A lightly edited partial transcription of the Clear Creek column on page 2 of the 28 Oct 1920 issue of the Simcoe Reformer newspaper.

CLEAR CREEK

Hiram Raymond, a highly respected citizen of this place passed away at his home here on Sunday night, 7 Oct 1920, after being confined to his bed for eight weeks from injuries sustained by a fall. Mr. Raymond was in his 83rd year.

He was laid to rest on Wednesday at Cultus Cemetery. Pastor Rolph assisted by Rev. Mr. Chapman, spoke to a large gathering of sorrowing friends.

Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife and one son, Allie, and one daughter, Mrs. Thornley Parker, both of Paris.

 

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