ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE
M.L. ADAMS THROWN FROM HIS BUGGY AND KILLED
Returning from his business at the gravel pit nears Shaw's brick kiln, Micajah L. Adams last night drove through on the west side at the corner of Hickrory and Exchange Streets. The bridle on his horse broke and the animal became unmanageable, running toward Broadway. Mr. Adams seeing his peril, attempted to jump out and struck heavely on the gravel street, opposite St. Patrick's church.
Frank Carson and Joe Fredericks happened along at that moment and picked him up in an unconsious condition and carried him to his home on Broadway, just around the corned from Exchange Street. Dr's. Nash and Curtis came quickly to render him medical aid but he was past all help and died at 8:30 p.m. last night (29th inst.)
Further information gathered elicits the fact that the horse took fright at an umbrella and broke his bit leaving him uncontrolled and that Mr. Adams jumped from the rear of the buggy and struck on the pavement feet first, then got the fatal bump on the back part of his head, scraping his face and the left side of his forehead. After being taken home, he never regained conciousness nor uttered a murmur or a groan expressive of pain. He probably never realized what caused the fatal blow.
Mr. Adams was born at Anson, Somerset County Maine, March 11, 1816. When quite a boy his father, Capt. Benj. Adams, was moved to Painesville, Ohio and Micajah afterwards went to Vermillion and learned the moulders trade. In 1838 he came to Joliet and established the first foundry in this part of Illinois, made the first stove, engaged with the famous McCormick reaper folks to make what proved to be the first reaper in existance. He was the discoverer of coal herabouts and shipped the first load to Chicago, being recieved with a brass band and a big display.
Mr. Adams was one of the most industrious men of the community and left landmarks here that never will be forgotton by the people.
In 1856 he bought the Joliet Mound for $1000.00 because Chicago wanted to be rescued from the mud and swamp that threatened her future. After digging out cart loads of Indian bones and carrying away great train loads of gravel, Mr. Adams discovered the blue clay so familiar to Ohio men and proceeded to test it for useful purposes. He made the first drain tile ever manufactured in Illinois, getting his machine from England and dipped into the hollow ware business somewhat. Finally he sold to three Chicago Judges-Wilson, Goodrich and Farwell-men well known to old settlers.
Since selling the Mound property, Mr. Adams has been engaged in supplying Chicago parties with gravel for Street paving and moulding sand for their great foundries, from a pit opened by him on the C.R.I. & P.R.R. near Hickory Creek, east of Joliet. Just recently he opened a large brick kiln which promised fruitfil results.
The members of the family left to mourn the very sudden and remarkable death of Mr. Adams are two sons, one married daughter, Mrs. John B. Miller, his wife and a step daughter. And we join most sincerely in regretting to part with a man who has been a little nearer the news on account of his political beliefs. He was a man of original idea's and possessed firmness enough to advocate them.
M.L. ADAMS THROWN FROM HIS BUGGY AND KILLED
Returning from his business at the gravel pit nears Shaw's brick kiln, Micajah L. Adams last night drove through on the west side at the corner of Hickrory and Exchange Streets. The bridle on his horse broke and the animal became unmanageable, running toward Broadway. Mr. Adams seeing his peril, attempted to jump out and struck heavely on the gravel street, opposite St. Patrick's church.
Frank Carson and Joe Fredericks happened along at that moment and picked him up in an unconsious condition and carried him to his home on Broadway, just around the corned from Exchange Street. Dr's. Nash and Curtis came quickly to render him medical aid but he was past all help and died at 8:30 p.m. last night (29th inst.)
Further information gathered elicits the fact that the horse took fright at an umbrella and broke his bit leaving him uncontrolled and that Mr. Adams jumped from the rear of the buggy and struck on the pavement feet first, then got the fatal bump on the back part of his head, scraping his face and the left side of his forehead. After being taken home, he never regained conciousness nor uttered a murmur or a groan expressive of pain. He probably never realized what caused the fatal blow.
Mr. Adams was born at Anson, Somerset County Maine, March 11, 1816. When quite a boy his father, Capt. Benj. Adams, was moved to Painesville, Ohio and Micajah afterwards went to Vermillion and learned the moulders trade. In 1838 he came to Joliet and established the first foundry in this part of Illinois, made the first stove, engaged with the famous McCormick reaper folks to make what proved to be the first reaper in existance. He was the discoverer of coal herabouts and shipped the first load to Chicago, being recieved with a brass band and a big display.
Mr. Adams was one of the most industrious men of the community and left landmarks here that never will be forgotton by the people.
In 1856 he bought the Joliet Mound for $1000.00 because Chicago wanted to be rescued from the mud and swamp that threatened her future. After digging out cart loads of Indian bones and carrying away great train loads of gravel, Mr. Adams discovered the blue clay so familiar to Ohio men and proceeded to test it for useful purposes. He made the first drain tile ever manufactured in Illinois, getting his machine from England and dipped into the hollow ware business somewhat. Finally he sold to three Chicago Judges-Wilson, Goodrich and Farwell-men well known to old settlers.
Since selling the Mound property, Mr. Adams has been engaged in supplying Chicago parties with gravel for Street paving and moulding sand for their great foundries, from a pit opened by him on the C.R.I. & P.R.R. near Hickory Creek, east of Joliet. Just recently he opened a large brick kiln which promised fruitfil results.
The members of the family left to mourn the very sudden and remarkable death of Mr. Adams are two sons, one married daughter, Mrs. John B. Miller, his wife and a step daughter. And we join most sincerely in regretting to part with a man who has been a little nearer the news on account of his political beliefs. He was a man of original idea's and possessed firmness enough to advocate them.
