ROBERT BRIDGES DIES AT HOME HERE TUESDAY
Former Scribners Editor Was Widely Known Under Pen Name of 'Droch'
Rites To Be Friday
Dr. Robert Bridges, 83, former editor of Scribner's magazine and widely known author, died Tuesday evening at his home, 34 West King street. He had been ill since before returning to his old home town two years ago.
Dr. Bridges was associated with Scribner's magazine throughout most of its 52-year history. He was assistant editor of the magazine from the time of its founding in 1887 until 1914, when he became editor. He continued as editor until his retirement in 1930.
Under the pen name of "Droch" he wrote both for Scribner's and for the humor magazine, "Life," for which he served as literary critic from 1883 to 1900.
His light verses and witty articles won Dr. Bridgs a respected place in American literary circles, and he was known in Europe as well. Though a large portion of his work was published in magazine, he wrote two books, "Overheard in Arcady" and Suppressed Chapters" published in 1894 and 1895 respectively. In 1902 he published "Bramble Brae," a collection of his poetry, and in 1904 he edited and wrote the introduction to "The Roosevelt Book."
Printed Noted Works
During his association with Scribner's , the magazine published works by leading authors, printing several works now classics in serial form before they were published as books. The authors include John Fox, Edith Wharton, George Meredith and Theodore Roosevelt. Dr. Bridges also was a director of Charles Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Born in Shippensburg July 13, 1858, Dr. Bridges was the son of the late John and Mary Bridges. He received his common school education in Shippensburg and prepared for the college work at the old Cumberland Valley State Normal school. He was graduated from Princeton university in 1879, a classmate of Woodrow Wilson. He received the degree, master of arts, from Princeton in 1882, and the degree, doctor of literature, in 1919. In 1924 an honorary doctor of literature degree was conferred upon him by Columbia university.
Dr. Bridges' first position after leaving school was as a reported on the Rochester, New York, Democrat and Chronicle, which he took in 1880. In 1881 he became assistant news editor of the New York Evening Post, a position which he held until he became associated with Scribner's magazine in 1887. After his retirement in 1930, Dr. Bridges continued to reside in New York until he returned to Shippensburg in 1939.
Dr. Bridges was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, st. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, the University, Century, Princeton and Coffee House clubs of New York City, and the Nassau and Ivy clubs of Princeton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Flora Witherspoon, of 34 West King street, and a niece, Miss Eleanor Bridges, of Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home, conducted by the Rev. William H. Galbreath. Burial will be made in the family lot at Spring Hill cemetery.
The News-Chronicle
Shippensburg, PA
5 Sep 1941, Fri, Page 1
Former Scribners Editor Was Widely Known Under Pen Name of 'Droch'
Rites To Be Friday
Dr. Robert Bridges, 83, former editor of Scribner's magazine and widely known author, died Tuesday evening at his home, 34 West King street. He had been ill since before returning to his old home town two years ago.
Dr. Bridges was associated with Scribner's magazine throughout most of its 52-year history. He was assistant editor of the magazine from the time of its founding in 1887 until 1914, when he became editor. He continued as editor until his retirement in 1930.
Under the pen name of "Droch" he wrote both for Scribner's and for the humor magazine, "Life," for which he served as literary critic from 1883 to 1900.
His light verses and witty articles won Dr. Bridgs a respected place in American literary circles, and he was known in Europe as well. Though a large portion of his work was published in magazine, he wrote two books, "Overheard in Arcady" and Suppressed Chapters" published in 1894 and 1895 respectively. In 1902 he published "Bramble Brae," a collection of his poetry, and in 1904 he edited and wrote the introduction to "The Roosevelt Book."
Printed Noted Works
During his association with Scribner's , the magazine published works by leading authors, printing several works now classics in serial form before they were published as books. The authors include John Fox, Edith Wharton, George Meredith and Theodore Roosevelt. Dr. Bridges also was a director of Charles Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Born in Shippensburg July 13, 1858, Dr. Bridges was the son of the late John and Mary Bridges. He received his common school education in Shippensburg and prepared for the college work at the old Cumberland Valley State Normal school. He was graduated from Princeton university in 1879, a classmate of Woodrow Wilson. He received the degree, master of arts, from Princeton in 1882, and the degree, doctor of literature, in 1919. In 1924 an honorary doctor of literature degree was conferred upon him by Columbia university.
Dr. Bridges' first position after leaving school was as a reported on the Rochester, New York, Democrat and Chronicle, which he took in 1880. In 1881 he became assistant news editor of the New York Evening Post, a position which he held until he became associated with Scribner's magazine in 1887. After his retirement in 1930, Dr. Bridges continued to reside in New York until he returned to Shippensburg in 1939.
Dr. Bridges was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, st. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, the University, Century, Princeton and Coffee House clubs of New York City, and the Nassau and Ivy clubs of Princeton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Flora Witherspoon, of 34 West King street, and a niece, Miss Eleanor Bridges, of Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home, conducted by the Rev. William H. Galbreath. Burial will be made in the family lot at Spring Hill cemetery.
