Amelia Augustine Hillman
May 23, 1871-Oct. 24, 1914
Niles Daily Sun, Monday, October 26, 1914, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. CHARLES HILLMAN HAS PASSED AWAY
Lived But a Few Hours After Returning From Ann Arbor
Mrs. Charles Hillman passed away at 10:58 Saturday evening at her home, 306 St. Joseph avenue. The illness of Mrs. Hillman was of such short duration that its fatal termination was a shock to the family and friends. Of the later but a few realized the seriousness of her condition. Six weeks ago Mrs. Hillman became ill, but until she went to the hospital at Ann Arbor Monday morning she had been able to be about her home. She was accompanied to Ann Arbor by her husband, her mother and brother, Edwin. The physicians at the hospital declared the case hopeless after an exploratory examination and did not operate. Mrs. Hillman was brought home at 1 o'clock on Saturday and removed to her home in West Niles. She was conscious until the last. Her illness was due to a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Ameria[sic] Augustine Hillman was born in Niles May 23, 1871. In 1895 on the anniversary of her birth she married Charles Hillman, who survives her. She has been a livelong resident of Niles.
Besides her husband and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Augustine, Sr., Mrs. Hillman is survived by one sister, Mrs. Earl Hurtz of Mexico, Mo., and by two brothers, Louis and Edwin Augustine, of Niles.
Mrs. Hillman's estimable qualities have made for her a host of friends in her native city and all with whom she came in contact were impressed with the sincerity of her character. She was an ambitious woman and yet always found time to prove the gracious friend and kind neighbor. She will be sadly missed in the home circle and among her friends.
The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Huntington of Trinity Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. Hillman was a member of the Victress hive, Ladies of the Modern Maccabess.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 26, 1914, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. CHARLES HILLMAN REMOVED BY DEATH
Mrs. Chas. Hillman died Saturday night at 10:28 o'clock at the home 306 St. Joseph avenue. One week ago an operation was decided upon and at Ann Arbor the case was pronounced hopeless, when she was brought home. The deceased was born in Niles on May 28, 1871, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Augustine. She was married on her birthday, in 1895. Mrs. Hillman had hosts of friends, all of whom will regret her sudden taking away. She had led an industrious and useful life. She was a member of Victress Hive, No. 498, Ladies of the Maccabees.
Besides the husband and parents, one sister and two brothers survive, as follows: Mrs. Earl Hurst of Mexico, Mo.; Louis and Edwin Augustine of this city. Mrs. Hurst arrived in the city two weeks ago.
Funeral services will occur from the house Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock., to be conducted by Rev. Geo. Huntington of Trinity church. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, October 27, 1914, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for Mrs. Chas. Hillman were held this afternoon from the late residence in St. Joseph avenue. The house was full, Victress hive attending the services in a body to show their respect and love for their deceased sister. Rev. George Huntington performed the last sad rites and the body was laid to rest in Silver Brook cemetery.
