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THE JUNIOR YEAR BOOK Page Number 3 Jtt iWmmiam SPLENDID EULOGY ON LLOYD CROSBY. In a famous monument by Daniel French, a young Sculptor, full of life and vigor, is absorbed in his work. At his side stands the Angel of Death, holding out the sleep-giving poppies toward the young man, who looks up from his work with the eternal question on his face—“Why? Why?” When such a life as that of Lloyd Crosby’s is cut short, that question is very pertinent, for in his sturdy, earnest make-up were some of the finest qualities men possess. He was manly, upright, eager to see the right and prompt and fearless in doing it. If he made mis¬ takes they were of judgment, not of purpose. He had a great thirst for knowledge, and a genuine delight in the beauties of literature and the wonders of science. He was full of ambition, and longed to be of use in the world. He did not stop for longing, he WAS of use in the world, for he took hold of the work nearest him and and did it with all his might. Perhaps two of his prom- nent qualities were a patience that counted no amount of time or labor too much to expend in accomplishing a desired end, and a dauntless persistence that simply would not admit of such a thing as defeat. Take these two qualities coupled with such a strong Christian man¬ hood as his, what could they not have accomplished for the betterment of the world! Although reserved in manner he made strong friend¬ ships, and no one was more appreciative of little kind¬ nesses than he. As a student of the high school he was earnest, studious and full of spirit, interested in every¬ thing, and no one more loyal to the school a,nd its best interests than he. Whether we have an answer for the great “Why?” or not, surely we must admit that the world is better for even the few years of his life. Not HOW MUCH, but HOW WELL. ALICE GRAY KALLANDER. Lloyd Crosby was born in St. Anne, Ill., Oct. 25, 1882, and died at his home in Momence, Ill., Dec. 2, 1909, be¬ ing at the time of his death 27 years, 1 month and 1 week old. He lived on the farm with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Crosby, until he came to town to attend the high school in 1901, and graduated in 1904, with highest honors of his class. He attended three terms at Normal school at Normal Ill., taught one year at the’ Mathers’ school, two years at Miner school, and was teaching in the eighth grade of the Momence schools at the time his last illness began. -o- DEATH OF EZRA B. PORTER. While we have no special tribute written for Mr Por¬ ter, we feel that every word of the tribute given to Mr. Crosby might be applied to Mr. Porter. The trend of their lives, and their ambitions were very much alike. Ezra B. Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carson C. Porter, was born on a farm near Momence, Feb. 2, 1883, and grew to manhood on the home place. He attended the public schools and graduated from the Momence High School in the class of 1902. He first taught in the coun¬ try schools, but soon entered the Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute, where he passed two years at hard study. He then returned to Momence, and taught in the Loraine School for a year, then re-entered the Normal School, from which he graduated in June 1909, having completed the course, however, at Christmas. At the first of the year he was elected as teacher of the mathematics in the Terre Haute High School, but after a few weeks was compelled to give up the work on ao count of his health. Mr. Porter passed away at the home of his parents in in Morocco, in Nov. 4th 1909, aged 26 years, 4 months and 2 days. The news of his death saddened the hearts of his many friends, and especially of his former pupils.
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Page Number 4 Death, the unconquerable enemy of the race,alone could conquer the spirit of Ezra Porter. During his short life his ideals were high, and he succeeded in ac¬ complishing many of his desires, and was well educated ' for the profession of teaching. His example was one worthy of emulation, and his life was that of a true? Christian. As a teacher he was devoted to his work and his influence on the students was for good in every re¬ spect. As in the case of Lloyd Crosby we may re-echo the question, “Oh, Why? Oh, Why?” And still receive no answer. But when this little span of life is past and and we meet beyond the river, then shall we understand. THE JUNIOR YEAR BOOK DEATH OF A. S. VAIL. The death of Mr. A. S. Vail deserves a notice in the columns of the Year Book. He was the oldest man in the county, his age being almost a century. He was born in Canada, May 9, 1811, and in 1812 moved with parents to Vermont,! where he grew to manhood, and in 1836 came West and settled first at Beebe’s Grove, then in Will county. He was one of the first set¬ tlers in Momenee, and hunted the Avild deer and turkey on the present site of Momenee Mr. Vail made his home in this vicinity the most of his life. He Avas Justice of the Peace for many years. His long life Avas due to his regular habits, and the fact he kept his mind working. His motto was: “Don’t Avor- ry. ” Mr. Vail went South last fall, hoping to escape an attack of illness that he had suffered for two or three AA T inters, but such was not the case, for he took sick and died at Mobile, Ala., February 17, 1910. The remains Avere brought to Momenee for burial and the funeral was conducted by Rev. T. C. Eglin, Burial took place at Momenee cemetery. Mr. Vail Avas not only the old¬ est citizen, but the oldest Odd Fellow in the state. He is survived by his faithful Avife, Mrs. Lucia Vail, and; one son, H. E. Vail, of Momenee.
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