Springs cemetery last Saturday. [The Springdale News 4/16/97] MOORE, Elias B. - {from The Fayetteville Daily] Col. Elias B. Moore died suddenly at his home in this city on Thursday evening, May 19. He had been in poor health for a long time but was on the streets and apparently as well as usual 2 days before his death. Col. E.B. Moore was born in Alabama 57 years ago and came to Fayetteville when he was 17 years old. When the civil war broke out he joined Capt. Bell’s company in the confederate army. He was in the battle of Wilson’s Creek where he was severely wounded. After 8 months he was able to re-enter the army and fought until the close of the war. He founded the Fayetteville Democrat in 1867. It was at his suggestion that the Southern Memorial Association was organized and he was always a staunch friend of the association, ever ready to do anything in his power for the advancement of the cause. The ladies are now arranging a floral offering in token of their appreciation of his friendship and services. In 1884 Col. Moore was nominated for secretary of state and ran on the ticket with Cleveland. He was elected twice and after the second term of his office expired he remained in Little Rock until last July when failing health admonished him to seek a higher altitude. He was married to Miss North who is a sister of Mrs. Jim Cooper of this city. He leaves a son and two daughters who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The interment took place in Evergreen Cemetery and the funeral services, conducted by the Rev. N.M. Ragland, were attended by many prominent citizens. {Col. E.B. Moore was a brother of Mrs. Rem Smith of this place and he had a host of friends here who are pained to learn of his death and extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. As will be seen from the sketch above the deceased filled many places of honor and trust but during it all he remained loyal to Washington County and it is mete that he should have closed his life amid the scenes of his early boyhood. Peace to his memory.] [The Springdale News 5/28/97]