Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-19
SUDDEN DEATH
OF Us. GILMORE
Pioneer Business Man Expires
While Dressing in Home
This Morning.
ILL LESS THAN A WEEK
Was Carried on by Attack of Heart
Failure-One of Pioneers in
Packing Industry.

James s. Gilmore died suddenly of
heart failure at his home, 1910 Sec
ond avenue, at 1880 this morning.
He was dressing in his room when
he collapsed. falling back into a
chair, where he expired within a few
minutes. Mr.. Gilmore had been i'll,
though not seriously, since Tuesday
of last week. While distressed con-
siderably at intervals, he was able to
be about the house, and made an
occasional trip to his place Of bust
ness on First avenue. The first in
dication of the gravity of his illness
came last night, although Mr.. Gil
more rose at his accustomed hour
this morning and was adjusting his
clothing when the fatal attack seiz-
ed him. The news of his passing
caused a shock in the business COM
munity and among his friends in the
tri-cities, few even knowing that he
was indisposed.
COMES RAPIDLY TO FRONT.
Mr.. Gilmore was a native of Phil
adelphia and was born Feb. 10,
o1o. Z" hCA a yOQA6 u4da A6 SCb-
tied in Rock Island. He first came
into prominence as a buyer for the
Shaw brothers, Archie, Thomas and
John, pork packers and grain deal
ers. For two years Mr.. Gilmore
represented the firm on the Chicago
board OF trade and DUNG that per-
iod made his home in that city. Sub
sequently he acquired the interests
of the firm In this city, and he con-
tinued as the owner of the packing
business until his death. The pro-
ducts of the Gilmore concern were
known throughout the country, Mr..
Gilmore specially priding himself on
the quality of the hams that he mar
exceeding the supply. His judgment
in business matters generally made
him a valued counsellor and he was
frequently pressed to become asso-
cfated with various enterprises. In
the SOS at a time when the concern
had suffered reverses, Mr.. Gilmore
was prevailed upon to take an in
terest, and he was elected to the
presidency of the Rock Island Pillow
continuing at it's head four
years. IN the intervening time ii
was largely through his efforts that
the company was put upon its feet.
CLOSE TO HIS BUSINESS.
But it was to his packing indus
try that Mr.. Gilmore felt the great
est attachment and in later years he
did not permit other activities to de-
tract from his interest in that. He
had built up a splendid trade and
he personally gave it his undivided
attention. He did make exceptions,
however, and when some of his
friends were negotiating for the
Harper house lease, he Joined with /!
them and aided in the organization |
of the company now operating that
Mr.. Gilmore was married at Dav-
export to Mary LeClaire. She sur
wives with four children: Mrs. J. w. |
Chambers. San Diego. Cal; Harry |
b. Gilmore, Chicago, and Misses |
Bess and Agnes NJ. Gilmore, at
home There survive also three /
brothers and a sister; John H. Gil |
more and Mrs Mary Rathbun, Mi
Ian; William Gilmore, Iowa, and |
Hugh Gilmore. in the west.
STURDY TYPE OF CITIZEN
A sturdy type of citizen. honest
and conservative in his dealings with
his fellowmen; staunch and true in
his friendships, Mr.. Gilmore drew
strong men to him and held them.
He was unassuming in his daily life
and frowned on ostentatfon. Those
who really knew the man best ap-
oreciated his loyalty and strength OF
character.
Funeral services will be conducted
n the residence. 1910 Second avenue,
morning at 1880 At the