Strouse - James Henry
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana 18 March 1910
The news of the sudden death of James Henry Strouse was received here early Saturday morning - a brief telegram to David Strouse announcing it. Subsequently, assistant superintendent, F.R. Worthington sent to Mr. Strouse the following official communication "To H. Strouse, one of our oldest enginemen in service 38 years was stricken with heart trouble on his engine, train No 41, after the train had left Logansport and was approaching Pan Handle Crossing. The train was backed to the station by the fireman and remains turned over to relatives. Mr. Strouse did not regin consciousness and expired in a few minutes." On the morning of his death, Mr. Strouss (sic) went to the office of the train dispatcher as was his custom and while there said that he was not well - that he was suffering from a several pain in his chest but he added: "I'll work it off all right." He then went to his engine and started out on his run. His fireman, C.W. Peacher, was in the act of opening the fire box door when he heard an exclamation of pain. Turning quickly he saw Mr. Strouse's head fall foward. He sprang to his relief at the same time stopping the engine. Conductor Cochran ran forward and assisted Mr. Peacher, but their efforts to revive Mr. Strouse were futile. The train was then backed to its starting point. As soon as possible the body was taken to the home of Mr. Strouse - Rockville Tribune. Mr. Strouse was born in Rockville in 1851. He learned the tinner's trade but went to railroading in 1870 and with the exception of a few years worked at it all his life. Since 1878 he has been an engineer on the FH&L road and has been a trusted employee. His skill in getting music out of his whistle was well-known along the road. He was twice married. He leaves a widow, one son, Samuel and a daughter, Clara. He was a member of the ME Church. The funeral was held at Rockville on Wednesday. -- kbz