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John T Hill

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John T Hill

Birth
Alabama, USA
Death
2 Feb 1923 (aged 71)
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
Plot
Old South, Blk 1 South, Row 5
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Printed in The Davis News on June 11, 1914; Reprinted with permission

City Locals

Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Dorinda Owen and Mr. J. T. Hill on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Slover. Miss Owen has been primary teacher in the Davis public school for several years. Mr. Hill is the well known hardware merchant.

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Printed in The Davis News on June 18, 1914; Reprinted with permission

Hill – Owen.

A beautiful wedding was celebrated Wednesday afternoon, June 17th, at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Slover, their aunt, Miss Dorinda Owen, becoming the bride of Mr. Jno. T. Hill, the Rev. R. W. Oakes reading the nuptial vows.

Fragrant white carnations and sweet peas were used throughout the house to add to this charming occasion. The double parlors of the elegant Slover home were thrown together, and it was under a beautiful arch of ferns in the double doors, where white carnations in all their purity nodded their heads, that the impressive ceremony was read that united these happy hearts. The front parlor was banked with ferns, while stately vases of white carnations were found on pedestals among them. Caught here and there with white ribbon were carnations that found their resting place in the center of the room and ended in artistic festoons at the lights.

The music room was a bower of sweet peas. and in their rich rainbow colors they made a home fit for Cupid to claim as a "happy lovers' lane" for his many victims. In this room a beautiful aisle of broad white bands of tulle was made which lead to the altar under the arch of carnations and ferns.

Before the ceremony Miss Clay Draughon accompanied by Mrs. J. F. Ellis, sang "I Love You Truly," her sweet voice clearly ringing with untold melody for the auspicious occasion. The wedding march was played by Mrs. J. F. Ellis, accompanied on the violin by Mrs. James Draughon for the entrance of the wedding party.

Miss Edith and Master Gordon Slover first entered carrying large bows of white ribbon which untied and formed the aisle for the wedding party. Following next came Mr. and Mrs. Tom Slover, the only attendants of the bride. Mrs. Slover was gowned in a becoming white voile embroidered in green, caught at the waist with a beautiful green sash. Rev. Oakes entered in front of the charming bride and groom. The bride was beautiful in her bridal costume of pearl white crepe-de-chine. Her veil, worn Juliet fashion, was caught with white carnations and ferns and she carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, sweet peas and foliage.

The popularity of both the bride and groom made this wedding one long to be remembered in the hearts of their many friends in Davis and neither one need more said of them than "None knew them but to love them – none named them but to praise," and in wishing them their future happiness it is sincerely indulged in by all the community.

The gifts showed the great love and admiration of these two happy people, as in the dining room was filled to overflowing with linens, silver, handpainted china and cut glass of the most handsome type.

Mr. and Mrs. Hill left on the northbound Santa Fe for Oklahoma City and other points in Oklahoma for a brief wedding journey and will soon be at home to their many friends in a new little bungalow.

The bride's traveling gown was a tailored costume of Wisteria with blouse of white crepe with which she wore shoes, gloves and hat to match.

The following were out-of-town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sass of Ardmore; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Searcy, Mrs. Marvin Cochran, Mrs. Frank Cochran, Miss Lona Slover, Wynnewood; Miss Nell Peck of Tennessee; Misses Grace and Pauline Slover, Miss Creek; Mrs. Bettie Mullens of Frederick, Okla.; Misses Ruth and Ruby Slover of Sulphur.

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Printed in The Davis News on Feb. 8, 1923; Reprinted with permission

J. T. Hill Died Suddenly
Last Friday


The hearts of the citizens of Davis were bowed down in profound sorrow when the news passed from one to another last Friday morning, Feb. 2, 1923, that J. T. Hill was dead. While Mr. Hill had been confined to his home for more than three years on account of a fractured hip, his death was not expected and came as a shock to our city.

The exact cause of his death may never be known – whether from paralysis or heart failure. About 10 o'clock Mrs. Hill, who has been almost constantly at his side since he became afflicted, had just gone to a neighbor's for some milk, and on returning found Mr. Hill lying in the floor dead, with a gash just over his right eye, probably made by hitting the trunk as he fell.

