Lim Kye Cho, death October 1914, Penang

The Straits Echo announces the death which took place at his residence in Muntri Street, of Mr. Lim Kye Cho. The deceased gentleman, who was a well known rice merchant, was managing partner of chops Lam Guan, Penang, and Guan Lam Hin, Singapore. He was born in China 64 years ago and migrated to the Straits several years back. He was a very popular and successful businessman. Mr. Lim Kye Cho leaves a widow, five sons (Messrs. Lim Cheng Seng, Lim Theam Seng, Lim Oo Seng, Lim Kuat Seng, and Lim Peng Seng), one daughter and several grandchildren to mourn his loss. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 October 1914, Page 5]