The Hagerstown (IN) Exponent, Thursday, May 19, 1921
The news of the death of Frank Vinton Thornburgh, which occur[r]ed Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home six miles north of Hagerstown, came as a distinct shock to the entire community, his illness having been of such short duration that it was not generally known, the family and neighbors being practically all who were aware of the almost sudden critical condition into which his physical body had developed. Unusually strong and robust in physique the announcement of his death was a great surprise, and expressions of regret were voiced on every hand at his being stricken down in the prime of life.
With Mrs. Thornburgh, who has been in impaired in health for several years past, Frank returned Sunday evening, the 8th inst., from Ft. Scott, Kansas, where they spent the winter months, as has been their custom for a number of years, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strode, parents of Mrs. Thornburgh. The trip home was made via automobile and on arriving here Mr. Thornburgh was evidently enjoying his normally usual good health.
The first symptoms of the illness that later proved fatal to Mr. Thornburgh developed Saturday morning last, but his condition assumed no serious aspect until the following days and the services of a physician was not deemed necessary until near the midnight hour Sunday, when he rapidly became worse to a degree that was alarming. A second physician was called in consultation Monday morning, but those who were closest to the bedside of the afflicted one realized at this time he was beyond the pale of medical aid or human assistance. Although suffering continuous pain throughout the day, his mental poise remained unshaken to the end, and he was conscience[sic] until his spirit left the body "returning unto God who gave it." Death being due to acute obstruction of the bowels.
Mr. Thornburgh, the son of Dempsey and Ethelinda Thornburgh, was 49 years of age, and was born on the farm where occur[r]ed his death. He was a fervent believer in the teachings of the lowly Nazerene, and held membership in the West River Friends Church, of which he was a faithful supporter in all of its departments.
Mr. Thornburgh was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Master Mason in Hagerstown Lodge No. 49, several years since. He attained the thirty - second or Scottish Rite degree in 1920 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, while spending the winter there. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Economy, this county.
Mr. Thornburgh was a man of splendid traits of character, and was held in the highest esteem by an acquaintanceship that extended over a wide scope of territory.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Essie Thornburg; and two brothers, Geo L. and Harry Thornburgh, of this place.
Funeral services were held from the West River Friends Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Henry Pickett, of Lynn, giving the address. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. McKinnon, with Miss Lilly Benbow, organist, sang, "Home of the Soul," "The Nearer, the Dearer," and "No Night There."
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
The news of the death of Frank Vinton Thornburgh, which occur[r]ed Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home six miles north of Hagerstown, came as a distinct shock to the entire community, his illness having been of such short duration that it was not generally known, the family and neighbors being practically all who were aware of the almost sudden critical condition into which his physical body had developed. Unusually strong and robust in physique the announcement of his death was a great surprise, and expressions of regret were voiced on every hand at his being stricken down in the prime of life.
With Mrs. Thornburgh, who has been in impaired in health for several years past, Frank returned Sunday evening, the 8th inst., from Ft. Scott, Kansas, where they spent the winter months, as has been their custom for a number of years, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strode, parents of Mrs. Thornburgh. The trip home was made via automobile and on arriving here Mr. Thornburgh was evidently enjoying his normally usual good health.
The first symptoms of the illness that later proved fatal to Mr. Thornburgh developed Saturday morning last, but his condition assumed no serious aspect until the following days and the services of a physician was not deemed necessary until near the midnight hour Sunday, when he rapidly became worse to a degree that was alarming. A second physician was called in consultation Monday morning, but those who were closest to the bedside of the afflicted one realized at this time he was beyond the pale of medical aid or human assistance. Although suffering continuous pain throughout the day, his mental poise remained unshaken to the end, and he was conscience[sic] until his spirit left the body "returning unto God who gave it." Death being due to acute obstruction of the bowels.
Mr. Thornburgh, the son of Dempsey and Ethelinda Thornburgh, was 49 years of age, and was born on the farm where occur[r]ed his death. He was a fervent believer in the teachings of the lowly Nazerene, and held membership in the West River Friends Church, of which he was a faithful supporter in all of its departments.
Mr. Thornburgh was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Master Mason in Hagerstown Lodge No. 49, several years since. He attained the thirty - second or Scottish Rite degree in 1920 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, while spending the winter there. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Economy, this county.
Mr. Thornburgh was a man of splendid traits of character, and was held in the highest esteem by an acquaintanceship that extended over a wide scope of territory.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Essie Thornburg; and two brothers, Geo L. and Harry Thornburgh, of this place.
Funeral services were held from the West River Friends Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Henry Pickett, of Lynn, giving the address. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. McKinnon, with Miss Lilly Benbow, organist, sang, "Home of the Soul," "The Nearer, the Dearer," and "No Night There."
