Carthage Republican
May 27, 1922
William L. Long of near La Harpe, Illinois, entered life eternal on the evening of May 6, 1922, aged 57 years, 2 months and 9 days.
Many hearts are saddened by the passing of this well beloved and highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend, as in the midst of an active, useful life he was stricken with mortal malady and after six months and more of declining health passed on to his sure reward.
William Long was the worthy son of worthy parents. His father and mother, Levi and Sarah (Callihan) Long held residence in Hancock township many years, and upon the well remembered homestead, the subject of this sketch was born Feb. 27, 1865. Six sons and five daughters were happily sheltered under the family rooftree. The surviving members being Mrs. Ella Parker and Mrs. Ethel Adams, Reuben and Samuel Long of Hancock township; Mrs. Bertha Walters of Hamilton; John and Charles Long of Carthage; Mrs. Lena Martin of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Maggie Duffy, of Denver, Ill., and Harvey Long, of Webster. In a ripe old age the beloved father and mother were called in close succession to receive the reward of well spent lives. For many years these brothers and sisters have formed an unbroken family circle, the bond uniting them unmarred by friction of any kind. Business settlements between them adjusted with a faithfulness and fairness that provided equal rights for each and all. They now for the first time mourn their severed ranks. May they so pray and so plan that the passing of this dear brother to his heavenly home shall be the beginning of a family circle there, where they may be sometime safely fathered without the loss of one.
On Nov. 28, 1888, Will Long was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Thrush of Fountain Green. The one son, Harold Prentiss, born to them, passed away in infancy, and was in a few months, joined by his young mother.
On Nov. 30th, 1898, Mr. Long was married to Miss Cora Doolittle, of Niota. One child, Sarah Olive blessed their union. This grief-stricken wife and daughter, around whom his affections centered so deeply, have a beautiful memory of his unfailing kindness to comfort them throughout the coming days.
Something more than a half year ago, signs of declining health and strength were plainly noted. The best of medical attention followed by a hospital stay in Macomb, confirmed the fear that dire malady had fastened upon him and that ultimate recovery was not possible. The ever present and agonized suffering were borne with a patience and a submission which won high tribute to his christian character. He was forgetful of his own pain in his unselfish concern for others, fearful lest their attentive ministry might weaken or overburden them. His brothers and sisters have all been at his bedside, adding their assistance to the faithful efforts of his devoted wife and daughter, all the while sorrowfully conscious that he was rapidly going from them.
Mr. Long was converted in young manhood and united with the Presbyterian church of Fountain Green, later with his family, transferring his membership to the Christian church of LaCrosse. His method and manner of life won for him many friends. Wherever his lot was cast he was known as a man in whom implicit confidence could be safely placed. His sure and abiding faith and hope were clearly manifest during the months of intense suffering. With unfaltering trust he journeyed toward the "dark valley" knowing that upon the other side there awaited him an abundant entrance into that realm of joy and peace.
"God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly,
What he has given;
They live on earth in thought and deed as truly,
As in His heaven."
M. W. B.
May 27, 1922
William L. Long of near La Harpe, Illinois, entered life eternal on the evening of May 6, 1922, aged 57 years, 2 months and 9 days.
Many hearts are saddened by the passing of this well beloved and highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend, as in the midst of an active, useful life he was stricken with mortal malady and after six months and more of declining health passed on to his sure reward.
William Long was the worthy son of worthy parents. His father and mother, Levi and Sarah (Callihan) Long held residence in Hancock township many years, and upon the well remembered homestead, the subject of this sketch was born Feb. 27, 1865. Six sons and five daughters were happily sheltered under the family rooftree. The surviving members being Mrs. Ella Parker and Mrs. Ethel Adams, Reuben and Samuel Long of Hancock township; Mrs. Bertha Walters of Hamilton; John and Charles Long of Carthage; Mrs. Lena Martin of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Maggie Duffy, of Denver, Ill., and Harvey Long, of Webster. In a ripe old age the beloved father and mother were called in close succession to receive the reward of well spent lives. For many years these brothers and sisters have formed an unbroken family circle, the bond uniting them unmarred by friction of any kind. Business settlements between them adjusted with a faithfulness and fairness that provided equal rights for each and all. They now for the first time mourn their severed ranks. May they so pray and so plan that the passing of this dear brother to his heavenly home shall be the beginning of a family circle there, where they may be sometime safely fathered without the loss of one.
