Adair, Wit

WIT ADAIR IS DEAD News of the death of Wit Adair at his home at Wichita, last Sunday, March 6th, was learned of with regret by many of the older residents of this county who were so well acquainted with him.

Mr. Adair died at the age of 82 years, He lived in Chase county from the year 1881, to about 1904. During his long residences which was spent in Strong City he was engaged in a number of enterprizes. For a time he was cashier of the Strong City State Bank and he was for several years a controlling owner of the Consolidated Street Car Company between this city and Strong City. He was also engaged in the lumber business and other activities. From Strong City he moved to Kansas City and in 1910 to Wichita which remained his home until his death.

Mr. Adair is survived by his widow and four children. The children are Mrs. W. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson, Mrs. B. F. Empie of Wichita; S C Adair and B E Adair also of Wichita.

Chase County Leader-News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Mar 06, 1927.