HILLMAN, Arthur Anthony 'Art' 1887 - 1934

HILLMAN, NELSON, BARR, ROONEY, RIZOR, SHEIBER, GRABER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 10/20/2024 at 20:03:03

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, May 4, 1934
Page TWO, Column 1

Around The Town

... Friends will be glad to know that Arthur HILLMAN who has been very ill for the past few days a patient in the Jefferson county hospital is slightly improved. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, May 12, 1934
Page SIX, Column 2

ART HILLMAN IS SUMMONED LAST EVENING
Word War Veteran Will Be Buried Tomorrow At 2:30 Here

Arthur A. HILLMAN, 802 East Madison street, died last evening at 8:30 at the Jefferson county hospital. Mr. HILLMAN, a world war veteran was a victim of a heart disease, and had been a patient at the hospital since April 29th.

Mr. HILLMAN was born April 6, 1887 at Four orners (sic), and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. HILLMAN. His mother preceded him in death.

Mr. and Mrs. HILLMAN moved to Fairfield 13 years ago, having been married a short time before. Mrs. HILLMAN was Mrs. Hilda NELSON before her marriage.

He is survived by his wife, and two step daughters, Miss Veril NELSON of Fairfield, and Mrs .Kenneth BARR of Mt. Pleasant. Three children by his first wife survive. They are Mrs. Florence ROONEY, Charles HILLMAN, and Weston HILLMAN, of Minneapolis.

He also leaves the following brothers and sisters:

Ralph HILLMAN of Burlington, Guy and Lloyd HILLMAN of Fairfield, Mrs. Bert RIZOR and Mrs. Charles SHEIBER of Lockridge.

The funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in charge of Dr. U. S. Smith and Rev. Fred G. Crown. The body was taken to the Murray funeral home and will lie-in-state at the church tomorrow from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.

As Mr. HILLMAN served in the Canadian Army oversees (sic) in the World War, there will be full military rites in connection with the services.

The American Legion will furnish a firing squad and pallbearers, and the entire local group of Legionnaires and other ex-service men will attend the funeral in a body and march to the grave.

Sheriff Lane E. Stansbery is in charge of the firing squad and he and Dr. Roy A. McGuire, Legion post commander, will arrange for the other Legion participation in the military rites.

The Legionnaires and other ex-service men are asked to gather at the Legion hall at 1:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, to make final arrangements for attending the funeral at 2:30 o'cock (sic).

The 133rd Regimental Band will also take part in the ceremony, and the members are asked to meet at the Armory at 1:00 o'clock on Sunday by Capt. Charles T. McCampbell.

For the past few years Mr. HILLMAN had been caretaker of the Fairfield Golf course, and was well known in Fairfield.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, May 14, 1934
Front Page, Column 1

FULL MILITARY SERVICES FOR A. A. HILLMAN
Well Known Fairfield Man Is Laid to Rest in Evergreen Cemetery

Many relatives, friends and comrades gathered at the First Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon to pay their last respect and tribute to A. A. HILLMAN, who passed away Friday night in the Jefferson county hospital.

This was the first full military service ever held in Fairfield. Mr. HILLMAN served in the Canadian Army oversees (sic) in the World War. Members of the American Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars attended. The body was guarded by members of Allen Jewett Post during the services and while the body was lying in state.

Dr. U. S. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church, had charge of the services assisted by Rev. Fred G. Crown of the First Baptist church.

Preceding the services Mrs. E. G. Linder played on the organ. Paul Coleson and Judson Blakslee sang "In the Garden" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" accompanied by Mrs. Linder.

The church rostrum was banked with the many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends and associates in mute testimony of the respect held for Mr. HILLMAN.

Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery with the military services. Following the salute, taps (sic - Taps) were played by Carl McClain.

The 133rd Regimental band led the procession to the cemetery. Casket attendants were: Wayne Voorhies, George Zillman, Arthur R. Keller, Frank Scott, C. F. Goodman, and Albert Hollis.

