DEATH AND FUNERAL OF HON. J. M. HILLIARD
Pensacola's Former Mayor Breathed His Last Saturday Evening -- Was Buried Yesterday
After lingering on a bed of sickness for over two months, Hon. J.M. Hilliard, at 7:30 pm, died Saturday, surrounded by relatives and friends who watched over him during his long and racking illness. His death occurred at his home, 401 East Gregory Street.
J.M. Hilliard was too well-known in Pensacola to need further notice from this paper. His public life as legislator, mayor for two terms, county commissioner and other offices had introduced him widely, not only in Escambia county but in every portion of the state. His connection with great secret orders had also served to make him widely known among the many members of those orders, and at every session of these bodies his name figured more prominently in the proceedings than any other one man in attendance.
He took sick nearly two months ago, first with typhoid fever. He was apparently recovering from this when the discovery was made that an abscess had formed on the liver. As soon as this was found, efforts to check its progress were commenced, but the desired end was not attained and death was produced from it.
Within a few moments after he had breathed his last, the information spread in town and many were the expressions bearing upon the loss the city had sustained. It seemed as if business was temporarily suspended.
The funeral hour had been fixed for 5 p.m. yesterday, but from morning until that hour the the house was crowded with condoling friends and those who had called to see in death the man they had admired in life. Towards the afternoon the crowd began to increase, and when the hour arrived the house, yard and street were a mass of people.
The distinguished dead was lying in the front parlor in a rich casket. This remained open until the last moment and a constant line of friends filed into the crowded parlor and gazed for a moment upon the familiar features. In not a few cases did those who looked upon the great man, now beyond recall, turn away with tear-bedrimmed eyes. And this was the same with men and women alike.
The room had been strewn with choice cut flowers and floral designs, representing every phase of the florist's art. These had been also lovingly and tenderly placed upon the bier, and, synonymous with the deceased's past life, the prevailing color was pure white.
At 5 p.m. Rev. W.Q. Vreeland began the impressive Methodist burial service. Its simplicity was suitable to the occasion, and while it lasted was heard attentively by hundreds. At its conclusion, the casket was gently lifted and conveyed to the waiting hearse.
The pall bearers were Capt. J.E. O'Brien, Hon. W.A. Blount, Mr. T.C. Watson, Ex-Mayor W.E. Anderson, Mr. Ed. Watson and Tax Collector A. H. D'Alemberte.
In the great concourse which attended the later services at St. Michael's cemetery were men from every walk in life--federal, state, county and city officers--men representing every line of business, and in point of numbers the cortege was one of the largest ever seen here. The city council attended in a body. The services were concluded at the cemetery.
The Daily News, Pensacola, Florida, Monday, July 28, 1902, Page 8, Col 1 & 2
James M. Hilliard wed Tamar B. Griffin on 19 Dec 1872; Officiated by J. A. Bergrath, Pastor -- St. Michael Catholic Church; Book H-47.
James M. Hilliard, Race: W, wed Lillian R. McDonald, Race: W, on 4 Feb 1899; Officiated by J. B. Baasen, Rector St Michaels Church Catholic; Book O-208.
From the "Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from 1821 through 1900". Published in 2009 by the West Florida Genealogical Society
Pensacola's Former Mayor Breathed His Last Saturday Evening -- Was Buried Yesterday
After lingering on a bed of sickness for over two months, Hon. J.M. Hilliard, at 7:30 pm, died Saturday, surrounded by relatives and friends who watched over him during his long and racking illness. His death occurred at his home, 401 East Gregory Street.
J.M. Hilliard was too well-known in Pensacola to need further notice from this paper. His public life as legislator, mayor for two terms, county commissioner and other offices had introduced him widely, not only in Escambia county but in every portion of the state. His connection with great secret orders had also served to make him widely known among the many members of those orders, and at every session of these bodies his name figured more prominently in the proceedings than any other one man in attendance.
He took sick nearly two months ago, first with typhoid fever. He was apparently recovering from this when the discovery was made that an abscess had formed on the liver. As soon as this was found, efforts to check its progress were commenced, but the desired end was not attained and death was produced from it.
Within a few moments after he had breathed his last, the information spread in town and many were the expressions bearing upon the loss the city had sustained. It seemed as if business was temporarily suspended.
