DAVID H BROWN - A Well Known Resident of Cortland Who Has Passed Away. The subject of this obituary who died after a long illness on the night of May 17th had been a resident of Cortland for nearly thirty years. Although a native of Philadelphia, he was but a child when with his parents he came to Groton, NY. At the age of 26 he was married to Miss Martha Watrous, and for upwards of 46 years they have lived and rejoiced or sorrowed together. Four of seven children passed away before their father and 3 sons remain, David J. of Sidney, NY, Jason and William of Cortland, NY. Quiet and undemonstrative by nature, Mr. Brown's deep devotion to his family and unswerving loyalty to his friends was ever shown to practical ways. Upright and true to himself, he despised sham and hypocrisy, while he had an equally ardent appreciation of ingetrity and uprightness in his fellow men. He was a nature lover, and since his retirement from active business, about 8 years ago spent much time out of doors; hunting, fishing, boating, driving, each in its turn affording him keen pleasure. Through his long and trying illness, he kept his interest in these things, and during his last week of life watched with gladness the opening of buds and blossoms as he saw them from the window of his sick room. Being a great reader, his constant companions were the best magazines and periodicals, which kept him well informed in the advanced thought, and scientific developement of the day. Although in no sense a public man, yet his influence was ever given to whatever contributed to the public good, and civic righteousness. The funeral was largely attended and was held at the family residence, 84 Tompkins St., Wednesday afternoon, May 20th. The service was simple and impressive and therefore in accord with the tastes and habits of the deceased. The officiating clergyman, Rev. H. E. Gurney, a relative by marriage, paid an affectionate tribute to the worth of the departed. His sons and a son-in-law acted as bearers. Two exquisite musical selections were rendered by Mr. & Mrs. Hiram G. Moe of Groton. The room was fragrant and beautiful with flowers, roses (his favorite flower) predominating, and those who saw his wasted form lying in the midst of these lovely tokens of esteem and affection could but be comforted by the thought of rest after the long month of suffering. Besides his wife and children, there remain eleven grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Ormsby of SD, Mrs. Williams of this city, and Mrs. Benedict of McLean, NY.