Weston and Charles HILLMAN, sons of the deceased, Cark (sic) ROONEY son-in-law, all of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald GRABER and son of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie BARR and son of Mt. Pleasant were among the out-of-town relatives attending.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, May 14, 1934
Page SIX, Column 5

Locals

... --Mr. and Mrs. Ronald GRABER and son of Waterloo attended the HILLMAN funeral services held on Sunday in the Methodist church. ...

... --Weston and Charles HILLMAN and Clark ROONEY of Minneapolis, Minn., attended the services for their father and father-in-law A. A. HILLMAN yesterday. ...

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, May 22, 1934
Page FOUR, Column 6

PROBATE OF WILL

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of A. A. HILLMAN, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County, and that Friday, June 8, A. D., 1934, at 9:30 a.m., has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court this 15th day of May, 1934.

LAWRENCE J. ROTH,
Clerk of the District Court
By Esther Coffman, Deputy
M-15, 22, 29

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, May 26, 1934
Page TWO, Column 4

ARTHUR A. HILLMAN
(By Ralph W. Lamson)

Arthur A. HILMAN, son of Anthon and Adelia HILLMAN, was born at the old HILLMAN home, north of Four Corners, Jefferson county, Iowa, on the 6th day of April 1887, and passed away the evening of the 11th day of May, 1934.

"Art," as we all called him, had a good father and mother, and a good, happy home-life at the old homestead. It was a real American hospitable home, where all were welcome and here Art and his brothers and sisters spent a joyous care-free happy childhood with their friends and neighgors (sic), and it was these environments and surroundings that made Art grow into that cheerful, happy and sociable man that he was and made us all like him. These likeable attributes of his will make us miss him.

After the death of his first wife, Edith GRABER, who left him with a daughter and two little sons he moved to Canada on a homestead, and then the World War entangled England in its meshes, and later on Canada, Art felt it his duty to take up arms in defense of his adopted country. So this jovial, healthy, happy man came back to his old home in Iowa to bid his folks good-bye, before he crossed the Atlantic to make "this World War the last war mankind would have," and it is to his credit that he went, a real, happy soldier who did his part and did it well, for during his two years and more of warfare he was always in the dangerous front lines. For most part he was doing first aid work right at the front, aiding the wounded and dying, and getting the casualties to the rear where they would be protected.

Following is a copy of a letter that Art and other Canadian soldiers received from King George of England, in recognition of service in the World War:

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

"The Queen and I wish you Godspeed and a safe return to your home and dear ones. A grateful Mother Country is proud of your splendid services characterized by unsurpassed devotion and Courage."

GEORGE R. I.

He was an active member of our home Legion as well as local Veterans of Foreign Wars, and we doubt is there is now living in Iowa, a World War veteran who saw more actual service in the war an (sic) who took as active a part as did Art HILLMAN. And God must have protected him, for he came home without a scratch or scar, except a trivial hurt from an exploding shell, although in service for more than two years at the front to help bring peace and safety for the rest of us. He had many narrow escapes from the awful shell fire, he moving out of a shell hole in opportune time just before a shell exploded, killing 10 or 12 of his comrades who had stayed there.

Such men as Art, in their happy, healthful way instilled a good spirit into their comrades and helped take away in a measure the awfulness of war. He went over the top at Vimy Ridge and was in many other notable battles.

After his return from the war, he moved back to Iowa and was united in marriage to Mrs. Hilda NELSON, whom he leaves to mourn his loss, together with his daughter, Frs. (sic) Florence ROONEY with her two children, also his two sons Charles and Weston HILLMAN of Minneapolis, Minn., and his two step-daughters Miss Veril NELSON and Mrs. Gladys BARR, together with his father, A. M. HILLMAN, and his brothers and sisters, Mrs. Charles SCHEIBER of Lockridge, Ralph HILLMAN of Weaver City, Guy HILLMAN, Mrs. Gladys RIZOR and Lloyd HILLMAN of Fairfield.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.102. First wife Mary GRABER HILLMAN died in 1910 and was buried in Lockridge Cemetery; second wife Hilda died in 1957 and was buried with Arthur.