The Iowa City Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa)
August 12, 1908 (Wednesday)
Page 1, Column 6
"HENRY BROWN IS DEAD
FROM BURNS HE RECEIVED
While Starting the Fire Last Monday - Vondraska Funeral.
Later news than that on page two of this issue regarding the condition of Henry Brown of Lone Tree is to the effect that he passed away last night at 11 o'clock [August 11] after much suffering. As stated in the column referred to Mr. Brown was burned while starting a fire with kerosene and was burned fatally, nothing which could be done for him availing to save his life.
The funeral arrangements have been made for tomorrow and interment will be made at Kalona [Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County], the funeral being held at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Brown leaves a wife, a brother and sister, and a father. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for some time. An error was made in referring to Mr. Brown's family he and Mrs. Brown not having lost the children as stated."
Page 2, Column 3
"IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Lone Tree Restaurant Man is Still Living But Suffering.
Henry Brown, the popular proprietor of the restaurant at Lone Tree, is still living but in very serious condition as the result of the burning he got last Monday morning. Mr. Brown got up at an early hour to start the fire and was using kerosene in the process when the can exploded setting fire to Mr. Brown's clothing and to the building. The fire department promptly arrived to extinguish the flames in the building and Mr. Brown was given good medical attention at once. He had been very badly burned about the body and somewhat about the face and suffered great pain. The last reports from him were to the effect that his condition was still critical but he showed some signs of improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been sorely afflicted within recent years. Their two children, one aged four and the other eight, have been taken from them and now they have sustained a heavy financial loss in addition to Mr. Brown's serious injuries."
AND
Lone Tree (Iowa) Reporter, Friday, 14 August 1908
"A Week's Tragic Occurrences
On Monday morning, Henry Brown, the popular restaurant keeper in the Grand opera house block, arose at about 5:30 and left his home three doors west of his place of
business and went to the restaurant to start his day's business. It was while starting the fire in the range by pouring kerosene from the can into the stove that an explosion took place. It is evident that some sparks remained in the stove from the fire of the day before, as the kerosene caught fire, and the can exploded in his hands. In a second he was wrapped in flames and the place of business, too, was ablaze. He rushed out the back way, screaming fire and help, but owing to the early hour few heard him until too late to be of any assistance in saving him from his awful fate. He rolled in the weeds and grass and finally succeeded in tearing most of his burning clothes from his body before he succeeded in escaping death on the spot. He was taken to this home and given prompt medical attention and the best care that loving hands could offer, but it was plain from the first that his chances of recovery were slim and after forty hours of great suffering he passed away, surrounded by his loving wife, father, brother, sister and faithful friends who were powerless to assist him in his great struggle for life.
Never has it been our duty to record such a shocking accident although we have read of them from childhood and we feel the emptiness of words to picture the occurrence to make plain its horribleness. It has cast a gloom over the entire town and community and the tenderest sympathy is extended to his wife and other loved ones who mourn his untimely death.
Henry Brown was born near Kalona, Iowa, 43 years ago and has been engaged in business at Kalona, Nichols, Wapello and Lone Tree nearly all his life. He made friends,
and true ones, wherever he went, was an honest upright citizen and Lone Tree feels the loss of a good business man, keenly. He realized that death was near and made many
requests to the wife and members of the family which will be carried out and today his remains are being taken to Kalona where he wished to be buried. The Masons and Odd
Fellows will have charge of the funeral and many from here are in attendance.
A wife, father, one brother and two sisters are left to mourn.
The remains were taken from the home to the "Y" hall near the depot this morning at 7:30 where Rev. Black conducted a short service and all were given an opportunity to view the remains for the last time.
August 12, 1908 (Wednesday)
Page 1, Column 6
"HENRY BROWN IS DEAD
FROM BURNS HE RECEIVED
While Starting the Fire Last Monday - Vondraska Funeral.
Later news than that on page two of this issue regarding the condition of Henry Brown of Lone Tree is to the effect that he passed away last night at 11 o'clock [August 11] after much suffering. As stated in the column referred to Mr. Brown was burned while starting a fire with kerosene and was burned fatally, nothing which could be done for him availing to save his life.
The funeral arrangements have been made for tomorrow and interment will be made at Kalona [Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County], the funeral being held at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Brown leaves a wife, a brother and sister, and a father. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for some time. An error was made in referring to Mr. Brown's family he and Mrs. Brown not having lost the children as stated."
Page 2, Column 3
"IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Lone Tree Restaurant Man is Still Living But Suffering.
