Robert Horner

HORNER, ROBERT, business man, Honolulu; born at Alameda, Calif.; son of John Mears and Elizabeth (Imlay) Horner; father was one of the early pioneers to California during the gold rush there and one of the first agriculturists of that state, later becoming prominent in the cultivation of sugar cane in Hawaii. Educated privately and in the public schools of California and Punahou School (Honolulu) ; married Amy Adele Blacon of Alameda, Cal., in 1897. Began career in the cultivation of sugar cane with father, developing the extensive Horner ranch interests on the Island of Hawaii; became stockholder in several of the largest and successful sugar plantations in the Territory of Hawaii; removed to Honolulu in 1912 and in 1914 was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors for the City and County of Honolulu; during the term as supervisor was chairman of Police Committee, member of water and sewer committee and the playgrounds committee. Is treasurer. Hawaiian Fruit Packers, Ltd., and proprietor of Bethel Amusement Hall. Member of the Commercial Club, B. P. O. Elks, Honolulu. Is an enthusiast on horse racing.