The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 27, 1917, page 6
THOMAS J. LEAGUE DIES
The passing of Thomas J. League closes the earthly record
of a well filled life. He was born in Ohio and when a child the family moved
to Indiana, from which state he enlisted in the civil war at the age of 20,
served 1½ years, at the close of which he re-enlisted for the period
of the war, serving his country for 4½ years, and closing his war record
as a Second Lieutenant.
At the close of the war he moved to Missouri where he
married his first wife in 1868. Six children were born to them, three of
whom are living, two of whom were present, at the time of his death, Wednesday
morning, July 25.
Mr. League, after living a widower for ten years, married
again in 1900 and his present wife lives to mourn his loss. Mr. League has
been a very patient sufferer for the past 11 years and for the past year
has been largely confined to his house. In all his suffering he was never
known to complain. For 35 years he lived a consistent and pronounced Christian
life, being a member of the Christian church until a few years ago when he
became a member of the Congregational church. Thus Mr. League filled with
distinction three of the highest positions in life - true to his country,
true to his home, and true to his church and society. Everyone knew where
Mr. League stood on all questions pertaining to the highest good of humanity.
In faith we grant him rest for his works do follow him.
The funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning
with Rev. Abrams, of the Congregational church, in charge. The funeral was
attended by a large number of friends of the family.
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