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“Joseph Corris, an Old Colored Man and Resident, Dies Suddenly” Joseph Corris, an old colored man, better known as “Uncle Joe,” died this morning very suddenly of heart disease, dropping dead on the corner of Sixth and Cherokee Streets at 8 o’clock. Uncle Joe has lived in Leavenworth since 1860 and was for many years prior to that time a slave in Platte County, Missouri. He served in the army during the war. He was a leader among his in politics, and while ever ready to ask favors from Democrats was a bitter partisan on the Republican side of the house. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late residence on Monroe Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Custer Post, G. A. R., will have charge of the funeral.Date(s) of Creation
7/14/1894
