Married Eva Lee Burk on 24 May 1899 in Edina, Knox County, Missouri, they later divorced. Married Laura Ellen "Nellie" Fisher.
Occupation: Dentist
MO d/c 2819
Dr. Ed Brown of Edina, republican candidate for Congress from this district, was interviewing Shelbina business men Thursday. He is a pleasant man, highly respected in his home town and making good in his profession. His politics seem to be the only thing against him.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, October 18, 1916; Page 5, Column 3
DR. ED S. BROWN IS DEAD
Widely Known Dentist, Lawyer, Politician, Orator, Stricken by Heart Attack Tuesday Morning.
Dr. Ed S. Brown, probably Edina's most widely known and one of her best loved citizens, is no more. "Doc Ed," as all familiarly called him, suffered another of the heart attack which had been bothering him especially the last year, and arose from bed to take a tablet about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. An hour later he again arose, complaining of a severe pain in his arm, and mentioned that it was the worst attack he had ever experienced. taking another tablet, he went into the bed room, approached the bed and at the floor of it slumped quietly to the floor and was dead.
He died "in the harness," as he had hoped, having been at work as usual the day before and in good spirits when he left the office.
He died in the home where he was born, 63 years ago Feb. 14, next, and by his own request the funeral will be held from there. The hour will be 2 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, and since he has for forty years been prominent in the work of the local Masonic Lodge, the Masons will perform the rites at the grave.
Forty years a dentist in Edina, a member of the bar during much if that period, twenty years Edina's postmaster, prominent in local activities, lodges and societies, one of Missouri's orators and called to speak upon innumerable occasions varying from the funeral of a friend to the head-lined speaker of the largest gatherings, he became known far and wide. It was his generosity, thoughtfulness and his utter unselfishness for which he was best known and best loved. The sadness which came over the community at announcement of the death of a friend, benefactor, counselor and community worker has seldom if ever been equaled. That "Doc Ed" was dead brought genuine grief everywhere.
Dr. Brown came of a family that is rooted deeply in the history of the county. He was a son of Amelia X. Sever and Edwin J. Brown. His grandfather was born in York County, Pennsylvania, immigrating with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, in 1855, bringing with him a wife who was of an old Quaker family that had settled in Pennsylvania with William Penn. Both died on the Iowa farm, but of their four children was Edwin J., who reared on the farm, was so interested in medicine that he worked all possible time in a local drug store and soon became a druggist on his own account, first at Birmingham, Ia., next at Memphis and later at LaGrange.
He next traveled for a tobacco firm and came to know many people here. In 1867 Edwin J. Brown, the druggist-traveling salesman, and father of Edina's "Doc Ed," purchased the Sherwood Drug Store in Edina. He was very successful, built a building to house his store, was a bank director, interested as a director in the Edina Roller Mills and many other enterprises. He married Mary A. S. Cook [sic] of Pennsylvania, a lady of English parentage, in April, 1861, and five children were born to them: Joel Carlton, Bert B., Charles A., William Ely and Mary Brown. In August, 1873, he married Amelia X. Sever, who was the mother of "Doc Ed," also John G., Thomas Claude and Mary Edna Brown.
Of this entire family there now remains only John G. Brown, prominent attorney of Helena, Mont. Ed J. Brown died just fifty years ago. His wife, Amelia X. Brown and mother of "Doc Ed," died Sept. 11, 1924. She was a member of another prominent pioneer family to settle in Knox County early in the eighteenth century. She was a beloved teacher in the Edina High School for many years after the death of her husband.
Dr. Brown is survived by his two sons, Ed J. Brown and Tom B. Brown, by a former marriage, and Nellie Fisher Brown, to whom he was married July 22, 1933, and who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher and whose maternal grandfather, James Fresh, was the first settler of Knox County.
Sr. Ed S. Brown was born Feb. 14, 1877, and grew to manhood here. In his youth he became known to friends as "Tick" Brown. He was graduated from the Edina High School and afterward attended the Western Dental College, Kansas City, and practiced his profession here for forty years. Always a student, he began to study law on the side and many years ago applied for admittance to the bar and was successful. He was a member of the Edina law firm of Brown, Gibbons & Brown, and while he did not practice in court, he had a keen legal mind. Being an orator of such outstanding ability there are many who believe that, had he actually followed the law instead of dentistry, he would have gone far.
