JOHN F. MITCHELL CLAIMED BY DEATH
Well-Known Young Business Man Passes Away Tuesday.
WAR DISABILITIES CAUSE OF DEATH.
Suffered Complication Of Diseases Following Services Over Sea, And Was Under Government Treatment When End Came.
After suffering for several years with a complication of diseases which resulted from disabilities sustained while serving in U.S. Army in France, John F. Mitchell, well-known young business man and a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mitchell of this city, passed away at his home on Maryland Avenue at 4:30 o'clock last Tuesday morning.
Mr. Mitchell had been confined to his home since Thursday of last week, on which date he was stricken with the attack which finally resulted in his death. He was 31 years of age.
Born and raised in Crisfield, John Mitchell was well-known to the entire community, and had a wide circle of warm friends and acquaintances who are deeply grieved at his death. He was associated with his father in the management of the Lyric Theatre, a popular local play-house; and spent his entire life in this community except for the period that he served his country overseas, during the late World War.
Mr. Mitchell was a young man of kindly disposition, of friendly and cheerful nature, jovial and big-hearted, and possessed many admirable traits. He had a good word for everyone, and counted his friends by the legion. Early in the World War, Mr. Mitchell went to France as a member of the U. S. Army, and served with honor during that memorable conflict. While in the service, however, he sustained disabilities which wrecked his health, and since his discharge from the Army had been almost continually in an invalid state. He fought against his disabilities like a true soldier, and tried to put up a brave front, which at times made his friends believe that his physical condition was improving. On several occasions he was under treatment at Government hospitals, and only a few weeks ago he was sent home from Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington to have his teeth extracted, after which he was to have returned to the Washington institution for further treatment. He came home, went to the local hospital and had his teeth removed, but before he could return to the Walter Reed Hospital to resume the treatment he had been undergoing, he was stricken with this last attack, which confined him to his home early last week, and resulted in his death on Tuesday.
In the presence of one of the largest gatherings ever seen at a home funeral in Crisfield, services over the remains were held at the Mitchell home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. L Nichols, pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant church, officiated.
The body was laid to rest in the old Riggin-Crockett family burying ground with full military honors, the local Post of the American Legion escorting the remains of their comrade to its last resting place and firing the parting salute over the grave. A beautiful American flag, emblem of the country he fought to defend, covered the casket as it was consigned to Mother Earth.
In the death of Mr. Mitchell, "The Times" extends to his bereaved parents, relatives and friends, its deep sympathy.
The Crisfield Times, August 28,1926 pg.1
Contributor: Donald Howard (48075747) •
Well-Known Young Business Man Passes Away Tuesday.
WAR DISABILITIES CAUSE OF DEATH.
Suffered Complication Of Diseases Following Services Over Sea, And Was Under Government Treatment When End Came.
After suffering for several years with a complication of diseases which resulted from disabilities sustained while serving in U.S. Army in France, John F. Mitchell, well-known young business man and a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mitchell of this city, passed away at his home on Maryland Avenue at 4:30 o'clock last Tuesday morning.
Mr. Mitchell had been confined to his home since Thursday of last week, on which date he was stricken with the attack which finally resulted in his death. He was 31 years of age.
Born and raised in Crisfield, John Mitchell was well-known to the entire community, and had a wide circle of warm friends and acquaintances who are deeply grieved at his death. He was associated with his father in the management of the Lyric Theatre, a popular local play-house; and spent his entire life in this community except for the period that he served his country overseas, during the late World War.
Mr. Mitchell was a young man of kindly disposition, of friendly and cheerful nature, jovial and big-hearted, and possessed many admirable traits. He had a good word for everyone, and counted his friends by the legion. Early in the World War, Mr. Mitchell went to France as a member of the U. S. Army, and served with honor during that memorable conflict. While in the service, however, he sustained disabilities which wrecked his health, and since his discharge from the Army had been almost continually in an invalid state. He fought against his disabilities like a true soldier, and tried to put up a brave front, which at times made his friends believe that his physical condition was improving. On several occasions he was under treatment at Government hospitals, and only a few weeks ago he was sent home from Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington to have his teeth extracted, after which he was to have returned to the Washington institution for further treatment. He came home, went to the local hospital and had his teeth removed, but before he could return to the Walter Reed Hospital to resume the treatment he had been undergoing, he was stricken with this last attack, which confined him to his home early last week, and resulted in his death on Tuesday.
In the presence of one of the largest gatherings ever seen at a home funeral in Crisfield, services over the remains were held at the Mitchell home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. L Nichols, pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant church, officiated.
The body was laid to rest in the old Riggin-Crockett family burying ground with full military honors, the local Post of the American Legion escorting the remains of their comrade to its last resting place and firing the parting salute over the grave. A beautiful American flag, emblem of the country he fought to defend, covered the casket as it was consigned to Mother Earth.
In the death of Mr. Mitchell, "The Times" extends to his bereaved parents, relatives and friends, its deep sympathy.
The Crisfield Times, August 28,1926 pg.1
Contributor: Donald Howard (48075747) •
JOHN F. MITCHELL CLAIMED BY DEATH
Well-Known Young Business Man Passes Away Tuesday.
