The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
COL. ROBINSON
DIED IN SOUTH
PIONEER NoRTH pAkoTAN DIED
AT WINTER HomE-FuNERAL
WILL Be HELD IN FARGO UNI
DER MASONIC AusPlcEs-wAs
CIVIL WAR VETERAN.

Col William III. Robinson passed
away Yesterday noon at his winter
home IN Hammond. La. He went
south a month ago in the effort to re-
gain his health. but grew worse in
stead of better, and yesterday morn
ing his daughter, Mrs. r. II. Bush Of
this city received a telegram that the
physician had given up hope; later
came another message announcing his
death.
For over year Colonel Robinson
has been great sufferer from asthma
and complications, and whatever rest
or sleep secured had to be obtained
sitting in a chair. He consulted the
specialists of Rochester, Mimi. about
a year ago, and the diagnosis was not
at all encouraging. but he had kept up
courage and very few of his friends
knew how serious his condition was.
Colonel Robinson was born in Chi
cago in 1913. and while very young
man enlisted in the army, and was pro-
vost marshal OF Richmond for some
time after the war. He was married
to Miss Abbott when about 90 years
of age, and two years later was great
ly bereaved by her demise. Later he
went to Iowa and engaged in the lunn-
Der business. In 1883 he came to Da-
kota territory and settled at Portland,
later removing TO MayvilIe, where he
has had charge of the business Of the
Beidler- Robinson Lumber Co.; he
was also president of the Interior Lum-
Der Co. OF this city. He was for many
years post trader at Fort Yates, and
had extensive business interests here.
He was a member of the first state
senate, and for many years was very
prominent In politics, being stand
ing member Of the republican state
committee, once or twice chairman,
member Of the national committee, and
at one time was both chairman of the
state committee and member of the
national republican committee--a
somewhat unique distinction. 1t was
through his efforts mainly that May
Vile secured the state normal school.
He was also long on the agricultural
board, and for many years president
of this body, doing much to build up
this important institution. He also
showed his broadness In his efforts
on irrigation, attending several Of the
national conventions, and was always
encouraging good farming.
Several years ago he was married
to Miss Anderson. and she was with
him at the time Of his death in Louis
lana. Some time ago he wrote his
daughter, Mrs. Bush. that if he passed
away he desired to have his funeral in
Fargo, and under Masonic auspices.
as he had long been a member of all
the branches of this order, and these
wishes will be carried out. 1t is prob
able that these services viii not be
held until either Friday or Saturday,
and they will be in charge of Shiloh
lodge, with an address, by Rev. DIT.
Beard Of the congregational church.
The pail bearers will be some of his
lifelong friends.
Few men had more warm friends
than the deceased; even in politics he
made friends instead of enemies. His
death is not only a shock to them, but
a great loss to the state, as he was
indefatigable in his efforts to assist
in developing and building up the
commonwealth Of his adoption, and Of
which he is so important a citizen
Peace to his ashes, as there is many
a man who win regret his departure
from these scenes OF activity.