Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-18
HON. ID. G. sHILLOCK.
HIS Death Yesterday Afternoon-A Sketch
of His Lite.

HIS Death Yesterday Afternoon-A Sketch
of His Life.
The many friends of Hon. D. G. Shiloch
of this city will be panied to learn of his
probable fatal illness. He was stricken or
Thursday last with paralysis, and now lies
unconscious at his home in this city.
His physicians have small hopes of his re-
covery; indeed his death may be looked for
at any moment. Mr.. Shillock is an
old resident of Minnesota, having settled at
New Ulm more than twenty years ago. He
served Brown county in the State legislature
two or three terms several years ago, and
made good record as an intelligent, observ.
ing and honest legislator. Eight or nine
years ago lie removed to this city and formed
law partnership with Anton Grethen, ESQ.
This partnership lasted three years, and
since its dissolution Mr.. s. has not been en-
gagged in active business.
His numerous friends throughout the State
will cling to the small hope of possible re-
covery until the final announcement that he
has gon to rest.
| LATER-HIS DEATH.
The GLOBE regrets to announce the death
of Mr.. Shillock, which took place at 4
O'Clock p. NJ, after the above had been writ
ten and forwarded.
Daniel G. Shillock was born near Koenigs-
berg, Prussia, la the year 1924, of wealthy
Lethovanian family. After passing the
gymnasium at Koenigsberg he studied law
at the universities of Koenigsberg and Ber-
lin. He practiced in his profession
some years at the latter place and came to
America with his family in 1854, settling
first in Texas, where he eng ged extensively
| in agricultural pursuits. In this he was nm
fortunate, losing nearly all his money, of
which he brought considerable amount to
this country. From Texas he removed to
Boston, and thence came West to Wisconsin,
practicing his profession short periods in
both places.
In 1858 he removed to Minnesota, taking
up his residence in the then new town of
New Ulm, which was largely made up of his
former countrymen. Here he once more en-
tered upon the practice of his profession,
and soon took a leading part in laying the
foundations of that new and growing COM
munity where he had cast his
lot. During the Indian outbreak in
1862, he assisted in the memorable
! defense of New Ulm, and that frontier vii
lage to very large extent owed its final sal
Walton to his wise counsels and courageous
leadership. During the defense he was
quite seriously wounded in the thigh and
since then has occasionally suffered from the
wound. While resident of New Ulm he
served the county of Brown six
and two years in the House
State Legislature he was noted for his stern
Ind IF cha
phiosophic view of the great destiny that
awaited the commonwealth which he loved
to call his home. Few men in Mime ota
have done more in quiet and unobtrusive
way, to impress their individuality upon the
legislation of the State than he, and it was
always in the right direction-toward Justice
and progress. During his public life he
made many warm friends among the lead
ing men of the State, and those who sur
vive him will not fail to cast the pearl of re-
membrance after him che was true man,
lie was the founder and first president of
the First National bank of New Ulm, po-
sition he filled with credit to himself and
profit to his associates.
In 1869 he removed to this city, as men
toned above. Since quitting the practice of
law, he has devoted his time and attention to
looking after his own financial matters, and
injoying the pleasures of social life. He.
leaves widow and four children, the latter
fully grown, to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Shillock was the best type of the Ger
man. American. Progressive, cultured, wise,
and thoughtful, his counsel and advice were
sought by both his own people and the
native born of his adopted land who knew
him. In department he was modest and I'M
assuming, and his real, solid worth was not
discovered in few days acquaintance. Not
without faults, certainly, but those faults were
such as belong to manly character. In his
death Minneapolis has lost an nnaggressive
but none the less valuable citizen-one who
had the true interests Of the State and city
deep at heart.
1t is gratifying to know that Mr.. S. left
his family in comfortable circumstances. In
addition to a fair amount of property, his
life was insured in responsible company to
the amount of $4,000. The funeral will
take place tomorrow (Monday) at o'clock
P. M. from the family residence.