The Salt Lake Herald
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 8
A Sudden Death
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bolivar Roberts, a Respected Citizen Passes Away
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Sad Event Occurred Last Night - Brief Sketch of His Active and Useful Career
Bolivar Roberts died at his residence No. 252 East First South street, at 11:15 last night, from hemorrhage of the brain.
This announcement will carry with it sorrow throughout the territory and wherever Mr. Roberts was known, for he had the traits of heart and mind that won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
The deceased came to Utah in the early days, and at once became identified with its growth and development. He was for several years engaged in the hardware business with C. H. Bassett, their store being on Main street, and in the era of railway building, when the transcontinental line reached the territory, he became a contractor. Afterwards he became interested in several financial and mercantile institutions as a stockholder, and a few years ago, with W. A. Nelden, established the drug firm recently succeeded by the Nelden-Judson company. Of late years he had not been actively engaged in business, but served the territory faithfully as its treasurer for a considerable time. He had no political ambition, although he took a keen interest in politics, and was a staunch Democrat, becoming identified with the local organization when the division movement came. He was devoted to his family, and the death of his son Ollie in December 1890, was a severe affliction. The death of his wife followed, and from this crushing blow he never recovered. His health had been failing for a year past, and he had at times been confined to his bed, but recently seemed to be improving somewhat. He was at the Alta club last evening and about 7 o'clock was taken ill and was conveyed to his home, where Dr. Pinkerton attended him. He was beyond human aid, however, and sank rapidly, expiring in a few hours.
Mr. Roberts was 61 years of age. He leaves three children, and a brother who resides in Provo. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 5
Death of Bolivar Roberts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Well-Known Citizen Passed Away Suddenly Last Night
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Was Seized With Pain in the Side and Later Suffered Cerebral Hemorrhage - His End Was Peaceful and Quiet
Bolivar Roberts, the well-known old resident and business man, died at 11:15 p. m. last night at his residence, 234 East First South street, of cerebral hemorrhage.
While seated in the rooms of the Alta Club last evening he was seized with a terrible pain in his side and he, as soon as he rallied from the shock, proceeded to his home to receive attention. At 8 o'clock he complained of a most intense pain in his head, and soon relapsed into a state of unconsciousness from which he never rallied.
Mr. Roberts died full of years and honors. His manhood was passed upon the frontier, and in the early days of Utah he had much to do with the making of her history.
Mr. Roberts married a daughter of Apostle Ezra T. Benson, a lovely lady, and much esteemed, and they had a pleasant family. He was connected with the overland stage and pony express service, and in the stirring times which, antedated the rapid transit era he was a notable figure. IN 1883 he and W. E. Nelden established the wholesale and retail drug house known up to within a few months ago under the firm name of Roberts & Nelden, Mr. Roberts retiring in March, 1891.
He also found time in his busy life to serve the people of this Territory as Treasurer, he preceding Josiah Barnett. in that most responsible position.
During the past few years he experienced many sorrows, death entering his household twice, the victims being his wife and his loved son Bolivar Roberts, Jr., a young man esteemed by the whole community and regarded by his father with a love akin to reverence.
The date of the funeral has not yet been determined, but it will undoubtedly be conducted with high honors.
The Salt Lake Herald
Tuesday, August 15, 1893
Page 8
A Brother's Tribute
"An Honest Man, the Noblest Work of God."
William D. Roberts, a brother of the late Bolivar Roberts, in a brief outline of the latter's life says: "Bolivar was born in Winchester, Scott county, Ill., on July 4, 1841. He moved with the family to Decatur, Iowa, in 1848 and came to Utah in 1850 and in company with my father and myself went to California in the spring of 1852. He returned to Utah by the southern route in 1853, and afterwards the father returned to the states, and settled in Schuler county, Mo., while I remained in California. When the war broke out between the Indians and Chief Black Hawk and the settlers, Bolivar volunteered and served the territory faithfully through all those troublesome times. Afterwards he visited mother and myself in California. He found me in Ed River, Humbolt county, reaching there in 1854. He went from there to Coxe's bar on Trinity river, where he engaged in placer mining. I left Bolivar there in November, 1855, and returned to Utah, and he followed in 1856, and for several years was prominently identified with the overland mail and pony express between here and California, and with the opening of what is known as the middle road between here and Carson valley.
