Washington Bee, District of Columbia
13 February 1897
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DEATH OF A WORTHY CITIZEN.
JOHN W. RAULS NO MORE -- REVS. JOHNSON AND HOWARD SPEAK -- HANDSOME FLORAL TRIBUTES
Mr. John W. Rauls, a well-known citizen and the father of Mrs. Sadie R. Key and Mrs. Lucy Martin, and husband of Mrs. Frances Rauls, was buried from the Second Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Bishop Johnson delivered an eloquent address. He spoke of the excellent qualities of Mr. Rauls and his value as a citizen of the State in which he lived for a number of years. At the conclusion of his address Rev. W. J. Howard was introduced, who related some incidents in his life as a neighbor of his deceased friend.
Mr. Rauls was the father-in-law of Mr. Robert H. Keys, in whose house he died. He was a dignified and revered looking gentleman, who commanded the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
The Second Baptist Church choir rendered several selections. At the conclusion of Rev. Howard's remarks the friends of the deceased were permitted to review the remains.
The casket was a handsome black one, made by the well-known funeral director, Mr. McKenzie Scott, under whose supervision the funeral was conducted. At 2:35 the remains were conveyed from the church to the last resting place on the farm of Col. Keys, where he has a private graveyard. This was the last wish of the deceased.
THE HAND OF DEATH
Mr. John W. Rauls, husband of Mrs. Mary Francis Rauls and father of Mrs. Lucy Martin and Mrs. Sadie R. Keys, died at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. Robert H. Keys, 211 3d street, s.w., last Sunday, Feb 7, and was buried Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson preached the funeral sermon. The remains were carried to Maryland to be interred. Mr. Rauls was a highly respected citizen and a man who was liked by all who knew him.
