whose death occurred Saturday at the home, 724 First Avenue, was one of the city's pioneers and well known throughout the district and to the older settlers in Omaha. Captain Brown was born in Brownsville PA, in January 1834. He came west when 20 years of age going first to the Pacific Coast and then south by way of Panama and finally landed his boat on the banks of the city of Omaha in 1868. His first position on the boat was that of clerk and he worked his way up to that of Captain of the packet "Colorado" serving in this capacity for seven years.

Captain A. Overton of Council Bluffs was a personal friend of Captain Brown and remembered distinctly the time in 1867 when his boat, the R.M. Bishop, plying between Sioux City and Omaha sank below Nebraska City in less than five minutes and Captain Brown happened along with the Colorado to rescue himself and fifteen men, one of the crew losing his life. Captain Overton is 87 years of age and Captain Brown would have been 85 years old in January. They have made it a point to meet and shake hands each year on July 14, the anniversary of the sinking of the steamer Bishop.

The very next day he opened his office and took up his duties as ticket agent for what was then called the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs railroad and which is now known as the Burlington. He occupied the position of ticket agent for this road for over forty four years. He has always been interested in the civic welfare of this city and up to the time of death took daily walks about the city, admiring its beauty and development.

Mr. Brown was twice married, the first time to Miss Orpha Robinson of Council Bluffs, the second time to Miss Ellen M. Gattrell of Kansas City, January 18, 1897, she having died November 1, 1905.

The following relatives are left to mourn his departure: one brother, Robert E. Brown of Cambridge, Ohio; three nieces, Mrs. A.H. England of Philadelphia; Mrs. F.B. Lazier of Seattle, Washington; Miss Elinor G. Brown of this city she having made her home with him for several years and was a comfort to him in his declining years; two nephews, O.M. Hoge, Cambridge, Ohio and C.E.G. Brown of Smurna, Washington.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wednesday afternoon, October 16, at 4:30 o'clock. Rev. Wilford Ernest Mann officiating. The services at Fairview Cemetery will be in charge of the Masons.

Those from out of town who are here to attend the funeral are: Mrs. Robert Brown and O.M. Hoge of Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. Lazier of Seattle, Washington; H.S. Lynn of Kansas City; Mrs. George Fitch of Cambridge, Illinois and Miss R.M. Gattrell of Kansas City.

Burial in Fairview Cemetery (Section C., Lot 118, died October 1, 1918, 68 years)

[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 14, 1918, submitted by Ann]

The funeral of Captain Osmond M. Brown will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from St. Pauls Episcopal Church, the Rev. Wilford E. Mann officiating. Members of Bluff City Lodge No. 71 of the Masons will have charge at the grave. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

[Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published October 15, 1918, submitted by Ann]

The funeral of Captain O.M. Brown was held Wednesday afternoon from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Wilford E. Mann officiating. Music was furnished by the Elks quartet. The pallbearers were L.M. Whitehead, I.N. parsons, J.E. Swan, George W. Grow, C.C. Lincoln and T.A. Barker. Bluffs City Lodge, No. 71, of the Masons, had charge of the services at the grave.