Simcoe
Couple 50 Years Wed
Natives
of Norfolk and residents of Simcoe for the past six years, Mr. and Mrs.
H. M. Hilliker, 86 Union Street, will observe their golden wedding
anniversary on Monday.
The
occasion will be marked by a family dinner on Sunday and a reception on
Monday when they will be at home to their friends and neighbours.
Born
in Delhi, Mr. Hilliker, who is 80 year of age, is a son of the late
Henry C. Hilliker and Mary Hussey. He is the last surviving member of a
family of five children. He received his education in Delhi and as a
young man entered the general store business in Quebec.
Mrs.
Hilliker, who is also 80, was formerly Annie Crysler, a daughter of the
late Elkanah Crysler and Frances Byrnes of Lynedoch.
She
received her education in Lynedoch after which she entered in training
as a nurse at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, being a member of the
first graduating class in 1894.
She
was one of nine children and still living are two brothers and one
sister, Charles Crysler of Lillooet, B.C., G. S. Crysler of Rouletta,
Sask., and Mrs. Emma Riley of Port Dover.
They
were married in Ottawa on 17 Nov 1897 by Rev. William Palmer and Rev.
Mr. Frith. Following their marriage they resided in Dalesville, Quebec,
for four years where Mr. Hilliker operated a general store.
They
then moved to Renfew for four years where he also operated a general
store. In 1906 they move to Minburn, Alta., and four years later to
Viking, Alta., were Mr. Hilliker operated a general store for a total of
33 years in the two places.
Retiring
six years ago, they returned to Norfolk and took up residence in Simcoe.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hilliker are members of First Baptist Church the
former being a deacon and member of the Board of managers while the
latter is a member of the South Group of the Ladies' Aid and the Women's
Mission Circle.
Mr.
Hilliker is also a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Canadian Order of
Foresters and the Simcoe Lawn Bowling Club. For 11 years while residing
in Vilking, Mrs. Hilliker was president of the Women's Institute there.
Both
Mr. and Mrs. Hilliker continue to enjoy excellent health. They have one
son, Crysler Hilliker of Detroit.