Having been associated with him through all the dangers and privations incident to frontier life, in times that tried men's souls as well as nerves, I can say he was the peer of any man in bravery, honor and generosity. He would have laid down his life for a friend, if necessary, or divide with him his last crust, giving his friend the larger piece. In his death I feel that I have lost not only a brother, but the best friend I had on earth. Bolivar was what the good book teaches us to believe in. "An honest man the noblest work of God."
Mr. Roberts was interred in the city cemetery, instead of Mt. Olivet, as has been stated.
Rock Springs Miner no. 33
Thursday, August 17, 1893
Page 1
Bolivar Roberts, of Salt Lake City, who was identified with the discovery of the mines of Sweetwater before the Indian outbreak there, and who was well known in this county by all the surviving old timers, died in Salt Lake City last Thursday, The remains were interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday. One by one the pioneers fall.
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 8
A Sudden Death
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bolivar Roberts, a Respected Citizen Passes Away
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Sad Event Occurred Last Night - Brief Sketch of His Active and Useful Career
Bolivar Roberts died at his residence No. 252 East First South street, at 11:15 last night, from hemorrhage of the brain.
This announcement will carry with it sorrow throughout the territory and wherever Mr. Roberts was known, for he had the traits of heart and mind that won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
The deceased came to Utah in the early days, and at once became identified with its growth and development. He was for several years engaged in the hardware business with C. H. Bassett, their store being on Main street, and in the era of railway building, when the transcontinental line reached the territory, he became a contractor. Afterwards he became interested in several financial and mercantile institutions as a stockholder, and a few years ago, with W. A. Nelden, established the drug firm recently succeeded by the Nelden-Judson company. Of late years he had not been actively engaged in business, but served the territory faithfully as its treasurer for a considerable time. He had no political ambition, although he took a keen interest in politics, and was a staunch Democrat, becoming identified with the local organization when the division movement came. He was devoted to his family, and the death of his son Ollie in December 1890, was a severe affliction. The death of his wife followed, and from this crushing blow he never recovered. His health had been failing for a year past, and he had at times been confined to his bed, but recently seemed to be improving somewhat. He was at the Alta club last evening and about 7 o'clock was taken ill and was conveyed to his home, where Dr. Pinkerton attended him. He was beyond human aid, however, and sank rapidly, expiring in a few hours.
Mr. Roberts was 61 years of age. He leaves three children, and a brother who resides in Provo. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 5
Death of Bolivar Roberts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Well-Known Citizen Passed Away Suddenly Last Night
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Was Seized With Pain in the Side and Later Suffered Cerebral Hemorrhage - His End Was Peaceful and Quiet
Bolivar Roberts, the well-known old resident and business man, died at 11:15 p. m. last night at his residence, 234 East First South street, of cerebral hemorrhage.
While seated in the rooms of the Alta Club last evening he was seized with a terrible pain in his side and he, as soon as he rallied from the shock, proceeded to his home to receive attention. At 8 o'clock he complained of a most intense pain in his head, and soon relapsed into a state of unconsciousness from which he never rallied.
Mr. Roberts died full of years and honors. His manhood was passed upon the frontier, and in the early days of Utah he had much to do with the making of her history.
Mr. Roberts married a daughter of Apostle Ezra T. Benson, a lovely lady, and much esteemed, and they had a pleasant family. He was connected with the overland stage and pony express service, and in the stirring times which, antedated the rapid transit era he was a notable figure. IN 1883 he and W. E. Nelden established the wholesale and retail drug house known up to within a few months ago under the firm name of Roberts & Nelden, Mr. Roberts retiring in March, 1891.
He also found time in his busy life to serve the people of this Territory as Treasurer, he preceding Josiah Barnett. in that most responsible position.
During the past few years he experienced many sorrows, death entering his household twice, the victims being his wife and his loved son Bolivar Roberts, Jr., a young man esteemed by the whole community and regarded by his father with a love akin to reverence.
