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Henry Clay Lyles, a well known Atchison colored man. died last night at his home, 1114 Walnut Street. He was 55 years old, and Bright's Disease, with which he had been seriously ill for the last two weeks, caused his death. Recently Lyles had been janitor of the Donald apartments at Tenth and Kansas Avenue. He had lived here for more than 30 years, and for many years was a prominent figure in local politics. Lyles was born in Platte County, Mo., in 1861. His wife died about 2 years ago and two sons, William and Samuel, both living here, survive. Funeral services will be held In the Sawln & Douglass chapel at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. F. I. Hammond officiating. The body will be taken to Oak Mills for burial.Date(s) of Creation
12/23/1916
