Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1920 — THOMAS H. ROBINSON DEAD [ARTICLE]

THOMAS H. ROBINSON DEAD

FATHER OF COUNTY AUDITOR EXPIRED THURSDAY EVENING AT MEDARYVILLE Thomas H. Robinson, aged about eighty years and the father of County Auditor S. C. Robinson, died at his home in Medaryville Thursday evening after an illness of several years. Mr. Robinson was one of the most ?rominent citizens of Jasper and ulaski counties. He was born and reared upon the Robinson homestead in Gillam township and later became the owner of the same. In 1895 he moved (to this city and remained a resident here until 1907 when he returned to bis farm. In 1912 he retired from the .farm and took up his residence in Medaryville. During his residence here he lived in the property just west of the cemetery. He was a man dearly beloved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist church and his every act Was that of a, true Christian. ' - He had been in failing health for many years but for some time had been in a very serious condition. ' The deceased is survived by his

wife, and five dV ldr S n \ i u dren are, Mrs. John Smithy of California; Mrs. Albert Overton, of Farmington, Mo.; Mrs. J®* 8 ® Francis, of Charleston, Hl.; Mrs. D. W. Hinshaw, of Ridge Farm, BL, and S. C. Robinson, of Rensselaer. The services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Medaryville and will be in charge of the Rev. John Sebring and the Rev. F. J. Beisel of that place. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery of this city.