The date of the funeral has not yet been determined, but it will undoubtedly be conducted with high honors.
The Salt Lake Herald
Tuesday, August 15, 1893
Page 8
A Brother's Tribute
"An Honest Man, the Noblest Work of God."
William D. Roberts, a brother of the late Bolivar Roberts, in a brief outline of the latter's life says: "Bolivar was born in Winchester, Scott county, Ill., on July 4, 1841. He moved with the family to Decatur, Iowa, in 1848 and came to Utah in 1850 and in company with my father and myself went to California in the spring of 1852. He returned to Utah by the southern route in 1853, and afterwards the father returned to the states, and settled in Schuler county, Mo., while I remained in California. When the war broke out between the Indians and Chief Black Hawk and the settlers, Bolivar volunteered and served the territory faithfully through all those troublesome times. Afterwards he visited mother and myself in California. He found me in Ed River, Humbolt county, reaching there in 1854. He went from there to Coxe's bar on Trinity river, where he engaged in placer mining. I left Bolivar there in November, 1855, and returned to Utah, and he followed in 1856, and for several years was prominently identified with the overland mail and pony express between here and California, and with the opening of what is known as the middle road between here and Carson valley.
Having been associated with him through all the dangers and privations incident to frontier life, in times that tried men's souls as well as nerves, I can say he was the peer of any man in bravery, honor and generosity. He would have laid down his life for a friend, if necessary, or divide with him his last crust, giving his friend the larger piece. In his death I feel that I have lost not only a brother, but the best friend I had on earth. Bolivar was what the good book teaches us to believe in. "An honest man the noblest work of God."
Mr. Roberts was interred in the city cemetery, instead of Mt. Olivet, as has been stated.
Rock Springs Miner no. 33
Thursday, August 17, 1893
Page 1
Bolivar Roberts, of Salt Lake City, who was identified with the discovery of the mines of Sweetwater before the Indian outbreak there, and who was well known in this county by all the surviving old timers, died in Salt Lake City last Thursday, The remains were interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday. One by one the pioneers fall.
The Salt Lake Herald
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 8
A Sudden Death
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bolivar Roberts, a Respected Citizen Passes Away
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Sad Event Occurred Last Night - Brief Sketch of His Active and Useful Career
Bolivar Roberts died at his residence No. 252 East First South street, at 11:15 last night, from hemorrhage of the brain.
This announcement will carry with it sorrow throughout the territory and wherever Mr. Roberts was known, for he had the traits of heart and mind that won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
The deceased came to Utah in the early days, and at once became identified with its growth and development. He was for several years engaged in the hardware business with C. H. Bassett, their store being on Main street, and in the era of railway building, when the transcontinental line reached the territory, he became a contractor. Afterwards he became interested in several financial and mercantile institutions as a stockholder, and a few years ago, with W. A. Nelden, established the drug firm recently succeeded by the Nelden-Judson company. Of late years he had not been actively engaged in business, but served the territory faithfully as its treasurer for a considerable time. He had no political ambition, although he took a keen interest in politics, and was a staunch Democrat, becoming identified with the local organization when the division movement came. He was devoted to his family, and the death of his son Ollie in December 1890, was a severe affliction. The death of his wife followed, and from this crushing blow he never recovered. His health had been failing for a year past, and he had at times been confined to his bed, but recently seemed to be improving somewhat. He was at the Alta club last evening and about 7 o'clock was taken ill and was conveyed to his home, where Dr. Pinkerton attended him. He was beyond human aid, however, and sank rapidly, expiring in a few hours.
Mr. Roberts was 61 years of age. He leaves three children, and a brother who resides in Provo. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 5
Death of Bolivar Roberts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Well-Known Citizen Passed Away Suddenly Last Night
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Was Seized With Pain in the Side and Later Suffered Cerebral Hemorrhage - His End Was Peaceful and Quiet
Bolivar Roberts, the well-known old resident and business man, died at 11:15 p. m. last night at his residence, 234 East First South street, of cerebral hemorrhage.