The funeral hour had been fixed for 5 p.m. yesterday, but from morning until that hour the the house was crowded with condoling friends and those who had called to see in death the man they had admired in life. Towards the afternoon the crowd began to increase, and when the hour arrived the house, yard and street were a mass of people.
The distinguished dead was lying in the front parlor in a rich casket. This remained open until the last moment and a constant line of friends filed into the crowded parlor and gazed for a moment upon the familiar features. In not a few cases did those who looked upon the great man, now beyond recall, turn away with tear-bedrimmed eyes. And this was the same with men and women alike.
The room had been strewn with choice cut flowers and floral designs, representing every phase of the florist's art. These had been also lovingly and tenderly placed upon the bier, and, synonymous with the deceased's past life, the prevailing color was pure white.
At 5 p.m. Rev. W.Q. Vreeland began the impressive Methodist burial service. Its simplicity was suitable to the occasion, and while it lasted was heard attentively by hundreds. At its conclusion, the casket was gently lifted and conveyed to the waiting hearse.
The pall bearers were Capt. J.E. O'Brien, Hon. W.A. Blount, Mr. T.C. Watson, Ex-Mayor W.E. Anderson, Mr. Ed. Watson and Tax Collector A. H. D'Alemberte.
In the great concourse which attended the later services at St. Michael's cemetery were men from every walk in life--federal, state, county and city officers--men representing every line of business, and in point of numbers the cortege was one of the largest ever seen here. The city council attended in a body. The services were concluded at the cemetery.
The Daily News, Pensacola, Florida, Monday, July 28, 1902, Page 8, Col 1 & 2
James M. Hilliard wed Tamar B. Griffin on 19 Dec 1872; Officiated by J. A. Bergrath, Pastor -- St. Michael Catholic Church; Book H-47.
James M. Hilliard, Race: W, wed Lillian R. McDonald, Race: W, on 4 Feb 1899; Officiated by J. B. Baasen, Rector St Michaels Church Catholic; Book O-208.
From the "Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from 1821 through 1900". Published in 2009 by the West Florida Genealogical Society
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF HON. J. M. HILLIARD
Pensacola's Former Mayor Breathed His Last Saturday Evening -- Was Buried Yesterday
After lingering on a bed of sickness for over two months, Hon. J.M. Hilliard, at 7:30 pm, died Saturday, surrounded by relatives and friends who watched over him during his long and racking illness. His death occurred at his home, 401 East Gregory Street.
J.M. Hilliard was too well-known in Pensacola to need further notice from this paper. His public life as legislator, mayor for two terms, county commissioner and other offices had introduced him widely, not only in Escambia county but in every portion of the state. His connection with great secret orders had also served to make him widely known among the many members of those orders, and at every session of these bodies his name figured more prominently in the proceedings than any other one man in attendance.
He took sick nearly two months ago, first with typhoid fever. He was apparently recovering from this when the discovery was made that an abscess had formed on the liver. As soon as this was found, efforts to check its progress were commenced, but the desired end was not attained and death was produced from it.
Within a few moments after he had breathed his last, the information spread in town and many were the expressions bearing upon the loss the city had sustained. It seemed as if business was temporarily suspended.
The funeral hour had been fixed for 5 p.m. yesterday, but from morning until that hour the the house was crowded with condoling friends and those who had called to see in death the man they had admired in life. Towards the afternoon the crowd began to increase, and when the hour arrived the house, yard and street were a mass of people.
The distinguished dead was lying in the front parlor in a rich casket. This remained open until the last moment and a constant line of friends filed into the crowded parlor and gazed for a moment upon the familiar features. In not a few cases did those who looked upon the great man, now beyond recall, turn away with tear-bedrimmed eyes. And this was the same with men and women alike.
The room had been strewn with choice cut flowers and floral designs, representing every phase of the florist's art. These had been also lovingly and tenderly placed upon the bier, and, synonymous with the deceased's past life, the prevailing color was pure white.
At 5 p.m. Rev. W.Q. Vreeland began the impressive Methodist burial service. Its simplicity was suitable to the occasion, and while it lasted was heard attentively by hundreds. At its conclusion, the casket was gently lifted and conveyed to the waiting hearse.
