Roberts, Nathaniel W.

Nathaniel W. Roberts
Aug. 3, 1861-May 8, 1913

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, May 8, 1913, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library


    Nathaniel W. Roberts, aged 52 years, died at his home, 510 east Monroe street, South Bend, Ind., at about 6 o'clock this morning, after a 10 weeks' illness of apoplexy.
    Deceased was born in Niles Aug. 3, 1861.  He had resided here until 12 years ago when he went to South Bend.  His occupation was that of traveling salesman for the International Harvester company.  His duties have taken him over a large territory.
    He was married March 12, 1904, to Miss Minnie Daily of Walkerton, Ind.  Besides the widow he is survived by two children, Edward and Daily E. Roberts.  Mr. Roberts was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Calanthe lodge No. 50, of Niles, and the Modern Woodmen of America of South Bend, having transferred his membership from the Niles camp.
    Funeral services will be held from the residence in South Bend Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.A. Wright of this city officiating.
    The body will be brought to Niles for interment.
    Mr. Roberts was well known in Niles, having an exceptionally large circle of steadfast friends who will be truly grieved to learn of his demise.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, May 8, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

NAT ROBERTS DEAD AT SOUTH BEND
Was Well known resident.  Burial here Sunday

    Nathaniel Roberts, a former well known and native resident of Niles died this morning about 6 o'clock at his home in South Bend as the result of the fourth stroke of paralysis which he suffered two weeks ago.
    The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 510 East Mornroe street.  Rev. R.A. Wright of Niles will officiate.  The remains will be brought to Niles and the burial will occur abut 4:30 o'clock.
    Mr. Roberts was 52 years of age.  For years he engaged in the grain and feed business in Niles under the firm name of Roberts & Vincent.  He went from Niles to South Bend to act as agent there for the McCormick Harvester Company.
    Besides his mother, he is survived by a widow, two children and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Roberts Vincent, all of South Bend.
    Mr. Roberts had many friends in Niles.  He was a fine musician and for years played in the Niles band.