Adams, Will Arthur 1875 - 1896

ADAMS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:44

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 24, 1896 P 5 C 4

Died, at Waterloo.
When on Friday last Will Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams, was removed to his home at Waterloo it was considered the best thing to do. That he was physically able to stand the journey seemed probable from the fact that he could be up and about the house. Reassuring words came from him on Saturday that he had arrived safely, though somewhat tired; by late Saturday afternoon a turn for the worse set in and from then on he sank rapidly until nine o’clock Tuesday evening when his spirit passed away.
Will was born in Decorah, and removed to Waterloo with his parents a few years ago. A little over a year ago he returned to Decorah and during the winter was employed with Riley & Baker. In the early spring he went into the Winnesheik County Bank where he was a competent, pleasant and obliging clerk up to the time of his illness. He was a young man of correct habits and a favorite with a large circle of acquaintances. The funeral is to be hold this afternoon. Rev. A. G. Wilson of this city officiating. The deep sympathy of their old friends and neighbors go out to the family in their affliction.

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 31, 1896 P 4 C 3

Death Claimed a Favorite,
Waterloo Reporter:—Will Arthur, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams, died at 10:30 o’clock last night at the family home, 133 Logan avenue.
He was taken ill with typhoid fever at Decorah, where he was employed, and was brought home last Friday. Since that time he was given every attention loving hands could administer, but it was of no avail, he succumbed to the terrible malady typhoid with which he suffered. A hemorhage late yesterday afternoon hastened the end and his parents and sisters were by his bedside when the death angel carried him away.
Will Adams was a true friend of friends. His life was an open hook and his every action inspired a loving confidence. While in school he worked hard and won the kind regard of all his classmates. In the young people’s society where he was a great favorite, he had many admirers attained by his consideration of others’ feelings. He was a loving son and brother taken from a fond family.
He was born July{?} 3, 1875, at Decorah, Iowa, and moved to Waterloo ten years ago. After going to school hero a number of years he returned to Decorah and at the time of his death worked in the Winnesheik County Bank. He was an earnest worker in the Unitarian church at Decorah and was a member of the church choir.

Transcriber’s Note: His gravestone in Phelps Cemetery shows he was born June 3, 1875 and died Dec. 22, 1896.

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