Aged 57 Years, 10 Months, 6 Days
DEATH OF AN OLD CITZEN
Berlin, Ill., Sept. 10th, 1871
To the Editor of the State Register
It becomes my painful duty, through the columns of your valuable journal, to inform your numerous readers of the death of Mr. Robert L. Stubbs, an old and highly respected citizen of this community, which took place on the morning of the 7th inst., at the age of fifty-eight years.
Mr. Stubbs was a native of Kentucky. He removed to this state at about the age of 20, in company with Milton Douglas, deceased, and Col. Wm. T. Barret. Sharing the labors and toils of the pioneers, as well as their pastimes, he formed lasting ties of friendship with many of the oldest settlers, some of whom have gone "Over the river," while others remain.
At about the ago of twenty-five, he was married to Miss Martha Smith, with whom he has traveled the checkered pathway of life to the close. Twenty-five years ago, he professed religion and joined the M.E. church, and, to use his own words, he "has lived in the fear of the Lord, trying to do his duty" since that time. Mr. Stubbs has been the father of fourteen children, all of whom are alive at present.
He was reasonably successful in business, and was known to all his neighbors as a man of strict integrity, who would do whatever he promised to do. A life-long democrat, he was for twenty years a regular subscriber to the REGISTER.
Three years ago, he became afflicted with scrofula, in a form which baffled the skill of some of the best physicians in this part of the state. For two years, his days and nights have been one continued round of suffering, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude. A large concourse of friends assembled at his residence on the morning of the 8th, and after a short discourse by Rev. Mr. Slagel, his remains were borne to their last resting place.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
J.H.M.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 1871
Paper: Daily Illinois State Register (Springfield, IL)
Page: 2
DEATH OF AN OLD CITZEN
Berlin, Ill., Sept. 10th, 1871
To the Editor of the State Register
It becomes my painful duty, through the columns of your valuable journal, to inform your numerous readers of the death of Mr. Robert L. Stubbs, an old and highly respected citizen of this community, which took place on the morning of the 7th inst., at the age of fifty-eight years.
Mr. Stubbs was a native of Kentucky. He removed to this state at about the age of 20, in company with Milton Douglas, deceased, and Col. Wm. T. Barret. Sharing the labors and toils of the pioneers, as well as their pastimes, he formed lasting ties of friendship with many of the oldest settlers, some of whom have gone "Over the river," while others remain.
At about the ago of twenty-five, he was married to Miss Martha Smith, with whom he has traveled the checkered pathway of life to the close. Twenty-five years ago, he professed religion and joined the M.E. church, and, to use his own words, he "has lived in the fear of the Lord, trying to do his duty" since that time. Mr. Stubbs has been the father of fourteen children, all of whom are alive at present.
He was reasonably successful in business, and was known to all his neighbors as a man of strict integrity, who would do whatever he promised to do. A life-long democrat, he was for twenty years a regular subscriber to the REGISTER.
Three years ago, he became afflicted with scrofula, in a form which baffled the skill of some of the best physicians in this part of the state. For two years, his days and nights have been one continued round of suffering, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude. A large concourse of friends assembled at his residence on the morning of the 8th, and after a short discourse by Rev. Mr. Slagel, his remains were borne to their last resting place.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
J.H.M.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 1871
Paper: Daily Illinois State Register (Springfield, IL)
Page: 2
Aged 57 Years, 10 Months, 6 Days
DEATH OF AN OLD CITZEN
Berlin, Ill., Sept. 10th, 1871
To the Editor of the State Register
It becomes my painful duty, through the columns of your valuable journal, to inform your numerous readers of the death of Mr. Robert L. Stubbs, an old and highly respected citizen of this community, which took place on the morning of the 7th inst., at the age of fifty-eight years.
Mr. Stubbs was a native of Kentucky. He removed to this state at about the age of 20, in company with Milton Douglas, deceased, and Col. Wm. T. Barret. Sharing the labors and toils of the pioneers, as well as their pastimes, he formed lasting ties of friendship with many of the oldest settlers, some of whom have gone "Over the river," while others remain.
At about the ago of twenty-five, he was married to Miss Martha Smith, with whom he has traveled the checkered pathway of life to the close. Twenty-five years ago, he professed religion and joined the M.E. church, and, to use his own words, he "has lived in the fear of the Lord, trying to do his duty" since that time. Mr. Stubbs has been the father of fourteen children, all of whom are alive at present.
He was reasonably successful in business, and was known to all his neighbors as a man of strict integrity, who would do whatever he promised to do. A life-long democrat, he was for twenty years a regular subscriber to the REGISTER.
Three years ago, he became afflicted with scrofula, in a form which baffled the skill of some of the best physicians in this part of the state. For two years, his days and nights have been one continued round of suffering, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude. A large concourse of friends assembled at his residence on the morning of the 8th, and after a short discourse by Rev. Mr. Slagel, his remains were borne to their last resting place.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
J.H.M.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 1871
Paper: Daily Illinois State Register (Springfield, IL)
Page: 2
DEATH OF AN OLD CITZEN
Berlin, Ill., Sept. 10th, 1871
To the Editor of the State Register
It becomes my painful duty, through the columns of your valuable journal, to inform your numerous readers of the death of Mr. Robert L. Stubbs, an old and highly respected citizen of this community, which took place on the morning of the 7th inst., at the age of fifty-eight years.
Mr. Stubbs was a native of Kentucky. He removed to this state at about the age of 20, in company with Milton Douglas, deceased, and Col. Wm. T. Barret. Sharing the labors and toils of the pioneers, as well as their pastimes, he formed lasting ties of friendship with many of the oldest settlers, some of whom have gone "Over the river," while others remain.
At about the ago of twenty-five, he was married to Miss Martha Smith, with whom he has traveled the checkered pathway of life to the close. Twenty-five years ago, he professed religion and joined the M.E. church, and, to use his own words, he "has lived in the fear of the Lord, trying to do his duty" since that time. Mr. Stubbs has been the father of fourteen children, all of whom are alive at present.
He was reasonably successful in business, and was known to all his neighbors as a man of strict integrity, who would do whatever he promised to do. A life-long democrat, he was for twenty years a regular subscriber to the REGISTER.
Three years ago, he became afflicted with scrofula, in a form which baffled the skill of some of the best physicians in this part of the state. For two years, his days and nights have been one continued round of suffering, all of which he bore with Christian fortitude. A large concourse of friends assembled at his residence on the morning of the 8th, and after a short discourse by Rev. Mr. Slagel, his remains were borne to their last resting place.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
J.H.M.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 1871
Paper: Daily Illinois State Register (Springfield, IL)
Page: 2
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