ATTORNEY WILLIAM P. ROBINSON TO BE LAID TO REST ON FRIDAY
Funeral services for Attorney William Pickett Robinson, one of the most widely known residents of this city and consistent Christian, who passed away in the family home, 562 South Front street, yesterday morning at 5:50 o'clock, will be held in the Second Presbyterian church, Twentieth and Market Streets, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Greer Koontz, pastor and the Rev. Dr. Clarence Eugene Allen of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be private in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Robinson, known to his hosts of friends in the Wheeling district as "Pick", died as a result of burns received last Wednesday afternoon when a gas tank exploded on his automobile in the garage in the rear of his home. It was not thought that he had been seriously burned and up to a short time before death, he was apparently improving. His passing came as a severe shock to his many friends.
Mr. Robinson was born in this city fifty years ago, and was the son of William and Matilda Robinson and the senior member of the law firm of Robinson and Robinson, having been associated with his brother, Judge Alan H. Robinson of the Ohio county criminal court, for many years. Mr. Robinson was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the Madison school. In his early manhood, he was employed in the Register office and later he worked in the Wheeling News business office. Later he determined to study law, and entered the George Washington school (then the Columbia Law School) of Washington, D.C. He was graduated from the institution and was admitted to practice at the Ohio county bar in 1895. He met with success in his profession from the start and had enjoyed a splendid practice.
Mr. Robinson was a consistent Christian in every sense of the word and he followed the teaching of his Master in his daily professional and social pursuits. He became a member of the Second Presbyterian church a number of years ago and was one of the most active members of that congregation. At the time of his death he was an official of the church. He was perhaps the most widely known and popular member of that congregation. It was he who was one of the principal factors in organizing the Union Mission here and who worked diligently n making the institution a place where men are made better, and there was none who addressed the meetings who did more good than Mr. Robinson. He put his heart in his Christian duties in appealing to the wanderers who frequented the mission to turn from their evil ways.
It was often remarked by his associates that "Pick" Robinson's heart was in the right place. He did not wear his heart upon his sleeve, nor did he render charitable acts for display. He was first of all a Christian gentleman of sterling worth. A man who made no distinction in persons in all walks of life. In his professional duties he came in contact with men of many types and kinds and his office was frequented by newspaper men who would drop in to chat with him a few minutes for they knew they would find him the same cheerful and optimistic person that we all love to while away a few minutes with at intervals from the grim care of duty.
In all his talks with the newspaper men he would never forget to impress upon them that newspapers that go into the homes should carry messages that will make the world better and the love for God stronger.
Mr. Robinson had done hundreds of charitable acts that little the world knows. These acts were prompted by his heart of kindness to all. One illustration will tell of his kindness. A few weeks a little Italian newsboy approached him while he was talking business with a newspaper man. Mr. Robinson ceased talking when he saw the scanty clothing worn by the boy and the rents in his garments. After asking the lad a few questions, Mr. Robinson remarked "Let us go into this store and fix this boy up." The trio went into a store and there the boy was warmly clad with clothing and shoes.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Reliance lodge A.O.U.W., Wheeling lodge and a member of the Ohio County Bar association. The bar association has been called to hold a meeting in the criminal court room this morning at 10 o'clock by President Frank P McNeil to frame resolutions upon the death of Mr. Robinson and to attend the funeral services in a body.
Surviving besides his parents and his brother, Judge Robinson, Mr. Robinson leaves another brother, Robert Robinson of Moundsville, and two sisters, Misses Lucy and Ella Robinson.
Chronicling America 1917-12-12
Funeral services for Attorney William Pickett Robinson, one of the most widely known residents of this city and consistent Christian, who passed away in the family home, 562 South Front street, yesterday morning at 5:50 o'clock, will be held in the Second Presbyterian church, Twentieth and Market Streets, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Greer Koontz, pastor and the Rev. Dr. Clarence Eugene Allen of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be private in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Robinson, known to his hosts of friends in the Wheeling district as "Pick", died as a result of burns received last Wednesday afternoon when a gas tank exploded on his automobile in the garage in the rear of his home. It was not thought that he had been seriously burned and up to a short time before death, he was apparently improving. His passing came as a severe shock to his many friends.
Mr. Robinson was born in this city fifty years ago, and was the son of William and Matilda Robinson and the senior member of the law firm of Robinson and Robinson, having been associated with his brother, Judge Alan H. Robinson of the Ohio county criminal court, for many years. Mr. Robinson was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the Madison school. In his early manhood, he was employed in the Register office and later he worked in the Wheeling News business office. Later he determined to study law, and entered the George Washington school (then the Columbia Law School) of Washington, D.C. He was graduated from the institution and was admitted to practice at the Ohio county bar in 1895. He met with success in his profession from the start and had enjoyed a splendid practice.
