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Show FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN N. HINTON John Hinton of Hurricane died of old age, August 25, and was buried August 26 at Huricane. Mr. Hinton was born in Brimingham, England, October Oct-ober 18, 1839, and came to America in 1861 having joined the L. D. S. church a few years previously. While crossing the ocean on the Underwriter he met and married Miss Emma Spendlove. They came to Dixie in December of 1862 and shared the trials and kariships of the other pioneers pion-eers of that time. He led the Virgin for thirty years and was a Sun day School superintendent for many years. He learned the carpenter trade when a boy in England and after coming com-ing to this country built a shop where he made some splendid furniture. There are homes now that can boast of furniture made by Mr. Hinton at that time. Eleven children were bom to Mr. and Mrs. Hinton, one died when a child and three others have passed away since having families of their own. They came to Hurricane in the early part of its history where they '. have since resided until his death. He is survived by a wife and the follow-' follow-' ing children: Atkin, Mrs. Thomas ' Isom, Maurice and Bernard of Hurri cane, Mrs. John W. wrigni ui ley Mrs. Robert Gibson of St. Thomas and Mrs. Samuel Leigh of Cedar City, also seventy-nine grandchildren and about 125 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Hinton were held at the public school auditorium August 26, many relatives and friends were in attendance. The room was beautifully decorated. Councelor Claud Hirschi presided. The ward choir sang, "When First the Glorious Light of Truth." Opening prayer was by Bishop Frank T. Johnson. John-son. "Beautiful Home" was sung by Miss Grace Isom and Reed Bradshaw with Olive Reeve at the piano. Elder Joseph T. Wright spoke of the good qualities of Mr. Hmton. He nas raised an ideal family. He fought a good fight. Elder John Spendlove referred to the exemplary life of the departed Spoke of his close association with Mr Hinton in his earlier life. "Oh My Father" was sung by Eldei Frank Barber. Elder James Jepson feelingly bor testimony to the things that have been said of Mr. Hinton. H first met the departed sixty-six years ago. He was dependable and was always the same man. He did much for the communitj in which he lived. He was especiallj gifted along musical lines, was the best tenor singer he had ever heard. He came from a well-to-do well educated family in England. He was the only member of the farrdly to join the church. He was useful as a carpenter car-penter and a choir leader at Virgin. He and his wife have been a faithful couple. President Joseph K. Nicholes rejoiced rejoic-ed in the good things said of th departed. de-parted. Men and women have been blessed through the association of Mr. Hinton. We have evidences of a past life and a future life. We should rejoice re-joice in the philosophy of life. The Lord rejoices in the children who cooperate with him. We have many things to be thankful for. Mrs. Alice Spendlove said that this wonderful couple liwTtoT seven years and that he built hi. , ij" 1 ber home at Hurricane at tT u"- V seventy-two years. h0ir "Nearer x, God to Thee." er Benediction was by Elder rv, Sandberg. Chamj |