The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
William J. Adams
Scientific Sanitary Plumber at No. 863 Dorchester Ave.
The plumbing business has been reduced to an exact science by William Adams, the well-known expert in that line, of No. 863 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester. Mr. Adams opened his place of business seven years ago and entered upon a successful career at once, for his marked ability soon brought plenty of patrons to his ship. His premises are well equipped with all of the mechanical devices required in the shop of a modern plumber, and he is always prepared to undertake any work in his trade. He makes estimates on proposed work and attends to jobbing orders promptly. He also installs stoves, ranges and furnace and makes repairs on the same and does electric bell repairing skillfully and quickly. Mr. Adams has enjoyed a wide experience in his line of industry and is able to perform the most difficult contracts, which fall to the lot a plumber to the complete satisfaction of those who employ his services. Many of the most intricate and complex pieces of work ever done in Dorchester are credited to his skill.
Mr. Adams is a native of Scotland and has been a resident of Dorchester for the last twenty years, being engaged at his trade during all of that long period. He is a member of the Mayfield Club and is active in that organization. He is a most popular member of the community and is a citizen who commands the respect and esteem of all.