Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1915 — Tribute To Richard M. Milburn. [ARTICLE]

Tribute To Richard M. Milburn.

In the life of Richard M. Milburn, attorney-general, there was a lesson of right living that should inspire young men seeking a public career. Some who preceeded Mr. Milburn as attorney-general may have been more brilliant but none had a finer conception of the real duties of a public servant. Mr. Milburn was a self-made man, fighting his way from boyhood in Dubois county to the high position occupied at his sudden death. As a student he was patient, thorough and untiring. He combined qualities and temperament that made success certain. His nomination as attorney-general showed clearly the metal of the man. Defeated twice in state convention and never the choice of the leaders of his party, Mr. Milburn started in to win-—and he did after a campaign unique for its scope and careful attention to detail. Probably the hard fight he made to be nominated broke bis health, for he \vent into office Under trying physical difficulties. Those who aspire to serve the state in high positions would do well to study closely the devotion of Mr. Milburn to the responsibilities and demands of his office. Always a hard worker and almost a slave to routine he never lost his enthusiasm in public affairs. His death is a distinct loss to his party and to the state,—lndianapolis Star.