Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-14
0. J. DIMICK DEAD.
The Former Rock Island Citi-
zen Expires at Chicago.

zen Expires at Chicago.
THE END OF AN ENERGETIC LIFE.
The Final Summons this Morning-Career
of the Deceased In Rock Island where he
Laid the Foundation for Making For
tune in Chicago-Death of stephen A.
Marchan-The Funeral Announcement
A telegram from ]. G. Adams to his /
friend L. a. Thomas, received at noon |
today, announced the death in Chicago
at o'clock this morning of Mr.. Adams
fatherin-lsw. o. j. Dimick, the former I
we'll known citizen o. Rock Island. |
Death was the result of a gradual break |
ing town OF the entire system that had |
been manifesting itself for some time. |
In fact Mr.. Dimick had never fully rail-
lied from the shock of his only sons
| tragic death in Rock Island few years
ago, and since when he had been falling
perceptibly.
Mr.. Dimick was born at Waterloo,
Seneca county, N. Y, in 1881. and
when child he came with his father to
Illinois. They first settled in Mercer
county in 1887 and in 1850
Rock Island became his home.
With the exception of a few years
spent pros pecting in the west, here his
life was spent until his recent removal to
Chicago. Early in life he embarked in
the livery business in Rock Island which
be carried on for great many We rs. at
times making extensive purchases OF real
estate, the old fair grourd' being among
other property falling into his hands.
About 10 years ago he became interested
10 Chicago realty. His investments there
proved exceedingly fortunate; in fact
some of the best business locations in the
city came into his possession. By judi
cJus management of this property he
soon gathered together comfortable for
tune. Included in his hold:dgs was con-
siderable valuable property in Rock ISL
and, and the last act of the decea sed was
to donate to Commissioner Jackson, of
Spencer square. a lot to be disposed of in
such manner as would insure the ection
out of the proceeds of the Black Hawk
statue in Spencer square.
MIR. Dimick was membfr of the Reck
3 Island city council from 1865 to 1868
He was man who always entertained
decided views on al matters OF public
L interest and was naturally energetic anC
sctive in ali that he undertook. He wa.
scrupulously honest in ali his trsnssc
tons and straightforward and outspokel
= in all things.
He leaves, with his wife, three daugh.
ters. Mrs. L D. Snider, Mrs. J. G.
d Adams and Miss Bessie Oimick, all O
+ Chicago.
The remains will probably be brough
L to Rock Island for inlerment.
y stephen A. Marshall
Stephen A. Marschall expired at hi
home, 1928 Fourth avenue, at 4:3O thi
morning from the effects of nervous pros
trstion with which he was stricken fou
months ago, and for three months he hs,
, been confined to his bed.
:, Mr.. Marschall was born in Posen, Ger
many, on Christmas day, 1874 and cam
to Americs in 1861, locating first at Gen
eseo, and year later coming on to Roc
Island, which has been his home since
| He embarked at once in the tailoriu,
business and for % years carried it Of
= successfully. Then for three years b.
l was in the liquor business, and for th
: past two years he was travelling sales
man for the Davenport Wooden mills.
I He was married in 1865 at Geneseo, hi
; wifes maiden name being Miss Agne
/ Hienke. Mrs. Marschall died 10 year
ago, and other sfh ctions have since be
fallen Mr.. Marschall which have no doub
fastened the end. He is survived by 81,
children: Stephen, Jr., Edward. Albert
Anna, Lille and Minnie.
: Mr.. Marschsll was charter membe,
: of Camp 800. Modern Woodmen O
America, and among the members of the
order and otherwise had many friends
who will read of his death with sincere
sorrow.
The funeral will be held Thursday at
p. m from the house, and will be con,
Quoted by the Woodmen
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