[Contributed]
Murray Hill, who met his death in the sad disaster which occurred here Saturday evening, august 26, was the only son of the late George M. and Belle McMurray Hill. He was born in Freeport, Pa., March 11, 1896, and resided there until after the death of his father, which occurred less than two years ago. Murray was a devoted and obedient son, every faithful in the duties of the home, the school and the church. Chartiers congregation, of which he was a consistent member, will miss his cheery presence in the Sabbath school and young people's meeting. He was a member of the junior class of the Canonsburg High school. The funeral service, which was held at the home Monday evening was conducted by his pastor, the Rev W. P. Aikin, assisted by rev. A.J Ashe and Dr. W. B. Smiley. Tuesday morning the body was taken to Freeport, where services were held in the United Presbyterian church, conducted by his former pastor, the rev. J. R. McFarland, assisted by the Rev. W. H. McMurray of Pittsburg and Dr. G. R. Murray of Thomas, Pa., after which the body was laid to rest by the side of his father in the Freeport cemetery. Many floral tributes, beautiful in design, were given by his classmates and friends. Our sympathy is extended to the mother, aged grandmother, who was able to be present at the funeral, and numerous relatives and friends both near Canonsburg and Freeport. The father of the deceased was an attorney of Freeport and his mother the daughter of the late Harvey McMurray.