Decatur County Journal

October l7, l907

J.E. ADAMS was born January 7, l853, in Davis County, Iowa; died at his

home near Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa, October 6, l907, being 55

years and l0 months old. He was converted at the age of twenty-five and

united with the Baptist Church. He was at the time of his death a

member of Palestine Baptist Church, near Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

MR. ADAMS had been a sufferer for many months from a chronic heart

disease, but during all this time was always cheerful and, though he

knew his end was not far off, was ready to go at his Master's bidding.

He leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons to mourn his death, two

sons having preceded him to the better life. The funeral sermon was

preached by Rev. Jas. A. Armstrong, from Rev. 2:l0, "Be thou faithful

unto death and I will give thee a crown of life." A large congregation

of sympathizing friends gathered to pay a just tribute of respect to the

memory of a good man. The services were held in the Mt. Zion Church.

Burial at the Freeland Cemetery, Psalm 37:37, "Mark the perfect man and

behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."

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In behalf of the many friends of the late JOSEPH E. ADAMS, the

officiating clergyman is requested to thank all for their kindness and

manifest sympathy in the time of sorrow and affection.

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