Talbot-Bibb County GaArchives Obituaries.....Robbins, John W. October 28 1890
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The Butler Herald, November 4, 1890
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, November 4, 1890
Page Three

A Sad Scene In Macon

Hon. John W. Robbins, of Talbotton Instantly Killed

One of the saddest and most unfortunate accidents that has ever taken place in 
Georgia was the accidental killing of Hon. John W. Robbins, in Macon on Tuesday 
the 28th inst., about 3 o’clock.  Mr. Robbins left his home on Monday, little 
dreaming that any misfortune would happen to him, for the purpose of attending 
the State Fair.  Mr. Robbins intended returning home Tuesday morning, but owing 
to the earnest solicitations of friends and being desirous to see Barnum and 
Bailey’s circus and balloon ascension, he decided to remain over until 
Wednesday.  As the time for the balloon ascension had arrived, two poles about 
fifty feet high had been erected for the purpose of raising the balloon, in the 
center of the race track some forty feet apart.  The poles were supported by 
guy ropes stretched from the top to the ground where they were fastened to 
stakes.  Suddenly one of the stakes was seen to give way or was pulled up by 
the force of the rope.  One of the poles began falling and a shout of warning 
was given.  About 300 people were in the enclose including Mr. Robbins.  The 
pole fell with terrific force strking Mr. Robbins on the front of the head 
scattering his brains in every direction.  Death was instantaneous and is 
described by those who witnessed it, to have been one of the saddest scenes on 
record.  His remains were carried to Talbotton on Wednesday morning where he 
has a wife and six amiable daughters.  The news of his death carried sadness 
and sorrow to every heart; even those who were not familiar with him in this 
community expressed their regrets, for they knew that in his death the poor had 
lost a friend and Talbot County a valued citizen, whose place cannot be 
filled.  Mr. Robbins was 55 years of age, who enjoyed good health and was 
strong and well built, and whose every breath was that of patriotism.  He knew 
no stint and his door was ever open to his friend.

He was elected a member of the Georgia legislature in 1880 and in 1884 was 
elected. senator from his district.

We in common with the citizens of Talbot County feel sadly the loss of Mr. 
Robbins, for we knew the worth of his life, for in times of adversity and 
affliction we have felt the weight of his charity.  He possessed a large 
estate, but nothing that he possessed was withheld from the wants of a friend.  
Worlds fail in this instance to enable us to express our sympathy, but may the 
sod rest lightly over his peaceful breast and may his grave be a monument to 
his memory.



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