Sussex Independent, July 13, 1900: Horace S. Storms, an aged and highly respected citizen of Vernon township, was found dead in bed on Monday morning at about 6 o'clock. Heart failure, resulting from general debility and decrepitude of age, were assigned as the cause. Mr. Storms was 78 years of age. His wife died just six years previously. He is survived by two children, Bradner, at home and Mary, wife of Mr. John Giveans of New York City."