Obituary - Sunday, February 20, 1898 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - LIFE WAS WELL SPENT - D. A. Elmore Was One of Rockford's Useful Citizens - PIONEER OF OGLE COUNTY - Lived in This Vicinity Since 1837 - Was a Resident of Rockford for More Than a Score of Years - The announcement in the Star of yesterday that D. A. Elmore was at the point of death saddened thousands of hearts, and there were many hopes that the report might be withdrawn. It proved only too true, however, for shortly after 8 o'clock the highly esteemed citizen passed away at his home in Rockford avenue.
Since Sunday last the members of the family and physicians attendant had given up hope of the sick man regaining health. His case was beyond the power of medical skill and he grew weaker until the end came yesterday. The members of the family had been summoned Thursday and all were at the bedside when the end came.
David A. Elmore was born at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1839, but when only a year came to this state with his parents. Mr. Elmore, senior, settled at Beardstown in Cass county, and a few years later was accidentally drowned in the Illinois river. His widow and son came to Ogle county in 1837 to reside with relatives, and since that period young Elmore has been intimately associated with all movements in the neighboring county.
Mr. Elmore was educated in the common schools, but early evinced a disposition to leave his books and turn to business. He operated the first ferry across the river, and in this way became acquainted with a great number of the early settlers of the county. Later he made a variety of business ventures and in all that he undertook his industry and indomitable energy made him successful.
Having accumulated a considerable property Mr. Elmore, in 1876, came to this city that he might have a wider field. He engaged in the coal business and established an office in South Main street. He conducted this business to the time of his death. For some years his son Arthur was associated with him in the management of the concern's affairs.
Mr. Elmore married Miss Addie V. Reynolds Feb. 14, 1859, and seven children were born to them. They are the Misses Addie, Kate, Isabel, and Anna R. Elmore, and Mrs. Helen Simmons of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Burns of Mason City, Iowa, and Arthur Elmore of Mt. Morris.
Mr. Elmore was a man of strict and rugged honesty. In all his business affairs he was upright in his treatment of all men and established a reputation that was indeed enviable. He was a man of superior attainment and was much interested in education, those his own opportunities had been limited. He was actively interested in all matters that concerned the welfare of his community, and had pronounced sentiments that he did not hesitate to work for. In local politics he was a believer in no-license and was one of its strongest advocates. In national politics he was a republican and staunchly upheld the principles of that party.
On account of his long residence in Ogle county, Mr. Elmore was much in demand for the reunion of old settlers of that district. No such gathering was complete without his presence and he never failed to contribute to the pleasure of these occasions with his ready wit and faculty of reminiscence. In church affairs Mr. Elmore was also active. He was a member of the Court Street society and gave liberally of time and money to further all its works. He occupied various positions of honor and responsibility in the church body and he will be missed from the ranks of useful members. Mr. Elmore was a member of the A. O. U. W. and carried insurance of $2,000 in that order. He was a past master workman of Sinnissippi lodge No. 35. He was also a member of the I. O. M. A.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and the Rev. Robert H. Pooley will officiate. In response to the request of the deceased, the Ogle County Old Settlers Association will have charge.
News article - Saturday, February 26, 1898 - Republic (Rockford, IL) - Tribute to D. A. Elmore - Resolutions for David A. Elmore have been drawn up by Messrs. Upton Swingley, W. W. Bennett and Henry Johnston, representing the society of Rockford Ogle county settlers. They pay a tribute to his lofty integrity and contain expressions of condolence to his bereaved family.
Since Sunday last the members of the family and physicians attendant had given up hope of the sick man regaining health. His case was beyond the power of medical skill and he grew weaker until the end came yesterday. The members of the family had been summoned Thursday and all were at the bedside when the end came.
David A. Elmore was born at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1839, but when only a year came to this state with his parents. Mr. Elmore, senior, settled at Beardstown in Cass county, and a few years later was accidentally drowned in the Illinois river. His widow and son came to Ogle county in 1837 to reside with relatives, and since that period young Elmore has been intimately associated with all movements in the neighboring county.
Mr. Elmore was educated in the common schools, but early evinced a disposition to leave his books and turn to business. He operated the first ferry across the river, and in this way became acquainted with a great number of the early settlers of the county. Later he made a variety of business ventures and in all that he undertook his industry and indomitable energy made him successful.
