Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-24


Hospital. where he has been for the
past three weeks under treatment for
complete nervous breakdown. He was
stricken at the Hotel Bryan some
three weeks ago soon after reaching
the city from business trip and was
later removed to the hospital. where
he received every attention possible.
All treatment was unavailing. how
ever. and he gradually grew weaker
until the end came ut the hour stated
this morning. The nature Of his III
ness was such that his friends were
not permitted to see him. but this did
not lessen their solicitude and every
day many anxious inquiries were
made as to his condition. When the
news finally came this morning that
he was dead the whole city mourned.
and the announcement OF the death
OF no citizen who ever lived here
caused a deeper pail Of sorrow to set
tie over the entire community than
his.
Major Adams was born In Linton.
Ca. October 3. 1855. and was 80 years,
II months and q days OF age. lie
attended the common schools In the
community where he lived when n
boy and later completed his education
at Macon College. lie came to Texas
when a young man, settling In Bryan.
and this city has been his home con-
tinuously since. He was married here
to Miss Lila Mcqueen in January.
1885. and his wife survives him.
He was always one Of the city's
foremost citizens. took an active In.
terest In all public affairs and lent
his influence in no uncertain way to
the material development and pro-
gress OF the city. For fourteen years
he was mayor OF Bryan and his sew
eral terms were progressive, yet tenn
pered with that conservatism neces-
sary TO a safe. sound and economical
administration OF public affairs. lie
also served as State penItentiary In
spector for four years during the ad.
mlnlstration Of Governor $. W. T..
I.anham. and his services 10 the State
we're noted for efficiency as evidenced
BY the peaceful and satisfactory con
dltions prevailing at the several penal
stations Of the State during his tenure
Of office. Since retiring from public
life he has been a travelling salesman.
but Bryan continued 10 be his home
and his citizenship here was never re-
linqulshed
Following the announcement Of his
death this morning the members OF
the Elks Lodge. OF which order he
was a member. interested themselves
In having the stores Of the city close
during the funeral hour. and Mayor
Harris issued the following request
10 the citizens for the same purpose:
ITO the People Of Bryan:
Because OF the fact that the Hon.
Clifford A. Adams. who died last night
and Is to be buried at 1880 o'clock
this afternoon. was for many years
mayor Of the city Of Bryan. II would
therefore be fitting that all the bust
ness houses Of the city close during
the funeral hour out OF respect to his
memory. We are due him this mark
Of respect for his long years service
10 the city and his long residence
among us as one OF our honored and
useful citizens. therefore request
the merchants OF the city to close
their places Of business this friday
afternoon from 1870 to $3.50. while
the funeral IL being conducted from
the home OF Mrs. NJ J. Parker.
Nv. W. HARRIS. Mayor OF Bryan"
In answer TO the requests all the
business interests OF the city respond
ed afhrmatively. all being only too
glad to show this mark OF respect to
our honored dead.
As a man and citizen. Bryan never
had higher or noble example. He
was the soul OF honor. Just in all his
dealings, always giving more than he
expected 10 receive In return. and no
man. living or dead. ever heard II
said that CHI Adams did little or
dishonorable thing. He was South
ern gentleman OF the old school. big
hearted. noble. generous 10 n fault.
and absolutely did not know how to
deny a favor. In return he was loved
by everybody and everybody was his
friend.
As n husband and father he was
kind, tender. indulgent. and at the
same time n tower Of strength for
those who leaned upon him. a barrier
Of safety between his loved ones and
the storms Of life.
Major Adams was the son Of Bap-
list minister and was raised In the
Baptist Church. He united with the
First Baptist Church Of Bryan soon