Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hitchcock, Philander Wm. January 10, 1894
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Portland Library Scrapbook - January 1894

              LA GRIPPE'S FATAL WORK

  Philander Hitchcock's death was Caused by the Plague

Our people heard with regret of the death of Philander Hitchcock at his home in 
this township, Wednesday, Jan.10th. The deceased was 54 years, 9 months and 21 
days old.The immediate cause of death was la grippe.

The funeral was held at the residence, two miles north of the village, 
Saturday,January 13th, Rev. D.E. Millard officiating. As the procession of 
mourners entered the village it was met by between forty and fifty member of 
Portland tent K.O.T.M.,who marched with the remains to the cemetery.At the grave 
Maccabee ritualistic burial service was performed b Rev. W.P.French, Commander 
Copenhaver and Past Commander Beden. A large concourse of friends attended the 
obsequies. 

Mr.Hitchcock had long been a resident of Portland.He was highly respected, and 
the bereaved family has the sympathy of all, The deceased carried $2,000 
insurance in the Supreme tent of the Maccabees. His death was the first one to 
occur among the Maccabees since the lodge was instituted in Portland.

W.Philander Hitchcock was born in Cataraugas ąCo., N.Y., March 20th, 1840. He 
was united in marriage to Miss Celia R. Whelpley, October 13th 1868, and moved 
to Portland about 40 years ago. His wife survived him. He was the father of two 
daughters, Maude and Ava, who are both at home.

Additional Comments:
Portland Cem.,
Sec.A1-#4-Row 10
Portland,Mich.

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