The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1908-09-26

( dollar bond and he was compelled Il
: turn to his Democratic friends, tn,
late NJ. C. Mcdonald and William
J Mccoy, owner and proprietor o.
McCoy's Hotel, who afixed theil
names to his fifty thousand dollar
bond without the least hesitation.
In 1890, he was appointed clerk
store-keeper and gauger for the
Northern District Of nlionis and
served in that capacity for four years
and two months under Christopher
Manner, while diligently discharging
his duties in the day time. he pursued
the study of the Law in the evenings
and was in time admitted to the Bar.
where he met with much success.
In 1896. Mr.. Mitchell Joined hands
with the Free Silver Republicans and
he delivered many brilliant speeches
Throughout the middle west in favor
Of the election Of William ]. Bryan as
president Of the United States. In
1897, he supported Carter H. Harri-
son, for mayor Of Chicago and after
his election he selected Mr.. Mitchell
as one Of the assistant prosecuting
attorneys Of Chicago; he soon re-
signed from that position to resume
the practice OF law, claiming that its
salary did not sufficiently compensate
him, for the labor he had to perform.
Mr.. Mitchell, was for a long time
prominently identified with the Odd
Fellows and K. Ps. He was past
Grand Chancellor Of the K. Ps. and
while at the head of that order, he
interjected new business ideas into
it, which will be of lasting benefit
to II.
For at all times he was a man OF
method, and in the various respon.
sible positions he held, he was never
charged with committing a dishonest
act.
Fully realizing that it was impossi-
bic for him to regain his health, more
than a month ago, he made all prepa-
rations to meet death face, to face,
and although, he suffered great pain.
and remained cheer
full to the end, and when the end
finally came last Friday night, he had
wound up all his business affairs.
making full arrangements for his
funeral, selecting his own pail bear
ers, and his mind remained clear al
most to the last
Funeral services were held over
his remains at his late home, Monday
morning, and was In charge Of
Charles Jackson, undertaken, 1859
State street Rev. Kirkendan, led in |
prayer. Rev. Moses H. Jackson,
preached the funeral sermon, and in
glowing terms he eulogized the do
nestle Life Mr.. Mitchell. and his worth
as a citizen, and poured out tender
words Of comfort to his constant and
devoted widow and his hosts OF sor-
rowing friends. Rev. D. p. Roberts,
also spoke words Of comfort, md read
a telegram from Captain Alexander
Smith, Of jacksonville, Ill, reg7eting
his inability to be present Christie
pher Manner, who has never wavered
ln his friendship for Mr.. Mitchell was
present on this SAD occasion.
Charles n. Pickett, Charles W. De
mont Isaac tombstone Reed, Mathew
Heulett James Miller. and julius +.
Taylor, were the pain bearers.
The CONN was draped with the ,
American nag, which completely GOV. !
red It when # was lowered into the !
rave l.
The floral offerings, were many and 4
cry beautiful Members Of the old c
Iettlers Club Of which Mr.. Mitchell 4
Tas an honored member, sang very IN
WeetIy, at the house and at the p
rave. Hosts Of friends including | q
N A A Wesley and n. J. Brown. =
mo were constantly at his bedside '
0vard the end followed his remains Il
, oakwood where they were inferred In
/ the family lot Rev. Moses Jack- In
On read the service Of the dead. Ia
Robert n. Mitchell was one q our q
NEST and Warmest friends. and Tor Il
yer eight years. hs vas one Of our &
ttnneys- he vas associated with la