Berton A. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Brown was born at Clifton, Iowa, March 11, 1883 and departed this life at his father’s home at North Platte, Nebr., on Dec. 30th, 1938 at the age of 55 years, 9 months and 19 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Nona Stilley on Jan. 18, 1905. To this union four children were born: two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Ouinton, Kearney, Nebr.; and Mrs. Glenrose Rottler, Long Beach Calif.; and two sons, Bill North Platte, and Carl, Long Beach, Calif.

The deceased remarried July 14, 1937 to Miss Doris Williams.

His life was an example of courage, and helped in the community in which he lived and had the respect of his friends who really knew him. He was a kind and loving son, a good and faithful husband and father, and always thinking of his children.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris, his father, his four children, also two sisters, Henrietta Beisner and Elma Haskins of North Platte.

The mother of the deceased passed away June 29, 1938.

The funeral services were held from the M. E. church on Monday afternoon. Rev. Johnson conducted the service. The remains were laid to rest in the Farnam cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Donald Beisner, Clyde Beisner, Carol Haskins, Theron Haskins, Virgil Brannan, and Harold Brown.

A favorite poem of Berton’s:

Wouldn’t this old world be better
   If the folks we met would say:
"I know something good about you,"
   And then treat us just that way.

Wouldn’t it be fine and dandy
   If each hand clasp warm and true,
Carried with it this assurance,
   "I know something good about you."

Wouldn’t life be lots more happy?
   If the good thats [sic] in us all,
Were the only thing about us
   That folks bothered to recall?

Wouldn’t life be lots more happy,
   If we praised the good we see?
For there’s such a lot of goodness
   In the worst of you and me.

Wouldn’t it be nice to practice,
   That fine way of thinking too?
You know something good about me
   I know something good about you.

We wish to express our appreciation to the friends and neighbors for their kindness shown during our recent bereavement, and to thank the many friends who sent flowers and messages of condolence. We also wish to thank the choir, for the beautiful music, the Congregational ladies aid and friends of Farnam and Eustis for all love and kindness shown us.

   Mrs. Berton Brown
   The Brown children.
   H. N. Brown and family.