Crouse, David 1856-1904

CROUSE, SMITH

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Date: 5/30/2016 at 06:38:44

Ireton Weekly Ledger August 5, 1904

WELL KNOWN FARMER DEAD
David Crouse Dies, of PIeuro pneumonia After a weeks illness David Crouse, a well known farmer living northwest of town died of pleursy-pneumonia Tuesday after short illness. The disease started as usual by a cold which developed into the first stages of pneumonia. Everything that could possibly b« done in his behalf was done but medical science was unable to cope with the conditions. Mr. Crouse was a man who had but few enemies and many friends. He was absolutely honest and straightforward in all his dealings. He with his family at one time lived in Ireton where he was an employee of A. C. Collins.

The funeral was held at the First Presbyterian church yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and the services were conducted by Rev. Schwenk,, pastor of the Church of God The interment occurred in the Ireton cemetery and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends who heartily sympathize with the sorrowing relatives. A friend of the deceased has contributed the following biography:

David Grouse first saw the light of his earthly pilgrimage in Hunington, Co, Penn, June third in the year of our Lord 1856. Having attained to manhood he came to Ashend, Ohio where he attended college for some time after which he spent two years as a successful school teacher. In 1884 Mr. Crouse came to Iowa where his future life was spent. In 1886 he was married to Ellen Smith who became the companion of his journey through life.

To this union came Florence, a darling daughter who has been a light and a jewel in the home. Brother Crouse was converted to God soon after his marriage and became a faithful member in the Church of God. Being weary with affliction he fell asleep in Jesus August the second in the year of our Lord 1904

He leaves a wife, a darling daughter, four brothers and one sister with, all others who knew him, to be lonely and sorrowful because of his departure. In character he was one of true virtue, his conduct was that of the Good Samaritan; as a citizen of this commonwealth he was loyal, industrious and patriotic; as a Christian he labored for the progress of the kingdom of God; in his home he was devoted to his family in loving, sustaining and comforting them. Mr. Crouse took up life's work cheerfully and industriously; carried it manfully and patiently and laid it down triumphantly. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord for they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them."