In 1906 The Edina Sentinel was sold by R. F. Schofield, father of F. E. Schofield, the present editor, and J. E. Schofield of Edina, to Dr. Brown and his mother, Mrs. Amelia X. Brown, who afterward acquired his interest and sold the paper back into the Schofield family, the purchasers being F. E. Schofield and J. E. Schofield. During part of that time "Doc Ed" was associated with his mother as editor of the paper, though never giving much personal time to it.
During his career Dr. Brown, a Republican, was prominent in politics in which he always felt a lively interest. He has been a member of the Republican State Committee for thirty years and was twice his party's candidate for congress in this district, but due to the fact that the district was heavily democratic normally, he was unable to overcome the obstacle. He was prominently mentioned for Governor in 1929. He was twice a delegate to national nominating conventions and at one time passed up the honor of being one of the "big four" delegates at large.
He was a favorite speaker at political gatherings, but it was at such events as Lincoln Day banquets and high school graduations that he proved himself an orator of rare ability.
Among his many high school addresses was the memorable one when he addressed the graduating class here May 25, 1933, just forty years after his own graduation.
The dental profession honored him on many occasions, and he was for some time president of the Northeast Missouri Dental Society. It was in his chosen profession of dentistry that he proved himself an unselfish benefactor to hundreds of poor people. It is said that "Doc Ed" never sent a bill to anyone, and whether this be precisely true or not, it is generally known that innumerable people owe their present teeth to the personal interest and generosity of Dr. Ed S. Brown. It was to him, too, that hundreds of people went in time of trouble for advice, which was always freely given. "Let's ask Doc Ed," became words quite frequently heard.
"Doc Ed" was a lover of the great outdoors, a true sportsman and friend of those who followed outdoor sports. When fishing was good, the Doctor was sometimes hard to find by the person with an aching tooth.
The fact that the funeral tomorrow will be held from the home at Dr. Ed's request may alone prevent it from being one of the largest funerals in the county's history. Flowers from friends and organizations all over the state are being received at the home today.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, January 25, 1940
Funeral Notice
All business houses of Edina are requested to close between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 26, for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown.—C. L. Grigsby, mayor.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Janury 25, 1940
DR. BROWN'S FUNERAL HELD
Huge Crowd Hears Simple Services For a Favorite Citizen.
People from all parts of Missouri and more distant points were present for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown Friday afternoon in such great numbers that, with home people, the crowd was so great that a considerable number were unable to get into the house. Many remained outside in their cars.
The services were simple, as it was believed Doctor Brown would have wished. The Rev. S. E. Botsford read the Scriptures, after which a male quartet, composed of F. D. Cornelius, Carl V. Roach, C. A. McAnulty and Clyde Myers, sang. The Rev. Terence Mullins of St. Joseph Church gave a prayer, after which the Masons performed their rites.
Probably the most flowers over seen at a funeral here were banked high in the room where the body rested. Telegrams and letters from all parts of the United States were received in great number.
Dr. Brown's only living brother, John G. Brown, of Helena, Mont., was unable to be present for the funeral because of ill health. Among the many prominent people from a distance noted at the funeral were:
Sen. Grover C. Morgan, Unionville; Dr. G. J. Patterson and Dr. D. E. Patterson, Rochester, Minn.; W. R. Huston, William Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Page, George C. England, Jr., and Ed M. Jayne, Kirksville; Hon. Nat M. Lacy, Macon; William A. Eylenburg and J. B. Ott, Chillicothe; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jones, Ethel, Mo.; Fred Benjamin, Ashton, Mo.; Ralph N. Hill, Dr. A. C. Alexander and H. M. Owen, Kahoka.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, Willow Springs, Mo.; George Baskett and Dr. C. R. Long, Wyaconda; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Duncan, Brookfield; Harry Griffith and Fred Hoag, Jefferson City; R. M. (Becker) Jones, Joe O'Hern, L. C. Deacon and John G. Jeffries, Hannibal; Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Leslie, Memphis. Most of the dentists from over Northeast Missouri were also present.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, February 01, 1940
Occupation: Dentist
MO d/c 2819
Dr. Ed Brown of Edina, republican candidate for Congress from this district, was interviewing Shelbina business men Thursday. He is a pleasant man, highly respected in his home town and making good in his profession. His politics seem to be the only thing against him.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, October 18, 1916; Page 5, Column 3
DR. ED S. BROWN IS DEAD
Widely Known Dentist, Lawyer, Politician, Orator, Stricken by Heart Attack Tuesday Morning.
