Delphos Republican
March 15, 1945
Mrs. Mary Adams Dies of Heart Attack Monday
Mary Caroline Sward was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 24, 1865, and died in Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, March 12, 1945, aged 79 years, 7 months and 18 days.
When about 15 years of age she came with her parents to Kansas and resided on a farm near Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas.
While a girl she was confirmed and united with the Fremont Lutheran Church where she was the church organist until her marriage. She was married to John R. Adams at Marquette, Kansas, on July 29, 1888, and they established their home in Langley, Kansas, where Mr. Adams operated a store. In 1901 the family moved to Delphos where Mrs. Adams was engaged in the mercantile business until his death in 1909. Mrs. Adams continued to operate the store, with the assistance of her half-brother, the late E.N. Holt, and her son, John, until 1918.
The deceased had for over 50 years been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and was a Past Noble Grand. She was a charter member of the Delphos Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy Matron of the local chapter. She attended and was an active supporter of the Delphos Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adams had been in failing health for the past several years but retained her interest in life and was active until the end. While on one of her frequent visits to a neighbor friend who was ill she succumbed to a weakened heart, without pain or distress, while conversing with her friends.
She is survived by four sons: John O. Adams of Osborne, Charles E. Adams of Santa Monica, Calif., William A. Adams of Glasco, and Alva S. Adams of Delphos. Her youngest son, Frank M. Adams, preceded her in death on October 22, 1942. There are six grandchildren. She is also survived by a half brother, Marin A. Holt, of Marquette. She was preceded in death by the following brothers: S.A. Sward of McPherson, and Charles Sward and a half brother, E.N. Holt, of St. Anthony, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. H.G. Feldmann, with burial in the Delphos Cemetery. Hartley Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
March 15, 1945
Mrs. Mary Adams Dies of Heart Attack Monday
Mary Caroline Sward was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 24, 1865, and died in Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, March 12, 1945, aged 79 years, 7 months and 18 days.
When about 15 years of age she came with her parents to Kansas and resided on a farm near Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas.
While a girl she was confirmed and united with the Fremont Lutheran Church where she was the church organist until her marriage. She was married to John R. Adams at Marquette, Kansas, on July 29, 1888, and they established their home in Langley, Kansas, where Mr. Adams operated a store. In 1901 the family moved to Delphos where Mrs. Adams was engaged in the mercantile business until his death in 1909. Mrs. Adams continued to operate the store, with the assistance of her half-brother, the late E.N. Holt, and her son, John, until 1918.
The deceased had for over 50 years been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and was a Past Noble Grand. She was a charter member of the Delphos Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy Matron of the local chapter. She attended and was an active supporter of the Delphos Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adams had been in failing health for the past several years but retained her interest in life and was active until the end. While on one of her frequent visits to a neighbor friend who was ill she succumbed to a weakened heart, without pain or distress, while conversing with her friends.
She is survived by four sons: John O. Adams of Osborne, Charles E. Adams of Santa Monica, Calif., William A. Adams of Glasco, and Alva S. Adams of Delphos. Her youngest son, Frank M. Adams, preceded her in death on October 22, 1942. There are six grandchildren. She is also survived by a half brother, Marin A. Holt, of Marquette. She was preceded in death by the following brothers: S.A. Sward of McPherson, and Charles Sward and a half brother, E.N. Holt, of St. Anthony, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. H.G. Feldmann, with burial in the Delphos Cemetery. Hartley Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Delphos Republican
March 15, 1945
Mrs. Mary Adams Dies of Heart Attack Monday
Mary Caroline Sward was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 24, 1865, and died in Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, March 12, 1945, aged 79 years, 7 months and 18 days.
When about 15 years of age she came with her parents to Kansas and resided on a farm near Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas.
While a girl she was confirmed and united with the Fremont Lutheran Church where she was the church organist until her marriage. She was married to John R. Adams at Marquette, Kansas, on July 29, 1888, and they established their home in Langley, Kansas, where Mr. Adams operated a store. In 1901 the family moved to Delphos where Mrs. Adams was engaged in the mercantile business until his death in 1909. Mrs. Adams continued to operate the store, with the assistance of her half-brother, the late E.N. Holt, and her son, John, until 1918.
The deceased had for over 50 years been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and was a Past Noble Grand. She was a charter member of the Delphos Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy Matron of the local chapter. She attended and was an active supporter of the Delphos Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adams had been in failing health for the past several years but retained her interest in life and was active until the end. While on one of her frequent visits to a neighbor friend who was ill she succumbed to a weakened heart, without pain or distress, while conversing with her friends.
She is survived by four sons: John O. Adams of Osborne, Charles E. Adams of Santa Monica, Calif., William A. Adams of Glasco, and Alva S. Adams of Delphos. Her youngest son, Frank M. Adams, preceded her in death on October 22, 1942. There are six grandchildren. She is also survived by a half brother, Marin A. Holt, of Marquette. She was preceded in death by the following brothers: S.A. Sward of McPherson, and Charles Sward and a half brother, E.N. Holt, of St. Anthony, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. H.G. Feldmann, with burial in the Delphos Cemetery. Hartley Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
March 15, 1945
Mrs. Mary Adams Dies of Heart Attack Monday
Mary Caroline Sward was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 24, 1865, and died in Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, March 12, 1945, aged 79 years, 7 months and 18 days.
When about 15 years of age she came with her parents to Kansas and resided on a farm near Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas.
While a girl she was confirmed and united with the Fremont Lutheran Church where she was the church organist until her marriage. She was married to John R. Adams at Marquette, Kansas, on July 29, 1888, and they established their home in Langley, Kansas, where Mr. Adams operated a store. In 1901 the family moved to Delphos where Mrs. Adams was engaged in the mercantile business until his death in 1909. Mrs. Adams continued to operate the store, with the assistance of her half-brother, the late E.N. Holt, and her son, John, until 1918.
The deceased had for over 50 years been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and was a Past Noble Grand. She was a charter member of the Delphos Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy Matron of the local chapter. She attended and was an active supporter of the Delphos Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adams had been in failing health for the past several years but retained her interest in life and was active until the end. While on one of her frequent visits to a neighbor friend who was ill she succumbed to a weakened heart, without pain or distress, while conversing with her friends.
She is survived by four sons: John O. Adams of Osborne, Charles E. Adams of Santa Monica, Calif., William A. Adams of Glasco, and Alva S. Adams of Delphos. Her youngest son, Frank M. Adams, preceded her in death on October 22, 1942. There are six grandchildren. She is also survived by a half brother, Marin A. Holt, of Marquette. She was preceded in death by the following brothers: S.A. Sward of McPherson, and Charles Sward and a half brother, E.N. Holt, of St. Anthony, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. H.G. Feldmann, with burial in the Delphos Cemetery. Hartley Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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