“ Mitchell has made a pronounced success of all that he has attempted in mercantile, political, civil and military life, and his friends are reasonably proud of the career of one who has filled so acceptably the many offices of honor and trust conferred upon him. ”

“ He has filled the office of chairman of the school committee, also chairman of trustees of the public library, and chairman of the board of water commissioners. He is chairman of the standing committee of the First Universalist church, member of Star of Bethlehem Lodge, F. & A. M., Shekinah Chapter, R. A. M., and Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar. He is treasurer of the Mayors' Club of Massachusetts.
Mr. Mitchell has a good war record. ”