Dr. Ed S. Brown, probably Edina's most widely known and one of her best loved citizens, is no more. "Doc Ed," as all familiarly called him, suffered another of the heart attack which had been bothering him especially the last year, and arose from bed to take a tablet about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. An hour later he again arose, complaining of a severe pain in his arm, and mentioned that it was the worst attack he had ever experienced. taking another tablet, he went into the bed room, approached the bed and at the floor of it slumped quietly to the floor and was dead.
He died "in the harness," as he had hoped, having been at work as usual the day before and in good spirits when he left the office.
He died in the home where he was born, 63 years ago Feb. 14, next, and by his own request the funeral will be held from there. The hour will be 2 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, and since he has for forty years been prominent in the work of the local Masonic Lodge, the Masons will perform the rites at the grave.
Forty years a dentist in Edina, a member of the bar during much if that period, twenty years Edina's postmaster, prominent in local activities, lodges and societies, one of Missouri's orators and called to speak upon innumerable occasions varying from the funeral of a friend to the head-lined speaker of the largest gatherings, he became known far and wide. It was his generosity, thoughtfulness and his utter unselfishness for which he was best known and best loved. The sadness which came over the community at announcement of the death of a friend, benefactor, counselor and community worker has seldom if ever been equaled. That "Doc Ed" was dead brought genuine grief everywhere.
Dr. Brown came of a family that is rooted deeply in the history of the county. He was a son of Amelia X. Sever and Edwin J. Brown. His grandfather was born in York County, Pennsylvania, immigrating with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, in 1855, bringing with him a wife who was of an old Quaker family that had settled in Pennsylvania with William Penn. Both died on the Iowa farm, but of their four children was Edwin J., who reared on the farm, was so interested in medicine that he worked all possible time in a local drug store and soon became a druggist on his own account, first at Birmingham, Ia., next at Memphis and later at LaGrange.
He next traveled for a tobacco firm and came to know many people here. In 1867 Edwin J. Brown, the druggist-traveling salesman, and father of Edina's "Doc Ed," purchased the Sherwood Drug Store in Edina. He was very successful, built a building to house his store, was a bank director, interested as a director in the Edina Roller Mills and many other enterprises. He married Mary A. S. Cook [sic] of Pennsylvania, a lady of English parentage, in April, 1861, and five children were born to them: Joel Carlton, Bert B., Charles A., William Ely and Mary Brown. In August, 1873, he married Amelia X. Sever, who was the mother of "Doc Ed," also John G., Thomas Claude and Mary Edna Brown.
Of this entire family there now remains only John G. Brown, prominent attorney of Helena, Mont. Ed J. Brown died just fifty years ago. His wife, Amelia X. Brown and mother of "Doc Ed," died Sept. 11, 1924. She was a member of another prominent pioneer family to settle in Knox County early in the eighteenth century. She was a beloved teacher in the Edina High School for many years after the death of her husband.
Dr. Brown is survived by his two sons, Ed J. Brown and Tom B. Brown, by a former marriage, and Nellie Fisher Brown, to whom he was married July 22, 1933, and who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher and whose maternal grandfather, James Fresh, was the first settler of Knox County.
Sr. Ed S. Brown was born Feb. 14, 1877, and grew to manhood here. In his youth he became known to friends as "Tick" Brown. He was graduated from the Edina High School and afterward attended the Western Dental College, Kansas City, and practiced his profession here for forty years. Always a student, he began to study law on the side and many years ago applied for admittance to the bar and was successful. He was a member of the Edina law firm of Brown, Gibbons & Brown, and while he did not practice in court, he had a keen legal mind. Being an orator of such outstanding ability there are many who believe that, had he actually followed the law instead of dentistry, he would have gone far.
