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Thomas Edward Adams Sr.

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Thomas Edward Adams Sr.

Birth
Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death
9 May 1935 (aged 65)
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 22 Lot 4
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Obituary - undated newspaper clipping:

THOMAS EDWARD ADAMS was born in Webster City, Hamilton county, Iowa, on August 25, 1869. His boyhood were spent in that locality. At the age of twelve he was apprenticed to a trade and after completing his training he followed his work in various parts of the country. His mother died when he was about 13 years of age and he then made his home with an older sister. He had always spoken of her as his mother-sister. This sister, Mrs. May Woodward, passed away soon after Mr. Adams and her funeral was held at the same hour in Elgin.

For the past 43 years he had lived in Nebraska, during the most of this time in Beatrice.

On June 25, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Okolona Miller of Stromsburg. To this marriage were born three children, Ruth Ann, Thomas Earl and James Clifford, all of who live in Beatrice.

For approximately twenty years he was employed with the Dempster Mill Mfg. Co., of this city. On November 1, 1911, he established the Beatrice Steel Tank Mfg. Co., to which he devoted the major part of his business life, serving in the capacity at the time of his death as president, treasurer and general manager of the company. His chief delight in these later years was in seeing his sons and son-in-law, Marion Dole, actively associated with him in the company and trained to carry on the business.

Mr. Adams, throughout his life, had been vitally interested in business and civic affairs, discharging his Full obligation as a citizen and executive. He had been honored in this connection with many responsibilities, including activities during the World War as chairman of the war finance committee in Gage county. He served one term as president of the Nebraska Manufacturers Association and discharged many other responsibilities of a varying nature in the community and state.

Mr. Adams was a kind, generous and loving husband and father, his first consideration always being for his home and family. He was loved by those who knew him for his true sincerity and honesty of purpose, always sympathetic to those in need and willing to aid and assist his friends wherever his assistance was asked and needed. He will be missed at his place of business by his two sons, son-in-law and business associates, for his wonderful executive ability and his valued counsel; by his community as a real community-spirited citizen; by his friends and neighbors as a real friend; and by his wife and children as a kind and loving husband and father.

Mr. Adams looked very seriously upon the business of life, and his whole being seemed to be wrapped up in the idea of fair play for all classes. He was exceptionally well informed in the economic side of modern life. His vision was clear and he looked into the future years ahead of the average man. He was a true Democrat in that broader sense, believing most sincerely and practicing wholeheartedly the doctrine of government of the people, for the people, and by the people, as outlined by Thos. Jefferson.

He was just past 65 years of age at his death. Surviving are his widow and three children; one grandson, Thomas Edward, son of James Clifford and Dorothy Adams; and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Randolf and Mrs. Mary Clemmons of Kansas City, together with several nieces and nephews. Six sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held from Centenary Methodist Episcopal church on the Sunday afternoon, May 12, 1935. Burial was in Evergreen Home cemetery.
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The Beatrice Daily Sun, May 9, 1935:

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO T. E. ADAMS

Is Stricken Suddenly While At Beatrice Steel Tank Factory

FUNERAL WILL BE HELD SUNDAY


Thomas E. Adams, Sr., 65, 509 South Seventh street, head of the Beatrice Steel Tank Works and long prominent in democratic politics in Gage county, died suddenly at 8:15 o'clock this morning in his office at the plant from a brain hemorrhage. The news of his death will come as a shock to his business associates and legion of friends in Beatrice.

He was apparently enjoying his usual health and arose and went to his office at the usual time. He had been there but a few minutes when he collapsed and died before medical assistance could reach him.

Mr. Adams, a native of Iowa, came to Beatrice about forty-two years ago and entered the employ of the Dempster company where he worked for a long time, later establishing the Beatrice Steel Tank Works which gradually grew to one of the leading manufacturing establishments in Beatrice and southeastern Nebraska under his personal direction.

Ever since he became a resident of Beatrice Mt. Adams was identified with the democratic party and he always took an active interest in county, state and national politics. He was a man who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout the middle-west, and was a genial courteous gentleman.

