The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-02-14
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ing. She was the eldest daughter Of
Mr.. 8. o. and Mrs. R. ]. Young, and
the wife of Mr.. ]. w. Long. The de-
ceased was near 60 years of age.
She joined the A, R. P. Church at
Long Cane in her early girlhood,
where she has since been a faithful
and consistent member. The singing
Of Psalms, the right observance Of
the Sabbath day and teaching the
word of God in the home. She be-
lieved in prayer as shown by her
!, example. She prayed much. She low
ed the church and allowed none Of
the trivial things of life to keep her
away from the house of God. She
was also faithful to her family by
teaching them the word of God and
living its principles before them.
She left to her children no fortune
Of this worlds goods, but she left
them greater fortune, which this
world can neither give nor take
away, a victorious life in Christ Jes-
US. She was faithful unto death and
God will give her a crown Of life.
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Her chair is empty, her, presence
missed and many hearts saddened.
We would not call this precious mo-
ther back to this wicked world but
we will all live a pure life and pre-
pare to meet her and loved ones in
the Great Beyond. She was laid to
rest Thursday afternoon in Long
Cane cemetery in the presence Of a
host Of sorrowing relatives and
friends. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. !; R. F.
Bradley, assisted by Rev. b. r. Dea-
son Of Mccormick.
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Think not her as being down in a
cold grave but happy in heaven and
singing ellis Praises" around the
beautiful white throne with God. (.
She leaves husband, one daugh-
ter and four sons to mourn her
death. She also leaves one sister
and six brothers. One son, Mr.. VIM.
P. Long, who is in active service in
France, was not able to get home.
Another son. Mr.. Wylie K. Long,
who is just back to the States, came
home. for the burial but returned to
New Jersey Friday. The bereaved
family has our heartfelt, sympathy.
A husband, four sons and daugh-!
ter mourn her loss and inherit the
sweet memory and prayer Of a
sainted'mother. = - Ca NieceJ
Master Luther Roy Young, age Is
years, II months, 12 days died at his
home near, Troy January 29S 1919,
at seven o'clock. He was the third
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe A. Young
He had been desperately ill for a.
week with influenza, which develop
ed into pneumonia. His death was a
shock to his friends and relatives.
He was baptized and soon after
wards became member of Long
Cane church by personal profession
Of faith All his life he was uni
formly nd, generous, pleasant and
cheerfufin his disposition. He re-
tanned no resentments but wished to
live,in. good will with all. His beliefs
and principles were such as could be
expected from an imperfect and sim
cere Christian. We all wished that
he could have been permitted ito re-
main longer with US. The Author
and Disposer Of human life has or
dered otherwise, and calls US to learn
to. submit to His righteous and SOW
,ereign will. .'''
His chair is. empty, his presence Is
missed Many hearts are saddened.
His choice for his Saviour was the
Lord Jesus Christ.
He was laid to rest Thursday af-
terno6n in, Long Cane cemetery by
the side Of his dear mother who pass
ed away Oct. 20, 1918. In the pres
'ence Of a host Of relatives and
friends funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. R. F. Bradley and as
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