. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. DEATH OF R. ASHBURNER. About 3:30 o'clock, October 16th, Robert Ashburner passed away at his home on what is known as the He- bron farm, three miles east of Wood- land. The announcement of his death caused no surprise, as he had been in failing health for some time. His affliction was further complicated by a slight stroke of apoplexy two months ago, and that induced partial paralysis. Deceased was a native of England and 73 years, 1 month and 11 days old. He came to California in 1S60, first locating i
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 30, 1907. DEATH OF R. ASHBURNER. About 3:30 o'clock, October 16th, Robert Ashburner passed away at his home on what is known as the He- bron farm, three miles east of Wood- land. The announcement of his death caused no surprise, as he had been in failing health for some time. His affliction was further complicated by a slight stroke of apoplexy two months ago, and that induced partial paralysis. Deceased was a native of England and 73 years, 1 month and 11 days old. He came to California in 1S60, first locating in San Mateo county. He brought over from England for the late John Parrott, a herd of fine cattle. After a residence of 18 years he removed to Lakeville, Sonoma county, where he lived for six years. He removed to Yolo county three years ago. Mr.' Ashburner was for many years a great fancier of Shorthorn cattle. He was an exhibitor at the State fair and was awarded third prize for his herd. On account of failing health he made up his mind over a year ago to dispose of his cattle. Last year he joined with T. B. Gibson and H. P. Eakle Jr. in inaugurating the first big sale of Shorthorn cattle ever held in the county. A few days after the State fair he sold a number of his cows and calves to the supervisors of San Diego county as the nucleus of a county farm hern. On the 6th of February, 1869, Mr. Ashburner was married to Miss Maria Reading, who is also a native of Eng- land, and who came to California in 1868. She survives him. They have no children. Deceased was a good citizen and a devoted husband. An honest, upright course in all his dealings with his fel- low men earned for him the esteem and respect of all who knew him.— Woodland Democrat. Last summer, a man who should have known better, tied a heated horse under a shade tree, and left it un- covered. In twelve hours it was dead from congestion.—Farm Journal. Some feeders say that it is bad practice to place before hogs m
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