Submitted by: Andie Sindt<bunnyden@sunrisenet.com>



The Mitchell Capital, Mitchell,SD, Friday, March 21, 1884
LAST SAD RITES
   The Rev. E.C. Downs was buried yesterday on the farm of his brother Eli
in Hanson County. Rev. E.C. Downs came to Dakota in 1879 and has been one of
the leading spirits in the county in every good work.  He leaves a wife and
six children to mourn his loss, 4 daughters and 2 sons.  His son E.C. is
editor and proprietor of the Hanson County Advocate. The youngest Frank will
now take the management of the farm.  Mr. Downs was a congregational
minister of high standing and had lost his health in the church work. His
death was very sudden and unexpected.  The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. S. Washburn. The funeral was largely attended from Alexandria and
all parts of the County.