The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-08
AN OLD PIONEER GONE,
Hon. John Hobson Passes Away and Is
Buried on Clatsop Plains,

Amidst the roaring Of the surf OF
the Pacific ocean and the warning Of
the elements, the remains Of the Hon.
John Hobson were yesterday laid away
on clatsop Plains.
Mr.. Hobson died Sunday morning,
at the age OF 72 years. after a painful
illness extending over period OF sew
eral months. Death waa caused by can
Ger OF the stomach. For several months
the sufferer knew that his end was ap-
preaching. but with the same fortitude
and bravery that characterized his
whole life ne bore up without a muir
mur.
Yesterday the services at the house,
where a large concourse OF relatives
and friends were gathered. were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Henry Narcotic.
The words OF the speaker were simple
and referred to the exemplary life led
by the deceased. His subject was from
st. John, Let not your heart be trou-
bled." and from the good deeds Of the
one gone before, was drawn a lesson
for those left behind. A special train
at l o'clock conveyed the remains to-
gether with the mourners and friends,
to Clatsop cemetery. A large number
OF prominent citizens and warm per-
sonal friends OF the deceased and the
family, in spite OF the inclement wealth
er, participated in the last sad rites.
At the old Presbyterian church on Clat-
sop Plains, the impressive ceremonies
of the Odd Fellows were held. and at
the grave the Pioneer and Historical
Society conducted the service. AS the
casket was lowered into the earth the
Hon. ]. H. D. Gray pronounced the
service Of the society. I'VE are assem-
bled here today to perform the last sad
rites that the living can pay to the
dead. The unerring hand OF time has
called our worthy member, John Hob
son, to that home from whence no trav-
eler returns. His life has been that Of
typical pioneer. who did his part al
ways and well. Patriotic in his devo-
ton to his adopted country; faithful
and honest in the discharge Of his pub
lie duties; self-sacrifcing, watchful and
diligent in the management Of the Wild
ow and orphan trusts cOnfded to his
care; kind and loving husband, faith
er and friend.
Let us hope that when our time
comes to walk through the valley Of
death, the journey may be ended as
satisfactorily as his. The mortal re-
mains of our honored pinoeer Will now
be committed to the silent grave. Earth
to earth, dust, to dust, ashes to ashes." ."
John Hobson was born in Derbyshire,
England, December 4, 1924, and emigrat-
ed to America January 1st, lS43, arrfV-
ing In Astoria In December the same
year He was twice married. His first
wife was Diana NJ. Owens, daughter Of
Mr. Thomas Owens, who, with his fam
| lily and the family OF VIM. Hobson,
father of John Hobson, crossed the
plains in 1S4S to Oregon. His wedding
took place after his arrival in this
state, on Clatsop Plains, and was at
tended by Col. John Adair and others,
being one Of the first weddings in this
county. Mrs. John Adair. Mrs. Jane
Abrams, Of Portland, and Mrs. L. A.
Pike, are all sisters Of Mrs. Hobson.
At the services yesterday Mrs. Abrams
and Mr.. Pike, of Portland, and Mrs. EN-
ma Eberman, sister Of the deceased, Of