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
The Hagerstown (IN) Exponent, Thursday, May 19, 1921
The news of the death of Frank Vinton Thornburgh, which occur[r]ed Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home six miles north of Hagerstown, came as a distinct shock to the entire community, his illness having been of such short duration that it was not generally known, the family and neighbors being practically all who were aware of the almost sudden critical condition into which his physical body had developed. Unusually strong and robust in physique the announcement of his death was a great surprise, and expressions of regret were voiced on every hand at his being stricken down in the prime of life.
With Mrs. Thornburgh, who has been in impaired in health for several years past, Frank returned Sunday evening, the 8th inst., from Ft. Scott, Kansas, where they spent the winter months, as has been their custom for a number of years, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strode, parents of Mrs. Thornburgh. The trip home was made via automobile and on arriving here Mr. Thornburgh was evidently enjoying his normally usual good health.
The first symptoms of the illness that later proved fatal to Mr. Thornburgh developed Saturday morning last, but his condition assumed no serious aspect until the following days and the services of a physician was not deemed necessary until near the midnight hour Sunday, when he rapidly became worse to a degree that was alarming. A second physician was called in consultation Monday morning, but those who were closest to the bedside of the afflicted one realized at this time he was beyond the pale of medical aid or human assistance. Although suffering continuous pain throughout the day, his mental poise remained unshaken to the end, and he was conscience[sic] until his spirit left the body "returning unto God who gave it." Death being due to acute obstruction of the bowels.
Mr. Thornburgh, the son of Dempsey and Ethelinda Thornburgh, was 49 years of age, and was born on the farm where occur[r]ed his death. He was a fervent believer in the teachings of the lowly Nazerene, and held membership in the West River Friends Church, of which he was a faithful supporter in all of its departments.
Mr. Thornburgh was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Master Mason in Hagerstown Lodge No. 49, several years since. He attained the thirty - second or Scottish Rite degree in 1920 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, while spending the winter there. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Economy, this county.
Mr. Thornburgh was a man of splendid traits of character, and was held in the highest esteem by an acquaintanceship that extended over a wide scope of territory.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Essie Thornburg; and two brothers, Geo L. and Harry Thornburgh, of this place.
Funeral services were held from the West River Friends Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Henry Pickett, of Lynn, giving the address. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. McKinnon, with Miss Lilly Benbow, organist, sang, "Home of the Soul," "The Nearer, the Dearer," and "No Night There."
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
The news of the death of Frank Vinton Thornburgh, which occur[r]ed Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home six miles north of Hagerstown, came as a distinct shock to the entire community, his illness having been of such short duration that it was not generally known, the family and neighbors being practically all who were aware of the almost sudden critical condition into which his physical body had developed. Unusually strong and robust in physique the announcement of his death was a great surprise, and expressions of regret were voiced on every hand at his being stricken down in the prime of life.
With Mrs. Thornburgh, who has been in impaired in health for several years past, Frank returned Sunday evening, the 8th inst., from Ft. Scott, Kansas, where they spent the winter months, as has been their custom for a number of years, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strode, parents of Mrs. Thornburgh. The trip home was made via automobile and on arriving here Mr. Thornburgh was evidently enjoying his normally usual good health.
The first symptoms of the illness that later proved fatal to Mr. Thornburgh developed Saturday morning last, but his condition assumed no serious aspect until the following days and the services of a physician was not deemed necessary until near the midnight hour Sunday, when he rapidly became worse to a degree that was alarming. A second physician was called in consultation Monday morning, but those who were closest to the bedside of the afflicted one realized at this time he was beyond the pale of medical aid or human assistance. Although suffering continuous pain throughout the day, his mental poise remained unshaken to the end, and he was conscience[sic] until his spirit left the body "returning unto God who gave it." Death being due to acute obstruction of the bowels.
Mr. Thornburgh, the son of Dempsey and Ethelinda Thornburgh, was 49 years of age, and was born on the farm where occur[r]ed his death. He was a fervent believer in the teachings of the lowly Nazerene, and held membership in the West River Friends Church, of which he was a faithful supporter in all of its departments.
Mr. Thornburgh was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Master Mason in Hagerstown Lodge No. 49, several years since. He attained the thirty - second or Scottish Rite degree in 1920 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, while spending the winter there. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Economy, this county.
Mr. Thornburgh was a man of splendid traits of character, and was held in the highest esteem by an acquaintanceship that extended over a wide scope of territory.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Essie Thornburg; and two brothers, Geo L. and Harry Thornburgh, of this place.
Funeral services were held from the West River Friends Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Henry Pickett, of Lynn, giving the address. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. McKinnon, with Miss Lilly Benbow, organist, sang, "Home of the Soul," "The Nearer, the Dearer," and "No Night There."
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
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