JAMES' FAMILY
David B. Hildreth and Sarah Ann Thomas married in Wyandot County, Ohio on Sept 20, 1853.
In 1860 Marseilles, Wyandot County, Ohio, James A. Hildreth is 5, with David 30 andSarah S. 17.
Sarah Sophia (Kirby) Hildreth 1843-1875 is buried in Marseilles # 53318087.
"She was David Bernard Hildreth's second wife.
They were married in Wyandot County, Ohio by Judge W. A. Kirby on March 13, 1860.
Sarah was 17 years old.
They were the parents of four children; Charles C. Hildreth (1862-1887), Elizabeth Jane Hildreth (1865-1935), Mary Ann Hildreth Clinger (1872-1958) and Sarah Sophia Hildreth Clinger Petty (1875-1957)"
In 1880 Marseilles, D. B. is 50, Kezia 48, James 25, Charles 18, Lizzie 15, and Mollie 7.
David B. Hildreth 1829-1903 is buried in Marseilles # 15842434.
Kezia 1832-1916 is buried in Marseilles # 15842435, on the same stone as David.
JOSEPHINE'S FAMILY
In 1880 York, County, Nebraska, Allen Smith is 34, Sarah 34, Josephine 13, John 11, Clara 6, and Ann 2. •
Clara Smith and David Thomas married in Yuma County on May 7, 1893.
David is buried in Wray 1873-1939, # 81634258 son of John and Eliza Ann Thomas
JAMES AND JOSEPHINE
James A. Hildreth and Josephine Smith married on July 24, 1887 in Washington County, Colorado (Then WSray was in Washington County)
In 1900 Yuma County, James is farming, born July 1854 in Ohio, father in New York, mother in Virginia.
Josephine was born January 1867 in Illinois, five kids, four living. Mary L. Aug 1888, Charles E. July 1891, Roy A. Dec 1892 and Ray D. Nov 1894 were born in Colorado.
They're living next to Allen Smith born July 1845 and Sarah June 1845,
both born in Tennessee, with Thomas W. July 1880, Jessy August 1882,
Mary S. Oct 1884 - all three born in Nebraska, and Orval Oct 1888 in Colorado.
In 1910, James is farming, 54, Josephine M. 42, Charles 18, Roy 16, Ray 14,
and Pearl 7.
James is buried in Wray 1855-1911 # 81627380.
"James A. Hildreth was born in Marsells township, Ohio, July 30,
1855, moved to York county, Nebraska, in 1883,
and to Yuma county, Colorado, in March, 1886. Was married to Miss
Josephine Smith, July 20, 1887, and to this union was born six
children, three boys and three girls. Died Monday, January 9, 1911,
age 55 years, 5 months and 10 days.
Thus is chronicled in brief the life of another of the
prominent pioneers of Yuma county that death marked for his own
this week.
Jim Hildreth although a quiet, retiring and home-loving
citizen, was undoubtedly known to everyone of the older settlers of
Yuma county, and to know him was to respect his high character,
his loyalty to home and family and to the county and state of his
choice. He was distinctively a home man, a regal neighbor and
citizen of clean and upright character. His death,
which occurred last Monday morning, was a shock to the
community.
Mr. Hildreth has not been well for some months,
but the greater part of the time was able to be around, and was
in town a short time back. Last week he was not so well as
usual, but Saturday night was feeling better and ate a hearty
supper before retiring. About 4 o'clock Sunday morning when
Mrs. Hildreth arose she found he was unconscious in his bed.
She immediately summoned the family and a physician,
but he passed away Monday, never having regained
consciousness.
The funeral was held at the Christian church in this
city Tuesday at 11:30 in the forenoon, conducted by
Elder P. W. Walthall, and the remains were laid to rest in
Grand View cemetery. A large concourse of friends and
neighbors from near their home southwest of town,
as well as a large company of people from the town,
attended the funeral and followed the remains of this
splendid citizen to their last resting place in the
silent city on the hill.
Mr. Hildreth leaves a wife, three boys and two girls,
one girl having died before, a stepmother and his wife's
parents to mourn his demise, and to them the sympathy
of all is extended.
