The people of Astoria were shocked on Tuesday morning to learn that W. J. Robison, a prominent and highly respected farmer had suddenly passed away at his home northwest of Astoria in the Rose Chapel neighborhood. His death occurred at about 8:00 o’clock and was due to angina pectoris.
Robison’s death was not only a shock to the entire community, but to his family as well. While he had not been well for some little time, yet he continued to look after his farm work as usual until Sunday morning when he was forced to take to his bed. At first his family did not realize the condition of his health was serious and none were prepared for the blow which came so suddenly and unexpectedly. A physician was summoned and every thing that could be done was done to prolong his life but all proved of no avail.
Mr. Robison was an honest, hard working man. He had lived in the community in which he passed his last days for many years and his neighbors and friends were many, who regret his sudden demise.
He had planned to hold a public sale on tomorrow, but instead of his sale, his funeral will be held.
There is an old proverb — “Death waits on no man.”
Mr. Robison was the oldest son of Alexander and Permelia Robison. He was born in McDonough county, Ill., Nov. 30, 1858. On January 30, 1879 he was married to Mary Elizabeth Phillips and for more than fifty years they have traveled life’s pathway together, sharing their joys and sorrows in a happy married life. To this union was born ten children of whom but four survive. They are: Mrs. Coene Carroll of Canton, Mrs. Jessie Slaight and Mrs. Maude Plate of Astoria and Miss Leona Robison of Rushville. Besides the widow and daughters, there are seven grandchildren and one brother, Robert Robison of Augusta, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church in Vermont Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. M. D. Tremaine. Interment in Vermont cemetery.
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