ROBERT M'CALMONT, ATTORNEY AND FORMER POSTMASTER, IS DEAD
Succumbs to Operation in Oil City Hospital on Monday Afternoon--Had Been Ill Only Since Last Thursday.
PROMINENT AS CHURCH MAN
Innumerable friends of Robert McCalmont, attorney at law and postmaster of Franklin from 1915 to 1920, and one of the community's leading citizens, were shocked Monday evening when they learned that he had died in the Oil City Hospital at 6:10 o'clock, three hours after undergoing an operation for intestinal trouble, from which he had been a sufferer only since last Thursday.
Few men, indeed, have made more lasting acquaintanceships than he, and the news of the seriousness of his illness came as a blow to those who knew him well. He was removed to the Oil City Hospital at noon and underwent the operation several hours later from which he never recovered. Mr. McCalmont was 63 years old.
The only son of General Alfred B. and Sarah Evans McCalmont, he was born in Washington, D. C., on September 18, 1859, while his father was residing there, officially employed, holding the office of Assistant Attorney General of the United States during the administration of President Buchanan.
The McCalmont family bears a name distinguished in Pennsylvania from Colonial days, members of the family having taken a part in the making of history ever since their advent here. His grandfather Judge Alexander McCalmont, served ten years as presiding judge of the 18th judicial district of Pennsylvania.
Out of College at 19
Mr. McCalmont received his preliminary education in the public schools of Franklin, and took his collegiate course at Princeton, from which he was graduated in 1878, at the age of only 19, with the degree of civil engineer. He then read law in the offices of Dodd & Lee, attorneys of Franklin, and was admitted to the bar of Venango county in 1881.
After a year's practice as a membr of the firm of Lee & McCalmont, of Oil City, he opened an office in Franklin. He continued his practice up until the time of his appointment as postmaster on January 28, 1915.
During his lifetime he was actively engaged in oil and gas production throughout this section, holding a number of leases.
A loyal Democrat, his selection by President Wilson to be postmaster was entirely in line with his party fealty. He continued in office until May, 1920, when James Woodburn, Jr., was appointed to the place.
The record he made as postmaster was one of the most pleasing accomplishments of a lifetime, and during his administration the post office force was literally one big family of which this generous-hearted man was the head. It was entirely appropriate, therefore, that upon his retirement these loyal employees should give an enthusiastic party in his honor.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the various Masonic organizations, as well as a member of Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Temple of Pittsburgh. He was a 32d degree Mason.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the Washington Club, the Franklin Club, the Franklin Lodge of Elks, the Royal Arcanum, the Wanango Country Club and was a charter member of the Venango Club.
Vestryman Over 40 Years
He was president of the Franklin Cemetery Association for a number of years and an active member of the board. In civic matters he manifested a continuous interest, supporting all those enterprises for the welfare of the community.
For more than two score years he was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal church, in whose welfare and activities he manifested a neverfailing interest, and at the time of his death was senior warden.
Mr. McCalmont was also a member of the Sons of Veterans.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
23 Jan 1923, Tue • Pages 2 and 7
Succumbs to Operation in Oil City Hospital on Monday Afternoon--Had Been Ill Only Since Last Thursday.
PROMINENT AS CHURCH MAN
Innumerable friends of Robert McCalmont, attorney at law and postmaster of Franklin from 1915 to 1920, and one of the community's leading citizens, were shocked Monday evening when they learned that he had died in the Oil City Hospital at 6:10 o'clock, three hours after undergoing an operation for intestinal trouble, from which he had been a sufferer only since last Thursday.
Few men, indeed, have made more lasting acquaintanceships than he, and the news of the seriousness of his illness came as a blow to those who knew him well. He was removed to the Oil City Hospital at noon and underwent the operation several hours later from which he never recovered. Mr. McCalmont was 63 years old.
The only son of General Alfred B. and Sarah Evans McCalmont, he was born in Washington, D. C., on September 18, 1859, while his father was residing there, officially employed, holding the office of Assistant Attorney General of the United States during the administration of President Buchanan.