That Mr. Hildreth was a pioneer is a self-evident
fact. He came to this country in company with
Allen Smith, who afterwards became his father-in-law,
in March 1887, and took up the piece of land about
seven miles southwest of Wray on which he was still
residing at tho time of his death.
To Allen Smith and Mr. Hildreth is given the credit
of having broke tho first furrow that was ever
turned on the Flats. As we remarked above,
Mr. Hildreth was of a retiring disposition and
modest, but to those who came in close relationship
to him he revealed a character of high ideals and
sterling integrity.
"
December 1938 "Mrs. J. M. Hildreth and Mrs. Mollie King entertained at
a fine dinner Christmas day Roy Hildreth, Miss Pearl Hildreth,
Mayor Ray D. Hildreth and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Folsom and family,
Mr. and Mrs. M. .L. Norton and son, and Marion King. "
September 1940 "Mrs. J. M. Hildreth went to Denver the first of last week to visit with her son Roy and her daughter Pearl Hildreth, and with her grandchildren and their families for several days. "
December 1950 "Word was received in Wray on Tuesday that
Mrs. Josephine Hildreth of Denver, mother of Ray Hildreth of Millikin
and Mrs. Mollie King and Roy Hildreth of Denver, had fallen on Sunday
and fractured her hip. She is now a patient at St. Anthony's
hospital in Denver."
January 11, 1951 "Mrs. Josephine May Hildreth,
who came to this area with her parents in 1886 and lived at Wray
until she moved to Denver in November of 1942, died in St. Anthony's
hospital in Denver on January 3, at the age of 83 years,
11 months and 30 days.
Mrs. Hildreth was born on January 4, 1867, in Christian County,
Illinois, a daughter of Sarah and Allen Smith. The Smith family came
to Wray in March of 1886. On July 24, that year, she was married to
James A. Hildreth. The couple resided in this vicinity until
Mr. Hildreth's death on January 9, 1911. Mrs. Hildreth continued her
residence here until 1942, when she moved to Denver where she has
since resided. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth.
They are Mollie, who lived with her mother;
Minnie, who died in infancy;
Charles, who died on January 24, 1932;
Roy of Denver,
Ray of Milliken and Pearl.
Two sisters and one brother preceded Mrs. Hildreth in death.
The surviving sister is Mrs. Mary Renzelman of Wray,
and the brothers are Tom Smith of Maywood, Calif.,
Jess and Orville Smith of Wray. There are seven grandchildren,
eleven great grandchildren and many less near relatives.
Rev. Clark Bower officiated at the funeral services that were
held Saturday January 6, at Olinger Mortuary in Denver.
Interment was at Crown Hill cemetery."
MOLLIE
Mollie Hildreth and John B. King married in Yuma County on October 15, 1907.
In 1910 Kirk precinct, John is farming, 23, born in Illinois, with Mollie 21 born in Nebraska. She's had one child, not living now.
John registered for WWI in Wray, an engineer, working for Hud W. Jackson of Yuma, with a wife and two children, born Nov 10, 1888 at Mateland, Missouri.
Mollie is living with her parents in 1920 Wray.
John B. King and Ella May Mann married on August 2, 1920 in Denver.
John is in Fresno, California in 1930, 41, now married to Ella M. 28 born in Colorado, with Dorothy E. 8, John R. 6, Doris R. 5, Jim A. 3, all born in Colorado, and Dora D. eleven months old born in California.
Ella is widowed in 1940 Fresno, 38, with Dorris 14, James 12, Joseph and Doores both 7, and Betty 5.
Ella Mae King, father Mann, mother Beale, was born March 13, 1902 in Colorado, dying in Fresno County Feb 2, 1990.
March 4, 1937 Wray "The Gazette had no sooner been delivered to the residence district last Thursday when the editor received a telephone call informing him that the new new baby at the Marion King home was a boy and not a girl."
"Mr. and Mrs. Marion King are the parents of a baby girl born Thursday,
April 28th, 1938. Mother and baby are doing nicely."
August 1939 " Mr. and Mrs. Marion King have moved to Denver recently. Marion will be employed in the restaurant of Chub Hildreth. "
In 1940 Wray, Mollie L. King and three kids, Marion C. 16, Minie M. 14, and Myrtle M. 11 are living with Josephine M. Hildreth 62 and Roy A. Hildreth 36.
