HESLER

John Hesler died near Guion on Friday morning. He has suffered from some form of brain trouble for some time. On Tuesday he had a severe seizure and fell to the floor. He never rallied. The funeral services at the home by Rev. Mr. Smits the Presbyterian minister at Guion. Internment at Bethany cemetery on Saturday evening.  Mr. Heslar had 3 children of whom Edward is the only one living. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a man whom everybody liked and respected. - Waveland Independent, Friday February 17, 1905

HILL

Sarah Elizabeth Berry, daughter of Sgt McDonald and Julia A. Berry was born near Hollandsburg, Parke County departed this life March 26, 1910, age 51 years 2 months 6 days. She was the second child in a family of 9 children, 3 girls, 6 boys all of whom are living with the exception of one sister, who preceded her to the Great Beyond several years ago. During her girlhood days she was converted and joined the UB Church at Otterbein, but moved her membership to the Christian Church at Byron in 1904, where it still remains. She died in the full enjoyment of a Christian hope. July 16, 1881, she was married to Telemanchus Hill. To this union were born 13 children 8 of whom are living ad were present at the funeral except Ralph who is in the west and could not be reached.  One year ago last Nov she was stricken with paralysis from which she never entirely recovered. Before her bodily ailment she labored incessantly for the welfare of her family and her greatest desire was to keep the children in school.  She was not of a showy or brilliant disposition but was possessed of those sturdy and enduring traits of character which go to make a good wife, loving mother and respected neighbor. She filled her station in life, performed her mission and was contented with her lot. To her children she has bequeathed the heritage of a name unsullied by the breath of suspicion and untouched by the taint of dishonor. She has gone to claim her reward and besides her children, brothers and sister, she leaves an aged father, a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her loss.

HOCKER

Cora E. Wright was born in Hollandsburg, July 19, 1874, died May 8, 1908, age 33 years, 9 months 19 days.  She grew up with some opportunities as were common to the young people in her time and community.  She was quiet and unassuming in her disposition and bore her afflictions with great patience.  On December 23, 1891, she was married to James Hocker.  To this union were born two sons, Frank and Howard.  These with their lonely father and the widowed mother of the deceased, who is now bereft of the last member of her immediate family, mourn their irreparable loss.  Cora was a kind and loving companion and a devoted mother, always trying to teach her boys to grow up into honest and upright men. She took a great interest in the Sunday School and wanted her children to be present and take part in the Sunday School work.  Cora was religious in nature, but never united with any church still her hope and trust was in her Savior. After a lingering illness with consumption at an unexpected moment she quietly and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral was held from the church at Hollandsburg on Sunday.  A very large attendance.  The services were impressive, conducted by A. H. Dooley. The entire arrangement for the service, was made by the deceased even to the selection of hymns, which were appropriate and well rendered. The floral demonstrations were most beautiful. The selected pall bearers were David Spencer and wife, Fred Swaim and wife and Bert Hocker and wife. The remains were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery being laid beside her father.