The sudden demise of Henry Roberts in his home, Tuesday, was a severe shock to his many friends. Mr. Roberts, who has been recently living alone, did not appear at his grain office at the elevator, Tuesday, but his employee, Mr. Corckle, supposed he had gone to one of the other elevators along the line, until late that day when a long distance phone call came for him.

Mr. Corckle then became uneasy and asked the aid of Marshal Stombaugh, and with A. H. Jack went to the Roberts home about 8:30 which they found locked, but made entrance through a window, and going up stairs, found Mr. Roberts’ lifeless body in his bed.

Coroner Henry A. Johnson and Sheriff Stanfield were summoned, and after an examination, Dr. Johnson pronounced death due to internal hemorrhage, some blood having issued from his mouth which led to the belief that strangulation was the immediate cause.

Relatives were notified and arrangements made for the funeral which occurred from his home Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Fye, of the Presbyterian church, after which the body was taken to Arlington for interment in the family plat.

Henry Roberts was a quiet, unobtrusive gentleman of good business ability, making a success in the grain elevator business, owning several in this part of the state. His wife, formerly Miss Anna Couchman, of Fort Calhoun, obtained a legal separation from him four years ago, and now resides in Omaha with their only daughter, Frances.

Mr. Roberts enjoyed the confidence and respect of this city in a large degree; his departure was that of a Christian gentleman, socially inclined, but since the divorce he has been inclined to be a recluse, living mostly within himself. Much regret is expressed here over his sudden and untimely demise.