Commercial News
Danville, Il
22 Nov 1920
JOHN HORNOR LOSES LIFE IN BISMARCK FIRE
Aged Farmer’s Charred Body Found in Ashes of Destroyed Barn
John Hornor, 72, residing near Bismarck, who burned to death about 5 o’clock Monday morning in a fire which destroyed a large stock barn at his country home. Mr Hornor, who lived about a ½ mile south of the Moore corner on the Dixie Highway, had gone out before daylight to do his morning chores carrying a lantern with him. He had climbed into the haymow to throw down hay for his stock when in some manner the lantern overturned, setting fire to the barn. The fire spread rapidly and the barn was soon a maze of flames and was destroyed before neighbors could get to the scene. Search was started for Mr Hornor, which recruited in finding his charred body in the ruins of the building.
[Coronor to Scene]
Coronor Cole went to the scene of the tragedy early Monday morning and made arrangements for holding the inquest at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The body was brought to Danville and taken to the Berhalter Undertaking Parlors. The reflection of the early morning fire was noticed by many farmers in the northern part of the county, some thinking it was a big fire in Danville. There was much hay and grain in the barn and everything was destroyed as the flames spread so rapidly there was no chance of getting anything out of the building.
[Aroused Hornor’s Family]
The fire was discovered by a man by the name of Morgan, who resides northwest of Bismarck, as he was driving along the highway. He rushed to the house and aroused other members of the Hornor family. Mr Morgan then hurried back to the barn ad looked through the lower part of the building but could find no trace of Mr Hornor. The entire upper part of the structure was in flames, indicating that the blaze started in the haymow. Mr Hornor had been subject to attacks of heart disease and the supposition is that after climbing the ladder leading to the mow he was stricken and burned to death where he fell. The fire soon attracted many persons to the scene and as soon as the intense heat would permit, they set to work to recover the body of Mr Hornor. Carl Claypool recovered the torso, the head, legs and arms being burned off. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Newell Township, spending his entire life with the exception of a few years in Bismarck, on the farm where he met his death. He is survived by the widow, one son Marion and one daughter, Mabel, both residents at home. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Danville, Il
22 Nov 1920
JOHN HORNOR LOSES LIFE IN BISMARCK FIRE
Aged Farmer’s Charred Body Found in Ashes of Destroyed Barn
John Hornor, 72, residing near Bismarck, who burned to death about 5 o’clock Monday morning in a fire which destroyed a large stock barn at his country home. Mr Hornor, who lived about a ½ mile south of the Moore corner on the Dixie Highway, had gone out before daylight to do his morning chores carrying a lantern with him. He had climbed into the haymow to throw down hay for his stock when in some manner the lantern overturned, setting fire to the barn. The fire spread rapidly and the barn was soon a maze of flames and was destroyed before neighbors could get to the scene. Search was started for Mr Hornor, which recruited in finding his charred body in the ruins of the building.
[Coronor to Scene]
Coronor Cole went to the scene of the tragedy early Monday morning and made arrangements for holding the inquest at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The body was brought to Danville and taken to the Berhalter Undertaking Parlors. The reflection of the early morning fire was noticed by many farmers in the northern part of the county, some thinking it was a big fire in Danville. There was much hay and grain in the barn and everything was destroyed as the flames spread so rapidly there was no chance of getting anything out of the building.
[Aroused Hornor’s Family]
The fire was discovered by a man by the name of Morgan, who resides northwest of Bismarck, as he was driving along the highway. He rushed to the house and aroused other members of the Hornor family. Mr Morgan then hurried back to the barn ad looked through the lower part of the building but could find no trace of Mr Hornor. The entire upper part of the structure was in flames, indicating that the blaze started in the haymow. Mr Hornor had been subject to attacks of heart disease and the supposition is that after climbing the ladder leading to the mow he was stricken and burned to death where he fell. The fire soon attracted many persons to the scene and as soon as the intense heat would permit, they set to work to recover the body of Mr Hornor. Carl Claypool recovered the torso, the head, legs and arms being burned off. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Newell Township, spending his entire life with the exception of a few years in Bismarck, on the farm where he met his death. He is survived by the widow, one son Marion and one daughter, Mabel, both residents at home. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Commercial News
Danville, Il
22 Nov 1920
JOHN HORNOR LOSES LIFE IN BISMARCK FIRE
Aged Farmer’s Charred Body Found in Ashes of Destroyed Barn
John Hornor, 72, residing near Bismarck, who burned to death about 5 o’clock Monday morning in a fire which destroyed a large stock barn at his country home. Mr Hornor, who lived about a ½ mile south of the Moore corner on the Dixie Highway, had gone out before daylight to do his morning chores carrying a lantern with him. He had climbed into the haymow to throw down hay for his stock when in some manner the lantern overturned, setting fire to the barn. The fire spread rapidly and the barn was soon a maze of flames and was destroyed before neighbors could get to the scene. Search was started for Mr Hornor, which recruited in finding his charred body in the ruins of the building.
