The Journal Times May 27, 1920
On Fishing Trip; Suddenly Stricken
H. E. Hill, former prominent Ritzville resident, died suddenly while on a fishing trip near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the evening of May 20th. One of Ritzville's best known and leading citizens in the past, his death comes as a shock to his many friends here. Previous to his removal to Coeur d'Alene last July he had been prominent in public life here for a good many years, having served as county sheriff and county commissioner each two terms.
Mr. Hill was born in Cleveland, Minn., 60 years ago. He was educated in the schools of thatcity. It was here that he met and married Idell Zimmerman, whom he brought with him on his first trip to Adams County in 1887. At first they took up a homestead, but it was not long before Mr. Hill became a leader in community thought and interest.
Local politics interested him and he ran for sheriff. In the fall election of 1900 he was elected in a hot political contest which all the old timers will remember, with a plurity of one vote. His opponent was John Sherno. He served in the office two terms and was later elected county commissioner.
Last summer he removed to Coeur d'Alene in a great measure on account of his health. Hay fever and other maladies had trouble him here. He was at no time completely well, and it was against the objections of Mrs. Hill that he went on the fishing trip last week. He had been out in the boat with J. M. Stromberg of Coeur d'Alene, who let him off at a short cut to their car when they were through with their afternoon's trip. Mr. Stromberg then went on, delivered the boat and returned to the car, expecting to find Mr. Hill already there. He went down the short cut trail and discovered the lifeless body. An attack of heart trouble had taken him.
The deceased was a prominent Mason and that order took charge of the funeral held last Sunday, assisted by Rev. Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church of Coeur d'Alene. Eleven Masons from Ritzville attended the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. Hill, three brothers and two sisters. They are Morgan Hill, Seattle; Guy Hill, White Salmon; Milton Hill, Oshawa, Minn.; Mrs. Nelson Smith, Lind; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, Seattle.
They were all present at the funeral except Milton Hill, who was unable to attend.
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1900 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 39
Idar Hill 35
Corra Hill (Adopted)
1910 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 49
Ida L Hill 46
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Name: H E Hill
Probate Date: 26 May 1920
Probate Place: Adams, Washington, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1920
Inferred Death Place: Washington, USA
Case Number: 1055
Item Description: Probate Records, 1036-1055, 1920 Also filed in Idaho.
On Fishing Trip; Suddenly Stricken
H. E. Hill, former prominent Ritzville resident, died suddenly while on a fishing trip near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the evening of May 20th. One of Ritzville's best known and leading citizens in the past, his death comes as a shock to his many friends here. Previous to his removal to Coeur d'Alene last July he had been prominent in public life here for a good many years, having served as county sheriff and county commissioner each two terms.
Mr. Hill was born in Cleveland, Minn., 60 years ago. He was educated in the schools of thatcity. It was here that he met and married Idell Zimmerman, whom he brought with him on his first trip to Adams County in 1887. At first they took up a homestead, but it was not long before Mr. Hill became a leader in community thought and interest.
Local politics interested him and he ran for sheriff. In the fall election of 1900 he was elected in a hot political contest which all the old timers will remember, with a plurity of one vote. His opponent was John Sherno. He served in the office two terms and was later elected county commissioner.
Last summer he removed to Coeur d'Alene in a great measure on account of his health. Hay fever and other maladies had trouble him here. He was at no time completely well, and it was against the objections of Mrs. Hill that he went on the fishing trip last week. He had been out in the boat with J. M. Stromberg of Coeur d'Alene, who let him off at a short cut to their car when they were through with their afternoon's trip. Mr. Stromberg then went on, delivered the boat and returned to the car, expecting to find Mr. Hill already there. He went down the short cut trail and discovered the lifeless body. An attack of heart trouble had taken him.
The deceased was a prominent Mason and that order took charge of the funeral held last Sunday, assisted by Rev. Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church of Coeur d'Alene. Eleven Masons from Ritzville attended the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. Hill, three brothers and two sisters. They are Morgan Hill, Seattle; Guy Hill, White Salmon; Milton Hill, Oshawa, Minn.; Mrs. Nelson Smith, Lind; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, Seattle.
They were all present at the funeral except Milton Hill, who was unable to attend.
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1900 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 39
Idar Hill 35
Corra Hill (Adopted)
1910 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 49
Ida L Hill 46
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Name: H E Hill
Probate Date: 26 May 1920
Probate Place: Adams, Washington, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1920
Inferred Death Place: Washington, USA
Case Number: 1055
Item Description: Probate Records, 1036-1055, 1920 Also filed in Idaho.
