Adams County PA Archives Obituaries.....Palmer, Jacob February 19, 1899
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Death, with relentless hand, has taken from one family circles two victims 
within two days.
Jacob Palmer, of near Two Taverns, in Mountjoy twp,  his son, Charles, and 
latter's wife were taken sick simulaneously. Medical aid was summoned , but 
owing to the inclement weather did not reach them until the third day.  The 
elder Mr. Palmer's illness developed into pneumonia, and died Sunday morning, 
Feb 19.  He was 85 years, 11 months, and 17 days.
Charles Palmer, the son, whose sickness was typhoid fever, died two days 
later, Feb 21, aged 23 years, 7 months, and 15 days. His wife is still 
suffering from typhoid fever, but is convalescing at this writing.
Both the Senior and the Junior Palmer were highly respected and most worthy 
citizens.  Jacob Palmer's funeral took place Tuesday Feb 21's; internment at 
St. James' church. The funeral services  were conducted by  Rev. Mann and 
Lindaman.
Charles Palmer's funeral occured on Wednesday, Feb 23.  The remains were 
interred in the same cemetery, and Revs. Mann and Lindaman likewise officated.


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