Funeral services were held at the family residence at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the presence of a large crowd who went to pay the last tribute to this good man. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. O. Moore, assisted by Rev. J. J. Franklin. Interment was in Green Hill cemetery. The high banks of beautiful flowers gave testimony of the love and esteem held for him by many friends.

John T. Hill was born in Alabama July 2, 1851, making him 71 years of age at last birthday. He came to Davis about 30 years ago, and was first employed in McCluskey & Son's store and later entered the hardware business which he conducted for 20 years or more. Sin September, 1919, while rolling out a wagon to be sold, he was knocked down and sustained a broken hip, which kept him in bed a long time. Later he became able to walk a little by the use of crutches, though very little. Sept. 19, 1888, he married Miss Annie McCluskey, who died March 11, 1909. To this union two children were born, namely, Mrs. Don Lacy of Ardmore and Edwin M. Hill of Checotah, Okla. On June 17, 1914, he married Miss Dorinda Owen of this city, who is now left to mourn the departure of her companion. Other surviving relatives are two half sisters and a half brother in Alabama and a half brother living near Vernon, Texas.

Mr. Hill was a citizen of Davis for 30 years and was recognized by everybody as being one of the best men our city ever had. He was a high-minded, Christian character, a man who made the Golden Rule his life's mott. He was faithful to his home, his church, his friends, his town. None knew him but to love him; none named him but to praise. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Woodmen of the World. In days gone by he was a Mason but had dropped his membership.

In the passing of Mr. Hill, the people of Davis feel that one our best and most beloved citizens has gone to his reward. He was one of Nature's noblemen, a man who was what he professed to be. His departure brought great sorrow to everyone who knew him.

Out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Don Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. Jerrie McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sass, Mrs. Colley, Bowden Lacy and H. C. Nichols of Ardmore; Edwin M. Hill of Checotah; John Owen of Gainesville; Mrs. W. R. Smith of Muskogee, and Mrs. Frank Cochran of Wynnewood.
Printed in The Davis News on June 11, 1914; Reprinted with permission

City Locals

Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Dorinda Owen and Mr. J. T. Hill on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Slover. Miss Owen has been primary teacher in the Davis public school for several years. Mr. Hill is the well known hardware merchant.

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Printed in The Davis News on June 18, 1914; Reprinted with permission

Hill – Owen.

A beautiful wedding was celebrated Wednesday afternoon, June 17th, at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Slover, their aunt, Miss Dorinda Owen, becoming the bride of Mr. Jno. T. Hill, the Rev. R. W. Oakes reading the nuptial vows.

Fragrant white carnations and sweet peas were used throughout the house to add to this charming occasion. The double parlors of the elegant Slover home were thrown together, and it was under a beautiful arch of ferns in the double doors, where white carnations in all their purity nodded their heads, that the impressive ceremony was read that united these happy hearts. The front parlor was banked with ferns, while stately vases of white carnations were found on pedestals among them. Caught here and there with white ribbon were carnations that found their resting place in the center of the room and ended in artistic festoons at the lights.

The music room was a bower of sweet peas. and in their rich rainbow colors they made a home fit for Cupid to claim as a "happy lovers' lane" for his many victims. In this room a beautiful aisle of broad white bands of tulle was made which lead to the altar under the arch of carnations and ferns.

Before the ceremony Miss Clay Draughon accompanied by Mrs. J. F. Ellis, sang "I Love You Truly," her sweet voice clearly ringing with untold melody for the auspicious occasion. The wedding march was played by Mrs. J. F. Ellis, accompanied on the violin by Mrs. James Draughon for the entrance of the wedding party.

Miss Edith and Master Gordon Slover first entered carrying large bows of white ribbon which untied and formed the aisle for the wedding party. Following next came Mr. and Mrs. Tom Slover, the only attendants of the bride. Mrs. Slover was gowned in a becoming white voile embroidered in green, caught at the waist with a beautiful green sash. Rev. Oakes entered in front of the charming bride and groom. The bride was beautiful in her bridal costume of pearl white crepe-de-chine. Her veil, worn Juliet fashion, was caught with white carnations and ferns and she carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, sweet peas and foliage.

