Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 3.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 219.

SAMUEL ADOLPH

     Samuel Adolph, a tobacconist, is accorded a place of prominence in business
circles of Salem, his native city, and represents one of its pioneer families.
He was born October 1, 1880, and is a son of Samuel and Maty Adolph, who came to
Salem about 1862. His father operated the first brewery in the city,
establishing the business in the '60s, and the output of his plant was of high
grade. Success attended his well directed labors and his capital was invested in
city realty. He erected a number of business blocks in Salem and furthered its
progress to the extent of his ability. He had a well merited reputation for
business sagacity and probity and his advice and opinion were frequently sought
by his fellow citizens who entertained for him the highest regard. Mr. Adolph
was a Mason and exemplified in his life the beneficent teachings of the order.
     His son, Samuel Adolph, Jr., attended the public schools of Salem and
continued his studies in Willamette University. He was employed as a clerk in
various stores, gaining valuable experience along commercial lines, and in 1900
began his independent career. He took over the business of John Hertz, a dry
goods merchant, and afterward purchased stores in various parts of Oregon,
selling them after disposing of the stock. He was thus engaged until 1914, when
he became a dealer in cigars, and is now associated with his brother Joseph.
They enjoy a large patronage and their store at No. 130 North Commercial street
is operated under the style of Adolph Brothers. The partners are thoroughly
informed on matters pertaining to the tobacco trade and Samuel Adolph is also
identified with agricultural pursuits, being financially interested in a fine
hop ranch of one hundred and sixty acres in Polk county, Oregon.
     In 1901 Mr. Adolph married Miss Lottie Smith, of Salem, and they have
become the parents of a son, David, who was graduated from the University of
Oregon and is now connected with the First National Bank of Salem. Mr. Adolph is
identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and in Masonry has taken
the thirty-second degree. He belongs to the Rod & Gun Club and is an adherent of
the republican party. He loyally champions every movement for the growth and
betterment of Salem and has a wide circle of sincere friends in the city, for
time. has proven his worth.

     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in February 2012 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.