Sam C. Adams

Death Claims Pioneer Citizen
Death Caused From Bad Attack of Influenza
unknown newspaper, unknown date - contributed by Hollie

    Death came to Sam C. Adams, a pioneer citizen of Hugo, this morning at 9 o'clock following a long illness as a direct result of heart trouble, brought on by a severe case of influenza during the latter part of December.
    The deceased had suffered from the ailment for many months but physicians did not consider his condition so serious as to result in his death, which came unexpectedly to the many friends that had attended his bedside.
    The deceased was well known in the city, having settled here in the early part of January, 1901. In the early days of the city he was one of the first carpenters to help in the rapid growth of the city. His diligent work during the pioneer days of the city added to his host of friends who today mourn the death of their friend and fellow worker.
    Mr. Adams in the later days of Hugo, when the city had grown partly due to his efforts in the construction of a bigger Hugo had established a popular contractor firm in the city.
    The deceased was known for his kindness and real friendship for his fellow men. He was a devout Christian and had lived an honest life during the days of his toil. His friends are many in the city who realize the loss of one of their midst.
    The deceased leaves to mourn his death, a wife and eight children.
    Funeral arrangements have not been made owing to the absence of two daughters, Mrs. J.E. Holden, of Slick, Oklahoma and Mrs. Lee Coburn of Sapulpa. Funeral arrangements will be made after they have arrived.