Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1914 — SQUIRE SPRIGGS DEAD. [ARTICLE]

SQUIRE SPRIGGS DEAD.

Old And Well Known Resident of Walker Tp., Died Thursday Night. Squire Joel F. Spriggs, aged 76 years, and one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Walker tp., 'who, with his wife, celebrated their golden wedding anly about two months ago, died at his home Thursday night, according to reports that reached The Democrat yesterday afternoon. As there was no telephone within three miles of his place, we were unable to learn when the funeral would be held, parties at Kniman, with whom we talked over the phone, not having been advised, but it will probably be held today or Sunday. A Mr. Spriggs had not been sick but a few days, we understand, word of his illness reached Rensselaer Thursday, when it was stated that he was in a critical condition and likely not to recover.