Having accumulated a considerable property Mr. Elmore, in 1876, came to this city that he might have a wider field. He engaged in the coal business and established an office in South Main street. He conducted this business to the time of his death. For some years his son Arthur was associated with him in the management of the concern's affairs.
Mr. Elmore married Miss Addie V. Reynolds Feb. 14, 1859, and seven children were born to them. They are the Misses Addie, Kate, Isabel, and Anna R. Elmore, and Mrs. Helen Simmons of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Burns of Mason City, Iowa, and Arthur Elmore of Mt. Morris.
Mr. Elmore was a man of strict and rugged honesty. In all his business affairs he was upright in his treatment of all men and established a reputation that was indeed enviable. He was a man of superior attainment and was much interested in education, those his own opportunities had been limited. He was actively interested in all matters that concerned the welfare of his community, and had pronounced sentiments that he did not hesitate to work for. In local politics he was a believer in no-license and was one of its strongest advocates. In national politics he was a republican and staunchly upheld the principles of that party.
On account of his long residence in Ogle county, Mr. Elmore was much in demand for the reunion of old settlers of that district. No such gathering was complete without his presence and he never failed to contribute to the pleasure of these occasions with his ready wit and faculty of reminiscence. In church affairs Mr. Elmore was also active. He was a member of the Court Street society and gave liberally of time and money to further all its works. He occupied various positions of honor and responsibility in the church body and he will be missed from the ranks of useful members. Mr. Elmore was a member of the A. O. U. W. and carried insurance of $2,000 in that order. He was a past master workman of Sinnissippi lodge No. 35. He was also a member of the I. O. M. A.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and the Rev. Robert H. Pooley will officiate. In response to the request of the deceased, the Ogle County Old Settlers Association will have charge.
News article - Saturday, February 26, 1898 - Republic (Rockford, IL) - Tribute to D. A. Elmore - Resolutions for David A. Elmore have been drawn up by Messrs. Upton Swingley, W. W. Bennett and Henry Johnston, representing the society of Rockford Ogle county settlers. They pay a tribute to his lofty integrity and contain expressions of condolence to his bereaved family.
Obituary - Sunday, February 20, 1898 - Morning Star (Rockford, IL) - LIFE WAS WELL SPENT - D. A. Elmore Was One of Rockford's Useful Citizens - PIONEER OF OGLE COUNTY - Lived in This Vicinity Since 1837 - Was a Resident of Rockford for More Than a Score of Years - The announcement in the Star of yesterday that D. A. Elmore was at the point of death saddened thousands of hearts, and there were many hopes that the report might be withdrawn. It proved only too true, however, for shortly after 8 o'clock the highly esteemed citizen passed away at his home in Rockford avenue.
Since Sunday last the members of the family and physicians attendant had given up hope of the sick man regaining health. His case was beyond the power of medical skill and he grew weaker until the end came yesterday. The members of the family had been summoned Thursday and all were at the bedside when the end came.
David A. Elmore was born at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1839, but when only a year came to this state with his parents. Mr. Elmore, senior, settled at Beardstown in Cass county, and a few years later was accidentally drowned in the Illinois river. His widow and son came to Ogle county in 1837 to reside with relatives, and since that period young Elmore has been intimately associated with all movements in the neighboring county.
Mr. Elmore was educated in the common schools, but early evinced a disposition to leave his books and turn to business. He operated the first ferry across the river, and in this way became acquainted with a great number of the early settlers of the county. Later he made a variety of business ventures and in all that he undertook his industry and indomitable energy made him successful.
Having accumulated a considerable property Mr. Elmore, in 1876, came to this city that he might have a wider field. He engaged in the coal business and established an office in South Main street. He conducted this business to the time of his death. For some years his son Arthur was associated with him in the management of the concern's affairs.
Mr. Elmore married Miss Addie V. Reynolds Feb. 14, 1859, and seven children were born to them. They are the Misses Addie, Kate, Isabel, and Anna R. Elmore, and Mrs. Helen Simmons of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Burns of Mason City, Iowa, and Arthur Elmore of Mt. Morris.
