Thomas G. Brown

Taken from “The Headlight” no date given

Submitted by: Robert Kingrey

 

  Mr. Thomas G. Brown, editor and publisher of the Ironton Republican, was born and raised on a farm near Xenia, Ohio. His early education was received in the country schools, and in 1870 he graduated from Xenia High School. In 1874 he graduated from Cornell University. The following four years he did special feature work for such well-known newspaper publications as the Chicago Times, the Des Moines Register, and the Cincinnati. Gazette.

 

  In 1870 he was appointed postmaster at Xenia by President Hayes, and received a second term appointment under President Arthur in 1883. He afterward bought an interest in the Springfield (Ohio) Republican, and was its managing editor until 1889, when he came to Ironton and bought the Weekly Republican. This publication was established 18 years ago, and has since been the Republican organ. Shortly after Mr. Brown assumed control he made the publication a “Daily”, under his efficient management the Republican has attained a proud position, perusing a policy that inspires confidence in its reliability. No chances are taken in publishing information on doubtful testimony, being bright but not sensational. It is recognized as active and enterprising in behalf of public welfare and just to all interest.