Berrien County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mitchell, Rev. Abner March 24, 1903
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Niles Daily Star, Tues. March 24, 1903, page 3
Niles Daily Star, Tues. March 24, 1903, page 3

ABNER MITCHELL
Picturesque Character Passed Away last Midnight

	Abner Mitchell, aged 66 years, died at his home on west Sycamore street last
midnight, of Bright’s disease.  Since his residence here Mr. Mitchell has been
picturesque character.  His religious talks on the street corners during the arm
weather attracted considerable attention.
	He was a Christian gentleman and had many friends. He has several brothers and
sisters, but they cannot be found.  In 1889 he was ordained a preacher of the
A.M.E. church at South Bend, and at times he officiated in the local A.M.E.
church.  The remains will be held here until Friday or Saturday, when they will
be conveyed to South Bend for interment, the funderal services to be held from
the A.M.E. church at South Bend, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The deceased
was a member in good standing of Austin Post, G.A. R., South Bend.

Niles Republican II, Thurs., March 26, 1903, page 6

Rev. Abner Mitchell

	Rev. Abner Mitchell, an active minister of the A.M.E. church died this morning
at his home on West Sycamore street, Mr. Mitchell had been a sufferer from
Bright’s disease for a long time but his death was rather unexpected.
	The deceased was a member of the G.AR. at South Bend which post will have
charge of his funeral.
	He was born sixty-six years ago near Brownsville, Miss., and came to Niles some
time ago.  He afterwards removed to South Bend, returning to Niles about three
years ago.  Mr. Mitchell conducted a mission at the corner of Sycamore and Front
street for some time.  The funeral will be held Sunday at two o’clock in South
Bend.




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