Mr. Elmore was a man of strict and rugged honesty. In all his business affairs he was upright in his treatment of all men and established a reputation that was indeed enviable. He was a man of superior attainment and was much interested in education, those his own opportunities had been limited. He was actively interested in all matters that concerned the welfare of his community, and had pronounced sentiments that he did not hesitate to work for. In local politics he was a believer in no-license and was one of its strongest advocates. In national politics he was a republican and staunchly upheld the principles of that party.
On account of his long residence in Ogle county, Mr. Elmore was much in demand for the reunion of old settlers of that district. No such gathering was complete without his presence and he never failed to contribute to the pleasure of these occasions with his ready wit and faculty of reminiscence. In church affairs Mr. Elmore was also active. He was a member of the Court Street society and gave liberally of time and money to further all its works. He occupied various positions of honor and responsibility in the church body and he will be missed from the ranks of useful members. Mr. Elmore was a member of the A. O. U. W. and carried insurance of $2,000 in that order. He was a past master workman of Sinnissippi lodge No. 35. He was also a member of the I. O. M. A.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and the Rev. Robert H. Pooley will officiate. In response to the request of the deceased, the Ogle County Old Settlers Association will have charge.
News article - Saturday, February 26, 1898 - Republic (Rockford, IL) - Tribute to D. A. Elmore - Resolutions for David A. Elmore have been drawn up by Messrs. Upton Swingley, W. W. Bennett and Henry Johnston, representing the society of Rockford Ogle county settlers. They pay a tribute to his lofty integrity and contain expressions of condolence to his bereaved family.
Since Sunday last the members of the family and physicians attendant had given up hope of the sick man regaining health. His case was beyond the power of medical skill and he grew weaker until the end came yesterday. The members of the family had been summoned Thursday and all were at the bedside when the end came.
David A. Elmore was born at Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1839, but when only a year came to this state with his parents. Mr. Elmore, senior, settled at Beardstown in Cass county, and a few years later was accidentally drowned in the Illinois river. His widow and son came to Ogle county in 1837 to reside with relatives, and since that period young Elmore has been intimately associated with all movements in the neighboring county.
Mr. Elmore was educated in the common schools, but early evinced a disposition to leave his books and turn to business. He operated the first ferry across the river, and in this way became acquainted with a great number of the early settlers of the county. Later he made a variety of business ventures and in all that he undertook his industry and indomitable energy made him successful.
Having accumulated a considerable property Mr. Elmore, in 1876, came to this city that he might have a wider field. He engaged in the coal business and established an office in South Main street. He conducted this business to the time of his death. For some years his son Arthur was associated with him in the management of the concern's affairs.
Mr. Elmore married Miss Addie V. Reynolds Feb. 14, 1859, and seven children were born to them. They are the Misses Addie, Kate, Isabel, and Anna R. Elmore, and Mrs. Helen Simmons of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Burns of Mason City, Iowa, and Arthur Elmore of Mt. Morris.
Mr. Elmore was a man of strict and rugged honesty. In all his business affairs he was upright in his treatment of all men and established a reputation that was indeed enviable. He was a man of superior attainment and was much interested in education, those his own opportunities had been limited. He was actively interested in all matters that concerned the welfare of his community, and had pronounced sentiments that he did not hesitate to work for. In local politics he was a believer in no-license and was one of its strongest advocates. In national politics he was a republican and staunchly upheld the principles of that party.
On account of his long residence in Ogle county, Mr. Elmore was much in demand for the reunion of old settlers of that district. No such gathering was complete without his presence and he never failed to contribute to the pleasure of these occasions with his ready wit and faculty of reminiscence. In church affairs Mr. Elmore was also active. He was a member of the Court Street society and gave liberally of time and money to further all its works. He occupied various positions of honor and responsibility in the church body and he will be missed from the ranks of useful members. Mr. Elmore was a member of the A. O. U. W. and carried insurance of $2,000 in that order. He was a past master workman of Sinnissippi lodge No. 35. He was also a member of the I. O. M. A.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and the Rev. Robert H. Pooley will officiate. In response to the request of the deceased, the Ogle County Old Settlers Association will have charge.
News article - Saturday, February 26, 1898 - Republic (Rockford, IL) - Tribute to D. A. Elmore - Resolutions for David A. Elmore have been drawn up by Messrs. Upton Swingley, W. W. Bennett and Henry Johnston, representing the society of Rockford Ogle county settlers. They pay a tribute to his lofty integrity and contain expressions of condolence to his bereaved family.
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