The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-16

zAoHARrAH II. LOEG,

Aut BohLn ROLL
zACHARfAH IT. L0EG,
Died very suddenly, in this borough on
Monday forenoon, the 11th inst. The
deceased was born in Jacksonville, Le-
high county, on June 3rd, 1919, his par
ents being Henry Long and Magdalena.
a born Harmony, who died about fifteen
years ago at very ripe old age; they
This parents) emigrated from Norris
town, Pa, at the age of twenty years.
The deceased received his education in
the country schools which were then
mcagre, three or four months during
the winter season of each year,, but,
possessing energy and perseverance, he
soon mastered the branches then taught,
and having an aim for mercantile busi-
ness, he used TO help during the winter
season in his uncle's store, this he did
for several years, working on the farm
during the summer. At the age of about
16 years he entered his uncle's store per-
manently, as a clerk. Being faithful
and strictly honest in this capacity, as
well as in all his dealings, his uncle con-
cluded to open store in West Penn
township, (now Sitler's p. o. and
sometime In the year 1887, deceased be-
ing is years old, he was given charge of
this store; being obliging and courteous
he soon had host of friends, at the
same time building up large and profit
able business for his employer. Some
years later his uncle offered to sell out
to him, but having no funds, save a few
hundred dollars scraped together by
strict economy, he was at a loss to know
how he could pay for stock, probably
worth two thousand dollars, but his
uncle having implicit confidence in him
offered to sell him the stock on credit,
paying for 1t In his own time having
this offered to him he concluded to risk
on his own account.
Having launched his frail bark he
determined to succeed, working hard
early and late, carrying the produce he
took in for store goods, himself to Sum-
nit Hill, and in few years he found
himself free from debt and with nice
stock on hand. This business he very
successfully carried on for number of
years.
On the 18th of May, 1s46, he was
married to Louisa Arner, daughter of
the late Henry Arner, of Mahoning
Township. In later years co-partner-
ship was formed with his brother-in-law,
the late Tilghman Arner, trading under
the firm of Arner & Long, when two
stores were opened, four miles apart.
This partnership was dissolved by mutual
consent several years later, deceased
continuing with the West Penn store.
Later on he began to take an active part
in politics, and in the year 1859 he was
elected to the State Legislature, and re-
elected in 1868.
In 1S67-6S he closed out his business
in West Penn and Mahoning Township,
and removed to Lehighton, and again
engaged in the mercantile business for
q number of years.
In 1872 he was elected delegate to
the State Constitutional Convention, in
the deliberations of which body he took
All active part. He also held many
offices of local Importance, such rs
assessor of taxes, president of school
board. chief burgess, etc.
With an excellent constitution, Injured
to toll In early life and preserved by
regular habits and strict sobriety, he was
useful citizen, he was member of the
Lutheran church and faithful believer
in its doctrine.
On Monday forenoon having occasion
to go down town he stopped at different
places, and, always being of q social
nature, he had chatted with quite num-
ber of those whom he met, and feeling
comparatively well, he started for his
home, reaching it about II AS. His wife
was out, having just gone to his sons
three doors below and on her return,
entering the yard by the alley. she saw
his PROSTATE form lying on the board
walk in the rear Of his residence, hurry
ing to him and lifting his head, his face
being all blue, changing to yellow, she
found no sign of life, terribly shocked
she called for help, when some of the
neighbors arriving he was carried into
the house and DR.. Horn sent for. who
arrived promptly and after an examina-
tion pronounced life extinct and the
cause of his death apoplexy. He could
not have laid there, when found, at the
longest more than three minutes, death
no doubt was instantaneous.
The deceased leaves a wife and two
sons to mourn the sudden loss of be-
loved husband and father. Deceased
was kind neighbor and a warm friend,
and his absence upon our streets will
be long mourned by his host of friends.
The funeral took place Thursday after
noon, followed by large circle of rela-
tives andfriends. Requiscat in pace. n