On Nov. 28, 1888, Will Long was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Thrush of Fountain Green. The one son, Harold Prentiss, born to them, passed away in infancy, and was in a few months, joined by his young mother.
On Nov. 30th, 1898, Mr. Long was married to Miss Cora Doolittle, of Niota. One child, Sarah Olive blessed their union. This grief-stricken wife and daughter, around whom his affections centered so deeply, have a beautiful memory of his unfailing kindness to comfort them throughout the coming days.
Something more than a half year ago, signs of declining health and strength were plainly noted. The best of medical attention followed by a hospital stay in Macomb, confirmed the fear that dire malady had fastened upon him and that ultimate recovery was not possible. The ever present and agonized suffering were borne with a patience and a submission which won high tribute to his christian character. He was forgetful of his own pain in his unselfish concern for others, fearful lest their attentive ministry might weaken or overburden them. His brothers and sisters have all been at his bedside, adding their assistance to the faithful efforts of his devoted wife and daughter, all the while sorrowfully conscious that he was rapidly going from them.
Mr. Long was converted in young manhood and united with the Presbyterian church of Fountain Green, later with his family, transferring his membership to the Christian church of LaCrosse. His method and manner of life won for him many friends. Wherever his lot was cast he was known as a man in whom implicit confidence could be safely placed. His sure and abiding faith and hope were clearly manifest during the months of intense suffering. With unfaltering trust he journeyed toward the "dark valley" knowing that upon the other side there awaited him an abundant entrance into that realm of joy and peace.
"God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly,
What he has given;
They live on earth in thought and deed as truly,
As in His heaven."
M. W. B.
Carthage Republican
May 27, 1922
William L. Long of near La Harpe, Illinois, entered life eternal on the evening of May 6, 1922, aged 57 years, 2 months and 9 days.
Many hearts are saddened by the passing of this well beloved and highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend, as in the midst of an active, useful life he was stricken with mortal malady and after six months and more of declining health passed on to his sure reward.
William Long was the worthy son of worthy parents. His father and mother, Levi and Sarah (Callihan) Long held residence in Hancock township many years, and upon the well remembered homestead, the subject of this sketch was born Feb. 27, 1865. Six sons and five daughters were happily sheltered under the family rooftree. The surviving members being Mrs. Ella Parker and Mrs. Ethel Adams, Reuben and Samuel Long of Hancock township; Mrs. Bertha Walters of Hamilton; John and Charles Long of Carthage; Mrs. Lena Martin of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Maggie Duffy, of Denver, Ill., and Harvey Long, of Webster. In a ripe old age the beloved father and mother were called in close succession to receive the reward of well spent lives. For many years these brothers and sisters have formed an unbroken family circle, the bond uniting them unmarred by friction of any kind. Business settlements between them adjusted with a faithfulness and fairness that provided equal rights for each and all. They now for the first time mourn their severed ranks. May they so pray and so plan that the passing of this dear brother to his heavenly home shall be the beginning of a family circle there, where they may be sometime safely fathered without the loss of one.
On Nov. 28, 1888, Will Long was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Thrush of Fountain Green. The one son, Harold Prentiss, born to them, passed away in infancy, and was in a few months, joined by his young mother.
On Nov. 30th, 1898, Mr. Long was married to Miss Cora Doolittle, of Niota. One child, Sarah Olive blessed their union. This grief-stricken wife and daughter, around whom his affections centered so deeply, have a beautiful memory of his unfailing kindness to comfort them throughout the coming days.
