Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-08
THE LATE zorro HILL.

Again the city of Alexandria has been
caused 10 mCuru the loss OF a citizen, 10 whose
future all appeared 10 be bright and the no.
rizon Of whose life loomed up as picturesque
as when the rising sun cruces the heavens,
giving life and beauty to the earth. Zoro
Hill is no mort-having on Friday last been
cal ed to his eternal reward. lie began MS
career as a boy Of very limited means, because
his father had sacrificed all for his country
and had cast his fortune with the south 10
that memorable conflict Of '6l. But, for b lei
ity 10 truth, honor and integrity and bust
ness tact equalled by fsw he rose TO position
Of promise as young business man that
stamped him a marvel of the present d@y.
But as those of prominence have TO bow as
suomissive TO the Greet Reaper % those OF
low estate, the earthly tabernacle OF the su J
ice. of this sketch was dissolved and be has
been called to his eternal reward. The very
picture of health, Zorro Hill Travelled In and
out among his associates and friends-Who
we're legion-little dreaming that ne would
hs the next 10 be ushered into the the pres
ence of the Great King. He lit lie thought a
week sgo that his home-his temple OF love
which was as happy as fathers care aud
kindness, SO literally bestowed, could make
Il. would today be passing through the dark
waters OF sorrow, depending upon the leaves
of Gods grace aud the sympathy OF his friends
10 sweeten the lonesome hours. IN addition
10 this the Almighty heritsge--his children
40 bright and as cheerful, will in the depths
of their SORROW look TO mother for strength to
bear their sad affection. he has gone and
they will miss him and there will be vacant
chair. The places by the hreside In his home
which knew him once Will know him no
! more forever. Though father has fesn sepa'
ratsd from mother, children, sisters, brothers
and friends, may they all in the anguish Of
| their souls deepest sorrow exolaim: he Lord
gave and He hiss taken away; blessed be the
name of the Lord. ZoTo Hill was the young
est son of brave and noble sire. de was
generous to fault, and many were The acts
| Of kindness bestowed by him Of which the
world never knew nor never will be the " 8, r
ri. social standing was the highest al his
| counsel and advice in r, lati0n TO business
matters were often sought by men high 10
| tha financial world He will be sadly missed
| His loss to the city is great as On oihcisl. az
/ he faithfully performed the trust reposed 10
| him with courage and frmnts, which marx
| Ell him IS a msn rong men,, DIS asso ,laus
next 10 his immediate family, feel his losi
Leenly and will cause them, In tins hurry Of
husiness activities, to stop and ponder on thu
certainty OF death. Stricken in his prime
the blow is q severe one to his family, hi
friends and his city. Mr. Zorro Hill besides
his wife and children is survived by tive
hrothers-Messrs. j. Marriott and Frank n
Hill lad two sisters-MiRses Mary and hat
tie i'm, who have the sympathy OF theii
friends. who we're his friends, on this theil
hour of sad bereavement. May all OF NJ s.
| live that we will have no regret when sum
n,oned 10 cross the river. Nay the tendel
msroIes Of Him who ia able 10 save be ronnd
and about the widow snd fstherleSs children
Father and mother safe in the vale,
| Watch for the bostmsD, wait for the sal
| Bearing the loved ones over tue tlde
! Into The harbor near to their side.
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