Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 247, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1910 — Obituary of James Spriggs. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of James Spriggs.

James M. Spriggs, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Spriggs, was born in Gillam township, September 18, 1867. He departed from this life October 18, 1910, his age being 43 years and 1 montb. He was married to Martha Elliott Deoember 22, 1889. lie this union six children were born, three dying in infancy. Those living are Otha, aged 17; Valma, aged 15, and Lloyd, aged 11. Mr. Spriggs was an enterprising and respected member ot his home community in Barkley township. He was a member of the Wheatfield lodge of the Knights of Phythias, In his death the home has lost a loving father and the community an honorable citizen. He leaves to mourn bis departure a wife, three children, a father and mother, three sisters, two brothers and many friends. The funeral was held in the Christian church at Rensselaer and conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke. Burial was in Weston cemetery, conduqtoj by the Knights ot Pythias.