Henry Brown, the popular proprietor of the restaurant at Lone Tree, is still living but in very serious condition as the result of the burning he got last Monday morning. Mr. Brown got up at an early hour to start the fire and was using kerosene in the process when the can exploded setting fire to Mr. Brown's clothing and to the building. The fire department promptly arrived to extinguish the flames in the building and Mr. Brown was given good medical attention at once. He had been very badly burned about the body and somewhat about the face and suffered great pain. The last reports from him were to the effect that his condition was still critical but he showed some signs of improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been sorely afflicted within recent years. Their two children, one aged four and the other eight, have been taken from them and now they have sustained a heavy financial loss in addition to Mr. Brown's serious injuries."
AND
Lone Tree (Iowa) Reporter, Friday, 14 August 1908
"A Week's Tragic Occurrences
On Monday morning, Henry Brown, the popular restaurant keeper in the Grand opera house block, arose at about 5:30 and left his home three doors west of his place of
business and went to the restaurant to start his day's business. It was while starting the fire in the range by pouring kerosene from the can into the stove that an explosion took place. It is evident that some sparks remained in the stove from the fire of the day before, as the kerosene caught fire, and the can exploded in his hands. In a second he was wrapped in flames and the place of business, too, was ablaze. He rushed out the back way, screaming fire and help, but owing to the early hour few heard him until too late to be of any assistance in saving him from his awful fate. He rolled in the weeds and grass and finally succeeded in tearing most of his burning clothes from his body before he succeeded in escaping death on the spot. He was taken to this home and given prompt medical attention and the best care that loving hands could offer, but it was plain from the first that his chances of recovery were slim and after forty hours of great suffering he passed away, surrounded by his loving wife, father, brother, sister and faithful friends who were powerless to assist him in his great struggle for life.
Never has it been our duty to record such a shocking accident although we have read of them from childhood and we feel the emptiness of words to picture the occurrence to make plain its horribleness. It has cast a gloom over the entire town and community and the tenderest sympathy is extended to his wife and other loved ones who mourn his untimely death.
Henry Brown was born near Kalona, Iowa, 43 years ago and has been engaged in business at Kalona, Nichols, Wapello and Lone Tree nearly all his life. He made friends,
and true ones, wherever he went, was an honest upright citizen and Lone Tree feels the loss of a good business man, keenly. He realized that death was near and made many
requests to the wife and members of the family which will be carried out and today his remains are being taken to Kalona where he wished to be buried. The Masons and Odd
Fellows will have charge of the funeral and many from here are in attendance.
A wife, father, one brother and two sisters are left to mourn.
The remains were taken from the home to the "Y" hall near the depot this morning at 7:30 where Rev. Black conducted a short service and all were given an opportunity to view the remains for the last time.
The Iowa City Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa)
August 12, 1908 (Wednesday)
Page 1, Column 6
"HENRY BROWN IS DEAD
FROM BURNS HE RECEIVED
While Starting the Fire Last Monday - Vondraska Funeral.
Later news than that on page two of this issue regarding the condition of Henry Brown of Lone Tree is to the effect that he passed away last night at 11 o'clock [August 11] after much suffering. As stated in the column referred to Mr. Brown was burned while starting a fire with kerosene and was burned fatally, nothing which could be done for him availing to save his life.
The funeral arrangements have been made for tomorrow and interment will be made at Kalona [Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County], the funeral being held at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Brown leaves a wife, a brother and sister, and a father. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for some time. An error was made in referring to Mr. Brown's family he and Mrs. Brown not having lost the children as stated."
Page 2, Column 3
"IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Lone Tree Restaurant Man is Still Living But Suffering.
Henry Brown, the popular proprietor of the restaurant at Lone Tree, is still living but in very serious condition as the result of the burning he got last Monday morning. Mr. Brown got up at an early hour to start the fire and was using kerosene in the process when the can exploded setting fire to Mr. Brown's clothing and to the building. The fire department promptly arrived to extinguish the flames in the building and Mr. Brown was given good medical attention at once. He had been very badly burned about the body and somewhat about the face and suffered great pain. The last reports from him were to the effect that his condition was still critical but he showed some signs of improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been sorely afflicted within recent years. Their two children, one aged four and the other eight, have been taken from them and now they have sustained a heavy financial loss in addition to Mr. Brown's serious injuries."
AND
Lone Tree (Iowa) Reporter, Friday, 14 August 1908
"A Week's Tragic Occurrences
On Monday morning, Henry Brown, the popular restaurant keeper in the Grand opera house block, arose at about 5:30 and left his home three doors west of his place of
business and went to the restaurant to start his day's business. It was while starting the fire in the range by pouring kerosene from the can into the stove that an explosion took place. It is evident that some sparks remained in the stove from the fire of the day before, as the kerosene caught fire, and the can exploded in his hands. In a second he was wrapped in flames and the place of business, too, was ablaze. He rushed out the back way, screaming fire and help, but owing to the early hour few heard him until too late to be of any assistance in saving him from his awful fate. He rolled in the weeds and grass and finally succeeded in tearing most of his burning clothes from his body before he succeeded in escaping death on the spot. He was taken to this home and given prompt medical attention and the best care that loving hands could offer, but it was plain from the first that his chances of recovery were slim and after forty hours of great suffering he passed away, surrounded by his loving wife, father, brother, sister and faithful friends who were powerless to assist him in his great struggle for life.