The pall bearers were Capt. J.E. O'Brien, Hon. W.A. Blount, Mr. T.C. Watson, Ex-Mayor W.E. Anderson, Mr. Ed. Watson and Tax Collector A. H. D'Alemberte.
In the great concourse which attended the later services at St. Michael's cemetery were men from every walk in life--federal, state, county and city officers--men representing every line of business, and in point of numbers the cortege was one of the largest ever seen here. The city council attended in a body. The services were concluded at the cemetery.
The Daily News, Pensacola, Florida, Monday, July 28, 1902, Page 8, Col 1 & 2
James M. Hilliard wed Tamar B. Griffin on 19 Dec 1872; Officiated by J. A. Bergrath, Pastor -- St. Michael Catholic Church; Book H-47.
James M. Hilliard, Race: W, wed Lillian R. McDonald, Race: W, on 4 Feb 1899; Officiated by J. B. Baasen, Rector St Michaels Church Catholic; Book O-208.
From the "Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from 1821 through 1900". Published in 2009 by the West Florida Genealogical Society
Pensacola's Former Mayor Breathed His Last Saturday Evening -- Was Buried Yesterday
After lingering on a bed of sickness for over two months, Hon. J.M. Hilliard, at 7:30 pm, died Saturday, surrounded by relatives and friends who watched over him during his long and racking illness. His death occurred at his home, 401 East Gregory Street.
J.M. Hilliard was too well-known in Pensacola to need further notice from this paper. His public life as legislator, mayor for two terms, county commissioner and other offices had introduced him widely, not only in Escambia county but in every portion of the state. His connection with great secret orders had also served to make him widely known among the many members of those orders, and at every session of these bodies his name figured more prominently in the proceedings than any other one man in attendance.
He took sick nearly two months ago, first with typhoid fever. He was apparently recovering from this when the discovery was made that an abscess had formed on the liver. As soon as this was found, efforts to check its progress were commenced, but the desired end was not attained and death was produced from it.
Within a few moments after he had breathed his last, the information spread in town and many were the expressions bearing upon the loss the city had sustained. It seemed as if business was temporarily suspended.
The funeral hour had been fixed for 5 p.m. yesterday, but from morning until that hour the the house was crowded with condoling friends and those who had called to see in death the man they had admired in life. Towards the afternoon the crowd began to increase, and when the hour arrived the house, yard and street were a mass of people.
The distinguished dead was lying in the front parlor in a rich casket. This remained open until the last moment and a constant line of friends filed into the crowded parlor and gazed for a moment upon the familiar features. In not a few cases did those who looked upon the great man, now beyond recall, turn away with tear-bedrimmed eyes. And this was the same with men and women alike.
The room had been strewn with choice cut flowers and floral designs, representing every phase of the florist's art. These had been also lovingly and tenderly placed upon the bier, and, synonymous with the deceased's past life, the prevailing color was pure white.
At 5 p.m. Rev. W.Q. Vreeland began the impressive Methodist burial service. Its simplicity was suitable to the occasion, and while it lasted was heard attentively by hundreds. At its conclusion, the casket was gently lifted and conveyed to the waiting hearse.
The pall bearers were Capt. J.E. O'Brien, Hon. W.A. Blount, Mr. T.C. Watson, Ex-Mayor W.E. Anderson, Mr. Ed. Watson and Tax Collector A. H. D'Alemberte.
In the great concourse which attended the later services at St. Michael's cemetery were men from every walk in life--federal, state, county and city officers--men representing every line of business, and in point of numbers the cortege was one of the largest ever seen here. The city council attended in a body. The services were concluded at the cemetery.
The Daily News, Pensacola, Florida, Monday, July 28, 1902, Page 8, Col 1 & 2
James M. Hilliard wed Tamar B. Griffin on 19 Dec 1872; Officiated by J. A. Bergrath, Pastor -- St. Michael Catholic Church; Book H-47.
James M. Hilliard, Race: W, wed Lillian R. McDonald, Race: W, on 4 Feb 1899; Officiated by J. B. Baasen, Rector St Michaels Church Catholic; Book O-208.
From the "Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from 1821 through 1900". Published in 2009 by the West Florida Genealogical Society
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