Jarvis, James B. "J. B." 1856-1908

JARVIS, SHEARER

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/11/2021 at 13:21:19

Note: He is buried in Riverside Cemetery.

Jas. B. Jarvis is Dead

Jas. B. Jarvis, a former well-known Akron man, died at his home in Sioux City yesterday, August 20, of tuberculosis.

He had been unable to work at his trade, plastering and masonry, for about three years. He was fifty-two years of age and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Shearer, two sisters and a brother. The remains will be conveyed to Akron tomorrow (Friday) for interment.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, August 27, 1908
Akron, Iowa

Death of J. B. Jarvis

Following an illness of long duration that incapacitated him for work during the last three years J. B. Jarvis died at his home from tuberculosis.

Mr. Jarvis was 52 years of age and up to the time he was compelled to give up work was a brick mason. He never married.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Shearer, and two sister, one of whom resides in Sioux City.

The funeral will be held at Westcott’s undertaking parlors at 8:30 o’clock tomorrow morning. Rev. R. T. Chipperfield, pastor of the Whitefield Methodist Episcopal church, will conduct the services. The remains will be taken to Akron, Ia., for burial.

Sioux City Journal
Thursday, August 27, 1908
Sioux City, Iowa

JARVIS—The remains of James B. Jarvis were sent yesterday to Akron, Ia. For interment.

Sioux City Journal
Saturday, August 29, 1908
Sioux City, Iowa