The death of John L. Thompson, aged 72 years, occurred Saturday night at the family home 563 East Long Avenue following a long illness. He was born in Pulaski township and was a son of David and Elizabeth Love Thompson, old residents of that place. He was a member of the G.A.R. and was a Civil war veteran, being a private in Captain Cook's company, Co. G, 78th regiment. He was widely and favorably known and the news of his death will cause sorrow to a large circle of friends. He is survived by his widow and the following children, Mrs. F.A. Crowe of Cambridge Springs, Mrs. A.C. Patterson of Brownsville, H.J. Thompson, C.R, Thompson, Mrs. R.E. Francis and Miss Florence Thompson of this city. Two brothers and two sisters, J.H. Thompson, Plumber Thompson, Mrs. W.R. Hays and Mrs. Adeline Thompson all of Wilmington township, also survive. Interment was made in Oak Park Cemetery.