The funeral services of Miss Grace Roberts, were held at 2:30 this afternoon from Mahan funeral parlors. The services were conducted by the Rev. F.M. Shoush. Burial in the Oakland cemetery.
A coroner's inquest is being held this afternoon to inquire into the death of Miss Roberts who was accidently killed when a gun held by (omission)was discharged, the bullet striking in the abdomen.
No jury has been called on the case and the coroner stated that the testimony of witnesses to the shooting was all that would be required.∼GIRL IS SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 Years Old, a Victim of Loaded Revolver in Hands of Her Younger Sister.
BOY FRIEND CARRIED IT FOR "PROTECTION"
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 years old, employed at the People's Laundry, was perhaps fatally shot Saturday night in her home in Wabash Heights by her sister, Miss Gertrude Roberts.
The shooting was accidental. The bullet struck the young woman in the abdomen, and she was immediately rushed to the Woodland Hospital. Her condition late this afternoon was said to be dangerous.
The accident happened after the two sisters, who had been to a picture with two young men, returned to their home. A gun, which one of the men had brought to the house and left while they attended the picture show with two young men, returned to understood that one of the boys had been threatened and had put the gun in his pocket when he left home. When he started to leave the Roberts home, the younger sister, Gertrude picked up the gun and it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the elder sister in the abdomen.
Friends of the two sisters say that the girls were devoted to one another and that the shooting was purely an accident. Both of the girls were employed by the People's Laundry, the wounded girl having worked there for about two years.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 4, 1922; Page One.
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GRACE ROBERTS DIES OF WOUND
No Inquest to Be Held in Death of 18-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot By Her Sister.
FUNERAL PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED
Grace R. Roberts, the 18-year-old girl, who was accidentally shot by her sister, Gertrude, Saturday night, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Woodland Hospital.
Miss Roberts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Roberts, 1618 Wheeler street. She had three sisters - Gertrude, Edna and Eva - and four brothers, Clarence, Thurman, Howard and Eugene, all of whom live here. A grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Roberts, also lives in Moberly.
The accident victim was 18 years old on October 28. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Coroner Del Martz stated this afternoon that no formal inquest would be held in connection with the death of Miss Roberts. Doctor Martz said that several witnesses would probably be examined and their testimony taken, but that no jury would be called.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 5, 1922; Page One.
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BOYS TELL HOW GIRL WAS SHOT
Carried Revolver Because of Anonymous Threats Over Telephone, Says John Lewis.
Witnesses were examined by Coroner Del Martz late yesterday following the shooting and death of Miss Grace Roberts at her home at 1618 Wheeler Street last Saturday night.
John Lewis and LeRoy Lawrence, two young men, were calling on the slain girl and her sister, Gertrude, according to the testimony. Lewis said that he had received telephone calles from persons unknown to him, who warned him and Lawrence not to "come out to the north end any more." He said that in view of these facts he carried a revolver to the Roberts home for protection. He laid the gun on a dresser.
During the evening, according to the testimony, Gertrude, the younger sister, picked up the gun and snapped it once. There was no discharge, and thinking it was not loaded, she pulled the trigger again. This time the shell was exploded, the bullet striking her sister in the abdomen.
The inquest was informal and no jury was called.
The funeral service of Miss Roberts were held this afternoon instead of yesterday afternoon as mistakenly announced yesterday.
The People's Laundry closed this afternoon to allow its employees to attend the funeral in a body.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 7, 1922; Page One.
A coroner's inquest is being held this afternoon to inquire into the death of Miss Roberts who was accidently killed when a gun held by (omission)was discharged, the bullet striking in the abdomen.
No jury has been called on the case and the coroner stated that the testimony of witnesses to the shooting was all that would be required.∼GIRL IS SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 Years Old, a Victim of Loaded Revolver in Hands of Her Younger Sister.
BOY FRIEND CARRIED IT FOR "PROTECTION"
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 years old, employed at the People's Laundry, was perhaps fatally shot Saturday night in her home in Wabash Heights by her sister, Miss Gertrude Roberts.
The shooting was accidental. The bullet struck the young woman in the abdomen, and she was immediately rushed to the Woodland Hospital. Her condition late this afternoon was said to be dangerous.
The accident happened after the two sisters, who had been to a picture with two young men, returned to their home. A gun, which one of the men had brought to the house and left while they attended the picture show with two young men, returned to understood that one of the boys had been threatened and had put the gun in his pocket when he left home. When he started to leave the Roberts home, the younger sister, Gertrude picked up the gun and it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the elder sister in the abdomen.
Friends of the two sisters say that the girls were devoted to one another and that the shooting was purely an accident. Both of the girls were employed by the People's Laundry, the wounded girl having worked there for about two years.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 4, 1922; Page One.
