Rushden Echo Friday, July 16, 1915, transcribed by Sue Manton

Sudden Death—We sincerely regret to record the death which took place suddenly on Monday of Mr. Herbert Brown, of Montague Street. The deceased gentleman, who was 49 years of age was well known and highly respected in the town and district. He was a staunch Liberal in politics. For 12 years he had been manager of Messrs. James Hyde Ltd. He had been in failing health for some time past, and having been advised by his doctor to take a complete rest from his work, he went to Podington on Sunday last to visit his relatives. On Monday morning, whilst taking a walk he had a heart attack, and although expeditiously conveyed to the home of his relatives (Go-Wrong Cottages) he expired shortly afterwards. The late Mr. Brown, who was a native of Podington, had resided in Rushden for the past 30 years. He leaves a wife, one son and five daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral took place this (Friday) afternoon at the cemetery, Pastor F. J. Harsant of Succouth Baptist Chapel officiating.

The funeral of the late Mr. H. Brown, who death was reported in our last issue, took place on Friday at the cemetery in the presence of many sympathisers. The obsequies were conducted by Pastor F. J. Harsant, of the Succoth Baptist Chapel. The coffin, which was of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription: “Herbert Brown, died July 12th, 1915, aged 49 years.” The mourners comprised Mrs. H. Brown (widow), Mr. W. Brown (son), the Misses Ada, Nellie, Mabel, Hilda, and Maud Brown (daughters), Mrs. W. Brown (daughter-in-law), Mrs. W. Brown (mother), Messrs. Alfred, Joseph, Owen, Eber, and Enock Brown (brothers), Mrs. C. Church and Mrs. Mattock (sisters), Mrs. A. Brown, Mrs. O. Brown, and Mrs. E. Brown (sisters-in-law), Mr. W. Andrews (brother-in-law), Mr. F. Brown (nephew), Messrs. Parker and Lockwood (friends). Messrs. F. R. Eady and I. Twelvetree, representing Messrs. James Hyde, Ltd., also followed. The bearers were Messrs. A. Harris, J. Cross, W. Minney, R Freeman, W. Smith and C. Mackness, all of whom were deceased’s fellow workmen. A number of beautiful floral tributes to the memory of deceased were placed on the grave.