He was also interested in agricultural pursuits. He served as a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1900 and 1908. He was elected as a judge of the circuit court, fourth judicial district of Illinois, in 1909.
In addition to his other interests, he had a passion for agriculture. He participated as a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1900 and 1908. He was appointed as a judge of the circuit court, fourth judicial district of Illinois, in 1909.