While seated in the rooms of the Alta Club last evening he was seized with a terrible pain in his side and he, as soon as he rallied from the shock, proceeded to his home to receive attention. At 8 o'clock he complained of a most intense pain in his head, and soon relapsed into a state of unconsciousness from which he never rallied.
Mr. Roberts died full of years and honors. His manhood was passed upon the frontier, and in the early days of Utah he had much to do with the making of her history.
Mr. Roberts married a daughter of Apostle Ezra T. Benson, a lovely lady, and much esteemed, and they had a pleasant family. He was connected with the overland stage and pony express service, and in the stirring times which, antedated the rapid transit era he was a notable figure. IN 1883 he and W. E. Nelden established the wholesale and retail drug house known up to within a few months ago under the firm name of Roberts & Nelden, Mr. Roberts retiring in March, 1891.
He also found time in his busy life to serve the people of this Territory as Treasurer, he preceding Josiah Barnett. in that most responsible position.
During the past few years he experienced many sorrows, death entering his household twice, the victims being his wife and his loved son Bolivar Roberts, Jr., a young man esteemed by the whole community and regarded by his father with a love akin to reverence.
The date of the funeral has not yet been determined, but it will undoubtedly be conducted with high honors.
The Salt Lake Herald
Tuesday, August 15, 1893
Page 8
A Brother's Tribute
"An Honest Man, the Noblest Work of God."
William D. Roberts, a brother of the late Bolivar Roberts, in a brief outline of the latter's life says: "Bolivar was born in Winchester, Scott county, Ill., on July 4, 1841. He moved with the family to Decatur, Iowa, in 1848 and came to Utah in 1850 and in company with my father and myself went to California in the spring of 1852. He returned to Utah by the southern route in 1853, and afterwards the father returned to the states, and settled in Schuler county, Mo., while I remained in California. When the war broke out between the Indians and Chief Black Hawk and the settlers, Bolivar volunteered and served the territory faithfully through all those troublesome times. Afterwards he visited mother and myself in California. He found me in Ed River, Humbolt county, reaching there in 1854. He went from there to Coxe's bar on Trinity river, where he engaged in placer mining. I left Bolivar there in November, 1855, and returned to Utah, and he followed in 1856, and for several years was prominently identified with the overland mail and pony express between here and California, and with the opening of what is known as the middle road between here and Carson valley.
Having been associated with him through all the dangers and privations incident to frontier life, in times that tried men's souls as well as nerves, I can say he was the peer of any man in bravery, honor and generosity. He would have laid down his life for a friend, if necessary, or divide with him his last crust, giving his friend the larger piece. In his death I feel that I have lost not only a brother, but the best friend I had on earth. Bolivar was what the good book teaches us to believe in. "An honest man the noblest work of God."
Mr. Roberts was interred in the city cemetery, instead of Mt. Olivet, as has been stated.
Rock Springs Miner no. 33
Thursday, August 17, 1893
Page 1
Bolivar Roberts, of Salt Lake City, who was identified with the discovery of the mines of Sweetwater before the Indian outbreak there, and who was well known in this county by all the surviving old timers, died in Salt Lake City last Thursday, The remains were interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday. One by one the pioneers fall.
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 8
A Sudden Death
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bolivar Roberts, a Respected Citizen Passes Away
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Sad Event Occurred Last Night - Brief Sketch of His Active and Useful Career
Bolivar Roberts died at his residence No. 252 East First South street, at 11:15 last night, from hemorrhage of the brain.
This announcement will carry with it sorrow throughout the territory and wherever Mr. Roberts was known, for he had the traits of heart and mind that won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
The deceased came to Utah in the early days, and at once became identified with its growth and development. He was for several years engaged in the hardware business with C. H. Bassett, their store being on Main street, and in the era of railway building, when the transcontinental line reached the territory, he became a contractor. Afterwards he became interested in several financial and mercantile institutions as a stockholder, and a few years ago, with W. A. Nelden, established the drug firm recently succeeded by the Nelden-Judson company. Of late years he had not been actively engaged in business, but served the territory faithfully as its treasurer for a considerable time. He had no political ambition, although he took a keen interest in politics, and was a staunch Democrat, becoming identified with the local organization when the division movement came. He was devoted to his family, and the death of his son Ollie in December 1890, was a severe affliction. The death of his wife followed, and from this crushing blow he never recovered. His health had been failing for a year past, and he had at times been confined to his bed, but recently seemed to be improving somewhat. He was at the Alta club last evening and about 7 o'clock was taken ill and was conveyed to his home, where Dr. Pinkerton attended him. He was beyond human aid, however, and sank rapidly, expiring in a few hours.