"Annette Anne King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion King of Denver, passed away at Childrens Hospital May 24, 1951. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s Catholic church Saturday, May 26, at 9:00 a. m. She was laid to rest in Mount Olivet cemetery. Annette King was born in Wray, April 28, 1938. She has suffered with rheumatic fever since she was 3 years old. Since February, 1951, she was seriously ill. Her father and mother, 2 brothers, Robert and Charles, two grandmothers, Mrs. Molly King of Denver and Mrs. Flora Schuel of Wray, survive her."
Annette is buried in Wheat Ridge # 194899568
March 16, 1961 "Word was received this week of the death of Mrs. Mollie King,
72, in Aurora where she had spent the past year. Services will be held at the
Olinger Mortuary, 2775 South Broadway, on Thursday afternoon with burial at
Crown Hill. Mrs. King, a former Wray resident, is survived by her three children,
Marion King and Mrs. Minnie Folsom of Denver and Mrs. Myrtle Norton of Aurora;
two brothers, Ray Hildreth of Milliken and Roy Hildreth of Denver;
one sister, Mrs. Pearl Rogers of Denver; and several grandchildren."
"Miss Josephine King, daughter of Mrs. Mollie King of this city,
and Mr. Francis F. Folson of Los Angeles, Calif., were united in marriage
Friday morning, August 3rd, 1934, with Justice of the Peace J. F. Garton
officiating. Mr. Folson came to Wray with the State Fair Carnival Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Folson immediately departed after the ceremony for Trenton, Neb.,
where the carnival company was playing last week.
The bride is well known here having grown to womanhood in this city and her many
friends will wish her all happiness. The groom is a stranger here having come here
only a few days ago.
The Rattler extends the newlyweds congratulations and good wishes."
"Miss Josephine M. King, daughter of Mrs. Molly King of Wray, became the bride last Thursday of Francis L. Tolson of L'os Angeles, Calif. The ceremony was performed by Justice J. F. Garton at his office at the court house. The bride is well known here. She has been assisting her uncle, Roy Hildreth In his restaurant business. The groom is a photographer by profession and is at present operating a stamp picture gallery in different towns. It is understood that after a few months on the road, the young couple will go to Los Angeles to make their home."
"Marion Claude King of Wray, Colorado, and Miss Bernice Swartwood of
Haigler, Nebraska, were united in marriage at the Christian church parsonage
at 6:00 p. m. on Monday, Feb. 3rd, 1936.
The ceremony was witnessed by Jim Swartwood, a brother of the bride,
and Russell Brown, a friend of the groom. Rev. Bower used the single ring ceremony. The groom is the son of Mrs. Mollie King and has spent his life here. The young people will make their home In Wray where the groom is employed."
"Miss Josephine M. King, daughter of Mrs. Molly King of Wray, became the bride last Thursday of Francis L. Tolson of L'os Angeles, Calif. The ceremony was performed by Justice J. F. Garton at his office at the court house. The bride is well known here. She has been assisting her uncle, Roy Hildreth In his restaurant business. The groom is a photographer by profession and is at present operating a stamp picture gallery in different towns. It is understood that after a few months on the road, the young couple will go to Los Angeles to make their home."
"Last Friday, May 7th, 1937 at 12:00 noon, a very simple and quiet ceremony was performed by Judge Byron Beaderstadt at Goodland, Kans., which united Miss Myrtle Maxine King and Marcus Leslie Norton in wedlock. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Mollie King a long time resident of this city, and it was in the Wray schools that she received her education. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Norton of we3t of Wray. He is employed at the McGrew Service Station of Wray. They were accompanied on their wedding trip to Goodland by Mrs. Estella Norton of Wray and Mr. Henry Stecker of HaJgler. They plan to make their home in Wray in the future."
February 1945 "Little Annette May King, granddaughter of Mrs. Mollie King,
is again a patient at Children's hospital, Mrs. King informs us.
Annette is suffering with an attack of rheumatic fever.
Mrs. King also reports that Mrs. J. M. Hildreth fell and cut her head on
the 23rd of December but is up and about now and feeling O. K..
Mrs. Hildreth and Mrs. King reside at 2731 North Speer in Denver."