Never has it been our duty to record such a shocking accident although we have read of them from childhood and we feel the emptiness of words to picture the occurrence to make plain its horribleness. It has cast a gloom over the entire town and community and the tenderest sympathy is extended to his wife and other loved ones who mourn his untimely death.
Henry Brown was born near Kalona, Iowa, 43 years ago and has been engaged in business at Kalona, Nichols, Wapello and Lone Tree nearly all his life. He made friends,
and true ones, wherever he went, was an honest upright citizen and Lone Tree feels the loss of a good business man, keenly. He realized that death was near and made many
requests to the wife and members of the family which will be carried out and today his remains are being taken to Kalona where he wished to be buried. The Masons and Odd
Fellows will have charge of the funeral and many from here are in attendance.
A wife, father, one brother and two sisters are left to mourn.
The remains were taken from the home to the "Y" hall near the depot this morning at 7:30 where Rev. Black conducted a short service and all were given an opportunity to view the remains for the last time.
August 12, 1908 (Wednesday)
Page 1, Column 6
"HENRY BROWN IS DEAD
FROM BURNS HE RECEIVED
While Starting the Fire Last Monday - Vondraska Funeral.
Later news than that on page two of this issue regarding the condition of Henry Brown of Lone Tree is to the effect that he passed away last night at 11 o'clock [August 11] after much suffering. As stated in the column referred to Mr. Brown was burned while starting a fire with kerosene and was burned fatally, nothing which could be done for him availing to save his life.
The funeral arrangements have been made for tomorrow and interment will be made at Kalona [Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County], the funeral being held at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Brown leaves a wife, a brother and sister, and a father. He had been engaged in the restaurant business for some time. An error was made in referring to Mr. Brown's family he and Mrs. Brown not having lost the children as stated."
Page 2, Column 3
"IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Lone Tree Restaurant Man is Still Living But Suffering.
Henry Brown, the popular proprietor of the restaurant at Lone Tree, is still living but in very serious condition as the result of the burning he got last Monday morning. Mr. Brown got up at an early hour to start the fire and was using kerosene in the process when the can exploded setting fire to Mr. Brown's clothing and to the building. The fire department promptly arrived to extinguish the flames in the building and Mr. Brown was given good medical attention at once. He had been very badly burned about the body and somewhat about the face and suffered great pain. The last reports from him were to the effect that his condition was still critical but he showed some signs of improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been sorely afflicted within recent years. Their two children, one aged four and the other eight, have been taken from them and now they have sustained a heavy financial loss in addition to Mr. Brown's serious injuries."
AND
Lone Tree (Iowa) Reporter, Friday, 14 August 1908
"A Week's Tragic Occurrences
On Monday morning, Henry Brown, the popular restaurant keeper in the Grand opera house block, arose at about 5:30 and left his home three doors west of his place of
business and went to the restaurant to start his day's business. It was while starting the fire in the range by pouring kerosene from the can into the stove that an explosion took place. It is evident that some sparks remained in the stove from the fire of the day before, as the kerosene caught fire, and the can exploded in his hands. In a second he was wrapped in flames and the place of business, too, was ablaze. He rushed out the back way, screaming fire and help, but owing to the early hour few heard him until too late to be of any assistance in saving him from his awful fate. He rolled in the weeds and grass and finally succeeded in tearing most of his burning clothes from his body before he succeeded in escaping death on the spot. He was taken to this home and given prompt medical attention and the best care that loving hands could offer, but it was plain from the first that his chances of recovery were slim and after forty hours of great suffering he passed away, surrounded by his loving wife, father, brother, sister and faithful friends who were powerless to assist him in his great struggle for life.
Never has it been our duty to record such a shocking accident although we have read of them from childhood and we feel the emptiness of words to picture the occurrence to make plain its horribleness. It has cast a gloom over the entire town and community and the tenderest sympathy is extended to his wife and other loved ones who mourn his untimely death.
Henry Brown was born near Kalona, Iowa, 43 years ago and has been engaged in business at Kalona, Nichols, Wapello and Lone Tree nearly all his life. He made friends,
and true ones, wherever he went, was an honest upright citizen and Lone Tree feels the loss of a good business man, keenly. He realized that death was near and made many
requests to the wife and members of the family which will be carried out and today his remains are being taken to Kalona where he wished to be buried. The Masons and Odd
Fellows will have charge of the funeral and many from here are in attendance.
A wife, father, one brother and two sisters are left to mourn.
The remains were taken from the home to the "Y" hall near the depot this morning at 7:30 where Rev. Black conducted a short service and all were given an opportunity to view the remains for the last time.
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