Florence A. Adams

Adams County News, December 9, 1903, issue

Decease of a Former Resident

Mrs. Florence A. Adams, wife of Judge J. C. Adams, died of eczema at the family home in this city, Thrusday morning, December 3, 1903, at 7:20 o'clock, aged 57 years. Her last illnes began about nine months ago, and she was a constant sufferer until the end came.

The funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and will be conducted by Rev. Joy of Portland, assisted by Rev. L. Green, pastor of the Christian church of this city. The remains will be taken to Portland on tomorrow morning's train for cremation.

Mrs. Adams, whose maiden name was Florence A. Bentley, was born in Indiana, August 10, 1846. She was married to J. C. Adams in Iowa, January 11, 1866. The family moved to Adams county, Washington, in 1888, and came to Oregon five years later, arriving in Dallas, May 20, 1893. Mrs. Adams made many friends by her pleasant nature and many kindly acts. She lived the life of a consistent Christian and was greatly beloved by those who knew her best. A husband and three children survive her. The children are: Mrs. F. B. Moran, of Battle Creek, Michigan; Mrs. Marshall Blessing of Sellwood, Oregon, and Louis Adams of Dallas, Oregon. -Polk County (Or.) Observer

The deceased formerly lived here, her surviving husband, J. C. Adams, having been prosecuting attorney of this county in 1891-92. They were old friends of Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
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