Marion Claude King 1913-1975 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 70533245.
So is Berniece 1916-2002. "Berniece King born to the union of William and Flora Swartwood, Nov. 16, 1916. Berniece passed away June 4, 2002. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion C. King, 1975; son, Charles R. King; and daughter, Annette King; two grandsons, Mark King and Danny Valles. She is survived by son, Robert "Bob" E. King of Pueblo; granddaughter, Christina (Frank) Casteneda of Vista, Calif.; and great-grandchildren, Jesse, Angela, Amber, Nicky; and one great-great-granddaughter, Cyanna. Bernice graduated from Hegler, Neb., High School in 1935. She enjoyed traveling with family. Mrs. King devoted her life to caring for her family. The family extends a special thank you to IHS for the compassionate care that was extended to Berniece. Visitation, 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colo."
CHARLES
January 28, 1932 "Charles Edward Hildreth was born in Wray, Colo.,
June 27, 1890, and passed away at Red Cloud, Neb., Sunday,
January 24, 1932, at the age of 41 years, 6 months, and 27 days.
Charles enlisted for service in the world war May 27, 1918,
and he received his honorable discharge Feb. 14, 1919.
On February 5, 1927 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ruth McCormick.
They made their home at Roggen where Mr. Hildreth was employed by
the Burlington railroad. Three children were born to this union,
one having died in infancy. Charles Edward, Jr., and Bobby Jean
survive. In September 1931 the Hildreths were transferred to
Red Cloud. He was ill at that time and continued to decline.
In February 1917 Mr. Hildreth confessed his faith in Christ
and was baptized. His last days were full of faith and hope
and his passing released him from severe and continued pain.
The nearest relatives left to mourn his passing are his wife
and two children, a step daughter, Deloma June;
his mother Mrs. James Hildreth, two sisters, Mrs. Mollie King
and Mrs. Pearl Crum; two brothers, Ray of the Standard
Lumber Company, and Roy of the Riverside Cafe in Wray.
Funeral services were held at Red Cloud on Monday of this week
and the remains were brought to Wray Tuesday morning.
Services were held at the Christian church at 2 p. m.,
Tuesday, January 26, conducted by Rev. Clark Bower.
The singing was by a male quartet composed of J. R. Mourning,
F. E. Lundy, Claude Funk, and Cecil Yount.
The American Legion attended the services in a body and had
charge of the committal services at Grandview.
Thus another young man who answered the call of his country
comes to the end of the trail while yet in the prime of life.
He was one of millions - the flower of American young manhood -
whose contribution can never be over estimated.
Sincere sympathy is extended all the bereaved in their
sad hour."
ROY "CHUB"
December 1922 "
Chub Hildreth is running a restaurant at Lafayette, Colorado."
July 1925 "Mr. and Mrs. Ray bourn Crum and “Chub” Hildreth are moving their restaurant equipment over to Grant, Nebraska, where they will shortly open up a cafe. These people have been out of business about two months."
July 1931 "Chub Hildreth, owner of the Riverside Cafe, is again in
charge at this well known eating house. R. E. Miesse of Hillrose has
had the Riverside cafe leased the past couple of months but the lease
was terminated the first of the week. The Riverside Cafe is closed
this week while the room is being redecorated.
Mr. Hildreth hopes to have his cafe open for business today.
Mr. Miesse has not announced his plans for the future."
April 1932 "The Chub Hildreth Cafe was opened for business the
first of this week after having been closed a few days while improvements were * c:ng made. The interior of the Hildreth Cafe in the Pickett block was redecorated and other pleasing changes and improvements were made. The Hildreth Cafe
also known as the Riverside Cafe, now presents a very attractive appearance."
April 1934 "
The Chub Hildreth Cafe was reopened yesterday. The Hildreth Cafe is now in a new location in the Deterding building just south of the Matt Rinckcl store. The Hildreth Cafe in its new location is greatly improved in appearance and Chub is better prepared than over before to serve his patrons with all kinds of good eats. Mr. Hildreth has added a lot of new and modem equipment that will enable him to accommodate a greater number of patrons at one and the same time. "
January 1935 "Chub Hildreth went to Excelsior Springs, Mo., last week,
where he is taking a series of treatments. Pearl Hildreth of Denver,
Mr. Hildreth's sister, is looking after Mr. Hildreth's restaurant business while he
is away."
