Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-12
LEADING INSURANCE MAN
DIES AFTER LONG
ILLNESS
BURIAL WEDNESDAY
END CAME THIS MORNING AT 6:15
O'CLoCk-OCcUPl HIGH PO.
SlTiONS IN OTTAWA'S BUSl.
NESS, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
LIFE.


George NJ Trimble came the passing
OF man who had occupied high
places in the councils OF the city and
county. A citizen esteemed for the
abundance OF good he had done dur
ing his long residence here the en-.
tire community joins with the family
In 3Orr0wing at his demise.
The death of Mr. Trimble followed
several months period of failing
health. In the spring It was noticed
that his condition was not quite what
II should be From that time on his
decline became alarming to his host
OF friends and the deceased was
forced to give up his duties at the Of
fce In a hope that rest would benefit
him. Every human agency was used
TO restore him TO his former self. but
without avail, and this morning at
6:l5 O'Clock while members Of the
household were gathered at his bed
side the enA came.
Active In Ottawa's social business
and political life. Mr.. Trimble neye.
permitted himself to cease from be.
ing young man. He was a great de-
v0tee OF golf, indoor ball and baseball
He had few superiors ON the links
and his happy golucky way of play.
Ing made him most companionable
opponent.
Before inroads were made uron his
robust body by failing health, he was
an optimst with few equals Life 10
him bore great quantities of sunshine.
To those in affection he was sincere
sympathi2er and was ever ready to
help those in distress either by his
own labors or by lending financial aid
to tide them over stringent periods
Possessing all those qualities that
make for usefulness inc community
life. Mr. Trimble was unstinting with
his help in anything that would help
Ottawa. At the time Of his death he
was district manager for the North
NcStCIn MUTUAL l.lit tuSuI utt 'bll
pany, having worked himself up to
that important post by untirlng ef
fort His success is shown upon the
records OF his company. which now
has one of the biggest insurance pa
tronages in this section of Illinois
most OF which was built up during the
fifteen or sixteen years under Mr.
Trimble's control.
For years he served as secretary
Of the Ottawa Development AssOcia
tion, and during It's existence was sec
retary of the Ottawa Street Fair As
ISOLATION AT his death he was di
rector Of the National City Bank ant
of the Valley Building 4 Loan Asso
clation An expert accountant MI
Trimble's services in receivershl
proceedings were greatly demande
and during the Western Cottage o.
gan \ Piano Company trouble h
guided the destinies Of the institution
with the careful manipulations of a
experienced manufacturer.
He was one OF the prime movers 1
the establishment and erection of tn
Boat Clubs present home. For year
he served as director of that sOcit
organization and during that time wa
largely instrumental in bringing 1t u
to its present growth He served fC
years as secretary of the La Sal
County Republican Central Commi
tee tho many times political plum
were offered He accepted Office b,
once and then served as deputy +
corder for short time He the
launched into the insurance bushes
taking over the agency for the Fdeli
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Philadelphia. He assumed charge
other agencies and both in the Ii
and fire field made RAPID strides IL
ward. In 1895 he was a candidate I
mayor. but met defeat In tn
strongly Democratic city, by only
votes, attesting his popularity with [
voters.
George NJ. Trimble was born
Princeton. III. November Z. 1858. Ia
"Wednesday celebrating his fifty.nin
birthday His parents were Caro- a
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