The Evening Mail (Stockton, California) 13 Mar 1913, Thu - Page 10
MANY FRIENDS MOURN THE PASSING OF HENRY ADAMS
Sudden End of Former Corporation Manager Comes as a Shock to Hundreds of Stockton's Residents
Henry E. Adams, a prominent business man of this city and for thirty-two years manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company, died in San Francisco at 11:30 o'clock last night following a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Adams was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday morning at 10 o'clock just as he and E. V. Burke, manager of the Merchants' Credit association of this city, were leaving the Palace hotel to attend the Oro hearing before the railway commission.
Stricken Suddenly
As the two men passed through the hotel lobby, Adams remarked that he would have to stop for a moment. His companion attached no importance to the remark and a moment later was amazed to see him stagger and sink into a chair. Perceiving at a glance that Adams was desperately ill. Burke removed him to his room and summoned a physician. A diagnosis revealed what Burke had apprehended and Mrs. Adams, who was visiting friends in Piedmont, and local relatives were summoned, all reaching his bedside before the end.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, just as he was about to rally from the stroke, a second one came and it was decided to remove him to a hospital, where everything known to medical science was done to relieve him. Adams, however, was lacking in vitality and gradually grew worse as night approached, finally lapsing into unconsciousness. His death just before midnight, while not entirely unexpected, was a great shock to his family who had seen him a few hours before apparently in good health.
Was Tireless Worker
Adams went to San Francisco last Saturday to attend the Oro hearing, in which he was intensely interested. Although he felt sure of having completely recovered from a light stroke that came last August, he was lacking in vitality and overtaxed his strength during the long proceeding here. At that, Adams was one of the hardest workers for the Oro company and allowed his zest for work to get the better of his judgment. When the hearing was resumed in San Francisco he insisted on attending and up to yesterday morning worked indefatigably. He made light of the fears his friends expressed, declaring that he was in robust health and physically able to do all the work he had undertaken. That his sudden and untimely death was due to business worries is the statement of his physician, Dr. Lulian L. Walker.
Native of Sacramento
Mr. Adams was born at Sacramento on May 19, 1863, but came to this city when a boy to take a position under his father, Henry Adams, who was manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company. He was aggressive and a tireless worker and soon gained the respect and confidence of the management. When his father died in 1881 Adams, although young in years, was unanimously chosen as his successor. It was a wise choice. The young manager went to work with a new vim and systematized the business in all its departments. Being the head of a public utility corporation was no easy task thirty years ago, but Adams displayed splendid executive ability, meeting each day's problem, however complex, with firmness and self-confidence. He endeavored to keep the business up to a high standard of efficiency and enlarged it as the city grew. At all times he had the company's interests at heart and its dividends grew under his management. He was courteous to the employes and many of them were his intimate friends. He remained at the helm of the company until it was absorbed by the Western States Gas and Electric company in the fall of 1910, when he retired.
Secured by Oro Company
When the Oro company decided to enter the local field one of their first moves was to secure the services of Adams. They knew as a strategic move they could not secure a more powerful ally. Moreover, they realized that Adams was a man of business sagacity and could be of great assistance in beating down opposition.
Adams was married on May 11, 1887, to Miss Etta C. Chalmers of this city, who was the niece of Alex Chalmers, a prominent business man. Of this union four children were born -- Frank C., Janet T., Henry E. Jr., and Stewart C. Adams, all of Stockton.
The dead man was prominent in the social and fraternal life of the community. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Native Sons, Elks and the Society of Pioneers. In each organization his well known proclivities for work were utilized to the fullest extent.
Surviving Relatives.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Reed of this city and Mrs. Butler Shaw of San Francisco and four brothers, Frank P. Adams of Washington D. C., Irwin D., Horace W. and Russell B. Adams of this city.
The body will be shipped here tomorrow, when funeral arrangements will be announced.
Contributor: JJS (48448899)
MANY FRIENDS MOURN THE PASSING OF HENRY ADAMS
Sudden End of Former Corporation Manager Comes as a Shock to Hundreds of Stockton's Residents
Henry E. Adams, a prominent business man of this city and for thirty-two years manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company, died in San Francisco at 11:30 o'clock last night following a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Adams was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday morning at 10 o'clock just as he and E. V. Burke, manager of the Merchants' Credit association of this city, were leaving the Palace hotel to attend the Oro hearing before the railway commission.
Stricken Suddenly
As the two men passed through the hotel lobby, Adams remarked that he would have to stop for a moment. His companion attached no importance to the remark and a moment later was amazed to see him stagger and sink into a chair. Perceiving at a glance that Adams was desperately ill. Burke removed him to his room and summoned a physician. A diagnosis revealed what Burke had apprehended and Mrs. Adams, who was visiting friends in Piedmont, and local relatives were summoned, all reaching his bedside before the end.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, just as he was about to rally from the stroke, a second one came and it was decided to remove him to a hospital, where everything known to medical science was done to relieve him. Adams, however, was lacking in vitality and gradually grew worse as night approached, finally lapsing into unconsciousness. His death just before midnight, while not entirely unexpected, was a great shock to his family who had seen him a few hours before apparently in good health.
