Shelbyville Gazette - May 15, 1930 - page 1 Margaret Shofner Pitiful Tragedy At Flat Creek One of the most heart rending tragedies in the history of Bedford County, occurred last Wednesday night when Margaret Shofner, the eight-year-old daughter was burned to death, and her father, Mr. Porter Shofner was terribly burned in attempting her rescue. He is now in the Bedford County Hospital with some chance for his recovery. The death of the sweet little girl was a terrible shock to her parents and friends. Mr. Shofner's home was about eight miles south of here and one mile from Flat Creek. He is a rural carrier on Routh one from Flat Creek. Mrs. Shofner and two smaller children escaped from the burning building and Mr. Shofner was burned when he sought to enter the blazing structure to rescue the eight-year-old girl, whose body was later found burned beyond recognition. The fire which is believed to have started from a chicken brooder in one of the rear rooms was discovered by the four year old boy who with his younger sister were sleeping in the room with Mr and Mrs. Shofner. The little girl, who perished in the fire was sleeping in an adjoining room, it was reported. When the fire was discovered the father and mother rushed out of the house carrying the two smaller children and left them in the yard. The father then rushed back into the house but was unable to save the third child. Mr. Shofner is one the most prominent farmers in that section.