Mr. Adams is survived by his widow, two sons, Thomas E., Jr., and Clifford, and one daughter, Mrs. M.E. Dole, all of Beatrice.

Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from Centenary Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F.F. Travis officiating. Interment in Evergreen Home cemetery.

Bryan Pays Tribute

Informed by telephone this morning of Mr. Adams's sudden death, Ex-Governor Charles W. Bryan expressed his grief and paid a sincere and earnest tribute to his old friend and co-worker of many years in their party. "I am grieved and shocked to hear of Tom's death," he said. "I did not know his health had been impaired. I am now in conference with my associates who were selected Tuesday, here at my home. (The three times Governor of Nebraska was elected mayor of Lincoln Tuesday by a large majority.) Continuing, Bryan said: "If it is at all possible, Mrs. Bryan and I will be present at the funeral services Sunday. If there is any capacity in which I can serve, such as an honorary casket bearer, or in any other way, I hope I may be asked to do so. Our deepest sympathy is with Mrs. Adams and the children."

Mr. Bryan was talking to friend, who - like many other democrats - has both agreed and disagreed with him and with Mr. Adams over partisan matters in years gone by. The ex-Governor and his Informant while voicing their regret over Mr. Adams's death, also paid tributes to him as in untiring fighter for those principles which he believed to be right, and to his service not only to his party but to his home community and to his state.
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From The Lincoln Star, May 10, 1935:

Tribute To Adams.

In speaking of the death of Thomas E. Adams, prominent Beatrice business leader, Charles W. Bryan issued the following statement:

"Mr. Adams was one of the most substantial citizens of the state. His wide and successful business experience, his interest in and support of all movements that had for their purpose the general welfare of the people of his city and state, and his personal character will make his loss felt by many people. As an intimate personal friend of mine, his death greatly depressed me."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Machinist (Beatrice Ward 4, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1910 Census - Occupation: Commercial Traveler, Industry: Machinery (Beatrice Ward 4, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1920 Census - Occupation: President, Industry: Tank Factory (Beatrice Ward 1, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1930 Census - Occupation: Proprietor, Industry: Steel Tank Factory (Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska)
Obituary - undated newspaper clipping:

THOMAS EDWARD ADAMS was born in Webster City, Hamilton county, Iowa, on August 25, 1869. His boyhood were spent in that locality. At the age of twelve he was apprenticed to a trade and after completing his training he followed his work in various parts of the country. His mother died when he was about 13 years of age and he then made his home with an older sister. He had always spoken of her as his mother-sister. This sister, Mrs. May Woodward, passed away soon after Mr. Adams and her funeral was held at the same hour in Elgin.

For the past 43 years he had lived in Nebraska, during the most of this time in Beatrice.

On June 25, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Okolona Miller of Stromsburg. To this marriage were born three children, Ruth Ann, Thomas Earl and James Clifford, all of who live in Beatrice.

For approximately twenty years he was employed with the Dempster Mill Mfg. Co., of this city. On November 1, 1911, he established the Beatrice Steel Tank Mfg. Co., to which he devoted the major part of his business life, serving in the capacity at the time of his death as president, treasurer and general manager of the company. His chief delight in these later years was in seeing his sons and son-in-law, Marion Dole, actively associated with him in the company and trained to carry on the business.

Mr. Adams, throughout his life, had been vitally interested in business and civic affairs, discharging his Full obligation as a citizen and executive. He had been honored in this connection with many responsibilities, including activities during the World War as chairman of the war finance committee in Gage county. He served one term as president of the Nebraska Manufacturers Association and discharged many other responsibilities of a varying nature in the community and state.

Mr. Adams was a kind, generous and loving husband and father, his first consideration always being for his home and family. He was loved by those who knew him for his true sincerity and honesty of purpose, always sympathetic to those in need and willing to aid and assist his friends wherever his assistance was asked and needed. He will be missed at his place of business by his two sons, son-in-law and business associates, for his wonderful executive ability and his valued counsel; by his community as a real community-spirited citizen; by his friends and neighbors as a real friend; and by his wife and children as a kind and loving husband and father.