[Coronor to Scene]
Coronor Cole went to the scene of the tragedy early Monday morning and made arrangements for holding the inquest at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The body was brought to Danville and taken to the Berhalter Undertaking Parlors. The reflection of the early morning fire was noticed by many farmers in the northern part of the county, some thinking it was a big fire in Danville. There was much hay and grain in the barn and everything was destroyed as the flames spread so rapidly there was no chance of getting anything out of the building.
[Aroused Hornor’s Family]
The fire was discovered by a man by the name of Morgan, who resides northwest of Bismarck, as he was driving along the highway. He rushed to the house and aroused other members of the Hornor family. Mr Morgan then hurried back to the barn ad looked through the lower part of the building but could find no trace of Mr Hornor. The entire upper part of the structure was in flames, indicating that the blaze started in the haymow. Mr Hornor had been subject to attacks of heart disease and the supposition is that after climbing the ladder leading to the mow he was stricken and burned to death where he fell. The fire soon attracted many persons to the scene and as soon as the intense heat would permit, they set to work to recover the body of Mr Hornor. Carl Claypool recovered the torso, the head, legs and arms being burned off. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Newell Township, spending his entire life with the exception of a few years in Bismarck, on the farm where he met his death. He is survived by the widow, one son Marion and one daughter, Mabel, both residents at home. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Danville, Il
22 Nov 1920
JOHN HORNOR LOSES LIFE IN BISMARCK FIRE
Aged Farmer’s Charred Body Found in Ashes of Destroyed Barn
John Hornor, 72, residing near Bismarck, who burned to death about 5 o’clock Monday morning in a fire which destroyed a large stock barn at his country home. Mr Hornor, who lived about a ½ mile south of the Moore corner on the Dixie Highway, had gone out before daylight to do his morning chores carrying a lantern with him. He had climbed into the haymow to throw down hay for his stock when in some manner the lantern overturned, setting fire to the barn. The fire spread rapidly and the barn was soon a maze of flames and was destroyed before neighbors could get to the scene. Search was started for Mr Hornor, which recruited in finding his charred body in the ruins of the building.
[Coronor to Scene]
Coronor Cole went to the scene of the tragedy early Monday morning and made arrangements for holding the inquest at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. The body was brought to Danville and taken to the Berhalter Undertaking Parlors. The reflection of the early morning fire was noticed by many farmers in the northern part of the county, some thinking it was a big fire in Danville. There was much hay and grain in the barn and everything was destroyed as the flames spread so rapidly there was no chance of getting anything out of the building.
[Aroused Hornor’s Family]
The fire was discovered by a man by the name of Morgan, who resides northwest of Bismarck, as he was driving along the highway. He rushed to the house and aroused other members of the Hornor family. Mr Morgan then hurried back to the barn ad looked through the lower part of the building but could find no trace of Mr Hornor. The entire upper part of the structure was in flames, indicating that the blaze started in the haymow. Mr Hornor had been subject to attacks of heart disease and the supposition is that after climbing the ladder leading to the mow he was stricken and burned to death where he fell. The fire soon attracted many persons to the scene and as soon as the intense heat would permit, they set to work to recover the body of Mr Hornor. Carl Claypool recovered the torso, the head, legs and arms being burned off. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Newell Township, spending his entire life with the exception of a few years in Bismarck, on the farm where he met his death. He is survived by the widow, one son Marion and one daughter, Mabel, both residents at home. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
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