Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-18
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. lanes p. Hiii Observe SON
Wedding Anniversary.

Inc DU years VI liftit 'APPs
Z life were celebrated by Mr.. and Mrs
James +. Hill at their home, 10 Union
street, Friday. Several of the children
were present, but the plans outlined
come time ago were not carried out, II
nor being deemed advisable.
The first plan was TO have all the
children, the grandchildren and the one
great grandchld present. Arrangements
had been made SO that all the de-
scendants should be at the home. ON
account of the smallpox scare the
members of the family living out Of
town were advised not 10 come. In
spite Of the fact that all were not
present. the day was one of the great
est pleasure to Mr.. and Mrs. Hill.
Although both are past 10 years Of
age. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill are enjoying
the best OF health. Never a day passes
that Mr. Hill is NOT found in his office
on Main stree; serving JUS, as faith
fully as he did years ago when he frs,
took the oath OF deputy sheriff.
Mr. Hill was born in this city, August
%. 1927. He was the son Of Purmont
and Lydia tSmith) Hill. Purmont Hill
was a carriage maker by trade and for
business in this city.
When Il young man James l.. Hill
attended the public schools in this city.
and was a pupil of she veteran in
structor, DR. J. n. Hanson. at the
Waterville Academy. which was then
located where the present coburn
Classical Institute now stands.
When he had finished his education
az the schools he learned the black
smith trade. and later carried on a
business for himself. He was in this
business for 81 years. He was con-
sdered one of the best men in his line
in this section of the State. So we'll
was his skill known that when the
dams in the river were built he was
employed Ia do the work. As the dam
stood when built there was not single
bolt in the structure that had not been
made by his hands.
For many years he had his shop on
Common street in this city. near where
the postoftice now stands. 1t was
while he was carrying on this business
that he was appointed deputy sheriff
under George Stevens in 1883. So faith
full has he been in the discharge of his
duties, and 50 acceptable TO the people.
that he has held the Office ever since
When the Civil War broke out Mr.
Hill was appointed provost marshal
under Captain A. p. Davis. Mr.. Hill
had his office at Augusta. During the
time he was dscharging the duties of
the Office there was hardly a section of
the county he did not visit 1t was
while he held this place that he had
so many exciting experiences. many of
which have already been published
In addition TO this he became so well
acquainted with the different people in
the county that. today. he is one of the
best known persons in the county of
Kennebec
Mr.. Hill has always been a very ac-
tive man, and always a lover of the
woods. Until recent years he has al
ways spent part of each year in the
game region either hunting or fishing.
Many is the fine specimen of deer he
has brought home. and many the
string of trout he has brought TO
Waterville to share with those who
were less skillful in the woods than he.
Mrs. Hill, formerly Emeline p. Simp
son. was born in Winslow in 1928. She
H..
one Of the best known farmers in that
town, ana Tor many years lived at the
nome near where the plant of the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Company's
plant now stands. As she comes from
a long lived family. her mother having
lived to the age of 90 years, there |
seems to be no reason why many happy !
years are not still due her. Her pres |
ent state of health now seems to in |
dictate it.
Mrs. Hill is direct descendant of |
Daniel r. Simpson, a drummer of |
Revolutionary fame. and a man whose
name has become famous in history
she is woman greatly loved by all.
mat she has been a true mother to her
sons and daughter is shown by the
present positions which her sons now
hold, each of whom is acknowledged
TO he one of the leaders i'm the line of
business in which he is now engaged.
The marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Hin
took place at the home Of Simeon
Keith in this city. and was performed
by Rev. Moses J. Kelley. who died
short time ago. He had always shown
A great friendship for Mr.. and Mrs.
Hill, even before they We're married. A
short time ago Mr., and Mrs. Hill We're
to celebrate the anniversary
II their marriage, and then made the
'equest that Rev. Mr.. Kelley be pres
mt. To the invitation he replied thar
he certainly would be present IL he
we're alive.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Hill four children
we're born, DR.. j. F. Hill. one of the
'ess eye. ear, nose and throat special
SITS in the State and man who holds
several high positions ait the present
line; Wallace A. Hill, one Of the lead