Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio. May 5, 1885.
Died -- On Friday, May 1st, at his home in Woodsfield, HUGH B. HILL, aged 70 years, 6 months and 17 days.
Mr. Hill was born October 13th, 1814, in Montgomery County, Maryland. He came to Ohio in 1833 and to Woodsfield in 1839, where he resided until summoned to the Lodge above. He was a member of the Masonic Order for nearly forty years, and of the M.E. Church for fifty years.
In all the walks of life Mr. Hill was held in the highest esteem by his fellowmen. A good citizen in every sense; a kind husband and father, the public and his immediate friends and family feel that they have lost an associate whose presence aided them under all circumstances.The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday, the 3d inst. Services were held at the M.E. Church. Rev. Garroway of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer, and Rev. Stauffer addressed the large congregation in a few well chosen remarks, after which the Masons of Woodsfield Lodge, under the direction of J. R. Purnell, Past High Priest of the Chapter at Bellaire, took charge and conducted the closing ceremonies at the church and grave. The exercises were decidedly impressive.
Died -- On Friday, May 1st, at his home in Woodsfield, HUGH B. HILL, aged 70 years, 6 months and 17 days.
Mr. Hill was born October 13th, 1814, in Montgomery County, Maryland. He came to Ohio in 1833 and to Woodsfield in 1839, where he resided until summoned to the Lodge above. He was a member of the Masonic Order for nearly forty years, and of the M.E. Church for fifty years.
In all the walks of life Mr. Hill was held in the highest esteem by his fellowmen. A good citizen in every sense; a kind husband and father, the public and his immediate friends and family feel that they have lost an associate whose presence aided them under all circumstances.The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday, the 3d inst. Services were held at the M.E. Church. Rev. Garroway of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer, and Rev. Stauffer addressed the large congregation in a few well chosen remarks, after which the Masons of Woodsfield Lodge, under the direction of J. R. Purnell, Past High Priest of the Chapter at Bellaire, took charge and conducted the closing ceremonies at the church and grave. The exercises were decidedly impressive.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio. May 5, 1885.
Died -- On Friday, May 1st, at his home in Woodsfield, HUGH B. HILL, aged 70 years, 6 months and 17 days.
Mr. Hill was born October 13th, 1814, in Montgomery County, Maryland. He came to Ohio in 1833 and to Woodsfield in 1839, where he resided until summoned to the Lodge above. He was a member of the Masonic Order for nearly forty years, and of the M.E. Church for fifty years.
In all the walks of life Mr. Hill was held in the highest esteem by his fellowmen. A good citizen in every sense; a kind husband and father, the public and his immediate friends and family feel that they have lost an associate whose presence aided them under all circumstances.The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday, the 3d inst. Services were held at the M.E. Church. Rev. Garroway of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer, and Rev. Stauffer addressed the large congregation in a few well chosen remarks, after which the Masons of Woodsfield Lodge, under the direction of J. R. Purnell, Past High Priest of the Chapter at Bellaire, took charge and conducted the closing ceremonies at the church and grave. The exercises were decidedly impressive.
Died -- On Friday, May 1st, at his home in Woodsfield, HUGH B. HILL, aged 70 years, 6 months and 17 days.
Mr. Hill was born October 13th, 1814, in Montgomery County, Maryland. He came to Ohio in 1833 and to Woodsfield in 1839, where he resided until summoned to the Lodge above. He was a member of the Masonic Order for nearly forty years, and of the M.E. Church for fifty years.
In all the walks of life Mr. Hill was held in the highest esteem by his fellowmen. A good citizen in every sense; a kind husband and father, the public and his immediate friends and family feel that they have lost an associate whose presence aided them under all circumstances.The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday, the 3d inst. Services were held at the M.E. Church. Rev. Garroway of the Presbyterian Church, led in prayer, and Rev. Stauffer addressed the large congregation in a few well chosen remarks, after which the Masons of Woodsfield Lodge, under the direction of J. R. Purnell, Past High Priest of the Chapter at Bellaire, took charge and conducted the closing ceremonies at the church and grave. The exercises were decidedly impressive.
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