Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-07-13
HON. ROBERT 9. Gowns.

II is our meIuncholy duty to III
nonnce 70 our readers the death Q
/ Mr. Robert G. Combs, which occul
ed at his residence. Eden, nea
Leonardtown, on Saturday morning
July sth, instant. His end follow
| Cd an Illness OF but brief duration
With him watching during tn
periodsof progressing physical weak
ness werethose whom he loved best.
Mr.. Combs was born at Retire
ment" on July j. 1884, and was til,
second son of the late William ant
Anne 4. Combs. He was educatcf
at Georgetown and Harvard Uni
versities. In 1857 he married Mis-,
Ruth Ellen Ford, whom he survived
only q little over a year
Some sixty years ago he was al
nitted TO the bar, and during three
score years Of active practice. en-
ioyed the mcrited reputation Of be-
ing one Of Maryland's most capable
lawyers. Few men had Mr. Combs
mental endowment Nature was
prodigA IN her generosity 10 him.
and combining with an alert aud ae-
tive mind. a tireless capacity for
study and research, he everywhere
established 4 new and higher staisd.
ard IN his professional activities
A lover Of the classics, an cnthusi-
aAtsc reader and possessing re-
markably retentiye mind. lie was
probably ont Of the best read men
Of his age il the State. lie was
twice elected to the General Assem-
bly, o. Maryland. and there made al
euviable record.
Upon the resignation Of Judge
Camalier AZ States Attorney. Ii
occupy the bench, Mr.. Combs was
appointed 20 represent the county.
which he did for the uDcxpired term,
and, despite his physical weakness,
finished up the business Of that iin-
portant Office with additional credit
TO his already full measure. ANY
man might ~ pardoned for 4 feel.
ing Of overwhelming pride 10 have
enjoyed the high esteem that addi
tionai honors brought to him, bnt
far from ministering 10 his vanity.
each successive triumph brought
him no other citation than the con
ISOLATION of having performed duty
faithfully and well, which for him
wAs amply sufficient.
The active interest manifested by
him N promoting the welfare Of TIN
St. Mary's Reading Room and De
batting Society, in large measure.
il responsible for the splendid col
lection Of high grade literature this
society possesses. Ills interest IN.
pnblie Affairs was extensive, and lis
name went far ~ convincing Others
that many q proposed activity was
sound ard hail for ~ object an hone
orable ard laudalae goal Tneor
raptably honest. ~ was proof
against The temptations % ayarice.
and his life was distinguished by
refined and pure morality. a gen
tlcman Of Tie old school. his uniform
courtesy AMI high culture maize him
q most hospitablc host The marked
consideration be showed 10 young
attorneys upon their venture ii hiss
profession will long he remembered
when some 10 whom BE- Wa kind II
advice and council have grown ola.
Perhaps the most beautiful phase of
his life sas the marked devotsoss
that existed between Bis children
and himself Their happiness va.
ever liis and he entered with gest ~ |
70 their pleasures and drew keen on
ioyneDt from helpine make others
glad
Mr. Combs is survived by fFe
sons and three daughters. Ford |
Combs, Of 81. l,onis; Roger Combs. |
u Chattanooga Daniel Combs. of |
New York; G. Manning and Benia I
min Combs, Of i.eonarit0NB: Mrs /
William VI Waters, MIR. 4. s. |
Camalier and Miss Katharine Combs, |
Of l4eonaFltoMn.
The greatest achievements Of his /
life wore III the courlsa and The lsgis |
lainre, and are recorded ID the pro |
and archives II tie county |
fnd state, out probably their most |
perpetnatiou viii lige IN
the memories % an admiriug host 81 /
friends
After Requiem Mass bad been
offered for tie repose Of his soul, on |
last, be was laid u rest be- |
side hle wife Of his youth IN tie old
81. Aloysias Cemetery. where 81 !
awaits the summons u Join the
hosts 'that praise our tsea for that !
they served his worll"
+. The floral offerings and tlk large
Of sorfowing friends who
attended his fgncral canrIasiyely |
show The bigh esteem IN. which he /
was held May Ne resi- IN Doaeel
Tribute 10 tha Late Rabi canh.