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Show J.H.HATT0ND1ES ! AT RIPE OLD AGE! I PIONEER FARMER IS LAID TO REST IN MILFORD CEMETERY I James Henry iiatton, an old resident resi-dent of the north part of the county, passed nwny early in the morning of Septmber 2!th, and was laid to rest in the family plot at the Milford cemetery on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Iiatton died of influenza, after reaching the ripe old are of 73 years, 3 months and four days. lie was known here as a very prominent church worker and farmer. For twenty-eight years, with the exception of a year or two spent in California, he has been a resident of the part of the county known as Beaver Bottoms, where he operated a farm. He was born in Salt Lake City on June 23, 1831. Early in life he was married to Theodosia Bond, a sister of Bishop Bond of the Reed ward. Six children were born to them, four of them living liv-ing and who were able to he pre: ent at the last rites. He also left sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was marked by impressive im-pressive services, with lii-hop Wm. A. Miller in charge. A short eulogy was given by cx-hi h Bird and the main talk was given by David Hes-'ington, Hes-'ington, of the high school faculty. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lena MeGarry, who sar.g a solo, and by the church choir, which rendered two selections. Interment was made under the direction di-rection of Harry Ward. The grave was dedicated by J. B. Duncan and irayer was offered by Eb Tanner. o |