Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-13
Obituary.

JOSEPH WARREN RoBY.-Few men Of his age
VIII De SO generally missed in town as Joseph W.
hooy- rerident Of Burlington for over twenty
h'e years he has grown up with the pros
/ periiy Of the place. Filling useful and neces-
sary position in our community, as q leading
and successful druggist, he had its large
/ quaintance and confidence Acquiring his pro-
lesion under the tutelsge and instruction of
theodore A. Peek and Amos C. .Ssssr, be be
came earnestly devoted to it, and SOC establish
ed the reputation Of one Of the beet pharmacists
IN Vermont. Indeed the late Professor Leonard
Marsh, of the University, himself used to speak
oil him as thoroughly conversant with the CON-
pounding of drugs and medicines. But it is
not alone for his superior professional ability,
nor for mis- apparent excellent qualities ass citi-
zen, that Mr. Roby will be the most remembered.
lie will be best borne in mind for his uuswerv-
ing integrity, unobtrusive manners, singular
moiesty and rare generosity of soul. He leaves
no enemies, is the general remark Of the street.
He was no commonplace man. lie had striking
intellectual quslities, quicknesv Of apprehension.
bright knowledge of human nature, wonder
fa originality Of ideas and the quaintest and
droilest mother wit. lie had peculisrities
out these were mainly induced by the i'll heslth,
TO which. since his boyhood, with brief inter
walls, he had been subjected lie possessed
manly independence Of character, an innate
hatred Of cant and wrong. His heart and purse
we're ever open to the sppeals Of the deserving
poor and distressed. As friend and compau-
ion he was welcome and faithful. at all times,
and the circle Of intiuates who will gather
around his grave will not soon consign to for
gstfulness the remembrance Of his cheering
presence and kindly word
Mr.. Roby was born in Washington, Orange
County, Dec p. 1884, aud vas therefore, at
his death, in his thirty-seyenth year He Wss
the younger son Of the late Ebeuezer Roby ofthis
city. His aged mother survives him His elder
brothers are among the best kuoFn and respect
able citizens Of OUT city. Mr. Roby had an early
aptitude for he speciality After serving his
apprenticeship, he spent year at Derby Line
also some months with VIM. B. Hatch, when in
business at Winooski and afterwards resided
fora time at Leayenworth, KAnsaa. II the fall
OF 1858, in company with A. C. Spear, he leased
Apoihecaries Hall, teen on the site Of Wires
Insurance Building, until the departure Of
Theo. a. Peck for Watertown, \. Y, when he
bought him out and carried on the drug bust
ness, ultil, two years ago, his failing health
obliged him to relnquish and dispose of 1t to
his SUCCESSORS Messrs. R. B. Stesrns Co.
Mr. Roby hsd good business talent and amass-
ed a considerable property. He had excellent
iudgment-melical men liked to deal with him
and many a physician that we wot Of Wss
warmly attached 70 him for his sterling peTeonal
snd professional qualities. lie rarely mingled
in public affsirs. though he was decided in his
politics, and fearless in his opinions. lie was
long fireman, having been an original member
Of Ethan Allen Engine Co. He had a deep rev
erence for the tenets Of Freemasonry, sid
early became connected with that institution,
was Junior Warden @, Washington Lodge,
:or some time the Treasurer Of both the Lodge
and the Chapter, and Al officer OF HasHel
Lodge OF Perfection.
Mr. Roby leaves most sincere mourners among
his intimate acquaintsnces snd companions, who
have long known and admired his character.
\ likeiier or more congenial associate they vii
not soon ind than him whom they have always
70 heartily and familiarity greeted as " joe
Roby.