Warren - David
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 17 Feb 1926
David Warren, 62, veteran race horse trainer and owner, whose name is respected in harness circuits all over the country, died suddenly at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Lullwater Farm near Linnsburg, where he was trainer for a big stable of thoroughbreds owned by Walter Candler, wealthy horseman. Late Tuesday afternoon the popular trainer, a native of England was stricken with heart trouble. Dr. Lloyd Davis of this city was called but before he arrived Mr. Warren had expired. His death followed a period of several months of failing health. News that "Dave" Warren, veteran of countless thrilling racing victories had joined the host of horsemen who have passed on to the Great Circuit reached here quickly Tuesday night and caused sincere sorrow among the numerous friends and acquaintances. Lovers of racing especially marked his passing with regret because the place of prominence he had in turfdom's circles. Mr. Warren was born in Petersborough, England, 62 years ago. He came to this country during his early manhood and even at that time was earning a reputation as a trainer of horses. He came to this section of the country after several years on eastern circuits and quickly became prominent in Montgomery and Fountain County racing circles. During his residence in this city, Mr. Warren, both as owner and trainer, developed a number of horses of unusual worth. Perhaps the most stable of horses developed under his training was the famous Que Allen, later owned by Dr. W.T. Gott of this city. Que Allen became recognized as one of the best trotters in this section of the country, having a mark of about 2:08. Que Allen was finally sold to the Austrian government and was sent to Vienna. Mr. Warren became recognized as one of the best posted men of breeding and record of trotter pacers in the country. He was known on both the big and little circuits, was an intimate of some of the country's best horsemen and was himself the veteran of many contests of the bigger circuits. When Walter Candler, son of Asa C. Candler, "the Coca Cola King," leased Lullwater Farm near Linnsburg, from Carl Scott, former local man and established a big stable of blooded horses he selected Mr. Warren as trainer and for nearly two years the deceased has had charge of the big farm. About 125 of the finest horses in the country were under his care at the time of his death. Careful and painstaking as a trainer and drive, he had enjoyed unusual success with the big stable. Mr. Warren was of jovial, friendly nature. He was a member of the Church of England and belonged to Crawfordsville Lodge K of P. In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Bird Layden who survives him. Three brothers and two sisters, all of whom live in Petersborough, England survive. - kbz