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EAGLE, TED

The body of Ted Eagle, who was killed at Wellington yesterday was brought here for burial this afternoon and interment was made in the Belle Vista Cemetery.

The body was accompanied from Wellington by Mrs. Eagle and her sons, Lem, Samuel and William. Warren came last night to arrange for the services here.

Young Eagle was driving a delivery wagon when the team ran away and killed him.

(The Walnut Valley Times, August 1, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 28)

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EDWARDS, JOE & RUBY M.

EDWARDS RITES HELD

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel for Ruby M. Edwards, 36 and Joe Edwards, 8, both of 706 Walnut street.

The Rev. James F. D’Wolf, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiated. Mrs. Amos Marsh played organ selections. Bearers were James R. Cox, Jerry Montgomery, Marvin Gibler, Richard Lee, Jesse Poe, and Howard Shaw. Burial was in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.

Mrs. Edwards and her son died Monday, victims of a double shooting. (El Dorado Times, December 30, 1965)

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ELLIOTT, ROBERT

DIED

Robert Elliott, died in El Dorado January 24, quite suddenly. He was 68 years old, born in Scioto county, Ohio, and was of the good old-fashioned stock. His wife preceded him to the better land and her body lies in Glencoe cemetery, for 18 years past. It will now be brought here and laid beside that of her husband in Belle Vista Cemetery.

Nine chidren survive and mourn a true, loving father, Mrs. Annie Lewis of Eureka, Mrs. Luella Nicodemus of Ohio, Mrs. Lucy Bunch of Mead county, David M. and Clarence Elliott of El Dorado, Mrs. Nannie Meigs of Oklahoma, Earl Elliott of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, John Elliott, county clerk of Mead county, and Norman Elliott of Newton. All attended the funeral except Mrs. Nicodemus, Mrs. Bunch, Mrs. Meigs and Earl Elliott. Mr. Elliott was for many years a member of the Methodist Church and was esteemed as an honest, upright man. The funeral occurred from the home at 3 p.m.

(The Walnut Valley Times ~ January 29, 1904 ~ Volume XXXV, Number 2)

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ELLIS, JONES ARTHUR

Jones Arthur Ellis, of Wichita, died February 18 at the home of his son, Charles, near Earlinwart, Calif. The body was brought to Wichita last Thursday morning and interment was made in Maple Grove Cemetery there Friday afternoon. It was accompanied by Charles Ellis, who has remained over in Wichita for a visit with relatives.

Mr. Ellis was widely and favorable known in El Dorado and vicinity when he lived here for many years before his removal to Wichita. He was the father of Eric Ellis, of El Dorado. Two daughters, Mrs. Violet Hale and Miss Fern Ellis, reside at Wichita. Among the survivors are fifteen grandchildren.

(El Dorado Times ~ Tuesday ~ 28 February 1939)

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ELLIS, JOSEPH F.

Joseph F. Ellis, aged 39, active in public affairs for many years, died at 9 o'clock this morning, at the El Dorado Hospital, succumbing to a paralytic stroke, which he suffered May 15, and its subsequent complications. Mr. Ellis had sufficiently recovered to be up and around his home, until last Sunday when he suffered a relapse. He was removed from his home in the tenth block on North Main Street, last night, to the hospital.

Mr. Ellis had been, for years, the political leader of the Fourth Ward, which included his home precinct, Riverside. He was a member of the city council six years and was president of the council one term. He was usually the youngest member of the council and was remarkably well read and alert in civic matters. He was born in Butler County and reared in El Dorado, where he has been proprietor of a grocery store for the past five years. Eleven months ago Mr. Ellis was married to Miss Adaline Perkins, of Reed Springs, Mo. He is survived by his widow and two sisters, Miss Anna Brown and Mrs. D.L. Cooley. Mr. Ellis was formerly a member of the Presbyterian church. He had many friends in this county. Funeral service will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. L.T. Faulders will conduct the service.

