The Red Cloud chief., 1888-12-07


6Auews Of the death Of MI. VIZ
B. Thosne near Blsdcn last Tuesdsy
afternoon. While Mr.. Thorne and Z
young man was hauling straw from
q straw stack. Mr.. Thorne vas on
the wagon loading, and some stra"
fell Of the stack on the horses and
started them. Mr.. Thorne sp'ang to
seize the lines and in 30 doing q part
Of the load slipped with him and be
fell behind The horses, headforemes'
and struck his temple on the end 81
the clevice pin on the doutletree,
thence the wheel striking him on the
back Of the head. The young man
hurried to where he was lying and
{ und life almost extinct. The team
still running till i, got in contact
with a wire fence and stopped with
little damage. The man ran TO the
barn. took q horse and went in haste
to town and reported the accident, all
that could get a horse or aid, With his
son Legrande fastened to the scene
Of the accident, and there "a behold
lay the lifeless body Of the aged
father and neighbor. He was borne
to the house to the surprise
of his wife who but
short time before saw him strolling
about the barn. His wounds we're
dressed By DR.. Keller and others.
His brother Of Macon. Franklin coun-
", and relatives Of Juniata, Camp
bell and Hastings, were informed Of
the sad intelligence. Arrangements
perfected for the interment.
The funeral services we're ofheisted at
his home BY Rev. Buzzle, - Wed
nesday at 2 o'clock, p. IN. and from
there followed ly nearly so buggies
md wagons. The Grand Army men
marched to the grave on foot, located
in a beautiful nook in the southeast
corner Of his son Willie's orchard for
the present at least. VIM. B. fhorne
vas born in the state Of New York,
June 29th, 1916. In 1888 vas mar
ried to his present wife, Miss Deborah
Bowerman. After nine years, remov-
ed to and selected a home in the then
Wild woods Of Michigan. He marked
his pathway BY blaized trees for 80
miles through dense forests, located
near where the city Of Jackson nov
In 1870 he and his son Viii
lie took = tour to Nebraska, and was
SO agreeably surprised with the then
young state that they each took large
Tracts of land and then returned to
The folio wing season they
removed TO their new homes in the
vest. at or near where te.ssrs-nos
followed By mahy more Of
Michigan's COED people. Later his
eldes, son Lecrande removed here
aad bought several tracts Of land. but
through sickness in his family he re-
to Michigan and IN later years
returned TO Nebraska his future
His family consisted Of his
TWO sons, Iegrande and VIM. and an
niece. now Prs. DR.. Ackly. Of
Juniata. The father and two sons
own large farms and attractive resi-
iences adjoining each other and IN
a great portion Of the tswn
site &C Bladcu. Unclc Thornc's
motto uas always do r.Eht, 40 to
as you would like others to do
unto YOU" His house was always
TO all. Himself and his
o mpanion we're always free cive-s to
the poor, widows and orphans in dis
tress. The grief stricken family has
lost a kind father and afectionate
husband. Let it not be forgotten
tina, \. T.. Burnside Post G. \. Il.
las. Memorial Day was presented
BIZ hir, the souvenir Of the National
Encampmcnt a, San Francisco, Cal
The Post recognizes its maintenance
through him. was yer ready TO aid IN
its good work as a loyal patriot and
friend to the Boys in Blue" Yes,
We say. Ibis loss is u loss The
Posts best friend.
The Goth day Of las, March Mr..
Thorne and wife had the pleasure Of
being surrounded By their sons and
family relatives of this vicinity, a few
intimate neightors ana ole settlers
partook Of a bounteous repas, and
Joined in celebrating ,hc Fift;eth An
uiversary Of their welded life. Mr..
Thorne vas over IS Yeas old. hearty.
active and strong. Mrs. Thorre ):
about the same age and we trust b.