The Press., 1891-11-26


 Windsor Locks was severely shocked late Wednesday afternoon (18th) by the report that James H. Adams, of the firm of J. H. Adams & Co.,, had died suddenly. He left his store about 3. 30 and was found dead in the toilet room an hour later A clerk, Ed Davis, found him with his head down in a corner. Drs. Coogan and Kelly were summoned and found that he had been dead for some time. The body store, where more thorough examina- tion showed that death was the result of heart disease, probably valvular trouble, to which he had heen subject for some Mass, fifty years ago and when quite 8 young man he moved to Stafford, where he learned the trade of a machinist, and also that of spinning. He enlisted in Company D, Twenty fifth Connecticut Volunteers. He served under Captain Fosket, and was wounded at the battle of Irish Bend. He located in Windsor Locks about twenty years ago and engaged in the dry goods and grocery business. Af- ter few years, Charles F. Cleveland and F. G. Burt became his partners. A few years ago MT. Burt withdrew, and the firm name has since been J. H. Adams & Co. For some years the news business has added to his trade. MT. Adams was very successful and accumulated a mod crate fortune. Probably no man in Wind sor Locks was more thoroughly respected He was given many offices of trust and responsibility, and filled them all admir- ably. When the J. H. Converse Grand Army Post was organized about ten years ago he was chosen senior vice-commander each year until three years ago, when he was chosen commanders position he held at the time of his death. For two years previous to October he served on the board of selectmen. He was an earnest member of the Methodist church, mem- Der of it's board of stewards and trustees :; had been superintendent of the Sunday  rector of the Windsor Locks Savings Bank, and in the local electric light com pany; a member of Euclid Lodge of Ma sons and the Temple of Honor.
 
 The beauty craze has revolutionized society and Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has revolutionized the treatment of coughs and colds.
 A shabby looking tramp was i'll the habit of calling at the office of a local lawyer and receiving small sum on ac count of former acquaintance. Last week lawyer said:
 'tI I cannot assist you any longer, assI've got. q wife now, and need all the money I can lay my hands on."
 Well, now, that's coming it little too strong. Here you actually go and get married at my expetse," responded the indignant tramp.
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