(El Dorado Times ~ 13 July 1921)

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ELLSWORTH, MRS. L. J.

Funeral of Mrs. L. J. Ellsworth Tomorrow

A wire to The Times from Oklahoma City, Okla. states that Mrs. L. J. Ellsworth died there Saturday night at 8 o'clock and that the body is being sent to Wichita.

Funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Towanda Cemetery.

(The El Dorado Times, January 31, 1922)

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EUBANKS, MILTON WALTER

Milton Walter Eubanks, age 78, 403 south Washington street, a retired farmer, died August 10, 1946. He was born at Ottawa, Kansas February 21, 1868.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Burnett, of Augusta, and one brother, Lee Eubanks of Holbrook, Nebr.

Services were held at Byrd Funeral Home Tuesday morning, the Rev. Ozie Pruett officiating. Interment was in Sunset Lawns cemetery.

(Butler County News ~ August 16, 1946)

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EVANS, JOSEPH “JOE” JR.

Joseph “Joe” Evans Jr., 83, loving husband, retired Eby Construction personnel director and Cudahy time and motion analyst, died Monday, March 5, 2007. Services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 9 at College Hill United Methodist. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Joe was a member of College Hill United Methodist Church since 1949. He served in the Army Rainbow Division Medical Corps during World War II.

He is survived by wife, Ruth (Grist) Evans; brother, Dr. Robert Evans of Simsbury, Conn.; nieces and nephews, Marilyn and David Yourdon of Wichita, Carol and Jerry Borger of Augusta, Timothy and Kathy Ayres of Andover, Glenn and Janice Snodgrass of Towanda, Tom and Janette Grist of Wichita, Janice and Jack Newell of Wichita and many other nieces and nephews living outside of the Wichita area; brothers-in-law, Dr. Walter and Janeva Grist of Minneapolis, Minn., and Warren and June Girst of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters-in-law, Winnie and Jerald Reed Decatur, Ala., Anna Ayres of Andover, Mary Snodgrass of Andover and Sue Grist of Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Joe Evans; brothers, Jerry and Dick Evans; and aunt, Dorothy Meyers.

Memorials are to College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E, 1st, Wichita, KS 67214, United Methodist Urban Ministries 228 S. Ellis, Wichita, KS 67211 and Youthville, 900 W. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114. (El Dorado Times - March 7, 2007)

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EVANS, THOMAS J.

EVANS FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY

Funeral services Thomas J. Evans, a resident of the El Dorado community for approximately 50 years who died at his home, 131 East Olive Avenue, Monday, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon. Rev. O. W. Brown, pastor of the Foursquare Gospel Church, officiated.

Mrs. Brown and Miss Trueline Brown sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" and "Hide Thou Me," accompanied by Mr. Brown.

Pallbearers were Frank Williams, Loren Sproul, John Adams, George Smith, Ernest Crowley and P. A. Fouts. Interment were made in West Cemetery.

(The El Dorado Times, Friday, March 3, 1933)

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EWING, DAN

Dan W. Ewing Takes Own Life

Dan W. Ewing, 514 N. Star, who had engaged in the fur business in El Dorado the past 21 years, died by hanging himself August 20, 1946. He had been in ill health for the past six months. He was a resident of El Dorado for the past 12 years, moving here from Wilsey, Kansas.

Surviving are his widow; his father, Wm. F. Ewing, Wilsey, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. C. D. Young, Council Grove, Kans., Miss Elsie Ewing, Wilsey, Kans., and Mrs. C. O. Bennett, Burdick, Kans.; one cousin, John McCramm, Sarasota, Fla., five nephews and three nieces.

Services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. George Hendrixson, director of religious education of the First Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the Wilsey cemetery.

(Butler County News ~ August 23, 1946)

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EWING, JOHN

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)

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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.

(Walnut Valley Times ~ May 27, 1898)