In 1906 The Edina Sentinel was sold by R. F. Schofield, father of F. E. Schofield, the present editor, and J. E. Schofield of Edina, to Dr. Brown and his mother, Mrs. Amelia X. Brown, who afterward acquired his interest and sold the paper back into the Schofield family, the purchasers being F. E. Schofield and J. E. Schofield. During part of that time "Doc Ed" was associated with his mother as editor of the paper, though never giving much personal time to it.
During his career Dr. Brown, a Republican, was prominent in politics in which he always felt a lively interest. He has been a member of the Republican State Committee for thirty years and was twice his party's candidate for congress in this district, but due to the fact that the district was heavily democratic normally, he was unable to overcome the obstacle. He was prominently mentioned for Governor in 1929. He was twice a delegate to national nominating conventions and at one time passed up the honor of being one of the "big four" delegates at large.
He was a favorite speaker at political gatherings, but it was at such events as Lincoln Day banquets and high school graduations that he proved himself an orator of rare ability.
Among his many high school addresses was the memorable one when he addressed the graduating class here May 25, 1933, just forty years after his own graduation.
The dental profession honored him on many occasions, and he was for some time president of the Northeast Missouri Dental Society. It was in his chosen profession of dentistry that he proved himself an unselfish benefactor to hundreds of poor people. It is said that "Doc Ed" never sent a bill to anyone, and whether this be precisely true or not, it is generally known that innumerable people owe their present teeth to the personal interest and generosity of Dr. Ed S. Brown. It was to him, too, that hundreds of people went in time of trouble for advice, which was always freely given. "Let's ask Doc Ed," became words quite frequently heard.
"Doc Ed" was a lover of the great outdoors, a true sportsman and friend of those who followed outdoor sports. When fishing was good, the Doctor was sometimes hard to find by the person with an aching tooth.
The fact that the funeral tomorrow will be held from the home at Dr. Ed's request may alone prevent it from being one of the largest funerals in the county's history. Flowers from friends and organizations all over the state are being received at the home today.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, January 25, 1940
Funeral Notice
All business houses of Edina are requested to close between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 26, for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown.—C. L. Grigsby, mayor.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Janury 25, 1940
DR. BROWN'S FUNERAL HELD
Huge Crowd Hears Simple Services For a Favorite Citizen.
People from all parts of Missouri and more distant points were present for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown Friday afternoon in such great numbers that, with home people, the crowd was so great that a considerable number were unable to get into the house. Many remained outside in their cars.
The services were simple, as it was believed Doctor Brown would have wished. The Rev. S. E. Botsford read the Scriptures, after which a male quartet, composed of F. D. Cornelius, Carl V. Roach, C. A. McAnulty and Clyde Myers, sang. The Rev. Terence Mullins of St. Joseph Church gave a prayer, after which the Masons performed their rites.
Probably the most flowers over seen at a funeral here were banked high in the room where the body rested. Telegrams and letters from all parts of the United States were received in great number.
Dr. Brown's only living brother, John G. Brown, of Helena, Mont., was unable to be present for the funeral because of ill health. Among the many prominent people from a distance noted at the funeral were:
Sen. Grover C. Morgan, Unionville; Dr. G. J. Patterson and Dr. D. E. Patterson, Rochester, Minn.; W. R. Huston, William Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Page, George C. England, Jr., and Ed M. Jayne, Kirksville; Hon. Nat M. Lacy, Macon; William A. Eylenburg and J. B. Ott, Chillicothe; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jones, Ethel, Mo.; Fred Benjamin, Ashton, Mo.; Ralph N. Hill, Dr. A. C. Alexander and H. M. Owen, Kahoka.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, Willow Springs, Mo.; George Baskett and Dr. C. R. Long, Wyaconda; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Duncan, Brookfield; Harry Griffith and Fred Hoag, Jefferson City; R. M. (Becker) Jones, Joe O'Hern, L. C. Deacon and John G. Jeffries, Hannibal; Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Leslie, Memphis. Most of the dentists from over Northeast Missouri were also present.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, February 01, 1940
Married Eva Lee Burk on 24 May 1899 in Edina, Knox County, Missouri, they later divorced. Married Laura Ellen "Nellie" Fisher.
