John W. Adamson

ADAMSON, RAHMILLER, CUTKOMP, DAILY, BOULTON, PRETZ

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Date: 12/27/2018 at 11:01:22

Wapello Republican, August 22, 1935, pages 1

John W. Adamson, prominent and very highly esteemed Louisa county farmer, died at his home southeast of Columbus City, Thursday afternoon, August 15th, following an illness of several months.

John W. Adamson, third son of William S. and Rebecca A. Adamson, was born near Winfield in Henry county, Iowa, May 12, 1870. His parents were both natives of Ohio.

On September 5, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Rahmiller, who was a daughter of Fred and Louisa Rahmiller. To this union seven children were born, two sons, Verne and Walter, preceding him in death. His wife also preceded him in death April 11, 1932.

The daughters, who survive are: Mrs. Jeff Cutkomp, Mrs. Myron Daily, and Mrs. George Boulton of Wapello; Mrs. Hilton Pretz of Columbus Junction and Miss Viola at home. He is also survived by one brother, Grant Adamson of Ottumwa, Ia.

As a boy he showed special interest in farming and when he reached maturity he associated with his brother in renting 300 acres of land which he cultivated for a year. He then went west to Hancock county where he spent a year, at the end of which he returned to the old homestead and later purchased ninety acres which he cultivated to good advantage.

In 192? He sold this place and came to Louisa county where he purchased the home where he resided until the time of his death and which he steadily improved until it was one of the best kept and most beautiful modern homes in the county.

He was converted to the Christian faith in early manhood at the Dixie church and maintained his strong faith in Christ until his death.
Mr. Adamson was one of the outstanding citizens of this county. He earned for himself an enviable record as a successful farmer and was a man of responsibility and high character. His integrity and honesty registered in the character of the members of his family who hold the memory of his Christian life a sacred heritage. He was esteemed by all who knew him for his kindness, his counsel and his sound judgment.

Funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon on the lawn of the family home. And here under the beautiful shade trees surrounded by beds of lovely flowers which he admired so greatly and to which he devoted much attention the past few years, more than two hundred neighbors and friends gathered to pay tribute to his life.

The services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp, pastor of the Harrison Avenue Methodist church of Burlington, assisted by the Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, pastor of the Methodist church at Columbus Junction.

A quartette, the members of which were: Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grim, sang: "Home Of The Soul" and "Is My Name Written There." They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Thomas Wykert.

The flowers were in charge of Dorothy Adamson, Alice Daily, Betty Cutkomp and Annabelle Huddle.
The pallbearers were: George Deppey, W. H. Dayton, C. E. Jones, W. H. Grouwinkle, J. O. Hall, and B. H. Shearer.

Burial in the Wapello cemetery.