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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 27, 1936, page 4

SAMUEL H. HORNER

Death took Samuel Hamilton Horner at Ellensburg, Washington, following a brief illness, on February 20th, being a 76 years of age. He made a valiant fight in his last illness, being determined to regain his health, and had even planned a prospecting trip in the spring.
Mr. Horner was born October 29, 1859, at Flat Rock, Ohio. His father died in the Civil War, at which time and Samuel was three years of age. His mother took him to Michigan were they resided until he reached the age of sixteen, when they returned to Ohio. He taught school for three years, going West to Colorado when 19 years of age. He studied mining for his future profession of mining engineer, which he followed until 1911, when he came west with his family, after spending three months looking the West over for a suitable location. They decided to live on a place near Goldendale, and ever since made their home here.
Mr. Horner at one time held heavy mining interests at Cripple Creek, which later were traded for Texas ranch property. He was successful as a mining engineer, and traveled at one time for the Newhouse & Co., a mining syndicate of Salt Lake, buying properties, assaying and other mining promotions. For a time he had charge of a large mine near Bingham. He shipped out the first gold from the Boise Basin, Idaho, and his practical experience took him to many fields.
On March 7, 1890 he was married to Miss Gertrude MacDonald, at Leadville, Colorado. She with their two sons accompanied him to Goldendale in 1911. Death called her April 1, 1934. The two sons, Sam R. Horner, of Goldendale, and Mervyn J. Horner, of Othello, survive their father.
Mr. Horner was made a Master Mason at Idaho City, later transferring to Goldendale Lodge. He was also a member of the Chapter, Commendery and Afifi Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Tacoma. The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at the Chapman Chapel, being conducted by Rev. R.H. Allen. Interment followed in the Spring Creek Cemetery. Besides the two sons and three grandchildren, there are many friends who mourn his passing. He was a kindly, agreeable gentleman and a good neighbor.

The Klickitat County News, Goldendale, WA., February 27, 1936, page 7

LOCAL MAN'S FATHER DIES
Samuel H. Horner Passes at Ellensburg After Brief Illness; Was 76

Funeral services for Samuel H. Horner, father of Samuel Horner of Goldendale, were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Chapman chapel with Rev. Robert H. Allen of the Goldendale Methodist church officiating.
Interment was in the Spring Creek cemetery.

OBITUARY

Samuel H. Horner was born October 29, 1859, at Flat Rock, Ohio.
When he was 3 years old his father died, during the Civil War, and his mother then moved to Michigan.
At the age of 16 years he returned to Ohio, where he taught school for three years, then went west to Colorado where he became interested in mining.
On March 7, 1890 he was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude McDonald at Leadville, Colorado. She preceded him in death in 1934.
In 1911 he quit mining and moved to the Spring Creek section near Goldendale where he lived until 1934 when he moved to Othello, Washington.
After a short illness he died in Ellensburg, Washington, February 20, 1986, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 22 days.
He was made a Mason in Idaho City, Idaho.
He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Mervyn J. Horner of Othello, and Sam R. Horner of Goldendale; three grandchildren and a host of friends.

The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., February 28, 1936, page 3

S.H. HORNER

The funeral rites for the late S.H. Horner of Spring Creek, were held from the Chapman chapel, in Goldendale, Saturday afternoon, February 22, Rev. R.H. Allen, officiating. Interment was in the Spring Creek cemetery.
Samuel H. Horner was born October 29, 1859, at Flat Rock, Ohio.
When he was three years old his father died, during the Civil War, and his mother then moved to Michigan. At the age of 16 years he returned to Ohio, where he taught school for three years, then west to Colorado where he became interested in mining.
On March 7, 1890 he was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude MacDonald at Leadville, Colorado. She preceded him in death in 1934.
In 1911 he quit mining and moved to the Spring Creek section near Goldendale where he lived until 1934 when he moved to Othello, Washington.
After a short illness he died in Ellensburg, Washington, February 20, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 22 days.
He was made a Mason in Idaho City, Idaho.
He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons, Mervyn J. Horner of Othello, and Sam R. Horner of Goldendale; three grandchildren and a host of friend.