The McCalmont family bears a name distinguished in Pennsylvania from Colonial days, members of the family having taken a part in the making of history ever since their advent here. His grandfather Judge Alexander McCalmont, served ten years as presiding judge of the 18th judicial district of Pennsylvania.
Out of College at 19
Mr. McCalmont received his preliminary education in the public schools of Franklin, and took his collegiate course at Princeton, from which he was graduated in 1878, at the age of only 19, with the degree of civil engineer. He then read law in the offices of Dodd & Lee, attorneys of Franklin, and was admitted to the bar of Venango county in 1881.
After a year's practice as a membr of the firm of Lee & McCalmont, of Oil City, he opened an office in Franklin. He continued his practice up until the time of his appointment as postmaster on January 28, 1915.
During his lifetime he was actively engaged in oil and gas production throughout this section, holding a number of leases.
A loyal Democrat, his selection by President Wilson to be postmaster was entirely in line with his party fealty. He continued in office until May, 1920, when James Woodburn, Jr., was appointed to the place.
The record he made as postmaster was one of the most pleasing accomplishments of a lifetime, and during his administration the post office force was literally one big family of which this generous-hearted man was the head. It was entirely appropriate, therefore, that upon his retirement these loyal employees should give an enthusiastic party in his honor.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the various Masonic organizations, as well as a member of Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Temple of Pittsburgh. He was a 32d degree Mason.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the Washington Club, the Franklin Club, the Franklin Lodge of Elks, the Royal Arcanum, the Wanango Country Club and was a charter member of the Venango Club.
Vestryman Over 40 Years
He was president of the Franklin Cemetery Association for a number of years and an active member of the board. In civic matters he manifested a continuous interest, supporting all those enterprises for the welfare of the community.
For more than two score years he was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal church, in whose welfare and activities he manifested a neverfailing interest, and at the time of his death was senior warden.
Mr. McCalmont was also a member of the Sons of Veterans.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
23 Jan 1923, Tue • Pages 2 and 7
ROBERT M'CALMONT, ATTORNEY AND FORMER POSTMASTER, IS DEAD
Succumbs to Operation in Oil City Hospital on Monday Afternoon--Had Been Ill Only Since Last Thursday.
PROMINENT AS CHURCH MAN
Innumerable friends of Robert McCalmont, attorney at law and postmaster of Franklin from 1915 to 1920, and one of the community's leading citizens, were shocked Monday evening when they learned that he had died in the Oil City Hospital at 6:10 o'clock, three hours after undergoing an operation for intestinal trouble, from which he had been a sufferer only since last Thursday.
Few men, indeed, have made more lasting acquaintanceships than he, and the news of the seriousness of his illness came as a blow to those who knew him well. He was removed to the Oil City Hospital at noon and underwent the operation several hours later from which he never recovered. Mr. McCalmont was 63 years old.
The only son of General Alfred B. and Sarah Evans McCalmont, he was born in Washington, D. C., on September 18, 1859, while his father was residing there, officially employed, holding the office of Assistant Attorney General of the United States during the administration of President Buchanan.
The McCalmont family bears a name distinguished in Pennsylvania from Colonial days, members of the family having taken a part in the making of history ever since their advent here. His grandfather Judge Alexander McCalmont, served ten years as presiding judge of the 18th judicial district of Pennsylvania.
Out of College at 19
Mr. McCalmont received his preliminary education in the public schools of Franklin, and took his collegiate course at Princeton, from which he was graduated in 1878, at the age of only 19, with the degree of civil engineer. He then read law in the offices of Dodd & Lee, attorneys of Franklin, and was admitted to the bar of Venango county in 1881.
After a year's practice as a membr of the firm of Lee & McCalmont, of Oil City, he opened an office in Franklin. He continued his practice up until the time of his appointment as postmaster on January 28, 1915.
During his lifetime he was actively engaged in oil and gas production throughout this section, holding a number of leases.
A loyal Democrat, his selection by President Wilson to be postmaster was entirely in line with his party fealty. He continued in office until May, 1920, when James Woodburn, Jr., was appointed to the place.
