Mr. Henry B. Palmerton died
on Saturday morning after a lengthy illness at the home of his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Palmerton.
Born 78 years ago in
Charlotteville, he was the son of Henry Palmerton and Elizabeth
Sovereen, both members of Norfolk's pioneer settlers [sic].
He lived in his native township until about 12 years ago.
He was a respected citizen
and was described by a man who lived beside him for years as being
an excellent neighbor.
The funeral on Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock was under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., of
which lodge he had long been a member. Rev. Mr. Newcombe conducted
the service at Simcoe and the body was taken to Walsh for burial.
Rev. Mr. McGowan of the Walsh Methodist Church being the officiating
minister.
The pall-bearers were
Messrs. Walter Cole, Robert Hoag, John Carvell, Wm. Gilbertson,
Francis Jones and
John Reeve, all fellow members of the I.O.O.F.
Mr. Palmerton leaves one
son, Charles, of Galt, formerly of Simcoe.
