From an article in "Industrial Chicago": The Lumber Interests, Volume 6 (1895).
Although approaching his seventieth year, Col. Loomis is yet active and vigorous, and is still alive to the wants and interests of the city of Chicago and the great West. He hs lost none of his military fevor, and takes great interest in the Loyal Legion, of which he was a charter member, and of which he was elected vice-commander in 1880, and in 1884 was elected commander, to succeed the gallant Phil. Sheridan, in the Illinois Commandery. He is a member of George H. Thomas Post (No. 5) of the G.A.R., and holds the honorary position of colonel for life, of the military survivors of the Twenth-sixth Regiment, Illinois Infantry Volunteers. He is a member of Grace Episcopal Church and an honored member of various social organizations, including the Chicago, Calumet, Union, Washington Park and Tolliston Clubs.