WAR DISABILITIES CAUSE OF DEATH.
Suffered Complication Of Diseases Following Services Over Sea, And Was Under Government Treatment When End Came.
After suffering for several years with a complication of diseases which resulted from disabilities sustained while serving in U.S. Army in France, John F. Mitchell, well-known young business man and a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mitchell of this city, passed away at his home on Maryland Avenue at 4:30 o'clock last Tuesday morning.
Mr. Mitchell had been confined to his home since Thursday of last week, on which date he was stricken with the attack which finally resulted in his death. He was 31 years of age.
Born and raised in Crisfield, John Mitchell was well-known to the entire community, and had a wide circle of warm friends and acquaintances who are deeply grieved at his death. He was associated with his father in the management of the Lyric Theatre, a popular local play-house; and spent his entire life in this community except for the period that he served his country overseas, during the late World War.
Mr. Mitchell was a young man of kindly disposition, of friendly and cheerful nature, jovial and big-hearted, and possessed many admirable traits. He had a good word for everyone, and counted his friends by the legion. Early in the World War, Mr. Mitchell went to France as a member of the U. S. Army, and served with honor during that memorable conflict. While in the service, however, he sustained disabilities which wrecked his health, and since his discharge from the Army had been almost continually in an invalid state. He fought against his disabilities like a true soldier, and tried to put up a brave front, which at times made his friends believe that his physical condition was improving. On several occasions he was under treatment at Government hospitals, and only a few weeks ago he was sent home from Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington to have his teeth extracted, after which he was to have returned to the Washington institution for further treatment. He came home, went to the local hospital and had his teeth removed, but before he could return to the Walter Reed Hospital to resume the treatment he had been undergoing, he was stricken with this last attack, which confined him to his home early last week, and resulted in his death on Tuesday.
In the presence of one of the largest gatherings ever seen at a home funeral in Crisfield, services over the remains were held at the Mitchell home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. L Nichols, pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant church, officiated.
The body was laid to rest in the old Riggin-Crockett family burying ground with full military honors, the local Post of the American Legion escorting the remains of their comrade to its last resting place and firing the parting salute over the grave. A beautiful American flag, emblem of the country he fought to defend, covered the casket as it was consigned to Mother Earth.
In the death of Mr. Mitchell, "The Times" extends to his bereaved parents, relatives and friends, its deep sympathy.
The Crisfield Times, August 28,1926 pg.1
Contributor: Donald Howard (48075747) •
Well-Known Young Business Man Passes Away Tuesday.
WAR DISABILITIES CAUSE OF DEATH.
Suffered Complication Of Diseases Following Services Over Sea, And Was Under Government Treatment When End Came.
After suffering for several years with a complication of diseases which resulted from disabilities sustained while serving in U.S. Army in France, John F. Mitchell, well-known young business man and a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mitchell of this city, passed away at his home on Maryland Avenue at 4:30 o'clock last Tuesday morning.
Mr. Mitchell had been confined to his home since Thursday of last week, on which date he was stricken with the attack which finally resulted in his death. He was 31 years of age.
Born and raised in Crisfield, John Mitchell was well-known to the entire community, and had a wide circle of warm friends and acquaintances who are deeply grieved at his death. He was associated with his father in the management of the Lyric Theatre, a popular local play-house; and spent his entire life in this community except for the period that he served his country overseas, during the late World War.
Mr. Mitchell was a young man of kindly disposition, of friendly and cheerful nature, jovial and big-hearted, and possessed many admirable traits. He had a good word for everyone, and counted his friends by the legion. Early in the World War, Mr. Mitchell went to France as a member of the U. S. Army, and served with honor during that memorable conflict. While in the service, however, he sustained disabilities which wrecked his health, and since his discharge from the Army had been almost continually in an invalid state. He fought against his disabilities like a true soldier, and tried to put up a brave front, which at times made his friends believe that his physical condition was improving. On several occasions he was under treatment at Government hospitals, and only a few weeks ago he was sent home from Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington to have his teeth extracted, after which he was to have returned to the Washington institution for further treatment. He came home, went to the local hospital and had his teeth removed, but before he could return to the Walter Reed Hospital to resume the treatment he had been undergoing, he was stricken with this last attack, which confined him to his home early last week, and resulted in his death on Tuesday.
In the presence of one of the largest gatherings ever seen at a home funeral in Crisfield, services over the remains were held at the Mitchell home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. L Nichols, pastor of Mount Pleasant Methodist Protestant church, officiated.
The body was laid to rest in the old Riggin-Crockett family burying ground with full military honors, the local Post of the American Legion escorting the remains of their comrade to its last resting place and firing the parting salute over the grave. A beautiful American flag, emblem of the country he fought to defend, covered the casket as it was consigned to Mother Earth.
In the death of Mr. Mitchell, "The Times" extends to his bereaved parents, relatives and friends, its deep sympathy.
The Crisfield Times, August 28,1926 pg.1
Contributor: Donald Howard (48075747) •
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