The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1919-03-22
DEATH OF LEADING
AND WELL-kNOWN
CITIZEN OF HANCOCK
E. II. Hoffman,, Well-known Former
Clerk of Courts of Hancock
County, and Leading Citizen
PASSED AWAY MONDAY NIGHT
AT $50 O'CLOCK.
Born in New Orleans and Was 70
Years of Age Last October
Funeral Largely Attended.

Emile Hugo Hoffman, died at the
family home in Main street Mon
day night at $50 o'clock, surround
ed by his loved ones and friends and
neighbors who were in constant at
tendance either in the home or at the
sick bedside.
The end came peacefully, and,
whlle it had been expected momenIar-
ily for the past month or more, the
news nevertneleSs was received as
shock and carried with it much re-
eret at the loss and sorrow for the
pereaved relatives.
Mr.. HOFFMAN, had been Ill from
time to time for over a long perlou.
About a year since mis- maiady took a
serious turn and his condition grew
worse with time. Every attention
possible was given the patient and 1t
IS due to the tender and constant
nursing that he rallied time and again
and lived longer than under ordinary
circumstances.
Emile Hugo Hoffman was native
of New Orleans. On the End day of
October he was 70 years of age; born
in 1849. He was the first of the chill
dren of the late Conrad Hoffman,
and Agnes Weisberger, both natives
of Baden, Germany, but who resided
here for many years and were among
the prominent and leading citizens of
the place during their time. He was
reared in his city and educated by
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at
College. Prior to 1879 he was dep
uty clerk of the courts of Hancock
county, under Clerk Murphy, and
serving so well, that in 1879, when a
vacancy occurred, he was elected
clerk This responsible and trust
worry position he held eonsecutively
for over thirty odd years, retiring
seven years ago.
The Sea Coast Echo, III its issue of
September 5, 1908, made this refer
ence to Mr. Hoffmann's official abili-
ty: "The Office Of chancery and cir
cult clerk is one, requiring capable
business methods, methodical accur-
acy and good common sense to fill
satisfactorily. While it's duties are
clearly defined, they can be admin
istered to the greater satisfaction of
the public by the admixture of lit
tie courtesy and spirit of kindliness
on the part of the official in charge.
Il is this policy that has added to the
popularity of E. H. Hoffman,, the
dicharge of duties of responsibility
and trust and his ability as a good
business manager, careful account
ant and master of detail have aided
him in the conduct cf these offices
quite as much as thorough knowl-
edge Of local people and conditions"
In 1881 he married Miss Catherine
Ruisech and the union has been bless
ed with a splendid family, who have
enjoyed the influence of christian
education. His children are Misses
Catherine and Alvina and Mr.. George
w. Hoffman,. Two grown sons, de-
| ceased, were Emile G. H. and John
Aloysius.
Mr.. Hoffmann was always an out
and out Democrat, and a very public
spirited citizen, ever to the front to
forward the interests of Hancock
county He served in various capaci-
ties of public trust and homer, and
! his death has closed the book of a
| long and useful career.
The family, doubly bereaved by
| the very recent death of their son
and brother, Aloysius, have the ten
der and heartfelt sympathy of the en-
tire community. Their sorrow is
crushing and the burden is heavy. AL
| though our hearts bleed and our tears
are binding, We can only say, "Thy
will be done, oh, Lord, and not Gus.
The Echo sympathizes deeply with
the family in its loss.
The funeral took place Tuesday af-
ternoon from the late residence, with
religious ceremony at the Church of
! Our Lady of the Gulf, Rev. Father
Gmelch officiating. The deceased had
been devout member of the Catho-
Ilc iaiSh since his childhood and many
were his benefactions to the church
where he had worshipped. He was one
of the trustees of the church, ano
helped both with his services and fl
nancial means to build the beautiful
church with its cathedral-like proper
tions.
The funeral was largely attended
!. attesting to the popularity and higf
/ esteem IN wiicn the deceased was
held in city and county. Many &C
quaintances from away were present
at the last sad rites. Interment wa:
in the Cavalry group receiving vaults
pending the erection of new famil.
tomb at st. Mary's cemetery