October 1935 "Ray Hildreth motored to Denver Sunday morning and upon his return home Sunday evening he was accompanied by Mrs. Hildreth who had jbeen in Denver receiving medical attention. Mrs. Hildreth had been in Denver about seven weeks. She returned home much improved in health, a fact her many friends will be pleased to learn."
May 1935 "Chub Hildreth has purchased a small grocery store and lunch counter in the suburban section of Denver and is now in charge of the same according to information given The Rattler. Mr. Hildreth, who has been associated with eating houses in Wray over a long term of years, sold his cafe here in Wray a few weeks ago to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodman. Chub had planned on taking a rest for a few months but when he had an opportunity to buy a business that looked good he decided to go to work again. "
January 1937 ". Chub Hildreth is now living at El Centro, Calif., according to information given this office. "
June 1939 " Roy (Chub) Hildreth has purchased the Colver house on Ash street and his mother Mrs. Josephine Hildreth, and his sister Mrs. Mollie King who have been living in the house will continue to make their home there. The purchase price was $l2OO. Earl Hedrick made the sale."
"Chub Hildreth is running a restaurant in Denver. His restaurant is located in the 1600 block on South Pearl street, near Florida avenue."
RAY
July 1925 "A Hudson driven by Ray Hildreth, in which Mrs. Hildreth,
Mrs. Ella Borland and sister, Mrs. Gruham, were riding, collided with a
Ford driven by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest VonKaenel on the highway just west of the
T Triangle ranch Sunday night. Mrs. VonKaenel was badly bruised and lacerated,
but the others escaped with minor injuries. The Ford was completely wrecked,
but the Hudson was only slightly injured."
November 26, 1931 "A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hildreth last Friday night, but failed to live, and the little body was laid to rest in Grandview cemetery. A host of friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved."
"Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hildreth are rejoicing over the arrival of a
fine baby girl. The little lady arrived Wednesday night, Nov. 29, 1933.
She tipped the scales at six pounds. Mrs. Hildreth and little
daughter are being cared for at the Wray Hospital and they are
getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth will teach their little
daughter to answer to the name of Betty Rae."
February 1937 "Ray Hildreth is now a member of The Standard Lumber Company corporation, Mr. Hildreth having purchased the interest of Earl Carl. The business deal was completed several days ago. At a recent election of officers of the corporation Mrs. Elsie Carl .wtas elected president, and Ray Hildreth was elected secretary-treas-urer. The Standard Lumber Co. firm was incorporated in 1916 by the late Amos Carl and O. L. Mitten. The same corporation has continued as owners of the business all these years. Ray Hildreth became associated with the Standard Lumber Company sixteen years ago. He has been the manager of the Company since the death of Amos Carl. As part owner of the firm he will continue to be the manager of the firm."
May 1940 "A change came about in the management of
the Standard Lumber company here in Wray this week upon the
resignation of Ray D. Hildreth, as the manager of that company.
To succeed the services of Mr. Hildreth, those of C. A. Larimer
have been engaged. Mr. Larimer is formerly of the
Haigler Equity Exchange at Haigler, Neb., but recently has been
making his home in Lyman, Nebraska.
Mr Larimer is married and his wife and five children will come
to Wray to make their home as soon as arrangements can be made.
Hildreth has announced no future plans at this time."
October 1941 
June 1950 "When the Milliken school observed its annual May Day fete on May 23, a former Wray miss, Bette Rae Hildreth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hildreth, was queen of the festivities. The Gazette has received newspaper clippings and pictures of Miss Hildreth as she reigned at the celebration. There was an all day program of sports events and other entertainment and a basket dinner at noon sponsored by the Milliken PTA. Miss Hildreth will be a senior next year. She was also the junior prom queen and was selected by the Johnstown Milliken Legion to attend Girls State in Denver last week. She was president of the Junior class, took part in mixed chorus, high school band, the paper and annual staff and was secretary to Otis O. Ross, superintendent of the Milliken school. Miss Hildreth has been elected president of tho student body for the coming year. She is an ac« omplished pianist and is the accompanist for the school choruses and other school activities. "
1953 Greeley, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Hildreth of Milliken
announce the engagement of their daughter, Bette Rae, to Robert K. York,
son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. York, also of Milliken.
