Rushden Goldsmith's Death

We much regret to record the death, which occurred at Birmingham last Saturday, of Mr Jabez Albert Robinson, aged 44, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Robinson, of 42 Winchester-road, Rushden. The deceased had been a pre-war soldier, having served in the South African War, in India, and through the greater part of the recent war. While in France he was very badly gassed, as a result of which he was discharged from the army. During the latter from the part of his time in the Service he was a corporal in the Worcesters. Since his return to civil life Mr Robinson has worked for Messrs. Charles Green and Son, jewellers, Birmingham, as a goldsmith. He was not married. The deceased was taken ill with influenza and pneumonia, aggravated by the effects of gassing, and succumbed within a week. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved relatives. The body was brought to Rushden by motor hearse, and the funeral was conducted at Rushden Cemetery yesterday by the Rev R C Law. The mourners were Mr and Mrs Robinson (father and mother), Mr and Mrs S Newell (brother-in-law and sister), Mr and Mrs F Sykes (uncle and aunt), Mr and Mrs Cox (uncle and aunt), Mrs West and Mr W Cox (cousins). Mr Arthur Sanders carried out the funeral arrangements. Wreaths bore the following inscriptions: With deepest sympathy, from father, mother, brothers and sisters. In loving memory from all uncles and aunts. With deepest sympathy from cousins Louie, Elsie, Arthur, Albert and May. In loving memory from Cousin Nellie and little Nellie. A loving tribute from his faithful friends, and with deepest respect and sympathy from Mrs Cobden and family. A token of respect and deep sympathy of a dear friend from Mr and Mrs Watts and family, Northampton. With deepest sympathy and love from Mr and Mrs Simpson and family. "Only a soldier: In loving memory of a dear comrade: he lived for his country, he died for his country. Rest in peace. Friends that pass this resting place, pause, and should there be a stray flower, place it on the grave for me, as this comrade has soothed many an aching heart in a tropical climate. It might have been your son". From Charles Green and Son, jewellers, Birmingham, with deepest sympathy. With deepest sympathy from the shopmates and staff Messrs. Green and Son, Birmingham. Mr and Mrs E Robinson and family desire to thank their heartfelt thanks to all the numerous friends who have sent messages of sympathy to them in their heavy bereavement, also for the beautiful wreaths.