An Old Citizen Gone to Rest

John Ewing died at his residence in south Olathe last Friday morning, July 5, aged 68 years and 6 months. The funeral was conducted from the home of the deceased last Saturday at 2:30 p. m., by Rev. A. V. Stout, and was attended by numerous friends from both town and country.

 Mr. Ewing had been ailing with a complication of troubles for a long time, and his death from heart failure was not unexpected. His departure was so easy that it was scarcely notice able, like the expiring flames of a lamp when the fuel has been exhausted.

The deceased came to Johnson county at an early, day, soon after the war for the union was ended, and located on a farm a few miles east of Olathe where he continued to reside and prosper until a few years ago when he removed to Olathe on account of his advancing age and infirmities. Here he seemed to improve in health, and for a long time was a familiar character on our streets, always having a kind word and cheerful greeting for all. The attendance at the funeral manifested the universal esteem in which Uncle John was held by our people.

Olathe Mirror
July 11, 1895
Page 7, Col 2
1^st Addition, Block 118, Lot 2, W3