Butler County KS Archives Obituaries.....Ewing, Johm H. May 20, 1898
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Walnut Valley Times, May 27, 1898
Ewing

Died, May 20th, at his home in this city, John H. Ewing. Mr. Ewing was born in 
Pennsylvania, in 1832. With his parents he moved to Ohio, at the age of four 
years; he then came to Knoxville, Illinois, where his early life was spent and 
where occurred the two important events of his life, his marriage to Miss 
Cornelia Weeks, and shortly after, his union with the Presbyterian church. In 
1870 he moved to Kansas and settled at Topeka, where he went into business. 
After spending a year in that city, he launched his fortune with the future of 
our own city, which was then but a pioneer town. A building in which he had a 
store was destroyed by the tornado of early El Dorado history, but undaunted 
and undiscouraged, he determined to try again. His straight-forward and 
business like career won for him success and he grew to be one of the most 
independent citizens of the town.

Mr. Ewing has been in failing health for some time, but his fatal illness has 
lasted but two weeks. He lived to a good old age and his pleasant smile, 
generosity and benevolence won for him through life the kindest wishes of all 
who ever knew him. His estimate of others was always above that of himself. His 
true Christian character and beautiful church life were gems set in the crown 
of his years.

Six children blessed his married life, three of whom are yet living, William 
P., Charles and Albert.  His tender, thoughtful and loving wife also survives 
to realize the parting with this closet of life's companions.

"Sweet is rest and joy is dear,
And good is chastened sorrow;
But never a doubt and never a fear,
Troubles Faith's tomorrow."


Walnut Valley Times
May 27, 1898

The funeral of John H. Ewing this afternoon was very largely attended by 
numerous neighbors and friends whose presence testified their high regard and 
sincere sorrow for the deceased. Patmos Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of which for 
many years Mr. Ewing has been an honored member laid their brother to his 
eternal rest in Belle Vista cemetery under the beautiful and impressive ritual 
of the order. Rev. E. E. Cowpellwaite acted as chaplain. Funeral services were 
conducted previously at the Ewing home on Merchant Street by Rev. W. W. Curtis. 
The pallbearers were Masons and friends of Mr. Ewing in pioneer days, Mesrs. M. 
Vaught, F.M. Anderson, G. W. Tolle, W. H. Avery, B.F. Admans and Alvah Shelden.

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