The Journal Times May 27, 1920
On Fishing Trip; Suddenly Stricken
H. E. Hill, former prominent Ritzville resident, died suddenly while on a fishing trip near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the evening of May 20th. One of Ritzville's best known and leading citizens in the past, his death comes as a shock to his many friends here. Previous to his removal to Coeur d'Alene last July he had been prominent in public life here for a good many years, having served as county sheriff and county commissioner each two terms.
Mr. Hill was born in Cleveland, Minn., 60 years ago. He was educated in the schools of thatcity. It was here that he met and married Idell Zimmerman, whom he brought with him on his first trip to Adams County in 1887. At first they took up a homestead, but it was not long before Mr. Hill became a leader in community thought and interest.
Local politics interested him and he ran for sheriff. In the fall election of 1900 he was elected in a hot political contest which all the old timers will remember, with a plurity of one vote. His opponent was John Sherno. He served in the office two terms and was later elected county commissioner.
Last summer he removed to Coeur d'Alene in a great measure on account of his health. Hay fever and other maladies had trouble him here. He was at no time completely well, and it was against the objections of Mrs. Hill that he went on the fishing trip last week. He had been out in the boat with J. M. Stromberg of Coeur d'Alene, who let him off at a short cut to their car when they were through with their afternoon's trip. Mr. Stromberg then went on, delivered the boat and returned to the car, expecting to find Mr. Hill already there. He went down the short cut trail and discovered the lifeless body. An attack of heart trouble had taken him.
The deceased was a prominent Mason and that order took charge of the funeral held last Sunday, assisted by Rev. Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church of Coeur d'Alene. Eleven Masons from Ritzville attended the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. Hill, three brothers and two sisters. They are Morgan Hill, Seattle; Guy Hill, White Salmon; Milton Hill, Oshawa, Minn.; Mrs. Nelson Smith, Lind; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, Seattle.
They were all present at the funeral except Milton Hill, who was unable to attend.
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1900 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 39
Idar Hill 35
Corra Hill (Adopted)
1910 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 49
Ida L Hill 46
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Name: H E Hill
Probate Date: 26 May 1920
Probate Place: Adams, Washington, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1920
Inferred Death Place: Washington, USA
Case Number: 1055
Item Description: Probate Records, 1036-1055, 1920 Also filed in Idaho.
On Fishing Trip; Suddenly Stricken
H. E. Hill, former prominent Ritzville resident, died suddenly while on a fishing trip near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the evening of May 20th. One of Ritzville's best known and leading citizens in the past, his death comes as a shock to his many friends here. Previous to his removal to Coeur d'Alene last July he had been prominent in public life here for a good many years, having served as county sheriff and county commissioner each two terms.
Mr. Hill was born in Cleveland, Minn., 60 years ago. He was educated in the schools of thatcity. It was here that he met and married Idell Zimmerman, whom he brought with him on his first trip to Adams County in 1887. At first they took up a homestead, but it was not long before Mr. Hill became a leader in community thought and interest.
Local politics interested him and he ran for sheriff. In the fall election of 1900 he was elected in a hot political contest which all the old timers will remember, with a plurity of one vote. His opponent was John Sherno. He served in the office two terms and was later elected county commissioner.
Last summer he removed to Coeur d'Alene in a great measure on account of his health. Hay fever and other maladies had trouble him here. He was at no time completely well, and it was against the objections of Mrs. Hill that he went on the fishing trip last week. He had been out in the boat with J. M. Stromberg of Coeur d'Alene, who let him off at a short cut to their car when they were through with their afternoon's trip. Mr. Stromberg then went on, delivered the boat and returned to the car, expecting to find Mr. Hill already there. He went down the short cut trail and discovered the lifeless body. An attack of heart trouble had taken him.
The deceased was a prominent Mason and that order took charge of the funeral held last Sunday, assisted by Rev. Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church of Coeur d'Alene. Eleven Masons from Ritzville attended the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. Hill, three brothers and two sisters. They are Morgan Hill, Seattle; Guy Hill, White Salmon; Milton Hill, Oshawa, Minn.; Mrs. Nelson Smith, Lind; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, Seattle.
They were all present at the funeral except Milton Hill, who was unable to attend.
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1900 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 39
Idar Hill 35
Corra Hill (Adopted)
1910 Census - Ritzville, Adams Co., WA
Horace E Hill 49
Ida L Hill 46
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Name: H E Hill
Probate Date: 26 May 1920
Probate Place: Adams, Washington, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1920
Inferred Death Place: Washington, USA
Case Number: 1055
Item Description: Probate Records, 1036-1055, 1920 Also filed in Idaho.
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