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GRACE ROBERTS DIES OF WOUND
No Inquest to Be Held in Death of 18-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot By Her Sister.
FUNERAL PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED
Grace R. Roberts, the 18-year-old girl, who was accidentally shot by her sister, Gertrude, Saturday night, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Woodland Hospital.
Miss Roberts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Roberts, 1618 Wheeler street. She had three sisters - Gertrude, Edna and Eva - and four brothers, Clarence, Thurman, Howard and Eugene, all of whom live here. A grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Roberts, also lives in Moberly.
The accident victim was 18 years old on October 28. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Coroner Del Martz stated this afternoon that no formal inquest would be held in connection with the death of Miss Roberts. Doctor Martz said that several witnesses would probably be examined and their testimony taken, but that no jury would be called.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 5, 1922; Page One.
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BOYS TELL HOW GIRL WAS SHOT
Carried Revolver Because of Anonymous Threats Over Telephone, Says John Lewis.
Witnesses were examined by Coroner Del Martz late yesterday following the shooting and death of Miss Grace Roberts at her home at 1618 Wheeler Street last Saturday night.
John Lewis and LeRoy Lawrence, two young men, were calling on the slain girl and her sister, Gertrude, according to the testimony. Lewis said that he had received telephone calles from persons unknown to him, who warned him and Lawrence not to "come out to the north end any more." He said that in view of these facts he carried a revolver to the Roberts home for protection. He laid the gun on a dresser.
During the evening, according to the testimony, Gertrude, the younger sister, picked up the gun and snapped it once. There was no discharge, and thinking it was not loaded, she pulled the trigger again. This time the shell was exploded, the bullet striking her sister in the abdomen.
The inquest was informal and no jury was called.
The funeral service of Miss Roberts were held this afternoon instead of yesterday afternoon as mistakenly announced yesterday.
The People's Laundry closed this afternoon to allow its employees to attend the funeral in a body.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 7, 1922; Page One.
The funeral services of Miss Grace Roberts, were held at 2:30 this afternoon from Mahan funeral parlors. The services were conducted by the Rev. F.M. Shoush. Burial in the Oakland cemetery.
A coroner's inquest is being held this afternoon to inquire into the death of Miss Roberts who was accidently killed when a gun held by (omission)was discharged, the bullet striking in the abdomen.
No jury has been called on the case and the coroner stated that the testimony of witnesses to the shooting was all that would be required.∼GIRL IS SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 Years Old, a Victim of Loaded Revolver in Hands of Her Younger Sister.
BOY FRIEND CARRIED IT FOR "PROTECTION"
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 years old, employed at the People's Laundry, was perhaps fatally shot Saturday night in her home in Wabash Heights by her sister, Miss Gertrude Roberts.
The shooting was accidental. The bullet struck the young woman in the abdomen, and she was immediately rushed to the Woodland Hospital. Her condition late this afternoon was said to be dangerous.
The accident happened after the two sisters, who had been to a picture with two young men, returned to their home. A gun, which one of the men had brought to the house and left while they attended the picture show with two young men, returned to understood that one of the boys had been threatened and had put the gun in his pocket when he left home. When he started to leave the Roberts home, the younger sister, Gertrude picked up the gun and it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the elder sister in the abdomen.
Friends of the two sisters say that the girls were devoted to one another and that the shooting was purely an accident. Both of the girls were employed by the People's Laundry, the wounded girl having worked there for about two years.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 4, 1922; Page One.
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GRACE ROBERTS DIES OF WOUND
No Inquest to Be Held in Death of 18-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot By Her Sister.
FUNERAL PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED
Grace R. Roberts, the 18-year-old girl, who was accidentally shot by her sister, Gertrude, Saturday night, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Woodland Hospital.
Miss Roberts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Roberts, 1618 Wheeler street. She had three sisters - Gertrude, Edna and Eva - and four brothers, Clarence, Thurman, Howard and Eugene, all of whom live here. A grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Roberts, also lives in Moberly.
The accident victim was 18 years old on October 28. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Coroner Del Martz stated this afternoon that no formal inquest would be held in connection with the death of Miss Roberts. Doctor Martz said that several witnesses would probably be examined and their testimony taken, but that no jury would be called.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 5, 1922; Page One.
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BOYS TELL HOW GIRL WAS SHOT
Carried Revolver Because of Anonymous Threats Over Telephone, Says John Lewis.
Witnesses were examined by Coroner Del Martz late yesterday following the shooting and death of Miss Grace Roberts at her home at 1618 Wheeler Street last Saturday night.
