The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-25
Obituary.


Adams on Tuesday evening, June
18th, cast a gloom over the whole
town of Bingham and the surrounding
communities. Mr.. Adams was born
August 18th, 1912 in St. Sylvester, P.
O. He was one of fourteen children,
eleven of whom are now living.
The country districts of Canada offer
ed few opportunities to enterprising
Young men; so Mr.. Adams decided 10
come into the United States. Ac-
cordingly in 1852 ne came to New
Hampshire. He was hardly settled
in his new home before his ready
sympathy and inherent love of justice
were heartily enlisted in behalf of
the slaves, and as a member of the
18th n II. Vols, he was soon on his
way to the front, to do his part in Sc
curing them their freedom. Mr..
Adams returned from the war broken
in health, but a thorough American,
proud of mis- adopted country and
loval citizen.
1t was in 1864 that he came to The
Forks, where two years later he mar
ried Mrs. Mary Stafford, and where
their four children were born, a son
and three daughters. The eighteen
years, during which time Mr.. Adams
resided at The Forks, were years of
hardship and struggle, but his cour-
age and faith never wavered. Even
when the distressful accident came
which necessitated the amputation of
a leg. and laid him and his wife upon
their beds for months, he submitted
with accomplishing fortitude. After
his partial recovery, he, with his in
valid wife, removed to Caratunk,
where he went into business, and
for years by patient industry and
strenuous effort he was very success
full. His honesty, integrity and up
rightness demanded the confidence
and respect of all the members of the
community.
| On July 2, 1900, Mr.. Adams was
called upon to part with his wife, who
died after painful illness, after
which he continued to make his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Foss. On August IL, 1903, Mr..
Adams was united in marriage to
Mrs. Rose Moore. Very SOON after
their marriage they removed to Win
throp, Maine, but about three years
ago they returned to Bingham and
purchased the home where Mr.
Adams died. Mr.. Adams was Con-
gregationalist, and no man ever tried
more earnestly to follow the teach
ings of his divine Master than did he.
Kindness, courtesy, charity, honesty
and a sincere desire to do right, al
wavs, and under all circumstances,
combined to make him one Of the
most gentle and upright of men, and
to win for him the respect of all with
whom he came in contact. The flu
neral services were held at the Con-
gregational church, OF which Mr.
Adams was a beloved member. The
pastor, Rev. w. A. Richmond official
ed, assisted by Rev. 7. B. HAITI of No.
Arson. Mr.. Adams was buried under
the auspices of the Masonic order
and the funeral was largely attended.
The beautiful floral tributes, combined
with the large attendance, gave evil
de ce of the respect and esteem in
which he was held. Mr.. Adams
leaves to mourn their loss devoted
wife, three daughters, Mrs. Charles
Foss, Mrs. @. c. Steward, Mrs. Oscar
Clark, one son, VIM. Adams, all of
Caratunk, five brothers and six sis
ters, who have the deepest sympathy
of the entire community. The re-
mains were buried in the Moscow
u
cemetery.
HE has done the work Of true man
Crown him, honor him, love him.
Weep over him, tears OF woman
Stoop manifest brows upon him
For the arniest of hears l. frozen,
The freest Of hands Is stilI
/ And the gap in our picked and chosen
The long years may not ALL
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our heartfelt
4 thanks for the sympathy and kindness
of our neighbors and friends in the
loss of our husband and father. We
feel deeply grateful to all for the
beautiful flowers and kindly assist
ance given, especially to the Masons,
Stars, and members of the Congrega-
tional Church.
Mrs. Rose F. Adams,
Mr.. Willie T. Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 4 Foss,
Mr.. and Mrs, c. G. Stewart,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Clark.