Dec 8, 1910 - Carroll Times - While no hopes of encouraging nature had been held out to the ultimate recovery of D.H. Park, the community was plunged in sorrow when it was learned that he had passed away at the hospital. Wednesday evening at 11 o'clock. Mr. Park had been troubled with gall stones for three years. In April of this year he submitted to an operation from which he recovered enough so that he was up and about the town but he was never strong as it seemed that the healing very slow. Saturday afternoon he was again operated upon in the hopes of prolonging his life as the continued drain on his system from the open wound was gradually weakening him. After the operation Saturday he rallied and his family and friends had some hopes that he might recover, but all in vain.
D.H. Park was born in Scotland, Europe, May 28, 1851. When seven years of age he came to the United States with his parents and located in New York, and later in Linn county, Iowa. He came to Carroll county about thirty years ago and has followed the implement and real estate business here during that time. He was a shrewd business man and had acquired considerable of this world's goods during his residence here.
On May 11, 1882, he was married at Marengo, Iowa, to Miss Edith C. Vette. To this union were born two children, Mrs. F.H. Culbertson and Miss Helen, both of this city. A wife, two daughters and three brothers and five sisters survive him. So far we are unable to learn as to arrangements for the funeral. We will give further particulars of the life of this prominent citizen in next week's issue.
1912 History of Carroll county, Iowa - Arrived in America with his parents at the age of seven years and grew to maturity under the kindly influence of a peaceful home. He received his education in the public school and in the Academy of Andes, Delaware County, New York. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm. In 1869, in March, he came with his father's family to Iowa, where he attended business college in Cedar Rapids. He lived part of time in Norway and part in Fairfax. Later he mastered the carpenter's trade and was a contractor for several years. In Fairfax he had a wagon repairing and blacksmith shop.
Spending only a short time in business in Norway, he came after his marriage to Carroll, where he associated with his brother Andrew in the implement business. The brother retired a few years later and Mr. Park of this review continued the firm until about 1902 when he sold out and entered the real-estate business. He was a man of excellent judgment and his efforts were blessed with abundant financial returns.
David H. Park was one of the most popular citizens Carroll has known. He was a public-spirited man and a leader in every movement that aimed to secure the advancement of the city. He loved his wife, his children and his friends and was always kind, generous and true to others and mindful of the rights of his fellows, winning for himself a warm spot in the hearts of all whom he cam into contact.
He died in 1910, as the result of a surgical operation. As the end approached he requested that the Twenty-third Psalm be repeated and then after kissing his wife and bidding his family a last farewell he gently fell asleep. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in one of the busiest seasons of the year, yet the business houses of the city were all closed in honor of one whose departure was regarded as a loss to the entire community. He was a devoted member of the Masonic order whose beneficent teachings largely influenced his life and his name was upon the rolls of the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and Shine. The funeral services were in charge of the fraternity, a short address being also delivered at the house by Rev Dudley of the Methodist church. Mr. Park was very largely instrumental in the erection of the Masonic temple which stands in Carroll, a fitting monument to a man whose name will long be revered and whose good works continue to shed their blessings, thought the one who inspired them is no more.
D.H. Park was born in Scotland, Europe, May 28, 1851. When seven years of age he came to the United States with his parents and located in New York, and later in Linn county, Iowa. He came to Carroll county about thirty years ago and has followed the implement and real estate business here during that time. He was a shrewd business man and had acquired considerable of this world's goods during his residence here.
On May 11, 1882, he was married at Marengo, Iowa, to Miss Edith C. Vette. To this union were born two children, Mrs. F.H. Culbertson and Miss Helen, both of this city. A wife, two daughters and three brothers and five sisters survive him. So far we are unable to learn as to arrangements for the funeral. We will give further particulars of the life of this prominent citizen in next week's issue.
1912 History of Carroll county, Iowa - Arrived in America with his parents at the age of seven years and grew to maturity under the kindly influence of a peaceful home. He received his education in the public school and in the Academy of Andes, Delaware County, New York. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm. In 1869, in March, he came with his father's family to Iowa, where he attended business college in Cedar Rapids. He lived part of time in Norway and part in Fairfax. Later he mastered the carpenter's trade and was a contractor for several years. In Fairfax he had a wagon repairing and blacksmith shop.
Spending only a short time in business in Norway, he came after his marriage to Carroll, where he associated with his brother Andrew in the implement business. The brother retired a few years later and Mr. Park of this review continued the firm until about 1902 when he sold out and entered the real-estate business. He was a man of excellent judgment and his efforts were blessed with abundant financial returns.
David H. Park was one of the most popular citizens Carroll has known. He was a public-spirited man and a leader in every movement that aimed to secure the advancement of the city. He loved his wife, his children and his friends and was always kind, generous and true to others and mindful of the rights of his fellows, winning for himself a warm spot in the hearts of all whom he cam into contact.
He died in 1910, as the result of a surgical operation. As the end approached he requested that the Twenty-third Psalm be repeated and then after kissing his wife and bidding his family a last farewell he gently fell asleep. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in one of the busiest seasons of the year, yet the business houses of the city were all closed in honor of one whose departure was regarded as a loss to the entire community. He was a devoted member of the Masonic order whose beneficent teachings largely influenced his life and his name was upon the rolls of the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and Shine. The funeral services were in charge of the fraternity, a short address being also delivered at the house by Rev Dudley of the Methodist church. Mr. Park was very largely instrumental in the erection of the Masonic temple which stands in Carroll, a fitting monument to a man whose name will long be revered and whose good works continue to shed their blessings, thought the one who inspired them is no more.