Occupation: Dentist
MO d/c 2819
Dr. Ed Brown of Edina, republican candidate for Congress from this district, was interviewing Shelbina business men Thursday. He is a pleasant man, highly respected in his home town and making good in his profession. His politics seem to be the only thing against him.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, October 18, 1916; Page 5, Column 3
DR. ED S. BROWN IS DEAD
Widely Known Dentist, Lawyer, Politician, Orator, Stricken by Heart Attack Tuesday Morning.
Dr. Ed S. Brown, probably Edina's most widely known and one of her best loved citizens, is no more. "Doc Ed," as all familiarly called him, suffered another of the heart attack which had been bothering him especially the last year, and arose from bed to take a tablet about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. An hour later he again arose, complaining of a severe pain in his arm, and mentioned that it was the worst attack he had ever experienced. taking another tablet, he went into the bed room, approached the bed and at the floor of it slumped quietly to the floor and was dead.
He died "in the harness," as he had hoped, having been at work as usual the day before and in good spirits when he left the office.
He died in the home where he was born, 63 years ago Feb. 14, next, and by his own request the funeral will be held from there. The hour will be 2 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, and since he has for forty years been prominent in the work of the local Masonic Lodge, the Masons will perform the rites at the grave.
Forty years a dentist in Edina, a member of the bar during much if that period, twenty years Edina's postmaster, prominent in local activities, lodges and societies, one of Missouri's orators and called to speak upon innumerable occasions varying from the funeral of a friend to the head-lined speaker of the largest gatherings, he became known far and wide. It was his generosity, thoughtfulness and his utter unselfishness for which he was best known and best loved. The sadness which came over the community at announcement of the death of a friend, benefactor, counselor and community worker has seldom if ever been equaled. That "Doc Ed" was dead brought genuine grief everywhere.
Dr. Brown came of a family that is rooted deeply in the history of the county. He was a son of Amelia X. Sever and Edwin J. Brown. His grandfather was born in York County, Pennsylvania, immigrating with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, in 1855, bringing with him a wife who was of an old Quaker family that had settled in Pennsylvania with William Penn. Both died on the Iowa farm, but of their four children was Edwin J., who reared on the farm, was so interested in medicine that he worked all possible time in a local drug store and soon became a druggist on his own account, first at Birmingham, Ia., next at Memphis and later at LaGrange.
He next traveled for a tobacco firm and came to know many people here. In 1867 Edwin J. Brown, the druggist-traveling salesman, and father of Edina's "Doc Ed," purchased the Sherwood Drug Store in Edina. He was very successful, built a building to house his store, was a bank director, interested as a director in the Edina Roller Mills and many other enterprises. He married Mary A. S. Cook [sic] of Pennsylvania, a lady of English parentage, in April, 1861, and five children were born to them: Joel Carlton, Bert B., Charles A., William Ely and Mary Brown. In August, 1873, he married Amelia X. Sever, who was the mother of "Doc Ed," also John G., Thomas Claude and Mary Edna Brown.
Of this entire family there now remains only John G. Brown, prominent attorney of Helena, Mont. Ed J. Brown died just fifty years ago. His wife, Amelia X. Brown and mother of "Doc Ed," died Sept. 11, 1924. She was a member of another prominent pioneer family to settle in Knox County early in the eighteenth century. She was a beloved teacher in the Edina High School for many years after the death of her husband.
Dr. Brown is survived by his two sons, Ed J. Brown and Tom B. Brown, by a former marriage, and Nellie Fisher Brown, to whom he was married July 22, 1933, and who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher and whose maternal grandfather, James Fresh, was the first settler of Knox County.
Sr. Ed S. Brown was born Feb. 14, 1877, and grew to manhood here. In his youth he became known to friends as "Tick" Brown. He was graduated from the Edina High School and afterward attended the Western Dental College, Kansas City, and practiced his profession here for forty years. Always a student, he began to study law on the side and many years ago applied for admittance to the bar and was successful. He was a member of the Edina law firm of Brown, Gibbons & Brown, and while he did not practice in court, he had a keen legal mind. Being an orator of such outstanding ability there are many who believe that, had he actually followed the law instead of dentistry, he would have gone far.