Mr. Robinson was a consistent Christian in every sense of the word and he followed the teaching of his Master in his daily professional and social pursuits. He became a member of the Second Presbyterian church a number of years ago and was one of the most active members of that congregation. At the time of his death he was an official of the church. He was perhaps the most widely known and popular member of that congregation. It was he who was one of the principal factors in organizing the Union Mission here and who worked diligently n making the institution a place where men are made better, and there was none who addressed the meetings who did more good than Mr. Robinson. He put his heart in his Christian duties in appealing to the wanderers who frequented the mission to turn from their evil ways.
It was often remarked by his associates that "Pick" Robinson's heart was in the right place. He did not wear his heart upon his sleeve, nor did he render charitable acts for display. He was first of all a Christian gentleman of sterling worth. A man who made no distinction in persons in all walks of life. In his professional duties he came in contact with men of many types and kinds and his office was frequented by newspaper men who would drop in to chat with him a few minutes for they knew they would find him the same cheerful and optimistic person that we all love to while away a few minutes with at intervals from the grim care of duty.
In all his talks with the newspaper men he would never forget to impress upon them that newspapers that go into the homes should carry messages that will make the world better and the love for God stronger.
Mr. Robinson had done hundreds of charitable acts that little the world knows. These acts were prompted by his heart of kindness to all. One illustration will tell of his kindness. A few weeks a little Italian newsboy approached him while he was talking business with a newspaper man. Mr. Robinson ceased talking when he saw the scanty clothing worn by the boy and the rents in his garments. After asking the lad a few questions, Mr. Robinson remarked "Let us go into this store and fix this boy up." The trio went into a store and there the boy was warmly clad with clothing and shoes.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Reliance lodge A.O.U.W., Wheeling lodge and a member of the Ohio County Bar association. The bar association has been called to hold a meeting in the criminal court room this morning at 10 o'clock by President Frank P McNeil to frame resolutions upon the death of Mr. Robinson and to attend the funeral services in a body.
Surviving besides his parents and his brother, Judge Robinson, Mr. Robinson leaves another brother, Robert Robinson of Moundsville, and two sisters, Misses Lucy and Ella Robinson.
Chronicling America 1917-12-12
ATTORNEY WILLIAM P. ROBINSON TO BE LAID TO REST ON FRIDAY
Funeral services for Attorney William Pickett Robinson, one of the most widely known residents of this city and consistent Christian, who passed away in the family home, 562 South Front street, yesterday morning at 5:50 o'clock, will be held in the Second Presbyterian church, Twentieth and Market Streets, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Greer Koontz, pastor and the Rev. Dr. Clarence Eugene Allen of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be private in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Robinson, known to his hosts of friends in the Wheeling district as "Pick", died as a result of burns received last Wednesday afternoon when a gas tank exploded on his automobile in the garage in the rear of his home. It was not thought that he had been seriously burned and up to a short time before death, he was apparently improving. His passing came as a severe shock to his many friends.
Mr. Robinson was born in this city fifty years ago, and was the son of William and Matilda Robinson and the senior member of the law firm of Robinson and Robinson, having been associated with his brother, Judge Alan H. Robinson of the Ohio county criminal court, for many years. Mr. Robinson was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the Madison school. In his early manhood, he was employed in the Register office and later he worked in the Wheeling News business office. Later he determined to study law, and entered the George Washington school (then the Columbia Law School) of Washington, D.C. He was graduated from the institution and was admitted to practice at the Ohio county bar in 1895. He met with success in his profession from the start and had enjoyed a splendid practice.
Mr. Robinson was a consistent Christian in every sense of the word and he followed the teaching of his Master in his daily professional and social pursuits. He became a member of the Second Presbyterian church a number of years ago and was one of the most active members of that congregation. At the time of his death he was an official of the church. He was perhaps the most widely known and popular member of that congregation. It was he who was one of the principal factors in organizing the Union Mission here and who worked diligently n making the institution a place where men are made better, and there was none who addressed the meetings who did more good than Mr. Robinson. He put his heart in his Christian duties in appealing to the wanderers who frequented the mission to turn from their evil ways.
It was often remarked by his associates that "Pick" Robinson's heart was in the right place. He did not wear his heart upon his sleeve, nor did he render charitable acts for display. He was first of all a Christian gentleman of sterling worth. A man who made no distinction in persons in all walks of life. In his professional duties he came in contact with men of many types and kinds and his office was frequented by newspaper men who would drop in to chat with him a few minutes for they knew they would find him the same cheerful and optimistic person that we all love to while away a few minutes with at intervals from the grim care of duty.
