ADAMS, Newton E.
Newton E Adams, one, of the old and well-known residents of Decatur, died at 12:30 Saturday morning at St. Marys hospital. He would have been seventy-nine years old in October. Mr. Adams was operated on just a week ago and for a little while it seemed that he might get well. His age was against him and his improvement was only temporary.
Mr Adams was born in Wellington, Ohio in October 1836 and he came to Decatur in 1879 and for several years was freight agent for the old Illinois Midland Railroad, later known as the Vandalia. For several years he has led a retired life making his home with his daughter. Mrs. C.E. Dawson, 125 West Prairie Avenue. His wife died about six years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and was also a member of Dunham Post G.A.R. He is survived by three children; Mrs. Max Strader of Chicago; Mrs C. E. Dawson and Dr Walter R. Adams of Decatur.
FUNERAL SUNDAY
The funeral will he held at 4 oclock Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 7 August 1915, pg. 4
The funeral of Newton E. Adams will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dawson. 524 West Prairie Avenue. The Interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 8 August 1915, pg. 23
Newton E Adams, one, of the old and well-known residents of Decatur, died at 12:30 Saturday morning at St. Marys hospital. He would have been seventy-nine years old in October. Mr. Adams was operated on just a week ago and for a little while it seemed that he might get well. His age was against him and his improvement was only temporary.
Mr Adams was born in Wellington, Ohio in October 1836 and he came to Decatur in 1879 and for several years was freight agent for the old Illinois Midland Railroad, later known as the Vandalia. For several years he has led a retired life making his home with his daughter. Mrs. C.E. Dawson, 125 West Prairie Avenue. His wife died about six years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and was also a member of Dunham Post G.A.R. He is survived by three children; Mrs. Max Strader of Chicago; Mrs C. E. Dawson and Dr Walter R. Adams of Decatur.
FUNERAL SUNDAY
The funeral will he held at 4 oclock Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 7 August 1915, pg. 4
The funeral of Newton E. Adams will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dawson. 524 West Prairie Avenue. The Interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 8 August 1915, pg. 23
ADAMS, Newton E.
Newton E Adams, one, of the old and well-known residents of Decatur, died at 12:30 Saturday morning at St. Marys hospital. He would have been seventy-nine years old in October. Mr. Adams was operated on just a week ago and for a little while it seemed that he might get well. His age was against him and his improvement was only temporary.
Mr Adams was born in Wellington, Ohio in October 1836 and he came to Decatur in 1879 and for several years was freight agent for the old Illinois Midland Railroad, later known as the Vandalia. For several years he has led a retired life making his home with his daughter. Mrs. C.E. Dawson, 125 West Prairie Avenue. His wife died about six years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and was also a member of Dunham Post G.A.R. He is survived by three children; Mrs. Max Strader of Chicago; Mrs C. E. Dawson and Dr Walter R. Adams of Decatur.
FUNERAL SUNDAY
The funeral will he held at 4 oclock Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 7 August 1915, pg. 4
The funeral of Newton E. Adams will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dawson. 524 West Prairie Avenue. The Interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 8 August 1915, pg. 23
Newton E Adams, one, of the old and well-known residents of Decatur, died at 12:30 Saturday morning at St. Marys hospital. He would have been seventy-nine years old in October. Mr. Adams was operated on just a week ago and for a little while it seemed that he might get well. His age was against him and his improvement was only temporary.
Mr Adams was born in Wellington, Ohio in October 1836 and he came to Decatur in 1879 and for several years was freight agent for the old Illinois Midland Railroad, later known as the Vandalia. For several years he has led a retired life making his home with his daughter. Mrs. C.E. Dawson, 125 West Prairie Avenue. His wife died about six years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and was also a member of Dunham Post G.A.R. He is survived by three children; Mrs. Max Strader of Chicago; Mrs C. E. Dawson and Dr Walter R. Adams of Decatur.
FUNERAL SUNDAY
The funeral will he held at 4 oclock Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 7 August 1915, pg. 4
The funeral of Newton E. Adams will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dawson. 524 West Prairie Avenue. The Interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 8 August 1915, pg. 23
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