100 Years Ago

Herald of March 10, 1922

Charles I. Brown, 73, passed to the great beyond on Wednesday morning at 4:15 o’clock at his home on South Market street. Mr. Brown had been in failing health for some time, but two weeks earlier his condition became very grave, and it was seen that the end was approaching. All that willing hands could do would not stay the hand of death, and he passed away at the time above stated. The immediate cause of death was uremic poisoning. Mr. Brown was constable of the borough for thirty-five years, also serving as high constable for several years. He also assisted his cousi...