Mr. Roberts was 61 years of age. He leaves three children, and a brother who resides in Provo. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Friday, August 11, 1893
Page 5
Death of Bolivar Roberts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Well-Known Citizen Passed Away Suddenly Last Night
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He Was Seized With Pain in the Side and Later Suffered Cerebral Hemorrhage - His End Was Peaceful and Quiet
Bolivar Roberts, the well-known old resident and business man, died at 11:15 p. m. last night at his residence, 234 East First South street, of cerebral hemorrhage.
While seated in the rooms of the Alta Club last evening he was seized with a terrible pain in his side and he, as soon as he rallied from the shock, proceeded to his home to receive attention. At 8 o'clock he complained of a most intense pain in his head, and soon relapsed into a state of unconsciousness from which he never rallied.
Mr. Roberts died full of years and honors. His manhood was passed upon the frontier, and in the early days of Utah he had much to do with the making of her history.
Mr. Roberts married a daughter of Apostle Ezra T. Benson, a lovely lady, and much esteemed, and they had a pleasant family. He was connected with the overland stage and pony express service, and in the stirring times which, antedated the rapid transit era he was a notable figure. IN 1883 he and W. E. Nelden established the wholesale and retail drug house known up to within a few months ago under the firm name of Roberts & Nelden, Mr. Roberts retiring in March, 1891.
He also found time in his busy life to serve the people of this Territory as Treasurer, he preceding Josiah Barnett. in that most responsible position.
During the past few years he experienced many sorrows, death entering his household twice, the victims being his wife and his loved son Bolivar Roberts, Jr., a young man esteemed by the whole community and regarded by his father with a love akin to reverence.
The date of the funeral has not yet been determined, but it will undoubtedly be conducted with high honors.
The Salt Lake Herald
Tuesday, August 15, 1893
Page 8
A Brother's Tribute
"An Honest Man, the Noblest Work of God."
William D. Roberts, a brother of the late Bolivar Roberts, in a brief outline of the latter's life says: "Bolivar was born in Winchester, Scott county, Ill., on July 4, 1841. He moved with the family to Decatur, Iowa, in 1848 and came to Utah in 1850 and in company with my father and myself went to California in the spring of 1852. He returned to Utah by the southern route in 1853, and afterwards the father returned to the states, and settled in Schuler county, Mo., while I remained in California. When the war broke out between the Indians and Chief Black Hawk and the settlers, Bolivar volunteered and served the territory faithfully through all those troublesome times. Afterwards he visited mother and myself in California. He found me in Ed River, Humbolt county, reaching there in 1854. He went from there to Coxe's bar on Trinity river, where he engaged in placer mining. I left Bolivar there in November, 1855, and returned to Utah, and he followed in 1856, and for several years was prominently identified with the overland mail and pony express between here and California, and with the opening of what is known as the middle road between here and Carson valley.
Having been associated with him through all the dangers and privations incident to frontier life, in times that tried men's souls as well as nerves, I can say he was the peer of any man in bravery, honor and generosity. He would have laid down his life for a friend, if necessary, or divide with him his last crust, giving his friend the larger piece. In his death I feel that I have lost not only a brother, but the best friend I had on earth. Bolivar was what the good book teaches us to believe in. "An honest man the noblest work of God."
Mr. Roberts was interred in the city cemetery, instead of Mt. Olivet, as has been stated.
Rock Springs Miner no. 33
Thursday, August 17, 1893
Page 1
Bolivar Roberts, of Salt Lake City, who was identified with the discovery of the mines of Sweetwater before the Indian outbreak there, and who was well known in this county by all the surviving old timers, died in Salt Lake City last Thursday, The remains were interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday. One by one the pioneers fall.
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