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE
M.L. ADAMS THROWN FROM HIS BUGGY AND KILLED
Returning from his business at the gravel pit nears Shaw's brick kiln, Micajah L. Adams last night drove through on the west side at the corner of Hickrory and Exchange Streets. The bridle on his horse broke and the animal became unmanageable, running toward Broadway. Mr. Adams seeing his peril, attempted to jump out and struck heavely on the gravel street, opposite St. Patrick's church.
Frank Carson and Joe Fredericks happened along at that moment and picked him up in an unconsious condition and carried him to his home on Broadway, just around the corned from Exchange Street. Dr's. Nash and Curtis came quickly to render him medical aid but he was past all help and died at 8:30 p.m. last night (29th inst.)
Further information gathered elicits the fact that the horse took fright at an umbrella and broke his bit leaving him uncontrolled and that Mr. Adams jumped from the rear of the buggy and struck on the pavement feet first, then got the fatal bump on the back part of his head, scraping his face and the left side of his forehead. After being taken home, he never regained conciousness nor uttered a murmur or a groan expressive of pain. He probably never realized what caused the fatal blow.
Mr. Adams was born at Anson, Somerset County Maine, March 11, 1816. When quite a boy his father, Capt. Benj. Adams, was moved to Painesville, Ohio and Micajah afterwards went to Vermillion and learned the moulders trade. In 1838 he came to Joliet and established the first foundry in this part of Illinois, made the first stove, engaged with the famous McCormick reaper folks to make what proved to be the first reaper in existance. He was the discoverer of coal herabouts and shipped the first load to Chicago, being recieved with a brass band and a big display.
Mr. Adams was one of the most industrious men of the community and left landmarks here that never will be forgotton by the people.
In 1856 he bought the Joliet Mound for $1000.00 because Chicago wanted to be rescued from the mud and swamp that threatened her future. After digging out cart loads of Indian bones and carrying away great train loads of gravel, Mr. Adams discovered the blue clay so familiar to Ohio men and proceeded to test it for useful purposes. He made the first drain tile ever manufactured in Illinois, getting his machine from England and dipped into the hollow ware business somewhat. Finally he sold to three Chicago Judges-Wilson, Goodrich and Farwell-men well known to old settlers.
Since selling the Mound property, Mr. Adams has been engaged in supplying Chicago parties with gravel for Street paving and moulding sand for their great foundries, from a pit opened by him on the C.R.I. & P.R.R. near Hickory Creek, east of Joliet. Just recently he opened a large brick kiln which promised fruitfil results.
The members of the family left to mourn the very sudden and remarkable death of Mr. Adams are two sons, one married daughter, Mrs. John B. Miller, his wife and a step daughter. And we join most sincerely in regretting to part with a man who has been a little nearer the news on account of his political beliefs. He was a man of original idea's and possessed firmness enough to advocate them.
M.L. ADAMS THROWN FROM HIS BUGGY AND KILLED
Returning from his business at the gravel pit nears Shaw's brick kiln, Micajah L. Adams last night drove through on the west side at the corner of Hickrory and Exchange Streets. The bridle on his horse broke and the animal became unmanageable, running toward Broadway. Mr. Adams seeing his peril, attempted to jump out and struck heavely on the gravel street, opposite St. Patrick's church.
Frank Carson and Joe Fredericks happened along at that moment and picked him up in an unconsious condition and carried him to his home on Broadway, just around the corned from Exchange Street. Dr's. Nash and Curtis came quickly to render him medical aid but he was past all help and died at 8:30 p.m. last night (29th inst.)
Further information gathered elicits the fact that the horse took fright at an umbrella and broke his bit leaving him uncontrolled and that Mr. Adams jumped from the rear of the buggy and struck on the pavement feet first, then got the fatal bump on the back part of his head, scraping his face and the left side of his forehead. After being taken home, he never regained conciousness nor uttered a murmur or a groan expressive of pain. He probably never realized what caused the fatal blow.
Mr. Adams was born at Anson, Somerset County Maine, March 11, 1816. When quite a boy his father, Capt. Benj. Adams, was moved to Painesville, Ohio and Micajah afterwards went to Vermillion and learned the moulders trade. In 1838 he came to Joliet and established the first foundry in this part of Illinois, made the first stove, engaged with the famous McCormick reaper folks to make what proved to be the first reaper in existance. He was the discoverer of coal herabouts and shipped the first load to Chicago, being recieved with a brass band and a big display.
Mr. Adams was one of the most industrious men of the community and left landmarks here that never will be forgotton by the people.
In 1856 he bought the Joliet Mound for $1000.00 because Chicago wanted to be rescued from the mud and swamp that threatened her future. After digging out cart loads of Indian bones and carrying away great train loads of gravel, Mr. Adams discovered the blue clay so familiar to Ohio men and proceeded to test it for useful purposes. He made the first drain tile ever manufactured in Illinois, getting his machine from England and dipped into the hollow ware business somewhat. Finally he sold to three Chicago Judges-Wilson, Goodrich and Farwell-men well known to old settlers.
Since selling the Mound property, Mr. Adams has been engaged in supplying Chicago parties with gravel for Street paving and moulding sand for their great foundries, from a pit opened by him on the C.R.I. & P.R.R. near Hickory Creek, east of Joliet. Just recently he opened a large brick kiln which promised fruitfil results.
The members of the family left to mourn the very sudden and remarkable death of Mr. Adams are two sons, one married daughter, Mrs. John B. Miller, his wife and a step daughter. And we join most sincerely in regretting to part with a man who has been a little nearer the news on account of his political beliefs. He was a man of original idea's and possessed firmness enough to advocate them.
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