DICKS, William H.
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier Mon, Mar 22, 1915 ·Page 6
WILLIAM H. DICKS DEAD. -- Prominent as Farmer and Mason- Victim of Paralysis
The news of the sudden death of William H. Dicks, which occurred at 5:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, at his home at Kirkpatrick, will be received with much sorrow by his many friends in Lafayette and vicinity. He had been in failing health since late in the summer of last year, when he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. He never recovered from this attack. His death was caused by a second stroke which came very suddenly. He was born on November 2, 1854, in Laporte county. He came of Quaker parentage, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah J. Dicks. His mother was formerly Miss Ruth Butterworth, and she still survives at her home in Chicago. He was graduated from the Cincinnati law school in 1875, and afterward engaged int he practice of law, and later entered the real estate business at Cincinnati. He was a republican in politics, but a very liberal one, and on that ticket in 1891 he was elected to the Ohio state legislature. He practiced law in Cincinnati at the time that ex-President Taft acted as judge. He gave up his law practice after his marriage to Miss Alice Kirkpatrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkpatrick and devoted his interest to farming. Their marriage occurred in 1883. They have resided at Kirkpatrick since that time, excepting for two years spent in Lafayette, when they resided in the home formerly owned by Mrs. T. Arthur Stuart on Ferry street. Besides the widow one son, Bodley K. Dicks survives. He also leaves two brothers: Benjamin Dicks, of Chicago, and Dr. James Dicks, of Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Dicks stood high in Masonic circles. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, at Cincinnati, of the Shriners, at Indianapolis, and was also a Knight Templar. He was a man of noble deeds and splendid character. He was noted for his hospitality, deriving most of his pleasure in his home. He was a pleasant conversationalist, having traveled abroad and in this country considerably, and was also well read. He was a kind and loving husband and father. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock from the Kirkpatrick Methodist church, and the interment will be at the Stockwell cemetery. – thanks to Lena for this one
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier - Tue, Mar 23, 1915 ·Page 5
Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkpatrick and son, Wesley Kirkpatrick, and wife of Crane, went to Kirkpatrick to-day to attend the funl of William H. Dicks. – thanks so much Lena for this one !
Source: The Lafayette Journal Tue, Mar 23, 1915 ·Page 12
William H. Dicks died at his home at Kirkpatrick Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock. He had been in failing health since last summer and death was due to a second stroke of paralysis. He was born November 2, 1854, in Laporte county, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah J. Dicks. His mother still survives at her home in Chicago. He was graduated from the Cincinnati law school in 1875, and afterward engaged in the practice of law, and later entered the real estate business at Cincinnati. He was a republican in politics, and in 1881 he was elected to the Ohio state legislature. He gave up his law practice after his marriage to Miss Alice Kirkpatrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkpatrick, and devoted his interest to farming. Their marriage occurred in 1883. They have resided at Kirkpatrick since that time, excepting for two years spent in Lafayette, when they resided in the home formerly owned by Mrs. T. Arthur Stuart on Ferry street. Besides the widow one son, Bodley K. Dicks survives. He also leaves two brothers: Benjamin Dicks, of Chicago, and Dr. James Dicks, of Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Dicks stood high in Masonic circles. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, at Cincinnati, of the Shriners, at Indianapolis, and was also a Knight Templar. He was a man of splendid character and was noted for his hospitality. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o’clock from the Kirkpatrick Methodist church, and the interment will be at the Stockwell cemetery – thanks to Lena H for these obits.
Source: Lafayette Journal, Fri, Mar 26, 1915 ·Page 10
STOCKWELL -- The remains of William H. Dicks, who died at his home in Kirkpatrick Saturday, was brought here Tuesday for burial in the Stockwell cemetery. - thanks so very much to Lena H
Source: The Lafayette Journal Fri, Mar 26, 1915 ·Page 11
KIRKPATRICK – Same obit as the Lafayette Journal, Tue, Mar 23, 1915 ·Page 12
He was a man that will be greatly missed among his friends and neighbors. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the M. E. church, with interment at Stockwell cemetery. It was one of the largest funerals that was ever held in this vicinity, also the flowers were many. Mrs. William Dick and son have the sympathy of the entire community. – thanks to Lena H for these
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier Wed, Mar 31, 1915 ·Page 10
Card of Thanks. We thank the people of Kirkpatrick and surrounding country for their many acts of kindness during our sad bereavement of husband and father. Also the beautiful floral offerings sent by Crawfordsville Commandery Knights Templar, bank of Kirkpatrick, Ladies’ Aid society, classes No. 2 and 3 of Methodist Sunday school, Farmers’ Co-operative Grain Co., Ionic club and the many friends. Mr. Wm. Dicks, son and wife. - thanks so much to Lena
KIRKPATRICK
[Same obit as The Lafayette Journal, Tue, Mar 23, 1915 ·Page 12]
He was a man that will be greatly missed among his friends and neighbors. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the M. E. church, with interment at Stockwell cemetery. It was one of the largest funerals that was ever held in this vicinity, also the flowers were many. Mrs. William Dick and son have the sympathy of the entire community.
Source: Lafayette Daily Courier Wed, Mar 31, 1915 ·Page 10
Card of Thanks.
We thank the people of Kirkpatrick and surrounding country for their many acts of kindness during our sad bereavement of husband and father. Also the beautiful floral offerings sent by Crawfordsville Commandery Knights Templar, bank of Kirkpatrick, Ladies’ Aid society, classes No. 2 and 3 of Methodist Sunday school, Farmers’ Co-operative Grain Co., Ionic club and the many friends. Mrs. Wm. Dicks, son and wife. – thanks to Lena