The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-23
GEORGE s. ROBBINS.

years with diabetes, George S.
Robbins died at his home on Nor
NAL Hill last Friday morning at
10 o'clock.
Hoping to improve his health he
and Mrs. Robbins went to Cali
fornia a few months ago, but
about four weeks before his death
he caught cold, and his condition
became such tnat it was deemed ad-
visable to bring him home, and this
was done in special Pullman car,
DR.. Tower of Pasadena, California
accompanying him.
He seemed slightly improved for
few days after his arrival, but it
was only temporary, and on Good
Friday he passed away.
Mr.. Robbins was the son Of
Joseph Bobbins, and was born. in
Light Street. His age was fifty
one years. He is survived by his
widow, formerly Miss Mary Knapp,
daughter of the late c. F. Knapp,
one sister, Mrs. Clark Brown, of
Bloomsbury. and a half-brother,
William Robbins of Light Street.
His educational advantages we're
those Of the public schools. In his
boyhood he worked on farms and
clerked in stores, and when eighteen
years of age he went west and re-
mained three years. On his return
he clerked in Conner's grocery
store for a time, and then clerked
for c. F. Knapp in the insurance
business. He married Mr.. Knapp's
daughter, and to them daughter,
Marie, was born, who died at the
age of nine years. She was very
lovable and bright child, and her
death was blow to her devoted
parents from which they never
fully recovered.
When the Writ Fountain Pen
was first put ON the market the firm
of Robbins & Peacock was formed
as general agents for the pen, and
this continued for fifteen years.
About seven years ago, through
his relations with w. G. Greene,
he was elected secretary of the
Greene Consolidated Copper Co.
and held that position until about
a year ago, living in New York.
He has been identified with the up.
building of the town, having been
director of the Bloomsbury Silk
Mill, the Magee Carpet Co. and the
First National Bank.
He was for some years vestry-
man and treasurer of St. Paups
church, and through his energy
many improvements were made in
the church property. He was a
member of the building committee
when the Parish House was built.
In various ways he raised money to
pay for the cement paving around
the church property, for decorating
the interior of the church, for elec-
trio light fixtures, and for new
carpet. He was very liberal in his
donations to the church. On Easter,
while he lay dead in his home, his
check fer liberal sum was placed
on the church offertory, by his di-
rectlon before his death.
His generosity was proverbial,
and his Kindness to the needy was
unbounded. He will be sadly miss
eo IN many places.
lie was a devoted husband, a
generous brother, a staunch friend,
all upright and progressive citizen.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. w.
Diggles conducted the services, as
sisted by Rev. d. N. Kirkby, a
former rector. now OF Hamburg,
N. ]. and Rev. f. R. Hickman,
pastor of the Methodist church.
Washington Lodge No. 265, F. and
a. M. had charge of the ceremo-
MES at tine grave. There were
many beautiful floral designs.
The pail bearers were J. R.
townsend. H. B. Clark, L. Gross,
M' |. Low, c. w. Funston and w.
II. Ever.