George B. Brown

     George B. Brown is one of the most active business men of Dan-
ville.  He conducts the oldest (and always popular) book store and
news depot, in this place.  He is also a leading dentist and is well
patronized in his profession.  Mr. Brown has trodden some of the 
rugged steeps in life's uncertain way, and in his own experience has
demonstrated a problem that thousands fail to solve.  The man,
who in order to show a clear record and to enjoy the luxury of a 
peaceful conscience, will honor claims for which he is no longer
legally responsible, must surely be that rarity, seldom found except
in book - an honest man.  Too many, when the clouds have turned
their "silver lining," forget or ignore that which has gone beyond
the reach of law.  Like Job, he came up from the wreck of fortune,
to the enjoyment of renewed prosperity, all the brighter, because he
met every obligation, dollar for dollar and dime for dime.  I men-
tion this, not in flattery; but because it is an occurrence worthy of
note on account of its rarity in this selfish, grasping world of ours.

     Mr. Brown has the honor of circulating the first daily newspaper
in Danville.  It was the Philadelphia Ledger.  All the important
dailies are now kept on his counter.  He is also treasurer of the bor-
ough and as such his name is inscribed on the water wonds; and the
school fund is also in his hands.  He has been found faithful to
every trust placed in his hands, and they have been many as well as
important.  At one time he held no less than ten agencies and
treasuryships, and all came out correct to a dot.