Both were graduated from Milliken high school in 1951.
Miss Hildreth is now attending CSCE where she is a sophomore majoring 1n business
education. Her fiance is serving with the navy, at the present time awaiting
reassignment. No definite wedding date his been set by the couple. "
July 1956 "An impressive military ceremony at nine o'clock on the morning
of June 30 united Bette Rae Hildreth and A/3c Orba H. Hahn, of the
United States Air Force, in marriage. Chapel One, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
in Cheyenne, Wyo., was the setting for the rites. The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Hildreth of Milliken, formerly of Wray, and Airman Hahn's
mother is Mrs. Edward E. Hahn of Denver. Rev. O. Cope Budge of the Cheyenne
First Assembly of God Church officiated at the double ring ceremony.
Organ music was by A/3c Cecil A. Salley of Alexandria, La., who also accompanied
Lyle B. King of Cheyenne when he sang "Whither Thou Goest" preceding the ceremony,
and "Our Wedding Prayer" as the couple knelt at the altar.
Given in marriage by her father, the petite bride wore a silk shantung suit of
wedgewood blue with white accessories and a large white orchid corsage.
Her only jewelry was a string of pearls which had been worn by her mother
on her wedding day. Her white gloves were a gift from the groom.
Miss Jacqueline Haines of Aurora, college roommate of the bride,
served as maid of honor. She was attired in a navy blue
silk shantung suit and wore beige accessories. Her corsage was of yellow roses.
A/3c William G. Wright of Chattanooga. Tenn., was best man and usher for the
occasion was A/3c Kenneth L. Cross of St. Louis, Mo. At the wedding breakfast
which followed at the Plains Hotel, the bride's mother greeted guests in
a navy blue boucle lace worn with pink accessories. Mrs. Hahn chose a powder
blue dress and white accessories for her son's wedding. Both had corsages of
gardenias and pink shattered carnations. The bride, a graduate of the
Milliken high school, attended Colorado State College of Education at Greeley
and is presently employed by the U. S. Bureau of Mines in Denver.
Airman Hahn is stationed at Cheyenne where his major technical training is in
base communications.
Guests at the ceremony included Miss Ella Hahn of Denver,
aunt of the groom, Mrs. Mabel E. Wales of Greeley, aunt of the bride,
and Mrs. Phyllis Budge of Cheyenne."
1956 Greeley " Mr. and Mrs. Orba Hahn of Wichita, Kan., arrived Saturday at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hildreth where they will visit
11 days. Mr. Halm is stationed at McConnell air force base. "
September 1970 "Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Hildreth of Milliken in celebration of
their golden wedding anniversary. Friends of the couple are cordially invited to
call at the reception parlor of the Presbyterian Church, Kathleen and Elm streets
in Milliken between 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth were
married at the bride's home in Wray on Sept. 22, 1921, and resided in Wray until
1912 while Hildreth managed the local lumber yard. After they moved to
Milliken he managed the lumber yard there until he retired in 1961. The Hildreths'
have one daughter, Mrs. Belle Rae Hahn of Aurora, who with
her husband, O. H. Hahn, and their daughter Julie LuKae, are acting as hosts of the reception."
Ray David Hildreth 1894-1975 is buried in Johnstown, Colorado # 26403819, with Alma W. Sharrett Hildreth 1899-1993.
" Ray Hildreth of 114 Marjorie Avenue, Milliken.
Husband of Mrs. Alma W. Hildreth; father of Mrs. Orba (Bette Rae) Hahn of Aurora;
grandfather of Julie Lu Rae Hahn and David Hahn, both of Aurora;
brother of Mrs. Pearl Rogers of Denver. Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday from the
Milliken Assembly of God Church. Interment Johnstown Cemetery."
Orba H. Hahn is buried in Denver 1934-2017 # 195646869, on a stone with Bette R. "1933 -"
MOLLIE
September 1935 "Mrs. Mollie King brought an interesting picture
to The Rattler office a few days ago. It was a snapshot of five
generations in her family. The following people are to be seen in this
picture that was taken several months ago at a family reunion:
Mrs. Allen Smith of Wray who is 90 years old,
Mrs. J. M. Hildreth, also of this city, who is 67 years old.
