Date: June 4, 1924
Langdale's Loss
Heavy In Death
of W. J. Crosby
The death Sunday morning, June 2nd, of Mr. William J Crosby, at his home in Langdale, was a bereavement not only to his family and near relatives, but to the entire community, and he had numerous friends throughout the Chattahoochee Valley who learned with deep regret of his untimely passing.
Mr. Crosby was 49 years of age and had held the position of Master Mechanic at Langdale Mill for the past 15 years. He was a member of Magnolia Lodge No 516 A. F. & A. M. and also a Langdale Chapter No. 132. He was born and spent his early life at Blanton, ala. In Langdale he was looked upon as one of the strong men of the community.
Besides his wife, he leaves five children. These sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
Funeral services were held at Langdale Union church on Monday, the Mills closing for the services, conducted by Rev. W. T. Holdridge, of Dora, ala., assisted by Rev. B. F. Bartley and Rev.Geo. E. Driskill, of Langdale, and interment was at Glass cemetery, the ceremonies at the grave being in charge of the Masons, W. T. Draper acting as master of ceremonies. great many Langdale people accompanied the remains to Glass, a special train being operated over the c. V. Railway, for the accommodations of the many friends of the deceased.
Date: June 4, 1924
Langdale's Loss
Heavy In Death
of W. J. Crosby
The death Sunday morning, June 2nd, of Mr. William J Crosby, at his home in Langdale, was a bereavement not only to his family and near relatives, but to the entire community, and he had numerous friends throughout the Chattahoochee Valley who learned with deep regret of his untimely passing.
Mr. Crosby was 49 years of age and had held the position of Master Mechanic at Langdale Mill for the past 15 years. He was a member of Magnolia Lodge No 516 A. F. & A. M. and also a Langdale Chapter No. 132. He was born and spent his early life at Blanton, ala. In Langdale he was looked upon as one of the strong men of the community.
Besides his wife, he leaves five children. These sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
Funeral services were held at Langdale Union church on Monday, the Mills closing for the services, conducted by Rev. W. T. Holdridge, of Dora, ala., assisted by Rev. B. F. Bartley and Rev.Geo. E. Driskill, of Langdale, and interment was at Glass cemetery, the ceremonies at the grave being in charge of the Masons, W. T. Draper acting as master of ceremonies. great many Langdale people accompanied the remains to Glass, a special train being operated over the c. V. Railway, for the accommodations of the many friends of the deceased.
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