Hume, Robert

(from Arkona Through the Years)

Robert Hume (1877–1952) was a veterinarian who came to Arkona in 1910. He graduated in 1904 from the Ontario Veterinary College. After graduation he served as a veterinarian on a large mule train ranch in Illinois.

Robert Hume married Mary Ann Smith (1878–1962). He was a familiar figure as he covered the country in his buggy pulled by a very spirited horse. Dr. Hume was a friendly, out-spoken man whose language was picturesque and to the point.

The Hume family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1920 where the veterinarian operated a stock farm. Their son Clare graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, became a teacher and subsequently an author of science textbooks and an administrator of elementary education for the City of Saskatoon. Their son Ray combined a business career with music.

Dr. and Mrs. Hume returned to Arkona in 1937. He resumed his veterinary practice and remained quite active until his death in 1952. Mrs. Hume continued to reside in Arkona until her death.

Chapter 24 of 25 - Hume, Robert

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