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In an interview with Ozella Cox in 1991, she stated that her father, Roy Hillis, told her that her grandfather, J. F. Hillis built the building that housed the bank, located on Washington & Wabash.  Does anyone know when it was built?  Thanks.

Elk County Citizen
Nov. 16, 1899
Page 4 Column 4
MARRIED
At the residence of the bride's parents in Paw Paw township, Wednesday evening, November 8, 1899, Frank H. Simons and Myrtle Raburn, were united in marriage by Rev. Fred Comber of Eureka.  The groom is one of Elk County's popular young men and is the son of Rev. J. Simons.  The bride is an accomplished and promising young woman, loved and honored by all who know her.  Mr. (Mel) Hill and Miss Rena Devine were groomsman and bridesmaid.
   After the ceremony the guests were treated to an excellent repast prepared as the family know so well how to do it.  The young couple have a host of friends who all unite in wishing that their matrimonial voyage may be a prosperous one, without even a cloud to mar their happiness.

From a Montrose, Colorado, Newspaper January 1934.
M.A. Hillis Dies at Oak Grove Home:  Pioneer Resident
   M. A. Hillis prominent resident of the Oak Grove region passed away Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Hillis was born Nov. 16, 1859, at Frankfort, Ind., in Tipton, County.  His parents moved to Howard, Kansas, in 1871 and there he grew to manhood.
   Mr. Hillis and Miss Elizabeth Maloney were married December 4, 1883, at Howard, Kansas, and celebrated their golden wedding the first of last month.
   For about 13 years following their marriage they made their home I the vicinity of Howard and when they made a change of location went into what was then called the Washington Territory.  There residence there was of short duration, since they soon decided to join Mrs. Hillis' sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rollins, in Montrose.  They arrived in this city in 1896, locating in the Oak Grove District, where they have been engaged in farming and stock raising practically ever since.  One year was spent in Seattle, Washington and various parts of California.    To this union seven children were born, six boys and one girl.  One boy passed away in infancy and another met a tragic death, having been struck by lightning.  The living children are, Elbert L. Hillis of Seattle, Washington; Francis M. Hillis of Maywood, California; John M. Hillis of Princeton, California; Mrs. Wesley Frasier and Paul Hillis of Montrose.
   In addition to the children, Mr. Hillis is survived by five brothers, two step-brothers and one step sister, namely: James Hillis of Seattle, Wash.; C. D. Hillis of Arlington, Wash.; M. R. Hillis of Cedaredge, Colo.; Benjamin Hillis, B. C.; Roy Hillis, Howard, Kans.; Milton Shaw and William Shaw and Mrs. Lillie Hostetter, all of Howard, Kans.
   Mr. Hillis was a great home man and always had a great love for children,  In young manhood in Kansas he was leader of singing in singing schools.  During his residence in Oak Park section he always took an active part in the development of the community until the past year or so when his health caused him to be confined to his home most of the time.
   Mr. Hillis was a man of high ideals and greatly beloved by all who knew him and all are saddened by his passing.
   Funeral services will be arranged when his children arrive.  The remains are at the Home Mortuary.  

Here are more of Mat Hillis' photos.  Would appreciate any help with identification.  I am not sure
#129 is a school group.  That happens to be the name of the photo.

Thanks!

Another group of Mat Hillis' photos.  Help with identification would be appreciated.  Mat lived in Elk County from 1875-about 1900.  The Portland couple may be people from Elk County who moved to Oregon.

Here are more of Mat Hillis' photos.  Information about their identity would be greatly appreciated.

Any information about the identities of these girls would be appreciated.

More of Mat Hillis' Photos.  Information about identification would be appreciated.

These photos also belonged to Mat Hillis.  Any help with identification would be greatly appreciated.