Runaway Accident Fatal To Pioneer

Douglas Robinett Dies In Hospital From Injuries Received Yesterday On Charles Kerby Place

Douglas Robinett, 71, a pioneer homesteader of the Webb ride section died at St. Joseph's hospital at 9:30 o'clock last night from injuries sustained when his team ran away at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at the Charles Kerby place, a mile south of Webb. Death resulted from the shock, the attending physician said.

After working in the field at the Kerby place and distributing fence posts, Mr. Robinett started with his team down a grade. The wagon was empty and the wheels locked with chains. Presumable the chains gave way, his son said, and this sent the vehicle onto the heels of the horses. They started to run and Mr. Robinett was thrown out.

Found by Daughter

One of Mr. Robinett's daughters found him lying along the roadside. He got up and managed to walk a short distance and then collapsed. He was brought to Lewiston and never regained consciousness.

Mr. Robinett was born in Nebraska and located on Webb ridge almost 30 years ago. For the last year or so he had been employed by Mr. Kerby. He was highly thought of in his community.

He leaves four sons and three daughters; Lee Robinett and Earl Robinett, living at home; Richard Robinett, Peck; Floyd Robinett, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Frances Smith and Ella Robinett, both living in California, and Mrs. Sylvia Massey, Webb.