From
Sep 24, 1920, page 6 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com:
[3973]J. A. MITTMAN.J. A. Mittman, aged 67 years, died at his residence, 1600 San Antonio Street, on Thursday. Mr. Mittman came to this country when a young man, lived in Austin for some years, and is widely known in this section. His home was in San Antonio for a time.
Mr. Mittman is survived by his widow and four children: Mrs. Max J. Gruens and Rudolph A. Mittman, both of New Braunfels; Mrs. Charles Earl Martin of Austin; and Egmont Mittman of Osceola, Ark. Funeral arrangements will be announced pending the arrival of relatives.
From
Sep 24, 1920, page 6 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com:
[3972]FUNERAL NOTICEDIED.J. A. Mittmann, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Brandenburg, Germany, on March 4, 1853, and emigrated to the United States as a young man. Mr. Mittman was a prominent traveling salesman for the past thirty years and well known to the trade in Central and South Texas.
Surviving him are his wife, a brother in Germany, and four children: Mrs. Max J. Gruene and R. A. Mittmann of New Braunfels, Texas; E. F. Mittmann of Osceola, Arkansas, and Mrs. C. E. Martin of Austin.
Interment will be at 9 a.m. Saturday from the late residence, 1600 San Antonio Street, and remains buried in Oakwood Cemetery.