In 1906 The Edina Sentinel was sold by R. F. Schofield, father of F. E. Schofield, the present editor, and J. E. Schofield of Edina, to Dr. Brown and his mother, Mrs. Amelia X. Brown, who afterward acquired his interest and sold the paper back into the Schofield family, the purchasers being F. E. Schofield and J. E. Schofield. During part of that time "Doc Ed" was associated with his mother as editor of the paper, though never giving much personal time to it.
During his career Dr. Brown, a Republican, was prominent in politics in which he always felt a lively interest. He has been a member of the Republican State Committee for thirty years and was twice his party's candidate for congress in this district, but due to the fact that the district was heavily democratic normally, he was unable to overcome the obstacle. He was prominently mentioned for Governor in 1929. He was twice a delegate to national nominating conventions and at one time passed up the honor of being one of the "big four" delegates at large.
He was a favorite speaker at political gatherings, but it was at such events as Lincoln Day banquets and high school graduations that he proved himself an orator of rare ability.
Among his many high school addresses was the memorable one when he addressed the graduating class here May 25, 1933, just forty years after his own graduation.
The dental profession honored him on many occasions, and he was for some time president of the Northeast Missouri Dental Society. It was in his chosen profession of dentistry that he proved himself an unselfish benefactor to hundreds of poor people. It is said that "Doc Ed" never sent a bill to anyone, and whether this be precisely true or not, it is generally known that innumerable people owe their present teeth to the personal interest and generosity of Dr. Ed S. Brown. It was to him, too, that hundreds of people went in time of trouble for advice, which was always freely given. "Let's ask Doc Ed," became words quite frequently heard.
"Doc Ed" was a lover of the great outdoors, a true sportsman and friend of those who followed outdoor sports. When fishing was good, the Doctor was sometimes hard to find by the person with an aching tooth.
The fact that the funeral tomorrow will be held from the home at Dr. Ed's request may alone prevent it from being one of the largest funerals in the county's history. Flowers from friends and organizations all over the state are being received at the home today.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, January 25, 1940
Funeral Notice
All business houses of Edina are requested to close between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 26, for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown.—C. L. Grigsby, mayor.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Janury 25, 1940
DR. BROWN'S FUNERAL HELD
Huge Crowd Hears Simple Services For a Favorite Citizen.
People from all parts of Missouri and more distant points were present for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown Friday afternoon in such great numbers that, with home people, the crowd was so great that a considerable number were unable to get into the house. Many remained outside in their cars.
The services were simple, as it was believed Doctor Brown would have wished. The Rev. S. E. Botsford read the Scriptures, after which a male quartet, composed of F. D. Cornelius, Carl V. Roach, C. A. McAnulty and Clyde Myers, sang. The Rev. Terence Mullins of St. Joseph Church gave a prayer, after which the Masons performed their rites.
Probably the most flowers over seen at a funeral here were banked high in the room where the body rested. Telegrams and letters from all parts of the United States were received in great number.
Dr. Brown's only living brother, John G. Brown, of Helena, Mont., was unable to be present for the funeral because of ill health. Among the many prominent people from a distance noted at the funeral were:
Sen. Grover C. Morgan, Unionville; Dr. G. J. Patterson and Dr. D. E. Patterson, Rochester, Minn.; W. R. Huston, William Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Page, George C. England, Jr., and Ed M. Jayne, Kirksville; Hon. Nat M. Lacy, Macon; William A. Eylenburg and J. B. Ott, Chillicothe; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jones, Ethel, Mo.; Fred Benjamin, Ashton, Mo.; Ralph N. Hill, Dr. A. C. Alexander and H. M. Owen, Kahoka.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, Willow Springs, Mo.; George Baskett and Dr. C. R. Long, Wyaconda; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Duncan, Brookfield; Harry Griffith and Fred Hoag, Jefferson City; R. M. (Becker) Jones, Joe O'Hern, L. C. Deacon and John G. Jeffries, Hannibal; Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Leslie, Memphis. Most of the dentists from over Northeast Missouri were also present.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, February 01, 1940
Occupation: Dentist
MO d/c 2819
Dr. Ed Brown of Edina, republican candidate for Congress from this district, was interviewing Shelbina business men Thursday. He is a pleasant man, highly respected in his home town and making good in his profession. His politics seem to be the only thing against him.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, October 18, 1916; Page 5, Column 3
DR. ED S. BROWN IS DEAD
Widely Known Dentist, Lawyer, Politician, Orator, Stricken by Heart Attack Tuesday Morning.
