The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-06
Death Claims a prOminsn, Citizen

The death of Mr.. E. Z. Mitchell came
as great shock to everybody. 1t il
so recent that he was seen at his &C.
customed place, and the news of his
serious illness had not been circulated
largely, that his death, which occurred
on Saturday night, has been almost the
only TOPIC OF conversation since.
The funeral services were conducted
at the Christian church yesterday at
2 p. m, By Rev. BARLEY Campbell
Hagerman, former pastor, and friend
OF the deceased, but now President of
Hamilton Female College, Lexington.
The funeral of one 30 widely and favor
ably known could not but be largely
attended, for everybody knew and
greatety respected this christian gentle
man, true friend, and upright citizen.
Deceased had not enjoyed good
health for some time, but pneumonia,
the immediate cause of his death, it is
understood resulted from a hunting
expedition in the rain some time ago,
when he was chilled through.
Mr.. Mitchell was born in Pennsylya-
MIA but came to Richmond from Paris
about Is years ago. He was a mer-
chant tailor by profession. and as such
Was model for all journeymen, being
addicted to no bad habits, while attain
Ing a perfect knowledge of his bust
ness. So true is this that from the
time he came to this city to the day of
his death he held his patrons; and
orders for nearly a thousand dollars
worth Of suits were awaiting his re-
covery to be fitted by him, his abilities
as a cutter and filter placing him in the
first rank in the State.
Mr. Mitchell was an unmarried man.
aged about 80. About ten years ago
he formed partnership with Mr.. r.
Q. Ii. CovingtOn, succeeding Mr.. C.
Lyter in the clothing, tailoring and
gents furnishing business. The firm
took front rank at once and has always
been among our most substantial bust
ness houses. Individually popular, in
dnstrious, and fair in their dealings.
Messrs. Covington & Mitchell main
tanned an enviable position in business
circles. The newspapers of Richmond
have cause for gratitude to this firm
who Were probably the Most liberal
advertisers in the county. Although
their success was practically assured
the day they launched their craft upon
the mercantile waters, they began at
once to invest in printers' ink, and the
first two years paid to the two papers
then in Richmond, the CLIMAX and
Register, over 5000. To this day the
Firm has never INDUCED the fancy ii at
age and success have placed them
beyond the aid or need Of advertising,
and readers of all the Richmond
papers are familiar with the attractive
advertisements of this progressive firm.
The firm of Kit & Mitch" in life
eemented by ties of friendship aud
mutual interest, has been dissolved
only by death. To the memory of the
deceased we would pay a tribute of our
lasting gratitude.
The choir of the Christian Church
and the Masonic fraternity will sadly
miss this faithful member. In the
former he served always with pune
tuality and efficiency, his tenor voice
rarely being missed from church, fun
erals or musical entertainments. The
Masons lose one of their jewels. one
of the brightest i'm the State, who had
been honored with every Office. a model
in each. His burial by that order was
an impressive scene.
Deceased leaves three sisters and
two brothers in Pennsylvania,
another brother in Seattle. Mr..
G. Mitchell, an older brother, and a
sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Mclean. Of Pitts
burg, reached here shortly before their
brother died..
The outpouring Of people at the fun
eral yesterday evidenced the high
place the deceased held in the respect
of our citizens. Although he had no
kindred here it was proper his remains
should rest among those who knew him
best, for he was as much a true and
loyal citizen of the county as those to
the manner born. Hence, his grave
will be sacred spot in our beautiful
city Of the dead, where friends will for
years assemble TO speak of the modest
worth OF one of Natures nOblemen.