e her at Drake--Yes
everywhere."

Clara went on the 23rd day of May, 1906. Mrs. Prof. J. W. Wilson
said of her:

"A Beautiful Life"

Clara C. Hastings was born at Farmington, Kansas, Sept. 24, 1877.
Married June 28th 1905. Died May 20th, 1906. Graduated from the A.
C. H. S. in the class of '98 and later completed the teachers' course
in Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. Taught nearly two years in
primary grades at Maxwell, Iowa. Resigned during the second year to
stay with her parents after the death of her sister Edith. Spent one
year in Muscotah, Kansa, as primary teacher.

"On June the 28th, 1905 she married Charles G. Sprong, and their
married life was one of happiness, with every prospect of happiness
and usefulness before them. On May 12, 1906 twin daughters came to
bless their home. Four days later little Edith died and on May 23,
Clara closed her eyes on all things earthly and her Heavenly Father
called he home. A bereaved husband, a father, mother, four brothers
and numerous friends mourn her loss. Her life was short but well
lived, for she spent it in doing good. A kind smile and a kind word
for everyone was characteristic of her. Many evidences of her love
and sympathy for others were shown at the funeral by the expressions
of sympathy from the little children and aged alike.

When all hope of life was abandoned and it was thought best by
friends to tell her the end was near, her husband gently reminded her
of little Edith in heaven, and told her she would soon be with her.
Although a little surprised for she thought she was better, she said
it was all right if it was God's will. Her last hours were spend in
comforting those left behind and many loving messages she gave them
that will be a comfort to them and a help to lessen the sting of
death. Her bright mind was active to the last. She called for paper
and pencil and named over many friends to whom she wished messages
sent. Repeating with her father the Lord's Prayer, and telling them
not to mourn for her, her bright pure life closed. She died as she
had lived--a Christian. The funeral services were held at the Potter
church, conducted by Rev. Hilton of Atchison. The floral tribute was
beautiful. A large number of people were present, but owing to the
distance a great many were unable to attend. Those from Effingham
were Hiss Speer, Emma Ellis, Ollie Wilson, Mabel Weaver, Nellie
Grable, Mrs. J. W. Wilson, Mollie Campbell,