VINITA—Philip A. Horton, 85, a long-time Craig county
resident, died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital
after a short illness.
Horton, who was known as the “Sage of Timber Hill,” was
noted for operation of a large fruit orchard. Born in
Tipton county, Indiana, Dec. 20, 1867, he had resided in
the Timber Hill community north of Vinita , 65 years.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Jake Snodderly,
route 1, Bluejacket; and Mrs. Bill Riddle, San
Francisco; two sons, Nelson and Clarence Horton, both of
route 1, Bluejacket; three sisters, Mrs. Nora E. Craig
and Mrs. Emma Hancock, both of Riverdale, Calif.; and
Mrs. Daniel Cheek, Hollister, Calif.; 13 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements will be announced later by Luginbuel
Brothers Funeral home.