Mr. Adams looked very seriously upon the business of life, and his whole being seemed to be wrapped up in the idea of fair play for all classes. He was exceptionally well informed in the economic side of modern life. His vision was clear and he looked into the future years ahead of the average man. He was a true Democrat in that broader sense, believing most sincerely and practicing wholeheartedly the doctrine of government of the people, for the people, and by the people, as outlined by Thos. Jefferson.

He was just past 65 years of age at his death. Surviving are his widow and three children; one grandson, Thomas Edward, son of James Clifford and Dorothy Adams; and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Randolf and Mrs. Mary Clemmons of Kansas City, together with several nieces and nephews. Six sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held from Centenary Methodist Episcopal church on the Sunday afternoon, May 12, 1935. Burial was in Evergreen Home cemetery.
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The Beatrice Daily Sun, May 9, 1935:

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO T. E. ADAMS

Is Stricken Suddenly While At Beatrice Steel Tank Factory

FUNERAL WILL BE HELD SUNDAY


Thomas E. Adams, Sr., 65, 509 South Seventh street, head of the Beatrice Steel Tank Works and long prominent in democratic politics in Gage county, died suddenly at 8:15 o'clock this morning in his office at the plant from a brain hemorrhage. The news of his death will come as a shock to his business associates and legion of friends in Beatrice.

He was apparently enjoying his usual health and arose and went to his office at the usual time. He had been there but a few minutes when he collapsed and died before medical assistance could reach him.

Mr. Adams, a native of Iowa, came to Beatrice about forty-two years ago and entered the employ of the Dempster company where he worked for a long time, later establishing the Beatrice Steel Tank Works which gradually grew to one of the leading manufacturing establishments in Beatrice and southeastern Nebraska under his personal direction.

Ever since he became a resident of Beatrice Mt. Adams was identified with the democratic party and he always took an active interest in county, state and national politics. He was a man who enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout the middle-west, and was a genial courteous gentleman.

Mr. Adams is survived by his widow, two sons, Thomas E., Jr., and Clifford, and one daughter, Mrs. M.E. Dole, all of Beatrice.

Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from Centenary Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F.F. Travis officiating. Interment in Evergreen Home cemetery.

Bryan Pays Tribute

Informed by telephone this morning of Mr. Adams's sudden death, Ex-Governor Charles W. Bryan expressed his grief and paid a sincere and earnest tribute to his old friend and co-worker of many years in their party. "I am grieved and shocked to hear of Tom's death," he said. "I did not know his health had been impaired. I am now in conference with my associates who were selected Tuesday, here at my home. (The three times Governor of Nebraska was elected mayor of Lincoln Tuesday by a large majority.) Continuing, Bryan said: "If it is at all possible, Mrs. Bryan and I will be present at the funeral services Sunday. If there is any capacity in which I can serve, such as an honorary casket bearer, or in any other way, I hope I may be asked to do so. Our deepest sympathy is with Mrs. Adams and the children."

Mr. Bryan was talking to friend, who - like many other democrats - has both agreed and disagreed with him and with Mr. Adams over partisan matters in years gone by. The ex-Governor and his Informant while voicing their regret over Mr. Adams's death, also paid tributes to him as in untiring fighter for those principles which he believed to be right, and to his service not only to his party but to his home community and to his state.
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From The Lincoln Star, May 10, 1935:

Tribute To Adams.

In speaking of the death of Thomas E. Adams, prominent Beatrice business leader, Charles W. Bryan issued the following statement:

"Mr. Adams was one of the most substantial citizens of the state. His wide and successful business experience, his interest in and support of all movements that had for their purpose the general welfare of the people of his city and state, and his personal character will make his loss felt by many people. As an intimate personal friend of mine, his death greatly depressed me."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Machinist (Beatrice Ward 4, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1910 Census - Occupation: Commercial Traveler, Industry: Machinery (Beatrice Ward 4, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1920 Census - Occupation: President, Industry: Tank Factory (Beatrice Ward 1, Gage Co., Nebraska)

1930 Census - Occupation: Proprietor, Industry: Steel Tank Factory (Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska)


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