In all his talks with the newspaper men he would never forget to impress upon them that newspapers that go into the homes should carry messages that will make the world better and the love for God stronger.
Mr. Robinson had done hundreds of charitable acts that little the world knows. These acts were prompted by his heart of kindness to all. One illustration will tell of his kindness. A few weeks a little Italian newsboy approached him while he was talking business with a newspaper man. Mr. Robinson ceased talking when he saw the scanty clothing worn by the boy and the rents in his garments. After asking the lad a few questions, Mr. Robinson remarked "Let us go into this store and fix this boy up." The trio went into a store and there the boy was warmly clad with clothing and shoes.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Reliance lodge A.O.U.W., Wheeling lodge and a member of the Ohio County Bar association. The bar association has been called to hold a meeting in the criminal court room this morning at 10 o'clock by President Frank P McNeil to frame resolutions upon the death of Mr. Robinson and to attend the funeral services in a body.
Surviving besides his parents and his brother, Judge Robinson, Mr. Robinson leaves another brother, Robert Robinson of Moundsville, and two sisters, Misses Lucy and Ella Robinson.
Chronicling America 1917-12-12
Funeral services for Attorney William Pickett Robinson, one of the most widely known residents of this city and consistent Christian, who passed away in the family home, 562 South Front street, yesterday morning at 5:50 o'clock, will be held in the Second Presbyterian church, Twentieth and Market Streets, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Greer Koontz, pastor and the Rev. Dr. Clarence Eugene Allen of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be private in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Robinson, known to his hosts of friends in the Wheeling district as "Pick", died as a result of burns received last Wednesday afternoon when a gas tank exploded on his automobile in the garage in the rear of his home. It was not thought that he had been seriously burned and up to a short time before death, he was apparently improving. His passing came as a severe shock to his many friends.
Mr. Robinson was born in this city fifty years ago, and was the son of William and Matilda Robinson and the senior member of the law firm of Robinson and Robinson, having been associated with his brother, Judge Alan H. Robinson of the Ohio county criminal court, for many years. Mr. Robinson was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the Madison school. In his early manhood, he was employed in the Register office and later he worked in the Wheeling News business office. Later he determined to study law, and entered the George Washington school (then the Columbia Law School) of Washington, D.C. He was graduated from the institution and was admitted to practice at the Ohio county bar in 1895. He met with success in his profession from the start and had enjoyed a splendid practice.
Mr. Robinson was a consistent Christian in every sense of the word and he followed the teaching of his Master in his daily professional and social pursuits. He became a member of the Second Presbyterian church a number of years ago and was one of the most active members of that congregation. At the time of his death he was an official of the church. He was perhaps the most widely known and popular member of that congregation. It was he who was one of the principal factors in organizing the Union Mission here and who worked diligently n making the institution a place where men are made better, and there was none who addressed the meetings who did more good than Mr. Robinson. He put his heart in his Christian duties in appealing to the wanderers who frequented the mission to turn from their evil ways.
It was often remarked by his associates that "Pick" Robinson's heart was in the right place. He did not wear his heart upon his sleeve, nor did he render charitable acts for display. He was first of all a Christian gentleman of sterling worth. A man who made no distinction in persons in all walks of life. In his professional duties he came in contact with men of many types and kinds and his office was frequented by newspaper men who would drop in to chat with him a few minutes for they knew they would find him the same cheerful and optimistic person that we all love to while away a few minutes with at intervals from the grim care of duty.
In all his talks with the newspaper men he would never forget to impress upon them that newspapers that go into the homes should carry messages that will make the world better and the love for God stronger.
Mr. Robinson had done hundreds of charitable acts that little the world knows. These acts were prompted by his heart of kindness to all. One illustration will tell of his kindness. A few weeks a little Italian newsboy approached him while he was talking business with a newspaper man. Mr. Robinson ceased talking when he saw the scanty clothing worn by the boy and the rents in his garments. After asking the lad a few questions, Mr. Robinson remarked "Let us go into this store and fix this boy up." The trio went into a store and there the boy was warmly clad with clothing and shoes.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Reliance lodge A.O.U.W., Wheeling lodge and a member of the Ohio County Bar association. The bar association has been called to hold a meeting in the criminal court room this morning at 10 o'clock by President Frank P McNeil to frame resolutions upon the death of Mr. Robinson and to attend the funeral services in a body.
Surviving besides his parents and his brother, Judge Robinson, Mr. Robinson leaves another brother, Robert Robinson of Moundsville, and two sisters, Misses Lucy and Ella Robinson.
Chronicling America 1917-12-12
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