He moved to Chicago in 1884 to be the treasurer for Albert Spalding's sporting goods company, a position he held for eight years. He joined David Whitney Jr.'s real estate company in Detroit, later managing his estate until his death of pneumonia at the age of 87.
He relocated to Chicago in 1884 to serve as the financial officer for Albert Spalding's sporting goods firm, a position he occupied for eight years. He joined David Whitney Jr.'s real estate business in Detroit, later overseeing his estate until his death from pneumonia at the age of 87.