MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
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	June 21, 1884  Middletown Signal, Middletown, Ohio John Hilt      The death of John Hilt, only son of Capt. Joseph Hilt, after many months of suffering, occurred at the family residence on East Third street last Monday morning, June 16th, 1884.  The deceased had been fully aware for a long time that death was surely approaching, and while the love and affection of parents and sisters and the skill and attention of an excellent physician, were doing all that could be done by human hearts and hands to prolong his existence, he told them that he was going to die, and that he did not fear death.  Previous to the fatal hour, he told those nearest and dearest to him on earth, that all was well with him, and retaining his senses up to the last minute of life, he bade them all good bye, and while a smile of hope and joy overspread his countenance, he quietly fell asleep to awake no more until the great judgment day.  The funeral took place on Wednesday at 3 o’clock, and was largely attended; friends and relatives from Dayton and Franklin being among those of our own town and vicinity, who assembled at the late home of the deceased to express their sympathy and regret.  Rev. T .H. Hench of Connersville, Ind., formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of Middletown, preached the funeral sermon, being assisted in the other exercises by Revs. Elliott and Ince, of this place. After the services, the remains were conveyed to the cemetery and gently lowered to their last earthly resting place. vcm: John Hilt was buried at the Middletown Cemetery, then in 1930 his body was moved to Woodside Cemetery with other family members.	by Vivian  Moon 19 April 2007
	January 19, 1909  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio Mary Shafor HILT	by Deb Morrison 10 April 2011

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