Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Mitchell, Burr I. October 11, 1888
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Jackson Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1888
Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, October 18, 1888

DEATH OF BURR I. MITCHELL

Died at the home of his parents in this city, Oct. 11th, at 1:30 a.m., of
valvular disease of the heart, Mr. Burr Irving Mitchell, aged 28 years, 8 months
and 15 days.

Deceased was the third son of ex-senator and Mrs. P. Mitchell and was born in
this city January 26, 1860. He grew to manhood among us and was one of the most
beloved young men of the community. His character was pure, his thoughts
elevating, and a more companionable, congenial associate could not be desired.
Passing through the schools of our city he entered the merchantile trade with
his brother George at the pioneer store as successors to their father in Feb.
1884. Soon Burr’s health began to fail him and he sought a warmer climate and
made the trip to Kansas, Texas and Mexico, in the winter of 1886-7. Returning in
the spring quite improved he re-entered the store, though he refrained from
giving business that close application he formerly did and sought out-door rest
and recreation. This year he had contemplated a trip to Southern California, and
upon the advise of his physician postponed the day until he might become
stronger and more able to endure the trip, but his bright hopes and ambitions
went down in death.

The funeral took place Sabbath afternoon from the Congregational Church of which
deceased was a member. Peerless Lodge Knights of Pythias attended in a body and
escorted the remains to the cemetery. The church could not accommodate the very
large number in attendance to pay their last respects to a noble young man and
many went away unable to gain entrance. The services were conducted in a very
impressive manner by Rev. Oadams .


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