Mrs. Hildreth is the daughter of Mrs. Smith;
Mrs. Mollie King, daughter of Mrs. Hildreth, who is 46 years old;
Mrs. Francis Folsom, daughter of Mrs. King, 19 years old;
and Mrs. Folsom's two months old baby, Joel Dean.
All of the people in the group picture representing five generations
had a reunion several months ago when Mrs. Folsom and baby came back
to Wray for a brief visit. Mesdames Smith, Hildreth, and King
reside in Wray. It is seldom indeed that representatives of five
generations are to be seen in one picture. This picture will become more valuable as the years unwind."
May 1937 "Last Friday, May 7, at 12 o'clock noon a very quiet and
simple wedding ceremony was performed by Judge Beaderstadt of
Goodland, Kansas uniting the lives of Miss Myrtle Maxine King and
Mr. Marcus Leslie Norton. The bride is the youngest daughter of
Mrs. Mollie King, a long time resident of Wray.
She acquired her education in the Yuma county schools.
She has been employed in the Chub Hildreth cafe. Mrs. Norton has a
legion of friends here. The bridegroom is the oldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Norton of west of Wray.
He is employed at the McGrew service station.
The wedding ceremony was witnessed by the groom's sister and
cousin Miss Estella Norton of Wray, and Mr. Henry Stecker of
Haigler. Mr. and Mrs. Norton plan to make their home in Wray.
The Rattler extends the newlyweds congratulations and good wishes."
FRED
June 1933 "Mr. Fred Hildreth of Wray, and Miss Ruth Marne Lundin
of Denver were united in marriage Monday evening, May 29, at the home
of the bride's parents in the capital city.
The newlyweds spent a brief honeymoon at Estes Park and arrived in
Wray the latter part of last week. The bride is a well known and
popular young lady who has a wide circle of friends in the capital
city where she has made her home. The groom came to Wray a few
months ago from Fort Collins to become the manager of the local
Safeway store. Since coming to Wray he has made many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth have leased the P. T. Edmunds residence and
are now occupying the same, where they are at home to their many
friends. The Rattler extends Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth congratulations and good wishes."
July 1933 "Ed Lundin and Chas. Peterson of Denver were over Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hildreth in Wray. The two young men were en route by auto to Chicago to attend the fair, and stopped off here for a brief visit. Mr. Lundin is a brother of Mrs. Hildreth. Messrs. Lundin and Peterson resumed their eastward journey Monday morning. "
"Ed Lundin and Erwin Peterson of Denver stopped in Wray from last Thursday to Monday of this week to , visit at the F. E. Hildreth home. They j were returning from a trip to the World’s Fair at Chicago. Mr. Lundin is a brother of Mrs. Hildreth
and of Mrs. Mitchell of Denver who is visiting her sister in Wray."
June 1934 "Fred E. Hildreth, who has been manager of the Safeway
Store In Wray for the past year and a half, was notified Wednesday
that he had been selected as manager of the Denver district for the
Dwight Edwards coffee company. The Safeway stores are distributors of the
Edwards products in thi3 territory. The new position is in the nature
of a promotion for Mr. Hildreth as it carries a larger salary and
more responsibility. He will take charge of his new duties as soon as
arrangements can be made for him to relinquish the Wray store.
Mr. Hildreth has been successful in his work as manager of the
Wray store. The store has enjoyed a good business under his
management and a number of improvements, including a new front,
a meat department and other changes have been made during the time
he was located here. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth have made many
friends in this community who will congratulate him on his promotion."
June 1936 "
Fred Hildreth, former manager of the Skaggs store in Wray, died in St. Luke's
hospital Sunday as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Mr. Hildreth was injured Wednesday night, June 10, when his car collided
with a cattle truck driven by Neal Winn. The accident occurred on York street
in Denver. Death was the result of a fracture of the skull and internal injuries.
Mr. Hildreth was taken to the Denver General hospital following the accident
but was removed to St. Luke's hospital later in the night.
Two other passengers in the Hildreth car escaped with minor injuries.
