Connecticut western news., 1879-08-27
CANAAN, CONN. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27, 1879.
OBITUARY.
EDWIN s. ADAMS.

Monday afternoon, of the death of MT. Edwin s. Adams, which occurred at Ashley Falls at 3o'clock on that day. Mir. Adams had been ailing for three months previous to the time of his death, but the immediate cause of his death, infammatory rheumatism, did not show itself in a serious shape nntil about two weeks ago. when he got severe wetting while fishing, and from that time, it grew worse until at the time of his death, his sufferings were intense. He came to this place on Monday, the 18th inst, to fulfill Management of reporting sermons preached on the camp ground, for the DAILY NEWS, and his only complaint then, was of the diff culty he experienced in moving about and although he was given to understand that unless he felt able and willing to go on to the grounds that day (Monday), he would be ex- cused, yet he seemed willing-even anxious to proceed with his task, which he did, nor did he give it up until the close of the meet. ings, although his condition grew perceptibly worse, and when the last sermon was report ed, he seemed greatly relieved mentally, and congratulated himself upon having completed his underhkipg-and certainly no man, even in the best of health and spirits, could have done the work better. His true condition during the meetings no one suspected-not even himself, until at the close, when he seemed completely exhausted, and was will ling to give himself up to the care of friends. He was driven to Ashley Falls Sunday after noon, to the Ashley Falls House, where he had friends who were boarding there, their residence being in Stamford, Ct, and at their hands he received all the care and attention which could possibly be shown. Dr. Scoville was called on Monday morning and gave him some medicine to relieve his distress for the time, he plainly seeing that the case was hope less. His father was telegraphed for early in the day, but before he arrived the patient died.
 MT. Adams was born at Mill River, Nov 26, lS40, and was, therefore, at the time of his death in his 39th year. He remained at home-attending the South Berkshire Insti- ute at New Marlboro, where he betrayed unusual talents and abilities, being one of the best students at the Insttute-until he enter cd Williamstown College at the age of 19 He graduated with honors at college in 1884, having remained there four years, with the exception of nine months in the service of the United States in the Rebellion, from which he was discharged on account of sickness. At College he kept ahead of his class in all branches, and was possessed of an unusually bright and active intellect In 1865 he &C., cepted a position as teacher at Staten Island, and from there he went to Stockbridge, also as teacher. In 1866 he went to Brooklyn, where he connected himself with the Brook lyn Eagle and also with the Union. He has since been connected with the New York Fri bune and Sunday Dispatch-sometimes as editor and others as reporter. For the past four years he had taught school in Mill River, his native place, and if he had lived, would have taught during the coming Fall term, be- ginning next Monday. He had charge of three schools and was at the time of his death member. of the Town Committee, also Jus tice of the Peace. He held many responsible positions during his lifetime, with credit.
 We know of no ore of whom it can be more appropriately said, to know him was to love him. Genial and accommodating, with only one failing, and that one not dishonor- able, he possessed just those qualities which make and retain friends-and the number of his friends was legion. His superior attain ments admitted him to the highest circles of society, where he was a shining light It is to his fidelity and skill that the credit is due, for the success of the DAILY NEWS just is- sued, and his reports have been highly spo- ken of and appreciated by the clergymen whose sermons he reported. He died peace fully and easily, his only regret being a nat ural unwilingness to leave his friends. AL most up to the last, he was concerned about the DAILY NEWS, and as his mind grew fee l ble, he would wanderingly ask if he had re- ported the last sermon and whether camp meeting had closed Poor Ed He had re- ported his last sermon.
 Ar. R. 8. Willis and family, of Stamford, were present with him in his last sickness. Ar. Willis was his cousin, and they had been ,oys together.
 Perhaps the last of MT. Adams literary pro- motions was the following beautiful poem, written for the first number ot the DAILY NEWS, which was published on the 18th inst
 INVOCATION.
 Kind Father, Thou whose guardian hand
 Holds all of shade and light,
 7uide, through the darkness of earth's sin,
 My wandering steps aright.
 )ear Jesus, Savior of the soul, lt The Crucifed, the Blest, .nfold me in Thy loving arms,
 And give my spirit rest.
 weet Spirit, Thou the Heavenly Dove, Nestle my heart within,
 md, on Thy mission from above, Cleanse 6l my soul from sin.
 Q guarded, guided, saved and cleansed, Blsst One, whom we adore, lay we, in praising Thee, unite, If Now and forever more,
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