OBIT: James Edward SPRENKLE, 1927, Red Lion, York County, PA

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Publication unknown, 1927 handwritten on clipping

James E. Sprenkle
  Red Lion, Expires
 
Auctioneer, Contractor And
Lodgeman Dies In York Hospital
After Short Illness
 
    Red Lion, April 17 - James E. Sprenkle, well known paint contractor and 
auctioneer, Franklin and Maple streets, died at 1:50 a.m. today in the York 
hospital from a complication of diseases after a short illness.  Mr. Sprenkle 
was taken ill several days ago and was removed to the hospital Saturday 
morning.  Death followed an operation.
    Mr. Sprenkle for many years while residing in Chanceford township was 
constable of the township.  He was also a prominent lodgeman. He was a member 
of the P.O.S. of A. camp of Craley; I.O.O.F. lodge, this place, and the York 
lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  Mr. Sprenkle was also a member 
of the Leo Fire company No. 1, this place.
    Surviving Mr. Sprenkle is his wife, Sadie, two sons, Walter, Felton, R.D. 
2; Sterling, this place; one daughter, Leah, at home; his father, John F. 
Sprenkle, who lives at the Sprenkle home; one brother, Frank, Red Lion; three 
sisters, Mrs. Oscar Paules, Harrisburg; Mrs. Charles Disney, West Fairview; and 
Mrs. William Arnold, this place, and five grandchildren.
    The funeral will be held from his late home at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday.  After 
short services at the house, the funeral procession will proceed to 
Shenberger's chapel, where concluding services will be held.  Interment will be 
made in the cemetery adjoining the church.  Rev. E.C. Basom, pastor of St. 
Paul's Evangelical church, this place, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Mr. 
Gray, pastor of the chapel.
    Funeral Director Furnace B. Olewiler, this place, is in charge of the 
funeral.


Additional Comments:
James Edward Sprenkle was the s/o John F. Sprenkle & Leah Heiss.  His widow's 
maiden name was Sarah Jane("Sadie") Runkle.  She later married Milton Grove.

Sisters:
Mrs. Charles Disney = Alice C. Sprenkle
Mrs. William Arnold = Sadie Irene Sprenkle
Mrs. Oscar Paules = Fannie Matilda Sprenkle

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