Was Tireless Worker
Adams went to San Francisco last Saturday to attend the Oro hearing, in which he was intensely interested. Although he felt sure of having completely recovered from a light stroke that came last August, he was lacking in vitality and overtaxed his strength during the long proceeding here. At that, Adams was one of the hardest workers for the Oro company and allowed his zest for work to get the better of his judgment. When the hearing was resumed in San Francisco he insisted on attending and up to yesterday morning worked indefatigably. He made light of the fears his friends expressed, declaring that he was in robust health and physically able to do all the work he had undertaken. That his sudden and untimely death was due to business worries is the statement of his physician, Dr. Lulian L. Walker.
Native of Sacramento
Mr. Adams was born at Sacramento on May 19, 1863, but came to this city when a boy to take a position under his father, Henry Adams, who was manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company. He was aggressive and a tireless worker and soon gained the respect and confidence of the management. When his father died in 1881 Adams, although young in years, was unanimously chosen as his successor. It was a wise choice. The young manager went to work with a new vim and systematized the business in all its departments. Being the head of a public utility corporation was no easy task thirty years ago, but Adams displayed splendid executive ability, meeting each day's problem, however complex, with firmness and self-confidence. He endeavored to keep the business up to a high standard of efficiency and enlarged it as the city grew. At all times he had the company's interests at heart and its dividends grew under his management. He was courteous to the employes and many of them were his intimate friends. He remained at the helm of the company until it was absorbed by the Western States Gas and Electric company in the fall of 1910, when he retired.
Secured by Oro Company
When the Oro company decided to enter the local field one of their first moves was to secure the services of Adams. They knew as a strategic move they could not secure a more powerful ally. Moreover, they realized that Adams was a man of business sagacity and could be of great assistance in beating down opposition.
Adams was married on May 11, 1887, to Miss Etta C. Chalmers of this city, who was the niece of Alex Chalmers, a prominent business man. Of this union four children were born -- Frank C., Janet T., Henry E. Jr., and Stewart C. Adams, all of Stockton.
The dead man was prominent in the social and fraternal life of the community. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Native Sons, Elks and the Society of Pioneers. In each organization his well known proclivities for work were utilized to the fullest extent.
Surviving Relatives.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Reed of this city and Mrs. Butler Shaw of San Francisco and four brothers, Frank P. Adams of Washington D. C., Irwin D., Horace W. and Russell B. Adams of this city.
The body will be shipped here tomorrow, when funeral arrangements will be announced.
Contributor: JJS (48448899)
The Evening Mail (Stockton, California) 13 Mar 1913, Thu - Page 10
MANY FRIENDS MOURN THE PASSING OF HENRY ADAMS
Sudden End of Former Corporation Manager Comes as a Shock to Hundreds of Stockton's Residents
Henry E. Adams, a prominent business man of this city and for thirty-two years manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company, died in San Francisco at 11:30 o'clock last night following a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Adams was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday morning at 10 o'clock just as he and E. V. Burke, manager of the Merchants' Credit association of this city, were leaving the Palace hotel to attend the Oro hearing before the railway commission.
Stricken Suddenly
As the two men passed through the hotel lobby, Adams remarked that he would have to stop for a moment. His companion attached no importance to the remark and a moment later was amazed to see him stagger and sink into a chair. Perceiving at a glance that Adams was desperately ill. Burke removed him to his room and summoned a physician. A diagnosis revealed what Burke had apprehended and Mrs. Adams, who was visiting friends in Piedmont, and local relatives were summoned, all reaching his bedside before the end.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, just as he was about to rally from the stroke, a second one came and it was decided to remove him to a hospital, where everything known to medical science was done to relieve him. Adams, however, was lacking in vitality and gradually grew worse as night approached, finally lapsing into unconsciousness. His death just before midnight, while not entirely unexpected, was a great shock to his family who had seen him a few hours before apparently in good health.
Was Tireless Worker
Adams went to San Francisco last Saturday to attend the Oro hearing, in which he was intensely interested. Although he felt sure of having completely recovered from a light stroke that came last August, he was lacking in vitality and overtaxed his strength during the long proceeding here. At that, Adams was one of the hardest workers for the Oro company and allowed his zest for work to get the better of his judgment. When the hearing was resumed in San Francisco he insisted on attending and up to yesterday morning worked indefatigably. He made light of the fears his friends expressed, declaring that he was in robust health and physically able to do all the work he had undertaken. That his sudden and untimely death was due to business worries is the statement of his physician, Dr. Lulian L. Walker.
Native of Sacramento
Mr. Adams was born at Sacramento on May 19, 1863, but came to this city when a boy to take a position under his father, Henry Adams, who was manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company. He was aggressive and a tireless worker and soon gained the respect and confidence of the management. When his father died in 1881 Adams, although young in years, was unanimously chosen as his successor. It was a wise choice. The young manager went to work with a new vim and systematized the business in all its departments. Being the head of a public utility corporation was no easy task thirty years ago, but Adams displayed splendid executive ability, meeting each day's problem, however complex, with firmness and self-confidence. He endeavored to keep the business up to a high standard of efficiency and enlarged it as the city grew. At all times he had the company's interests at heart and its dividends grew under his management. He was courteous to the employes and many of them were his intimate friends. He remained at the helm of the company until it was absorbed by the Western States Gas and Electric company in the fall of 1910, when he retired.
