The Topeka Daily Capital Friday April 10, 1936 Maria Brown Dies. Mrs. Maria BROWN, 79, died Thursday night at her home, 627 Madison street. She is survived by two sons, Arthur Brown of Edson, Kan., and Oscar Brown of Topeka; one daughter, Mrs. Emily BRUBAKER of Topeka; one sister, Mrs. U.D. FISHER of Preston, Kan.; one brother, Frank HOWER of Topeka, and five grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made later.