Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Brown, Millard A November 30, 1924
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Virginian Pilot and Norfolk Landmark Monday December 1, 1924
CORONER'S INQUIRY ORDERED IN DEATH OF MILLARD BROWN
Young Man Found Dead Yesterday Under Puzzling Circumstances

An element of mystery in the death of Millard A. Brown, aged 22, whose lifeless 
body was found yesterday at dawn in the back yard of the home of Henry Arnold, 
colored, 852 East Olney road, has caused the city coroner to order an analysis 
of the contents of the young man's stomach.
The condition of the body when found and the fact, disclosed by the autopsy, 
that his kidneys were defective, indicated that death was due to natural causes.  
It was believed possible, however, that poisoned whisky may have been 
responsible for death, and it was to clear up this point that the chemical 
analysis was authorized.  The police have learned that the young man had been 
drinking when last seen alive.
While the police are convinced that violence was in no way responsible for 
Brown's death, the young man's father, Millard F. Brown, 116 East High street, 
holds to the foul play theory.  He believes his son was murdered.  Detective 
Nowitzky, who is investigating the case, declared the body bore no bruises and 
no indications of foul play.
Young Brown lived with his parents on High street.  Saturday night he had an 
engagement with a young woman living on Granby street.  They had planned to go 
to the movies.  The girl waited in vain for him until after 10 o'clock.  When 
informed yesterday of the cause of the broken engagement, she was disconsolate.
D.L. and G.L. Mitchell, brothers living at 822 Granby street, were with young 
Brown until nearly 10 o'clock Saturday night, they told the police.  They said 
the young man had been drinking and left them with the expressed intention of 
going after more whisky.
Young Brown is survived by his parents; two brothers, Charles H. and Edward L. 
Brown; and two sisters, Misses Ruth E. and Delta M. Brown.  Funeral services 
will be conducted at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Rabey, 
1505 Granby street.  The Rev. J.W. Moore, D.D., of Epworth Methodist Church, 
will officiate.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Millard A. Brown - Funeral services for Mr. Brown who died suddenly Saturday 
night, will be conducted at the residence of his aunt, Miss Mary Beers, 1505 
Granby street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. J.W. Moore, D.D., of 
Epworth Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Virginian Pilot and Norfolk Landmark  December 2, 1924
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Millard A. Brown - Funeral services for Mr. Brown were conducted yesterday 
afternoon at the residence of his aunt, Miss Carrie Beers, 1505 Granby street, 
by the Rev. J.W. Moore, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church.  Members of the Ku 
Klux Klan conducted a ritual and formed a cross of roses at the grave.  Burial 
was in Elmwood Cemetery.

Virginian Pilot and Norfolk Landmark  December 3, 1924


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Elmwood

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