Scott Palmer, beloved to everyone is gone.

Scott, friend to all and enemy to none, has been called by the Great Director.

Many are the people in San Diego; many are the people all over the United States, who, learning of his passing, will say:

"My friend is gone."

Always cheerful; always smiling; always seeking out the hidden possibilities of men and women, going out of his way to help them up the ladder of success, Palmer did, indeed, prove himself to be a "best friend" to many who were friendless, many who were discouraged, many to whom his kindly words, his friendly smile meant more than material things. Many men and women who have attained fame owe their first chance to him; others there are who have but started on the uphill road to success will miss him cruelly.

Scott Palmer was born in Morgan county, Ohio, on February, 22, 1878. He came to San Diego in the early 80's with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John D. Palmer, and other members of the family. For the past 26 years with his brothers William, Oscar and Edgar, and his brother-in-law, Walter J. Fulkerson, he has been engaged in the theatrical business here. Twenty-six years ago he opened the Lyric theatre on lower Fifth street as a vaudeville house. A few years later the old Pickwick theatre was built for Palmer Bros, & Fulkerson by the late Louis J. Wilde, and for a number of years Scott Palmer was manager of this house. In 1912 The Savoy theatre was built at Third and C streets, and since its opening Scott Palmer has been manager. During recent years he was keenly interested in the radio and was manager of the municipal radio committee.

About a month ago Mr. Palmer underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils. A few days later he contracted a cold which necessitated his removal to Mercy hospital. After nearly two weeks there he was apparently on the road to recovery and was removed to his home at 3826 Hawk street.

"Greater love hath no man than this-- he gave up his live for his friends." The Great Teacher said! And ever thinking of the welfare of others Mr. Palmer insisted on attending to business affairs as soon as he returned home to help the other fellow. A relapse occurred and pneumonia developed leading to his death Tuesday morning, April 20th at 7 o'clock.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wealthy Palmer, one son, James Palmer; two daughters, Miss Irma and Miss Bertha Palmer; three brothers, William H., Oscar E., and Edward W. Palmer; and four sisters, Mrs. Walter J. Fulkerson, Mrs. A. S Crane, Mrs. Ida McCann and Mrs. E. W. Jones, all residing in San Diego.

The Master Director needed our friend in His Great Play and he is gone. But his spirit will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him.

Genial, kindly, smiling, he has gone on and it is left to those behind to hide their grief and be glad that his lines have fallen in pleasant places.

Our best friend is gone; yes. But-- "I cannot say and I will not say that he is dead-- he is just away."

Inside cover Reviews read:

"Mr. Palmer is the possessor of a rich baritone, and a perfect method, which enables him to interpret his numbers with all the expression, which makes them perfect gems."

"Mr. Palmer's rendition of the 'Arabian Romance' with its dashing movement, and fiery climaxes, its soulful serenade, make this beautiful composition a work of art, not soon forgotten."

"A magnificent personality and sweeping dash are characteristic of Mr. Scott Palmer's numbers."