Dec 8, 1910 - Carroll Times - While no hopes of encouraging nature had been held out to the ultimate recovery of D.H. Park, the community was plunged in sorrow when it was learned that he had passed away at the hospital. Wednesday evening at 11 o'clock. Mr. Park had been troubled with gall stones for three years. In April of this year he submitted to an operation from which he recovered enough so that he was up and about the town but he was never strong as it seemed that the healing very slow. Saturday afternoon he was again operated upon in the hopes of prolonging his life as the continued drain on his system from the open wound was gradually weakening him. After the operation Saturday he rallied and his family and friends had some hopes that he might recover, but all in vain.
D.H. Park was born in Scotland, Europe, May 28, 1851. When seven years of age he came to the United States with his parents and located in New York, and later in Linn county, Iowa. He came to Carroll county about thirty years ago and has followed the implement and real estate business here during that time. He was a shrewd business man and had acquired considerable of this world's goods during his residence here.
On May 11, 1882, he was married at Marengo, Iowa, to Miss Edith C. Vette. To this union were born two children, Mrs. F.H. Culbertson and Miss Helen, both of this city. A wife, two daughters and three brothers and five sisters survive him. So far we are unable to learn as to arrangements for the funeral. We will give further particulars of the life of this prominent citizen in next week's issue.
1912 History of Carroll county, Iowa - Arrived in America with his parents at the age of seven years and grew to maturity under the kindly influence of a peaceful home. He received his education in the public school and in the Academy of Andes, Delaware County, New York. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm. In 1869, in March, he came with his father's family to Iowa, where he attended business college in Cedar Rapids. He lived part of time in Norway and part in Fairfax. Later he mastered the carpenter's trade and was a contractor for several years. In Fairfax he had a wagon repairing and blacksmith shop.
Spending only a short time in business in Norway, he came after his marriage to Carroll, where he associated with his brother Andrew in the implement business. The brother retired a few years later and Mr. Park of this review continued the firm until about 1902 when he sold out and entered the real-estate business. He was a man of excellent judgment and his efforts were blessed with abundant financial returns.
David H. Park was one of the most popular citizens Carroll has known. He was a public-spirited man and a leader in every movement that aimed to secure the advancement of the city. He loved his wife, his children and his friends and was always kind, generous and true to others and mindful of the rights of his fellows, winning for himself a warm spot in the hearts of all whom he cam into contact.
He died in 1910, as the result of a surgical operation. As the end approached he requested that the Twenty-third Psalm be repeated and then after kissing his wife and bidding his family a last farewell he gently fell asleep. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in one of the busiest seasons of the year, yet the business houses of the city were all closed in honor of one whose departure was regarded as a loss to the entire community. He was a devoted member of the Masonic order whose beneficent teachings largely influenced his life and his name was upon the rolls of the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and Shine. The funeral services were in charge of the fraternity, a short address being also delivered at the house by Rev Dudley of the Methodist church. Mr. Park was very largely instrumental in the erection of the Masonic temple which stands in Carroll, a fitting monument to a man whose name will long be revered and whose good works continue to shed their blessings, thought the one who inspired them is no more.
D.H. Park was born in Scotland, Europe, May 28, 1851. When seven years of age he came to the United States with his parents and located in New York, and later in Linn county, Iowa. He came to Carroll county about thirty years ago and has followed the implement and real estate business here during that time. He was a shrewd business man and had acquired considerable of this world's goods during his residence here.
On May 11, 1882, he was married at Marengo, Iowa, to Miss Edith C. Vette. To this union were born two children, Mrs. F.H. Culbertson and Miss Helen, both of this city. A wife, two daughters and three brothers and five sisters survive him. So far we are unable to learn as to arrangements for the funeral. We will give further particulars of the life of this prominent citizen in next week's issue.
1912 History of Carroll county, Iowa - Arrived in America with his parents at the age of seven years and grew to maturity under the kindly influence of a peaceful home. He received his education in the public school and in the Academy of Andes, Delaware County, New York. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm. In 1869, in March, he came with his father's family to Iowa, where he attended business college in Cedar Rapids. He lived part of time in Norway and part in Fairfax. Later he mastered the carpenter's trade and was a contractor for several years. In Fairfax he had a wagon repairing and blacksmith shop.
Spending only a short time in business in Norway, he came after his marriage to Carroll, where he associated with his brother Andrew in the implement business. The brother retired a few years later and Mr. Park of this review continued the firm until about 1902 when he sold out and entered the real-estate business. He was a man of excellent judgment and his efforts were blessed with abundant financial returns.
David H. Park was one of the most popular citizens Carroll has known. He was a public-spirited man and a leader in every movement that aimed to secure the advancement of the city. He loved his wife, his children and his friends and was always kind, generous and true to others and mindful of the rights of his fellows, winning for himself a warm spot in the hearts of all whom he cam into contact.
He died in 1910, as the result of a surgical operation. As the end approached he requested that the Twenty-third Psalm be repeated and then after kissing his wife and bidding his family a last farewell he gently fell asleep. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in one of the busiest seasons of the year, yet the business houses of the city were all closed in honor of one whose departure was regarded as a loss to the entire community. He was a devoted member of the Masonic order whose beneficent teachings largely influenced his life and his name was upon the rolls of the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and Shine. The funeral services were in charge of the fraternity, a short address being also delivered at the house by Rev Dudley of the Methodist church. Mr. Park was very largely instrumental in the erection of the Masonic temple which stands in Carroll, a fitting monument to a man whose name will long be revered and whose good works continue to shed their blessings, thought the one who inspired them is no more.
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