Dr. Ed S. Brown, probably Edina's most widely known and one of her best loved citizens, is no more. "Doc Ed," as all familiarly called him, suffered another of the heart attack which had been bothering him especially the last year, and arose from bed to take a tablet about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. An hour later he again arose, complaining of a severe pain in his arm, and mentioned that it was the worst attack he had ever experienced. taking another tablet, he went into the bed room, approached the bed and at the floor of it slumped quietly to the floor and was dead.
He died "in the harness," as he had hoped, having been at work as usual the day before and in good spirits when he left the office.
He died in the home where he was born, 63 years ago Feb. 14, next, and by his own request the funeral will be held from there. The hour will be 2 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, and since he has for forty years been prominent in the work of the local Masonic Lodge, the Masons will perform the rites at the grave.
Forty years a dentist in Edina, a member of the bar during much if that period, twenty years Edina's postmaster, prominent in local activities, lodges and societies, one of Missouri's orators and called to speak upon innumerable occasions varying from the funeral of a friend to the head-lined speaker of the largest gatherings, he became known far and wide. It was his generosity, thoughtfulness and his utter unselfishness for which he was best known and best loved. The sadness which came over the community at announcement of the death of a friend, benefactor, counselor and community worker has seldom if ever been equaled. That "Doc Ed" was dead brought genuine grief everywhere.
Dr. Brown came of a family that is rooted deeply in the history of the county. He was a son of Amelia X. Sever and Edwin J. Brown. His grandfather was born in York County, Pennsylvania, immigrating with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, in 1855, bringing with him a wife who was of an old Quaker family that had settled in Pennsylvania with William Penn. Both died on the Iowa farm, but of their four children was Edwin J., who reared on the farm, was so interested in medicine that he worked all possible time in a local drug store and soon became a druggist on his own account, first at Birmingham, Ia., next at Memphis and later at LaGrange.
He next traveled for a tobacco firm and came to know many people here. In 1867 Edwin J. Brown, the druggist-traveling salesman, and father of Edina's "Doc Ed," purchased the Sherwood Drug Store in Edina. He was very successful, built a building to house his store, was a bank director, interested as a director in the Edina Roller Mills and many other enterprises. He married Mary A. S. Cook [sic] of Pennsylvania, a lady of English parentage, in April, 1861, and five children were born to them: Joel Carlton, Bert B., Charles A., William Ely and Mary Brown. In August, 1873, he married Amelia X. Sever, who was the mother of "Doc Ed," also John G., Thomas Claude and Mary Edna Brown.
Of this entire family there now remains only John G. Brown, prominent attorney of Helena, Mont. Ed J. Brown died just fifty years ago. His wife, Amelia X. Brown and mother of "Doc Ed," died Sept. 11, 1924. She was a member of another prominent pioneer family to settle in Knox County early in the eighteenth century. She was a beloved teacher in the Edina High School for many years after the death of her husband.
Dr. Brown is survived by his two sons, Ed J. Brown and Tom B. Brown, by a former marriage, and Nellie Fisher Brown, to whom he was married July 22, 1933, and who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher and whose maternal grandfather, James Fresh, was the first settler of Knox County.
Sr. Ed S. Brown was born Feb. 14, 1877, and grew to manhood here. In his youth he became known to friends as "Tick" Brown. He was graduated from the Edina High School and afterward attended the Western Dental College, Kansas City, and practiced his profession here for forty years. Always a student, he began to study law on the side and many years ago applied for admittance to the bar and was successful. He was a member of the Edina law firm of Brown, Gibbons & Brown, and while he did not practice in court, he had a keen legal mind. Being an orator of such outstanding ability there are many who believe that, had he actually followed the law instead of dentistry, he would have gone far.
