Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-08-28

John W. Horner was born August 10Th,
1880, at Williamsville, Q small town near
Buffalo, New York. He was Of English Cana
dian stock and inherited the sturdy moral
constitution inherent in that branch OF Eng
disappearing people. He was 6rst sent to q
preparatory school that is now Hiram Col
Iege, Ohio. Here he was the classmate and
close friend OF James A. Garfield, afterwards
President OF the College and then President
of the United States. After taking the course
here, he went to Bethany College, West Vir-
ginia, and graduated from that institution
In 1855. 10 the meantime, his father had
moved with his family to this county, buy
ing farm near Middlebrook. Here the young
man came to make his home. He had hoped
to be minister of the Gospel, but physical
infirmity stood In the way Of this cherished
longing. In 1865 the family came to live
near Rockville.
In 1867 the subject Of this sketch married
Miss Thomas, Of Georgetown, ID. O. The
was one Of the proudest boasts OF his after
life that his father and mother never knew
any difference in affection between their chill.
dren In the flesh and this daughter OF their
love. No children blessed their union, and
she passed into the other world in 1878. No
other woman ever had the affection and regard
OF the bereaved husband, and to the day Of
his death he loved and cherished the memory
Of her who had made his youthful life
happy and fortunate one.
Mr Horner was O man OF simple tastes and
frugal life. He was essentially domestic
man. His horizon was bounded by the every
day duties. Those traits which endeared him
to his friends were simplicity, kindness and
gentleness. No one ever heard him say
harsh word about even the convicted sinner {.
In his lite was exemplifed the love OF his
Master. Mr.. Horner was deeply religious
man. His every day life was governed and
directed by the teachings OF the Scripture.
He was, probably, tho ripest Bible scholar In
the county. The teachings Of the Word OF
God he had at the tip Of his tongue. He was
learned not only In the Scripture itself put
In the geography and setting OF the bi0le
story and In the contemporansous history OF
other peoples. To those who knew him best MIS-
life and character were an inspiration to no.
bier Lying and more exalted ideals. 10 the
writer OF this memoir, he was a dear iriend ana
a rsvered teacher 10 all that goes 10 make
noble 0iiribriisr character.
He passed away suddenly on Thursdee<
Anguat 9Th, 1908, and on Moaoay loi.s"iog
hie body was laid to rest in the Rockville
Demetery. OF him Il can be confidently az
Hrmeo tia. he is Of that company OF whom II
is said In Holy Writ, "there 1aineth, there
fore. a rest to the people Of God"
WV WV " A FRIEND.
1t Is with deepest sorrow that offer few
lines in memory Of my dear and devoted
sister, Susie Il. Offutt, who died August IL,
1905, after long and painful Illness, which
she bore with cheerful and Christian pa
thence A girl Of beautiful character, with
love and charity for all, she had the deepest
affection and regard Of those with whom she
came in contact She was O devoted and
dntiful daughter and sister and the cheer and
light of our home. She had wonderful tai
enta and was great lover Of music. For
many years she faithfully and dutifully per-
formed the office Of organist and choir leader
in st. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockville, OF
which parish she was member.
Death has taken from US one whose place
can never be filled. The loss Of our loved
one Ia great, but we know that God, In His
mercy. will not make the burden heavier
than we can bear, and we submit TO Him and
say, "Thy will be done"
I scarcely know how to talk Of consolation
under 80 bitter an affection, but think OF One
" ho csre,h for US all. He has prepared q
bright and beautiful homo beyond the grave,
wbere she will know no sorrow. Should we
mo, be willing to make q sacrifice for her glo-
rioua and eternal gain2 II would be the
nyompIngs Of q selfsh heart TO wish her
bacL Truly, the loss Of noble sister brings
a desp and heavy shadow, but remember
tba, light some time will break through and
there viii be glad and happy reunion In
the great beyond.