Hilderbrand, Ella (Lambert)

Ella (Lambert) Hilderbrand
Dec. 15, 1854-Feb. 19, 1914

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, February 19, 1914, page 1, col 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    The death of Mrs. Ella Hilderbrand this morning at her home, 205 south Fifth street, was most shocking to that lady's many Niles friends, not one of whom had realized that her illness was so serious.
    Mrs. Hilderbrand had contracted a severe cold about three weeks ago but was able to be about as usual until a week ago today.  Yesterday a decided change was noted in her condition and a trained nurse was placed in charge.  Last evening she became alarmingly ill, pneumonia having developed, and she passed away at 6 o'clock this morning.
    Mrs. Hilderbrand was a life long resident of Niles.  She was the daughter of George Lambert, a pioneer of this section.  She was born on a farm just north of the city.
    Since the death of her husband, John Hilderbrand, who was a well known furniture dealer of Niles, Mrs. Hilderbrand has conducted a boarding house with a remarkable degree of success, her excellent executive ability and the social and homelike atmosphere, which she had always endeavored to maintain contributing largely to her success.
    Mrs. Hilderbrand is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Bracelin of Fargo, N.D. and one son, Frank Hilderbrand of Niles.  She has also has[sic] three sisters, Mrs. Susan Rowley of Byron, N.Y., Mrs. M. Skinner of Battle Creek and Mrs. Lavicia Young of Three Rives.
    Mrs. Bracelin was notified of the mother's condition yesterday and she will arrive in Niles tonight about midnight.
    The funeral arrangements have not been made pending the arrival of Mrs. Bracelin.
    Mrs. Hilderband was a faithful member of the Methodist church of this city, having united with the chruch twenty-four years ago under the pastorate of Rev. Angus Ranton who recently conducted a series of revival meetings in this city.
    Perhaps no lady in Niles would be missed outside the family circle more than this lady whose gracious personality and unassuming manner had won for herself many friends by whom she was most beloved.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 19, 1914, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library


    Mrs. Ella Hilderbrand, widow of John Hilderbrand, died at 6 o'clock this morning at the home, 201 south Fifth street.  Although she had suffered three years with diabetes, pneumonia, with which she was stricken one week ago today, was the direct cause of her death.
    Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lambert, for many years residents of three miles north of Niles, in the cooperage business, and where she was born 59 years ago.  The husband, in the furniture business here several years, died nine years ago. Soon after, Mrs. Hilderbrand started a boarding house, which has ever been popular, and was a splendid success.
    Mrs. Hilderbrand was an every day Christian, a member of the Methodist church.  The beautifying influences of a pure religion were spread over a life and character as spotless and charming as was ever possessed by any of the noble women who have lived and died during the ages that are gone.  Her life was embellished by the most charming and lovable attributes of her sex.  A perfect lady at all times under all circumstances, she seemed born to inspire the love and respect of all who were so fortunate as to be acquainted with her. She was a kind neighbor, indulgent, and a good mother.
    She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Frank Bracelin of Fargo, North Dakota, who will reach here tonight, also one son, Frank, at home. Besides, there are three sisters, Mrs. Milo Skinner of Battle Creek, Mrs. A.D. Young of Three Rivers, Mich., and Mrs. L.B. Rowley of Byron, N.Y.  The latter two are enroute to Niles.  Funeral announcement later.