Macon beacon., 1917-03-16
In MomOly Of Dsvld CrsSwsa.

ton" We take the distinction Il
mean, that the habit Of goodness Il
periodic and.supeFAcial and the inclina
ton to goodness is deep Set and con
tinuous.
To few men could the last definition
be more truthfully spplied than t
David Creswell, Not only inclined u
the right, but steadfast in it-true Al
the needle to the pole, and like the
mariners chart you always knew the
direction he was pointing. before con-
sulting him: It only enabled you to
find yourself. and left yOualone to pur'
sue any course you might wish without
the usual exhibition Of impatienoe Of
counselors when one is not disposed To
take the course indicated. The high.
way to right was pointed out. to you
was left the choosing.
His versatility made him q communi-
ty necessity.
To him by common consent Of his
neiRhbors was given the hnAl word on
all questions pertaining to Animal In
dustry in its ysried departments; his
opinion and experience most always
prevailed. Here he was community
authority. The writer bns been beside
him at the A. Il Il. college. and some
question relative to live stock industry
was under discussion by the professors,
government agents and laymen and he
would express . strong dissent from
the majority view. In . low tone and IL
asked by the chairman to give his ideas
always got the ear and respect Of the
audience.
Mr.. Creswell was born near London
derry. Ireland. June 3Oth. 1912, and
while m Americanised American. he
like the Hebrew captives when con-
templating the land Of his nativity.
tdrned bis face toward It, with medi-
tations Of reverence and love. recalling
historical and sacred memories Of bis
early life.
Both of his parents (Thomas and
Catherine White CreswelD carried the
blood lines Of Scotch-Irish close up,
which has given TO the world many
sterling and rssoluts characters. with
q physical endurance to overcome.
Young David Creswell soon became
ambitious to cast his lot on the new
continent and at the age Of twenty
moved to Canada. When after two
years Of residence, with that investi-
eating and inquiring spirit that char
acterized him. pushed his way south
ward to Waterloo. Iowa. where he
met the partner Of his future endpav-
ors and journeyings. and was married
to Miss Martha Ann Shina, Oct. lst.
1867.
The young bride and groom. con-
scious Of their united strength to over
come obstacles. and imbued with good
will toward eli mankind, still worked
their way southwark. travelling over
land through the country and located
near the present prosperous town Of
Braymer, Mo.
After some years Of determined
effort and well directed energy. a beau
tiful country home and farm with
modern comforts rewarded the toilers.
Five children were born Of this
union, two sons and three daughters.
The sons died In infancy; the daughters
are: Mary, now Mrs. J. r. Northrip,
Of Cameron. NO.; Elizabeth. Mrs. J. s.
and Katherine, Mrs. C. H.
Ogden. We have with us residing near
Prairie Point. both of whom are re.
spected and loved for their retiring
intelligence and companion
able spirit.
When quite young man Mr.. Cres-
well was converted and joined the
United Brethren church, and was n de.
voted worker and leader in the up
Of the local branch of his
church that was first built on bis farm
and later removed to Braymer.
Having lost his wife Sept. 10th.
1897. and selling his farm q few years
thereafter, he again took up his
journey southward. and after some in
vestigation. he purchased what is
known a. the Taylor place. near Prairie
Point. and moved there on April llth,
1909. where he died March 7th, 1917.
While the north and west have given
% Noxubee splendid set Of citizens,
ZONE have surpassed Mr.. Creswell In
raining the confidence and love Of both
he old citizens and the new.
The institution Of the Creswell an
,ual picnic evinces the enjoyment and
pleasure he received from the social
entertainment with his friends; and
lie guests will long carry memories Of
delightful outings due to the good will
'eld out by him TO every one.
He surely had attained the station
ct by Providence for good men, "The
alt Of the earth" and few Of us meas
ire up to It. A. FRIEND.
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