The collision resulting in the death of Mr. Hildreth was described by a
Denver paper as a head-on collision. It is said that the impact was so great
when the car and truck came together that part of the front seat had to be
cut away in order to extricate Mr. Hildreth from the wreckage.
While living in Wray Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth lived a part of the time in the P. T. Edmunds residence. He was about 36 years old."
PEARL
Pearl Hildreth and Rayburn Crum married in Yuma County on September 5, 1921.
June 1929 "Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Crum returned from Craig, Colo., Tuesday. They v/ere looking after business interests there."
January 1931 "Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Crum came from Hillrose Tuesday night and Mrs. Crum is staying in Wray for a few days to look after the Riverside cafe while Chub Hildreth, the proprietor, is spending a few days in Denver. Mrs. Crum is a sister of Mr. Hildreth. Mr. Crum returned home Wednesday. "
February 1931 "Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Crum have sold their business at Hillrose, and have returned to Wray to make their home. While in Hillrose Mr. and Mrs. Crum owned and conducted a filling station and tourist camp. Mr. Crum will likely engage in business here in Wray again"
January 1935 "Chub Hildreth went to Excelsior Springs, Mo., last week,
where he is taking a series of treatments. Pearl Hildreth of Denver,
Mr. Hildreth's sister, is looking after Mr. Hildreth's restaurant business while he
is away."
January 1937 "Mrs. Pearl Hildreth was injured when she was struck by a car while walking across a street in Denver several days ago. A driver had stopped his car waiting for the signal light to change and a drunken driver drove up behind the parked car and his car struck the packed car pushing it onto the crossing, just as Mrs. Hildreth was passing. Mrs. Hildreth is reported to have suffered only minor injuries."
Rayburn D. Crum and Pearl Cecil Crum
Divorced 11 Mar 1935 in Denver, Colorado.
Rayburn D. Crum, born 16 Sep 1892 in Colorado, died 22 Feb 1978 in Humboldt County,
California
MARY ANN
On February 5, 1893, Mary Ann Hildreth andOrrin A. Clinger stood before
Rev. DuPoy at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and plighted their marriage vows.
On Saturday afternoon, January 6, 1943 at their beautiful, modern country home,
seven and a half miles southeast of Wray, they will observe the fiftieth
anniversary of this event and recall memories of a half century of wedded happiness.
In order to observe the day, they are holding open house on Saturday afternoon
from 2 o'clock to six o'clock and their daughter, Miss Grace Clinger,
is coming from Loveland to help them receive their friends. All their
neighbors and friends are invited to call.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinger spent the first twelve years of their wedded life in
Ohio and then came to Wray where they purchased a 320-acre farm which they
improved and where they still reside. Thru their industry they have made
this one of the most modern country homes in the Wray vicinity.
The farm is now operated by their daughter, Grace, who teaches in the
Loveland schools but spends her vacations here farming and raises stock,
and she has been very successful as a farmerette.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinger have two children - a son Cecil of Reno, Nevada,
and Miss Grace. Their son has six children, three of whom are married,
and Mr. and Mrs. Clinger have five great grandchildren.
When their daughter comes here to attend the anniversary observance, she
will be accompanied by a friend, Miss Charlotte Winkhoff, who will be a weekend houseguest at the Clinger home."
February 1935 "Mrs. O. A. Clinger received word Saturday morning of the death of her sister, Mrs. John Clinger of upper Sandusky, O. Mr. Clinger has been confined to her bed for the past two years. A few friends here will remember Mrs. Clinger as she and Mr. Clinger visited here fifteen years ago."
April 1947 "O. A. Clinger, former well known farmer of south
of Wray, succumbed Wednesday morning In Presbyterian hospital in Denver,
it has been learned here. Mr. Clinger, who moved with his wife and daughter, Gracie,
to Loveland about two years ago, had been ill for some time.
He submitted to an operation earlier this week.
It is understood here that funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church in Loveland.
Mr. Clinger is well known In this locality where he lived for many years.
Shortly before the couple left Wray they celebrated their Golden Wedding
anniversary at their home south of town. After selling their place to
Forrest Whyte, they moved to Loveland where their daughter teaches.
The family just recently completed a new home at Loveland. "
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