The popularity of both the bride and groom made this wedding one long to be remembered in the hearts of their many friends in Davis and neither one need more said of them than "None knew them but to love them – none named them but to praise," and in wishing them their future happiness it is sincerely indulged in by all the community.

The gifts showed the great love and admiration of these two happy people, as in the dining room was filled to overflowing with linens, silver, handpainted china and cut glass of the most handsome type.

Mr. and Mrs. Hill left on the northbound Santa Fe for Oklahoma City and other points in Oklahoma for a brief wedding journey and will soon be at home to their many friends in a new little bungalow.

The bride's traveling gown was a tailored costume of Wisteria with blouse of white crepe with which she wore shoes, gloves and hat to match.

The following were out-of-town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sass of Ardmore; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Searcy, Mrs. Marvin Cochran, Mrs. Frank Cochran, Miss Lona Slover, Wynnewood; Miss Nell Peck of Tennessee; Misses Grace and Pauline Slover, Miss Creek; Mrs. Bettie Mullens of Frederick, Okla.; Misses Ruth and Ruby Slover of Sulphur.

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Printed in The Davis News on Feb. 8, 1923; Reprinted with permission

J. T. Hill Died Suddenly
Last Friday


The hearts of the citizens of Davis were bowed down in profound sorrow when the news passed from one to another last Friday morning, Feb. 2, 1923, that J. T. Hill was dead. While Mr. Hill had been confined to his home for more than three years on account of a fractured hip, his death was not expected and came as a shock to our city.

The exact cause of his death may never be known – whether from paralysis or heart failure. About 10 o'clock Mrs. Hill, who has been almost constantly at his side since he became afflicted, had just gone to a neighbor's for some milk, and on returning found Mr. Hill lying in the floor dead, with a gash just over his right eye, probably made by hitting the trunk as he fell.

Funeral services were held at the family residence at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the presence of a large crowd who went to pay the last tribute to this good man. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. O. Moore, assisted by Rev. J. J. Franklin. Interment was in Green Hill cemetery. The high banks of beautiful flowers gave testimony of the love and esteem held for him by many friends.

John T. Hill was born in Alabama July 2, 1851, making him 71 years of age at last birthday. He came to Davis about 30 years ago, and was first employed in McCluskey & Son's store and later entered the hardware business which he conducted for 20 years or more. Sin September, 1919, while rolling out a wagon to be sold, he was knocked down and sustained a broken hip, which kept him in bed a long time. Later he became able to walk a little by the use of crutches, though very little. Sept. 19, 1888, he married Miss Annie McCluskey, who died March 11, 1909. To this union two children were born, namely, Mrs. Don Lacy of Ardmore and Edwin M. Hill of Checotah, Okla. On June 17, 1914, he married Miss Dorinda Owen of this city, who is now left to mourn the departure of her companion. Other surviving relatives are two half sisters and a half brother in Alabama and a half brother living near Vernon, Texas.

Mr. Hill was a citizen of Davis for 30 years and was recognized by everybody as being one of the best men our city ever had. He was a high-minded, Christian character, a man who made the Golden Rule his life's mott. He was faithful to his home, his church, his friends, his town. None knew him but to love him; none named him but to praise. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Woodmen of the World. In days gone by he was a Mason but had dropped his membership.

In the passing of Mr. Hill, the people of Davis feel that one our best and most beloved citizens has gone to his reward. He was one of Nature's noblemen, a man who was what he professed to be. His departure brought great sorrow to everyone who knew him.

Out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Don Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. Jerrie McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sass, Mrs. Colley, Bowden Lacy and H. C. Nichols of Ardmore; Edwin M. Hill of Checotah; John Owen of Gainesville; Mrs. W. R. Smith of Muskogee, and Mrs. Frank Cochran of Wynnewood.

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