Something more than a half year ago, signs of declining health and strength were plainly noted. The best of medical attention followed by a hospital stay in Macomb, confirmed the fear that dire malady had fastened upon him and that ultimate recovery was not possible. The ever present and agonized suffering were borne with a patience and a submission which won high tribute to his christian character. He was forgetful of his own pain in his unselfish concern for others, fearful lest their attentive ministry might weaken or overburden them. His brothers and sisters have all been at his bedside, adding their assistance to the faithful efforts of his devoted wife and daughter, all the while sorrowfully conscious that he was rapidly going from them.
Mr. Long was converted in young manhood and united with the Presbyterian church of Fountain Green, later with his family, transferring his membership to the Christian church of LaCrosse. His method and manner of life won for him many friends. Wherever his lot was cast he was known as a man in whom implicit confidence could be safely placed. His sure and abiding faith and hope were clearly manifest during the months of intense suffering. With unfaltering trust he journeyed toward the "dark valley" knowing that upon the other side there awaited him an abundant entrance into that realm of joy and peace.
"God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly,
What he has given;
They live on earth in thought and deed as truly,
As in His heaven."
M. W. B.
May 27, 1922
William L. Long of near La Harpe, Illinois, entered life eternal on the evening of May 6, 1922, aged 57 years, 2 months and 9 days.
Many hearts are saddened by the passing of this well beloved and highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend, as in the midst of an active, useful life he was stricken with mortal malady and after six months and more of declining health passed on to his sure reward.
William Long was the worthy son of worthy parents. His father and mother, Levi and Sarah (Callihan) Long held residence in Hancock township many years, and upon the well remembered homestead, the subject of this sketch was born Feb. 27, 1865. Six sons and five daughters were happily sheltered under the family rooftree. The surviving members being Mrs. Ella Parker and Mrs. Ethel Adams, Reuben and Samuel Long of Hancock township; Mrs. Bertha Walters of Hamilton; John and Charles Long of Carthage; Mrs. Lena Martin of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Maggie Duffy, of Denver, Ill., and Harvey Long, of Webster. In a ripe old age the beloved father and mother were called in close succession to receive the reward of well spent lives. For many years these brothers and sisters have formed an unbroken family circle, the bond uniting them unmarred by friction of any kind. Business settlements between them adjusted with a faithfulness and fairness that provided equal rights for each and all. They now for the first time mourn their severed ranks. May they so pray and so plan that the passing of this dear brother to his heavenly home shall be the beginning of a family circle there, where they may be sometime safely fathered without the loss of one.
On Nov. 28, 1888, Will Long was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Thrush of Fountain Green. The one son, Harold Prentiss, born to them, passed away in infancy, and was in a few months, joined by his young mother.
On Nov. 30th, 1898, Mr. Long was married to Miss Cora Doolittle, of Niota. One child, Sarah Olive blessed their union. This grief-stricken wife and daughter, around whom his affections centered so deeply, have a beautiful memory of his unfailing kindness to comfort them throughout the coming days.
Something more than a half year ago, signs of declining health and strength were plainly noted. The best of medical attention followed by a hospital stay in Macomb, confirmed the fear that dire malady had fastened upon him and that ultimate recovery was not possible. The ever present and agonized suffering were borne with a patience and a submission which won high tribute to his christian character. He was forgetful of his own pain in his unselfish concern for others, fearful lest their attentive ministry might weaken or overburden them. His brothers and sisters have all been at his bedside, adding their assistance to the faithful efforts of his devoted wife and daughter, all the while sorrowfully conscious that he was rapidly going from them.
Mr. Long was converted in young manhood and united with the Presbyterian church of Fountain Green, later with his family, transferring his membership to the Christian church of LaCrosse. His method and manner of life won for him many friends. Wherever his lot was cast he was known as a man in whom implicit confidence could be safely placed. His sure and abiding faith and hope were clearly manifest during the months of intense suffering. With unfaltering trust he journeyed toward the "dark valley" knowing that upon the other side there awaited him an abundant entrance into that realm of joy and peace.
"God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly,
What he has given;
They live on earth in thought and deed as truly,
As in His heaven."
M. W. B.
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