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“Death of Johnny Roberts” - After a long illness Johnny Roberts, the well known colored man and popular house cleaner for years, died at his home Tuesday night. But few knew Johnny was so sick. He was up town last week calling on his physician. The cause of his death was cancer of the stomach. John Roberts was born a slave in Platte County, Missouri, 63 years ago (~1851). For more than 40 years he has lived at Valley Falls. On October 1, 1886, he was married to Mrs. Eliza Ross, who survives him. His step children are Mrs. Alice Moore of Valley Falls and Mrs. Mamie Hopkins of Cripple Creek. Colorado. His sisters living are Mary Powell of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Mattie of Omaha. He was a member of the Second Baptist church and carried $100 insurance in the National Industrial Council. His death occurred Tuesday evening, December 15, 1914, at Valley Falls. The funeral will be held from the Second Baptist church Friday afternoon. Rev. Wilson of Atchison will conduct the services. Relatives from a distance are expected to attend the funeral. The burial will be in the County grave yard.Date(s) of Creation
12/17/1914
