The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-03-12
Death of Judge Horner

Death OF Judge Homer
While not unexpected, the death OF
former Judge John G.. Horner, which
occurred Wednesday morning, was .
great shock to his many friends. For
q long time he had been suffering with |
an affection of the throat which de-
prived him Of the use of his voice and
he was compelled to give up active
practice at his profession as q lawyer.
Although he visited his Office at inter
yals and gave advice and dictated
opinions he was at last forced to relin-
quish that part Of his work and was
kept at home. His condition con-
tinued to grow more serious every day
for the last month and death relieved
him from an illness that caused him
worriment and suffering.
John g. Horner was born on a farm
in Camden county, son of former
Judge of Camden county-Asa P. Hor-
ner. He attended the Farnum school
at Beverly, graduated from the South
Jersey Institute at Bridgeton, going
from there to the University Of Penn
sylvania, where he graduated in 1893
Deciding upon the law as his profess
sion he studied under Lindley NJ. Gar
rison and Lewis Starr, in Camden,
and was admitted to the bar as an at
tornsy in June, 1895, becoming
counselor three years later.
| Having q residence at Palmyra in
this county, he sought the Republican
| nomination for Member Of the Assem-
bly, in 1900, was elected and served
three terms, being Speaker of the
House in 1908, making brilliant rec
ord as presiding officer, being highly
complimented by the entire member
ship Of the House-both parties-for
the ability and impartiality he had ex-
hibited during his term. So satisfac-
tory was his service in the lower House
that the Republican, unanimously
nominated him as their candidate for
State Senator, and he was elected in
1906. He was the youngest member of
that body, having barely passed the
legal age that qualified him for the
position. He served on many import
ant committees and was looked to by
many Of the older members as man
who could and would give advice that
was valuable.
In 1907 he was appointed Judge Of
~ ~ 10
3county. to ill the unexpired term OF
Hon. Joseph H. Gaskill, who resigned.
Judge Horner occupied this position
until April, 1914, when the change in
political control of the state removed
him and he retired from the bench,
after having given service that was
satisfactory in every respect. While
he was Judge he attended to practice
that would not conflict with his posi-
ton, but after retiring he took up his
work actively, being associated with
lone of his preceptors-former Judge
Starr.
John G.. Horner will be missed by
many. In the family circle he was 6
devoted husband and father, q loving
companion to those whom he had been
blessed to nurture and protect. In
social life he was a genial host In his
own home and man whose society
was sought and appreciated by those
who were fortunate in having him as o
guest. Politically he was Republic
can, strong for his party. but honest
and just. He had his likes and hi
dislikes. but no man can say that Johr
G.. Horner ever stopped to disreputa-
BILE action to carry his aims to compile
ton. II he was a friend that singl,
word stood for all that can be said. /
he was crossed by those who attempted
by underhand methods or for persona
spite, to commit acts that would be te
his disadvantage, he was always read y
to defend himself, but his method
never descended to lowness or mean
ess.
The death of John G. Horner In tn,
Iprime of life-he was 46 years of age
icnoNcs AoAA WILLS Hoiiu uuhH WIG
will be sadly missed. His many deeds
Of kindness to those who needed his
| advice and assistance, deeds that have
never been spread broadcast, will ever
be remembered and cherished in the
memory Of the recipients.
Deceased liz survived by widow and
three daughters. The funeral services
were held at his home at Moorestown
Saturday afternoon and were attended
by very large number of Judge Hor
ner's personal and professional friends
from all parts OF the state. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. James
H. Durham, former pastor of the
Mount Holly Presbyterian church,
and Rev. Luther M. Bicknell, the pres
ent pastor of the church. Intsrment
was made in Harleigh cemetery, Cam
den.