Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-09
A s AID ENDING.
John w. Robinson Dies of His Injurie

.lSt hO & SuA. erin.
There have been few sadder deaths
to chronicle here than Is that of John
w. Robinson, who passed into the life
eternal last Thursday morning, Janu-
ary 3, 1895, at the Emergency hospital
in Chicago. Stricken down and COM
pletely prostrated by dreadful acci-
dent while laboring manfully in the
willing discharge of his duties and with
high sense of obligation to his en-
ployers that was eyer one of his lead
ing characteristics, he met his fate on
the very threshold of manhood, and
for over eight long months thereafter
patiently bore up under the most in
tense suffering with a grit that had
ever marked his being, always having
in mind that "while there is life there
is hope" But at length the spirit took
its flight, and the "painful life ended"
sets forth an example that is truly
worthy of emulation.
The circumstances of Mr.. Robinson's
injury are still fresh in the minds of
our people. On April u, last, while
engaged in removing gas pipe from
the sewer trench on upper Main street,
one side of the trench caved in and the
heavy load of dirt buried Mr.. Robin
son, fracturing his spine. The COM
plete paralyzation of his body below
the abdomen followed. On May 2 the
patient was removed to the hospital in
Chicago, where with skilled treatment
it was hoped for his recovery. But his
injuries were of SO severe nature that
nothing could be done and it became
only a question of time before his
death.
John was born on farm in the town
of Emmett, January 25, 1867, being
therefore nearly % years old. His
boy days were spent there and in
1872 the family removed to this city.
Since then he had resided here most
of the time, few years having been
passed in Milwaukee and other cities
while at work He was very well
known to our people and counted
everybody as his friend. Plain. hon
est, open hearted and always willing to
extend favor--these are some of the
good traits by hich he will be remem-
bered.
Mr.. Robinson's funeral took place
Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at St.
Paul's Episcopal church, of which he
was steadfast member. In church
work he vas ever interested, especially
in the vested choir, being at the time
of This injury the oldest ofthe choristers.
1t was therefore very fitting that the
full choir was in attendance at the
funeral and that the music was so beau
tifully and sweetly rendered. The en-
| tire service, as conducted by Rev DR..
Johnson, was very impressive, and he
paid a just tribute to the worth Of the
| departed, both as a chOrister and as a
young man. Watertown lodge, No 40,
| F. and A. NJ, to which John also be-
| loDged, was present In body as an
escort to the remains, the following
| Masons acting as pallbearers: J. G.
Harrison, G. w. Evans, Ferd. Schmutz-
| ler, j. G. Seager, J John Slight and j NJ.
TAYLOR. The church was filed to the
doors, attesting the popularity of the
| deceased The remains found last
resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, the
Masonic ritual being read at the grave
by Worthy Master A. E. Calhoun.
Sunday evening at st. Paul's church
a sermon was preached by the rector
in commemoration Of Mr.. Robinson.
The WORTHY hase of his life as Choir
lister in s house was dwelt upon.
There wa large congregation present.