Secured by Oro Company
When the Oro company decided to enter the local field one of their first moves was to secure the services of Adams. They knew as a strategic move they could not secure a more powerful ally. Moreover, they realized that Adams was a man of business sagacity and could be of great assistance in beating down opposition.
Adams was married on May 11, 1887, to Miss Etta C. Chalmers of this city, who was the niece of Alex Chalmers, a prominent business man. Of this union four children were born -- Frank C., Janet T., Henry E. Jr., and Stewart C. Adams, all of Stockton.
The dead man was prominent in the social and fraternal life of the community. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Native Sons, Elks and the Society of Pioneers. In each organization his well known proclivities for work were utilized to the fullest extent.
Surviving Relatives.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Reed of this city and Mrs. Butler Shaw of San Francisco and four brothers, Frank P. Adams of Washington D. C., Irwin D., Horace W. and Russell B. Adams of this city.
The body will be shipped here tomorrow, when funeral arrangements will be announced.
Contributor: JJS (48448899)
MANY FRIENDS MOURN THE PASSING OF HENRY ADAMS
Sudden End of Former Corporation Manager Comes as a Shock to Hundreds of Stockton's Residents
Henry E. Adams, a prominent business man of this city and for thirty-two years manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company, died in San Francisco at 11:30 o'clock last night following a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Adams was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday morning at 10 o'clock just as he and E. V. Burke, manager of the Merchants' Credit association of this city, were leaving the Palace hotel to attend the Oro hearing before the railway commission.
Stricken Suddenly
As the two men passed through the hotel lobby, Adams remarked that he would have to stop for a moment. His companion attached no importance to the remark and a moment later was amazed to see him stagger and sink into a chair. Perceiving at a glance that Adams was desperately ill. Burke removed him to his room and summoned a physician. A diagnosis revealed what Burke had apprehended and Mrs. Adams, who was visiting friends in Piedmont, and local relatives were summoned, all reaching his bedside before the end.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, just as he was about to rally from the stroke, a second one came and it was decided to remove him to a hospital, where everything known to medical science was done to relieve him. Adams, however, was lacking in vitality and gradually grew worse as night approached, finally lapsing into unconsciousness. His death just before midnight, while not entirely unexpected, was a great shock to his family who had seen him a few hours before apparently in good health.
Was Tireless Worker
Adams went to San Francisco last Saturday to attend the Oro hearing, in which he was intensely interested. Although he felt sure of having completely recovered from a light stroke that came last August, he was lacking in vitality and overtaxed his strength during the long proceeding here. At that, Adams was one of the hardest workers for the Oro company and allowed his zest for work to get the better of his judgment. When the hearing was resumed in San Francisco he insisted on attending and up to yesterday morning worked indefatigably. He made light of the fears his friends expressed, declaring that he was in robust health and physically able to do all the work he had undertaken. That his sudden and untimely death was due to business worries is the statement of his physician, Dr. Lulian L. Walker.
Native of Sacramento
Mr. Adams was born at Sacramento on May 19, 1863, but came to this city when a boy to take a position under his father, Henry Adams, who was manager of the Stockton Gas and Electric company. He was aggressive and a tireless worker and soon gained the respect and confidence of the management. When his father died in 1881 Adams, although young in years, was unanimously chosen as his successor. It was a wise choice. The young manager went to work with a new vim and systematized the business in all its departments. Being the head of a public utility corporation was no easy task thirty years ago, but Adams displayed splendid executive ability, meeting each day's problem, however complex, with firmness and self-confidence. He endeavored to keep the business up to a high standard of efficiency and enlarged it as the city grew. At all times he had the company's interests at heart and its dividends grew under his management. He was courteous to the employes and many of them were his intimate friends. He remained at the helm of the company until it was absorbed by the Western States Gas and Electric company in the fall of 1910, when he retired.
Secured by Oro Company
When the Oro company decided to enter the local field one of their first moves was to secure the services of Adams. They knew as a strategic move they could not secure a more powerful ally. Moreover, they realized that Adams was a man of business sagacity and could be of great assistance in beating down opposition.
Adams was married on May 11, 1887, to Miss Etta C. Chalmers of this city, who was the niece of Alex Chalmers, a prominent business man. Of this union four children were born -- Frank C., Janet T., Henry E. Jr., and Stewart C. Adams, all of Stockton.
The dead man was prominent in the social and fraternal life of the community. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Native Sons, Elks and the Society of Pioneers. In each organization his well known proclivities for work were utilized to the fullest extent.
Surviving Relatives.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Reed of this city and Mrs. Butler Shaw of San Francisco and four brothers, Frank P. Adams of Washington D. C., Irwin D., Horace W. and Russell B. Adams of this city.
The body will be shipped here tomorrow, when funeral arrangements will be announced.
Contributor: JJS (48448899)
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