The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
WELL KNOWN
BUSINESS
man DEAD

Clarence c. Andrews died at his resi-
dence. 80 Keene street, shortly after
o'clock this morning in his SD year. His
illness was Of less than foFtnights du-
ration and the immediate cause OF death
was Inflammation OF the brain. Though
somewhat injured in an auto accident
several weeks ago the injuries then sus-
tained. IL Is said did not contribute TO
fatal end. for he had apparently fully
recovered and gave his close attention
as usual TO his extensive salt, hay and
grain business on Dyer street, and
which. prior 10 the sons full acquire
ment and assumption OF the duties, had
been successfully conducted by his father
for fully half a century.
For months past he had complained or
feeling unwel to his classmate, conf
dant and counsel. Edward d. Bassett,
ESQ, and on such occasions the latter
gentleman would extend words or cheer
and announcement. so that with renewed
hope Mr. Andrews seemed TO take addi-
tional interest In his commercial anairs,
as well as TO devote even greater leisure
10 his domestic happiness. But recur-
renee of the cerebral troubles OF which
strained him 10 leave the Dyer street
office week ago Friday and at once
he took to bed. The Drs. Gardner OF
North Main street were promptly sum-
moned and everything that medical skill
could devise was provided. but proved
OF no avail and he continued TO sink
slowly and steadily, though at times
there would be an occasional rally or
temporary nature until he peacefully
passed away this morning--his bedside In
his last hours and moments being sur
rounded by his wife, two sisters, resid-
ing IN Providence. and a few relatives
and intimate friends.
Clarence c. Andrews was the only son
OF Mr. and Mrs. Samuel ID. Andrews and
was born in this city Dec. 10, 1881. Ills
mother died about seven years ago and
his father last August, but four other
children, sisters of Clarence c., survive.
They are Mrs. Helen A. Dodge and Mrs.
Charles l.. Stafford, both of this city. The
other two sisters reside In the West.
After graduating from the University
grammar school he entered the class of
1873 Brown university, but did not COM
plete his course, leaving at the close OF
his sophomore year. He concluded on a
busy, mercantile life. rather than pro-
fessionai cares and Joined his father In
the business which the latter established
in 1912
The firm remained intact until about a
dozen years ago when the father con-
cluded to retire and quietly enjoy the
fr1lition OF his prolonged laoors. Then
the firm name was changed TO s. ID.
Andrews Son, Clarence c. being in sole
and full control up to the hour OF his
death.
Nearly a quarter OF a century aso he
married an estimable woman, Adelaide l..
Miller, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
b. Miller, then OF Woonsocket. She sur
Wives him, as DO his four sisters men
toned above. but there are no children.
He was not clubrnan in any sense of
the word, probably the only organization
to which he belonged being the Prov'-
dence chamber of commerce. Always at
tentive To business, he was deeply de-
voted to home and the enjoyable enter
tainments and generous feasts provided
at his cheerful freside Will not soon be
forgotten by adInfring relatives and a
host OF appreciatave friends
The interment will he in the family lot
| in Swan Point Cemetery.