R. B. Robertson Dies Suddenly; Was On Business Trip; Lifelong Resident of County Passes On At Age of 72; Funeral Held Tuesday
Richard Bucam Robertson, life-long resident of Atchison county, and for many years near Tarkio, died suddenly last Saturday, while visiting in the western part of the county. By a coincidence Mr. Robertson passed away within a short distance of the place of his birth, and while conversing with a lifelong friend, Sedgwick Scammon.
Mr. Robertson had had a slight accident with his car, and with the help of Mr. Scamman was preparing to get it out of a ditch, when a heart attack came on, and he passed away within a few minutes.
Mr. Robertson was born, January 4th, 1859, in the western part of the county, where he grew to young manhood, spending most of his time on the farm. He planned t o enter the medical profession, and studied for some time to prepare himself. Finding it impossible to continue in his chosen field, he returned to farming but later took up the selling of proprietary medicine throughout this part of the country, at which business he attained more than ordinary success and gained for himself many friends throughout the county.
He was married to Emma Frances Bale on February 4th, 1881, and established his home near Tarkio, where he resided until his death. The widow and one son, Roy Richard of Kilgore, Texas, survive. A cousin, Mrs. D. C. Simmons of Salem, Neb., is the only remaining near relative, his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.
The deceased united with the Christian church at Westboro in 1892, and transferred his member ship to the Tarkio church the year following its organization. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for many years.
Mr. Robertson was a quiet, unassuming man, always kindly and considerate of those with whom he came in contact, and making friends wherever he chanced to be. He was industrious and temperate, fulfilling his every obligation without hesitancy -- in short, was a citizen of the finest character at all times.
Funeral services were conducted at the home northeast of Tarkio on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. R. A. Karraker, former pastor of the Tarkio Christian church. Burial was in Home cemetery, with the services in charge of the local Masonic lodge.
(Tarkio Avalanche, Rock Port, Missouri, October 2, 1931)
Richard Bucam Robertson, life-long resident of Atchison county, and for many years near Tarkio, died suddenly last Saturday, while visiting in the western part of the county. By a coincidence Mr. Robertson passed away within a short distance of the place of his birth, and while conversing with a lifelong friend, Sedgwick Scammon.
Mr. Robertson had had a slight accident with his car, and with the help of Mr. Scamman was preparing to get it out of a ditch, when a heart attack came on, and he passed away within a few minutes.
Mr. Robertson was born, January 4th, 1859, in the western part of the county, where he grew to young manhood, spending most of his time on the farm. He planned t o enter the medical profession, and studied for some time to prepare himself. Finding it impossible to continue in his chosen field, he returned to farming but later took up the selling of proprietary medicine throughout this part of the country, at which business he attained more than ordinary success and gained for himself many friends throughout the county.
He was married to Emma Frances Bale on February 4th, 1881, and established his home near Tarkio, where he resided until his death. The widow and one son, Roy Richard of Kilgore, Texas, survive. A cousin, Mrs. D. C. Simmons of Salem, Neb., is the only remaining near relative, his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.
The deceased united with the Christian church at Westboro in 1892, and transferred his member ship to the Tarkio church the year following its organization. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for many years.
Mr. Robertson was a quiet, unassuming man, always kindly and considerate of those with whom he came in contact, and making friends wherever he chanced to be. He was industrious and temperate, fulfilling his every obligation without hesitancy -- in short, was a citizen of the finest character at all times.
Funeral services were conducted at the home northeast of Tarkio on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. R. A. Karraker, former pastor of the Tarkio Christian church. Burial was in Home cemetery, with the services in charge of the local Masonic lodge.
(Tarkio Avalanche, Rock Port, Missouri, October 2, 1931)
R. B. Robertson Dies Suddenly; Was On Business Trip; Lifelong Resident of County Passes On At Age of 72; Funeral Held Tuesday
Richard Bucam Robertson, life-long resident of Atchison county, and for many years near Tarkio, died suddenly last Saturday, while visiting in the western part of the county. By a coincidence Mr. Robertson passed away within a short distance of the place of his birth, and while conversing with a lifelong friend, Sedgwick Scammon.
Mr. Robertson had had a slight accident with his car, and with the help of Mr. Scamman was preparing to get it out of a ditch, when a heart attack came on, and he passed away within a few minutes.
Mr. Robertson was born, January 4th, 1859, in the western part of the county, where he grew to young manhood, spending most of his time on the farm. He planned t o enter the medical profession, and studied for some time to prepare himself. Finding it impossible to continue in his chosen field, he returned to farming but later took up the selling of proprietary medicine throughout this part of the country, at which business he attained more than ordinary success and gained for himself many friends throughout the county.
He was married to Emma Frances Bale on February 4th, 1881, and established his home near Tarkio, where he resided until his death. The widow and one son, Roy Richard of Kilgore, Texas, survive. A cousin, Mrs. D. C. Simmons of Salem, Neb., is the only remaining near relative, his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.
The deceased united with the Christian church at Westboro in 1892, and transferred his member ship to the Tarkio church the year following its organization. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for many years.
Mr. Robertson was a quiet, unassuming man, always kindly and considerate of those with whom he came in contact, and making friends wherever he chanced to be. He was industrious and temperate, fulfilling his every obligation without hesitancy -- in short, was a citizen of the finest character at all times.
Funeral services were conducted at the home northeast of Tarkio on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. R. A. Karraker, former pastor of the Tarkio Christian church. Burial was in Home cemetery, with the services in charge of the local Masonic lodge.
(Tarkio Avalanche, Rock Port, Missouri, October 2, 1931)
Richard Bucam Robertson, life-long resident of Atchison county, and for many years near Tarkio, died suddenly last Saturday, while visiting in the western part of the county. By a coincidence Mr. Robertson passed away within a short distance of the place of his birth, and while conversing with a lifelong friend, Sedgwick Scammon.
Mr. Robertson had had a slight accident with his car, and with the help of Mr. Scamman was preparing to get it out of a ditch, when a heart attack came on, and he passed away within a few minutes.
Mr. Robertson was born, January 4th, 1859, in the western part of the county, where he grew to young manhood, spending most of his time on the farm. He planned t o enter the medical profession, and studied for some time to prepare himself. Finding it impossible to continue in his chosen field, he returned to farming but later took up the selling of proprietary medicine throughout this part of the country, at which business he attained more than ordinary success and gained for himself many friends throughout the county.
He was married to Emma Frances Bale on February 4th, 1881, and established his home near Tarkio, where he resided until his death. The widow and one son, Roy Richard of Kilgore, Texas, survive. A cousin, Mrs. D. C. Simmons of Salem, Neb., is the only remaining near relative, his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.
The deceased united with the Christian church at Westboro in 1892, and transferred his member ship to the Tarkio church the year following its organization. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for many years.
Mr. Robertson was a quiet, unassuming man, always kindly and considerate of those with whom he came in contact, and making friends wherever he chanced to be. He was industrious and temperate, fulfilling his every obligation without hesitancy -- in short, was a citizen of the finest character at all times.
Funeral services were conducted at the home northeast of Tarkio on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. R. A. Karraker, former pastor of the Tarkio Christian church. Burial was in Home cemetery, with the services in charge of the local Masonic lodge.
(Tarkio Avalanche, Rock Port, Missouri, October 2, 1931)
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