Don Palmer, who had been lingering with consumption for some months, died last Friday evening.

His mother, whom he had not seen for some time, arrived from Ft. Worth, Texas, in time to see him breathe his last, but not in time for recognition.

The funeral services took place Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church.

He leaves a wife and three children.

Mr. Palmer was an exemplary young man, and a valuable clerk in M. M. Goodile's grocery store.

He had not been at his post for several months, owing to his failing health.

Source: The Mt. Vernon Register
Date: September 23, 1885
Submitted by Lodi Palmer
Relationship: great granddaughter