Mr. Benjamin Brown was drowned late yesterday afternoon in a creek near Pinetops, about one mile from the home of the young man. A number of friends and brothers had crossed the creek, and he attempted to cross again, against the advice of his brothers, being a poor swimmer.
His friends, not realizing he would make the attempt, did not realize until too late that he was not with them. He was drowned.
Mr. Brown was a young man of many fine qualities, entering his 21st year, and in the employ of Farmers Bank of Tarboro, having a very bright future before him. He was the eldest son f Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Brown, who live abut seven miles this side of Tarboro.
He is survived by his father, mother, three younger brothers and one sister, and large circle of friends who mourn their great loss.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 5 o’clock from the home, interment following in the family burying grounds near his home. Rev. Dan Iverson, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Tarboro, of which Mr. Brown was a faithful member, will conduct the services.
Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Brown and children and Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Brown of this city will attend the funeral services this afternoon.
From the Wilson Times, Tuesday, June 24, 1924
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