The News-Chronicle
Shippensburg, PA
5 Sep 1941, Fri, Page 1
ROBERT BRIDGES DIES AT HOME HERE TUESDAY
Former Scribners Editor Was Widely Known Under Pen Name of 'Droch'
Rites To Be Friday
Dr. Robert Bridges, 83, former editor of Scribner's magazine and widely known author, died Tuesday evening at his home, 34 West King street. He had been ill since before returning to his old home town two years ago.
Dr. Bridges was associated with Scribner's magazine throughout most of its 52-year history. He was assistant editor of the magazine from the time of its founding in 1887 until 1914, when he became editor. He continued as editor until his retirement in 1930.
Under the pen name of "Droch" he wrote both for Scribner's and for the humor magazine, "Life," for which he served as literary critic from 1883 to 1900.
His light verses and witty articles won Dr. Bridgs a respected place in American literary circles, and he was known in Europe as well. Though a large portion of his work was published in magazine, he wrote two books, "Overheard in Arcady" and Suppressed Chapters" published in 1894 and 1895 respectively. In 1902 he published "Bramble Brae," a collection of his poetry, and in 1904 he edited and wrote the introduction to "The Roosevelt Book."
Printed Noted Works
During his association with Scribner's , the magazine published works by leading authors, printing several works now classics in serial form before they were published as books. The authors include John Fox, Edith Wharton, George Meredith and Theodore Roosevelt. Dr. Bridges also was a director of Charles Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Born in Shippensburg July 13, 1858, Dr. Bridges was the son of the late John and Mary Bridges. He received his common school education in Shippensburg and prepared for the college work at the old Cumberland Valley State Normal school. He was graduated from Princeton university in 1879, a classmate of Woodrow Wilson. He received the degree, master of arts, from Princeton in 1882, and the degree, doctor of literature, in 1919. In 1924 an honorary doctor of literature degree was conferred upon him by Columbia university.
Dr. Bridges' first position after leaving school was as a reported on the Rochester, New York, Democrat and Chronicle, which he took in 1880. In 1881 he became assistant news editor of the New York Evening Post, a position which he held until he became associated with Scribner's magazine in 1887. After his retirement in 1930, Dr. Bridges continued to reside in New York until he returned to Shippensburg in 1939.
Dr. Bridges was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, st. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, the University, Century, Princeton and Coffee House clubs of New York City, and the Nassau and Ivy clubs of Princeton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Flora Witherspoon, of 34 West King street, and a niece, Miss Eleanor Bridges, of Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home, conducted by the Rev. William H. Galbreath. Burial will be made in the family lot at Spring Hill cemetery.
The News-Chronicle
Shippensburg, PA
5 Sep 1941, Fri, Page 1
Former Scribners Editor Was Widely Known Under Pen Name of 'Droch'
Rites To Be Friday
Dr. Robert Bridges, 83, former editor of Scribner's magazine and widely known author, died Tuesday evening at his home, 34 West King street. He had been ill since before returning to his old home town two years ago.
Dr. Bridges was associated with Scribner's magazine throughout most of its 52-year history. He was assistant editor of the magazine from the time of its founding in 1887 until 1914, when he became editor. He continued as editor until his retirement in 1930.
Under the pen name of "Droch" he wrote both for Scribner's and for the humor magazine, "Life," for which he served as literary critic from 1883 to 1900.
His light verses and witty articles won Dr. Bridgs a respected place in American literary circles, and he was known in Europe as well. Though a large portion of his work was published in magazine, he wrote two books, "Overheard in Arcady" and Suppressed Chapters" published in 1894 and 1895 respectively. In 1902 he published "Bramble Brae," a collection of his poetry, and in 1904 he edited and wrote the introduction to "The Roosevelt Book."
Printed Noted Works
During his association with Scribner's , the magazine published works by leading authors, printing several works now classics in serial form before they were published as books. The authors include John Fox, Edith Wharton, George Meredith and Theodore Roosevelt. Dr. Bridges also was a director of Charles Scribner's Sons, publishers.
Born in Shippensburg July 13, 1858, Dr. Bridges was the son of the late John and Mary Bridges. He received his common school education in Shippensburg and prepared for the college work at the old Cumberland Valley State Normal school. He was graduated from Princeton university in 1879, a classmate of Woodrow Wilson. He received the degree, master of arts, from Princeton in 1882, and the degree, doctor of literature, in 1919. In 1924 an honorary doctor of literature degree was conferred upon him by Columbia university.
Dr. Bridges' first position after leaving school was as a reported on the Rochester, New York, Democrat and Chronicle, which he took in 1880. In 1881 he became assistant news editor of the New York Evening Post, a position which he held until he became associated with Scribner's magazine in 1887. After his retirement in 1930, Dr. Bridges continued to reside in New York until he returned to Shippensburg in 1939.
Dr. Bridges was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, st. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, the University, Century, Princeton and Coffee House clubs of New York City, and the Nassau and Ivy clubs of Princeton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Flora Witherspoon, of 34 West King street, and a niece, Miss Eleanor Bridges, of Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home, conducted by the Rev. William H. Galbreath. Burial will be made in the family lot at Spring Hill cemetery.
The News-Chronicle
Shippensburg, PA
5 Sep 1941, Fri, Page 1
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