The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-10
]. N. HILL dies
At ALEXANDRIA
DeceasedWas Alderman, Turf
man, Lodge Member, and
Prominent IN Business.
FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY
First Baptist Church Congregation Will
Give Recognition Party to Rev. DR..
Jackson Tomorrow Night.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
R. E. Knight 4 Soc,
sH-s23 King Street

R. E knight Son,
sa-e3 King Street
Alexandra, Va. April s.-AIdernan ].
Marriott Hin, 81 one of Alexandria's
best-known residents, and for many years
prominent in turf circles. being widely
known in this section. died shortly be-
fore o'clock this afternoon at his home,
40 Prince street.
Mr.. Hill's death followed an illness last
ing nine months. He underwent an
operation for an abscess on the brain at
q Washington hospital, but never fully
recovered. For the last several months
his recovery had not been looked for by
his friends.
Mr.. Hill was a widower, his wife hay-
ing died two years ago. He was a son
OF the late John T. Hill. for many
years tax collector of the city. He Is
survived by a brother, Francis NJ Hill
and two sisters Miss Mary z. Hill and
MIRA Joseph c. Gates.
His funeral will take place at $50
o'clock on Wednesday morning from st.
Mary's Catholic Church and burial will
be made in the family lot in st. Mary's
Cemetery.
Mr.. Hill was a printer by trade and
for many years conducted a printing
establishment on King street over the
Opera house. under the name of the J.
N. Hill Printing Company.
Mr.. Hill Was the principal owner Of
the old st. Asaph race track was
Identified with different business enter
prises in Alexandria, among them being
the Pan Shoe Company, several building
associations, and was regarded as one
of Alexandria's most public spirited
citizens.
Mr. Hill was an enthuastic Democrat
and for many years had represented the
board of aldermen from the First ward.
He was a charter member Of Alexan-
dria Lodge, No. 75s, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of EIks. and Alexandria
Council. Royal Arcanum. The Elks will
take action tomorrow night on his death.
Members Of the congregation OF the
First Baptist Church will give g reeognI-
ton meeting Tuesday night to Rev.
Eugene B. Jackson, D. D., pastor OF that
church, who recently assumed the pas
torate. It will be followed by an informal
reception to the pastor and members of
his family.
Among those expected to make ad-
dresses are: Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison,
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. who will respond in behalf of the
local ministerial association; Rev. B. D.
Cav, pastor Of the West Washington
Baptist Church, who will respond in be-
half OF the Baptists Of that city, and
Judge C. E. Nicol. who will speak in be-
half Of the congregation OF the local
church A response to an will be made
by Rev. DR.. Jackson.
Following the examination OF a few
additional witnesses for the petitioners
tomorrow morning. the taking OF testi-
mony for the Alexandria Water Company
will be begun before Charles NJ. Broun,
special examiner for the State corpora
ton commission. All testimony taken
here will be submitted to the State cor
attorneys on both sides.
With a membership of fourteen, Scout
master Fred Christie. of Washington. has
organized Troop No. . Boy Scouts, at
Del Ray, Alexandria County.
4 large congregation tonight heard a
chorus Of thirty voices sing The Cruel
hxion'' at St Paurs P Z. Church. Solo
parts were sung by Kenneth w. ogden
and Wilmer J. Waller.
Lenten services tonight at st. Marys
Catholic Church were conducted by Rev
Father Kennedy, of the Dominican House
of Studies, Bro0kland. D. c, who has
been conducting the retreat for men a.
that church
James B. Martin. past exalted ruler,
will install the recently elected officers Of
Alexandria Lodge OF Elks tomorrow
night.
Two frame houses in Duke street. be<
tween West and Peyton streets, were de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday night.