Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 162, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1917 — Obituary. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary.

John Andrew Mitchell, son of Alexander and Sarah Ann Mitchell, _ was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, Oct. 23, 1863. While in early manhood he moved with his parents to White county, where in 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Phylinda Holland, who departed this life Nov. 26, 1906. In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Lillie Beaver, one son being born to this union. Last June he became ill with heart trouble, dropsy and other complications, but bore his great suffering with patience. He grew gradually worse until July 20, 1917, when he passed through the door of death, aged 63 years, 8 months and 27 days. He united with the U. B. church but upon the disorganization of the church in Remington, he united with the M. E. church and remained faithful through life. He was a kind and loving husband and father. He was very anxious for the completion of the new church building in Milroy, active in hauling material and assisting in the completion, but on account of sickness was never permitted to see inside of the finished building nor attend any service in it. He* leaves to mourn their loss his wife, one son, Charles, two step-sons, Carl and Clifford Beaver, whom he loved as his own children; one sister and three brothers. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Postill and interment at Remington.

The Trust & Savings Bank building at th e corner of Van Rensselaer and Washington streets as it will appear when the remodeling now going on is completed.