John Lewis and LeRoy Lawrence, two young men, were calling on the slain girl and her sister, Gertrude, according to the testimony. Lewis said that he had received telephone calles from persons unknown to him, who warned him and Lawrence not to "come out to the north end any more." He said that in view of these facts he carried a revolver to the Roberts home for protection. He laid the gun on a dresser.
During the evening, according to the testimony, Gertrude, the younger sister, picked up the gun and snapped it once. There was no discharge, and thinking it was not loaded, she pulled the trigger again. This time the shell was exploded, the bullet striking her sister in the abdomen.
The inquest was informal and no jury was called.
The funeral service of Miss Roberts were held this afternoon instead of yesterday afternoon as mistakenly announced yesterday.
The People's Laundry closed this afternoon to allow its employees to attend the funeral in a body.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 7, 1922; Page One.
A coroner's inquest is being held this afternoon to inquire into the death of Miss Roberts who was accidently killed when a gun held by (omission)was discharged, the bullet striking in the abdomen.
No jury has been called on the case and the coroner stated that the testimony of witnesses to the shooting was all that would be required.∼GIRL IS SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 Years Old, a Victim of Loaded Revolver in Hands of Her Younger Sister.
BOY FRIEND CARRIED IT FOR "PROTECTION"
Miss Grace Roberts, 18 years old, employed at the People's Laundry, was perhaps fatally shot Saturday night in her home in Wabash Heights by her sister, Miss Gertrude Roberts.
The shooting was accidental. The bullet struck the young woman in the abdomen, and she was immediately rushed to the Woodland Hospital. Her condition late this afternoon was said to be dangerous.
The accident happened after the two sisters, who had been to a picture with two young men, returned to their home. A gun, which one of the men had brought to the house and left while they attended the picture show with two young men, returned to understood that one of the boys had been threatened and had put the gun in his pocket when he left home. When he started to leave the Roberts home, the younger sister, Gertrude picked up the gun and it accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the elder sister in the abdomen.
Friends of the two sisters say that the girls were devoted to one another and that the shooting was purely an accident. Both of the girls were employed by the People's Laundry, the wounded girl having worked there for about two years.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 4, 1922; Page One.
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GRACE ROBERTS DIES OF WOUND
No Inquest to Be Held in Death of 18-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot By Her Sister.
FUNERAL PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED
Grace R. Roberts, the 18-year-old girl, who was accidentally shot by her sister, Gertrude, Saturday night, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Woodland Hospital.
Miss Roberts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Roberts, 1618 Wheeler street. She had three sisters - Gertrude, Edna and Eva - and four brothers, Clarence, Thurman, Howard and Eugene, all of whom live here. A grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Roberts, also lives in Moberly.
The accident victim was 18 years old on October 28. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Coroner Del Martz stated this afternoon that no formal inquest would be held in connection with the death of Miss Roberts. Doctor Martz said that several witnesses would probably be examined and their testimony taken, but that no jury would be called.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 5, 1922; Page One.
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BOYS TELL HOW GIRL WAS SHOT
Carried Revolver Because of Anonymous Threats Over Telephone, Says John Lewis.
Witnesses were examined by Coroner Del Martz late yesterday following the shooting and death of Miss Grace Roberts at her home at 1618 Wheeler Street last Saturday night.
John Lewis and LeRoy Lawrence, two young men, were calling on the slain girl and her sister, Gertrude, according to the testimony. Lewis said that he had received telephone calles from persons unknown to him, who warned him and Lawrence not to "come out to the north end any more." He said that in view of these facts he carried a revolver to the Roberts home for protection. He laid the gun on a dresser.
During the evening, according to the testimony, Gertrude, the younger sister, picked up the gun and snapped it once. There was no discharge, and thinking it was not loaded, she pulled the trigger again. This time the shell was exploded, the bullet striking her sister in the abdomen.
The inquest was informal and no jury was called.
The funeral service of Miss Roberts were held this afternoon instead of yesterday afternoon as mistakenly announced yesterday.
The People's Laundry closed this afternoon to allow its employees to attend the funeral in a body.
Moberly Monitor-Index; Moberly, Missouri.
December 7, 1922; Page One.
Family Members
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Gertrude Calla Roberts Goorley
1906–1983
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Clarence Edward Roberts
1907–1982
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Edna Lydia Roberts Becker
1910–1991
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Andrew Thurman Roberts
1912–1980
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Howard Stokley Roberts
1914–1970
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Eugene T Roberts
1917–1944
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Eva Nadine Roberts Riley Bradley
1920–1988
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Helen Virginia Roberts Avery
1923–1991
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Edith L Roberts Shatto
1924–1995
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Mildred Maxine Roberts Ruder
1926–2014
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Elvin Tunney Roberts
1927–1991
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