The Minneapolis journal., 1905-09-25

Observation-Disclosures
DR.. George E. Kicker, former city
physician and one Of the best known
and most popular professional men Of
the city, is dead. He was found in his
offices in the Syndicate block about 8
woman who came to clean the office.
Medical assistance was hurriedly sum-
moned, but could do nothing.
An autopsy performed yesterday by
Drs. J. W. Little, Henry Aldrich and
w. E. Rockford showed that death was
due to a rupture of one Of the walls
of the heart. The heart tissue was
thin and weak and death might have
occurred at any moment for several
| months. .-...- ~..5
The death Of DR.. Kicker was sur
prise and a severe shock to his family
and his many friends in the city. Tho
he somtimes complained of some minor
indisposition, he seemed as a rule hearty
and vigorous. The woman who made the
discovery summoned the lanlt0r'
Charles Frantsen, who in turn called DR..
w. E. Rockford. The body when found
was stretched out on the floor, Of the
had evidently been sudden, as there was
no indication of struggle Of any sort.
The body was slightly on the right side,
with the arms extending above the
head, as if the stricken man had at.
tempted to reach for support and save
himself. ~1
It is said that DR.. Kicker was found
early Saturday morning lying on the
sofa in his pirate office, evidently in
great pain. Later in tho day he was
able to attend to his practice and did
not complain to his friends Of any i'll.
ness.
The body was at once removed to the
undertaking rooms Of johnson Il Lam
dis. Mrs. Kicker, who has been visiting
at the home Of Professor F. l.. Wash:
burn, ;1112 Sixth street Sc was told
the sad news by her brother, DR.. Asa
S. Wilcox. Max Kicker, the only son
heard the news on the street during the
evening. The funeral services will be
held tomorrow in charge Of the loca.
chapter Of Elks. The services will b,
as simple IS possible, at the request o.
the family.
DR.. Kicker was 81 years old and came
to Minneapolis at the age Of 5 from
Bangor, Me-, with his parents. He wa
educated in the city schools and wa
later graduated in the. classical cours
sional training was received at Hahne
mann Medical college in Philadelphia
. where he received his degree Of MD: il
l 1878. "
A year later he married Miss Hele,
. J. Wilcox of Minneapolis and settle
in Northfeld, where he practiced fo
three years. After another year spen
in Jacksonville, Fla, he came to Mime
apolis, where he had since been il
1 practice and leader in his profession
In 1908 he was appointed city physical!
by Mayor Haynes, and his work in thi
Q capacity was most creditable. The dc
nzI partment was put on common sense
: efficient basis and all former dispute
= and differences ended. .sa,'. -..
He was also professor Of clinical SUI
t gerry in. the College Of Homeopathy o
s the state university. Previously h
@ held the same position in the first home
n opathic school established in the cit
n in 1886, and after the merger with tn
s university he continued to serve.
e He was skilled physician and a bri
j. liant student Of his profession and al
.. fairs generally. His ability, generosit,
& and genial disposition won him a hos
,s of friends. He was a prominent men
Der Of the Elks and belonged to severe
Masonic orders and to other societie
being an early member Of the MINI,
sofa chapter Of Chi Psi.
A tomorrow, from the residence Of Pr
/ fessor F. L. Washburn, 1ll2 eSixt
r street Sc. President Cyrus Northrop
r. the state universityu who has been a
n intimate friend of DR.. Kicker, will d
! liver the address. The Ladies Thur
o day Musical, Of which organization MI
!. Kicker was formerly president, will fu
: nish the music. The interment will /
ts at Lakewood, the Elks taking charge
d the services at the grave.