The record he made as postmaster was one of the most pleasing accomplishments of a lifetime, and during his administration the post office force was literally one big family of which this generous-hearted man was the head. It was entirely appropriate, therefore, that upon his retirement these loyal employees should give an enthusiastic party in his honor.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the various Masonic organizations, as well as a member of Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Temple of Pittsburgh. He was a 32d degree Mason.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the Washington Club, the Franklin Club, the Franklin Lodge of Elks, the Royal Arcanum, the Wanango Country Club and was a charter member of the Venango Club.
Vestryman Over 40 Years
He was president of the Franklin Cemetery Association for a number of years and an active member of the board. In civic matters he manifested a continuous interest, supporting all those enterprises for the welfare of the community.
For more than two score years he was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal church, in whose welfare and activities he manifested a neverfailing interest, and at the time of his death was senior warden.
Mr. McCalmont was also a member of the Sons of Veterans.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
23 Jan 1923, Tue • Pages 2 and 7
Succumbs to Operation in Oil City Hospital on Monday Afternoon--Had Been Ill Only Since Last Thursday.
PROMINENT AS CHURCH MAN
Innumerable friends of Robert McCalmont, attorney at law and postmaster of Franklin from 1915 to 1920, and one of the community's leading citizens, were shocked Monday evening when they learned that he had died in the Oil City Hospital at 6:10 o'clock, three hours after undergoing an operation for intestinal trouble, from which he had been a sufferer only since last Thursday.
Few men, indeed, have made more lasting acquaintanceships than he, and the news of the seriousness of his illness came as a blow to those who knew him well. He was removed to the Oil City Hospital at noon and underwent the operation several hours later from which he never recovered. Mr. McCalmont was 63 years old.
The only son of General Alfred B. and Sarah Evans McCalmont, he was born in Washington, D. C., on September 18, 1859, while his father was residing there, officially employed, holding the office of Assistant Attorney General of the United States during the administration of President Buchanan.
The McCalmont family bears a name distinguished in Pennsylvania from Colonial days, members of the family having taken a part in the making of history ever since their advent here. His grandfather Judge Alexander McCalmont, served ten years as presiding judge of the 18th judicial district of Pennsylvania.
Out of College at 19
Mr. McCalmont received his preliminary education in the public schools of Franklin, and took his collegiate course at Princeton, from which he was graduated in 1878, at the age of only 19, with the degree of civil engineer. He then read law in the offices of Dodd & Lee, attorneys of Franklin, and was admitted to the bar of Venango county in 1881.
After a year's practice as a membr of the firm of Lee & McCalmont, of Oil City, he opened an office in Franklin. He continued his practice up until the time of his appointment as postmaster on January 28, 1915.
During his lifetime he was actively engaged in oil and gas production throughout this section, holding a number of leases.
A loyal Democrat, his selection by President Wilson to be postmaster was entirely in line with his party fealty. He continued in office until May, 1920, when James Woodburn, Jr., was appointed to the place.
The record he made as postmaster was one of the most pleasing accomplishments of a lifetime, and during his administration the post office force was literally one big family of which this generous-hearted man was the head. It was entirely appropriate, therefore, that upon his retirement these loyal employees should give an enthusiastic party in his honor.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the various Masonic organizations, as well as a member of Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Temple of Pittsburgh. He was a 32d degree Mason.
Mr. McCalmont was a member of the Washington Club, the Franklin Club, the Franklin Lodge of Elks, the Royal Arcanum, the Wanango Country Club and was a charter member of the Venango Club.
Vestryman Over 40 Years
He was president of the Franklin Cemetery Association for a number of years and an active member of the board. In civic matters he manifested a continuous interest, supporting all those enterprises for the welfare of the community.
For more than two score years he was a vestryman of St. John's Episcopal church, in whose welfare and activities he manifested a neverfailing interest, and at the time of his death was senior warden.
Mr. McCalmont was also a member of the Sons of Veterans.
FROM
The News-Herald
Franklin, Pennsylvania
23 Jan 1923, Tue • Pages 2 and 7
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