In 1906 The Edina Sentinel was sold by R. F. Schofield, father of F. E. Schofield, the present editor, and J. E. Schofield of Edina, to Dr. Brown and his mother, Mrs. Amelia X. Brown, who afterward acquired his interest and sold the paper back into the Schofield family, the purchasers being F. E. Schofield and J. E. Schofield. During part of that time "Doc Ed" was associated with his mother as editor of the paper, though never giving much personal time to it.
During his career Dr. Brown, a Republican, was prominent in politics in which he always felt a lively interest. He has been a member of the Republican State Committee for thirty years and was twice his party's candidate for congress in this district, but due to the fact that the district was heavily democratic normally, he was unable to overcome the obstacle. He was prominently mentioned for Governor in 1929. He was twice a delegate to national nominating conventions and at one time passed up the honor of being one of the "big four" delegates at large.
He was a favorite speaker at political gatherings, but it was at such events as Lincoln Day banquets and high school graduations that he proved himself an orator of rare ability.
Among his many high school addresses was the memorable one when he addressed the graduating class here May 25, 1933, just forty years after his own graduation.
The dental profession honored him on many occasions, and he was for some time president of the Northeast Missouri Dental Society. It was in his chosen profession of dentistry that he proved himself an unselfish benefactor to hundreds of poor people. It is said that "Doc Ed" never sent a bill to anyone, and whether this be precisely true or not, it is generally known that innumerable people owe their present teeth to the personal interest and generosity of Dr. Ed S. Brown. It was to him, too, that hundreds of people went in time of trouble for advice, which was always freely given. "Let's ask Doc Ed," became words quite frequently heard.
"Doc Ed" was a lover of the great outdoors, a true sportsman and friend of those who followed outdoor sports. When fishing was good, the Doctor was sometimes hard to find by the person with an aching tooth.
The fact that the funeral tomorrow will be held from the home at Dr. Ed's request may alone prevent it from being one of the largest funerals in the county's history. Flowers from friends and organizations all over the state are being received at the home today.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, January 25, 1940
Funeral Notice
All business houses of Edina are requested to close between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 26, for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown.—C. L. Grigsby, mayor.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Janury 25, 1940
DR. BROWN'S FUNERAL HELD
Huge Crowd Hears Simple Services For a Favorite Citizen.
People from all parts of Missouri and more distant points were present for the funeral of Dr. Ed S. Brown Friday afternoon in such great numbers that, with home people, the crowd was so great that a considerable number were unable to get into the house. Many remained outside in their cars.
The services were simple, as it was believed Doctor Brown would have wished. The Rev. S. E. Botsford read the Scriptures, after which a male quartet, composed of F. D. Cornelius, Carl V. Roach, C. A. McAnulty and Clyde Myers, sang. The Rev. Terence Mullins of St. Joseph Church gave a prayer, after which the Masons performed their rites.
Probably the most flowers over seen at a funeral here were banked high in the room where the body rested. Telegrams and letters from all parts of the United States were received in great number.
Dr. Brown's only living brother, John G. Brown, of Helena, Mont., was unable to be present for the funeral because of ill health. Among the many prominent people from a distance noted at the funeral were:
Sen. Grover C. Morgan, Unionville; Dr. G. J. Patterson and Dr. D. E. Patterson, Rochester, Minn.; W. R. Huston, William Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Page, George C. England, Jr., and Ed M. Jayne, Kirksville; Hon. Nat M. Lacy, Macon; William A. Eylenburg and J. B. Ott, Chillicothe; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jones, Ethel, Mo.; Fred Benjamin, Ashton, Mo.; Ralph N. Hill, Dr. A. C. Alexander and H. M. Owen, Kahoka.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, Willow Springs, Mo.; George Baskett and Dr. C. R. Long, Wyaconda; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Duncan, Brookfield; Harry Griffith and Fred Hoag, Jefferson City; R. M. (Becker) Jones, Joe O'Hern, L. C. Deacon and John G. Jeffries, Hannibal; Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Leslie, Memphis. Most of the dentists from over Northeast Missouri were also present.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, February 01, 1940
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