Walter A. Noble
Aug. 29, 1864-Aug. 9, 1936
Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 10, 1936, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Walter A. Noble, Pioneer Merchant, Is Dead
DIES IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ANN ARBOR, AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Recently Retired After Closing Niles' Oldest Shoe Store, His Father Founded.
Walter a. Noble, pioneer in the shoe business in Niles and a resident of the city for more than 50 years, died early Sunday morning in the University hospital at Ann Arbor, Mr. Noble was 72 years old.
Mr. Noble's death occurred after an illness of about six months. He was taken to the University hospital early last month and had been there continuously since that time, except for two weeks which he spent in Niles recently.
Surviving are his son, Donald A. Noble, and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Barclay, both of Detroit; a brother, George W. Noble, Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. F.J. Setchell, Chicago. Mrs. Noble died about a year ago.
Lived Here 50 Years
Mr. Noble was born in Albion, N.Y., Aug. 29, 1864. He came to Niles from Buchanan when he was about 20 years old. For many years, he was associated with his father, George Noble, in the shoe business here, afterward succeeding him as proprietor.
The store, until the time of Mr. Noble's retirement early this year, was the oldest shoe store in Niles and the only shoe store conducted by its original owner. It was one of the few businesses in Niles which had continued under its original ownership for more than 50 years.
Mr. Noble had for many years been a member of the Elks lodge. Although he had been a sufferer for many months and had undergone several operations, he retained his interest in Niles and the world at large until the last.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Price and Kiger chapel. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, August 11, 1936, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Niles News In Brief: NOBEL FUNERAL TODAY
The Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiated at the funeral services for Walter A. Noble in the Price and Kiger chapel this afternoon. Pallbearers were Harry Dick, M.S. Brickel, Harold Laberteaux, Arthur Stone, James Patterson, and G.F. Price. Mrs. Noble's son, George and his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Barclay, both of Detroit, were in Niels for the services. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.