Death of Mrs. M.F. Potter

All the old friends and acquaintances of the family will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. M.F. Potter. Mrs. Potter had been ailing for two years with the disease bronchitis which finally was the cause of her death. With their family, Mr. and Mrs. Potter settled in 1890 on their farm east of Mulhall, which was their home until Mrs. Potter's ill health made it necessary to leave the farm. Last winter they removed to Guthrie to be near their two children, Mrs. Al Vanderford (Nora) and Otis Potter. Mr. Potter built a house near his children, which they were able to enjoy but a short time before death took from them wife and mother.

Mrs. Potter numbered her friends by those who knew her. She was a woman of a helpful, sympathetic nature, and many will rise up to call her blessed.

Carl Potter from Arrow Rock, Missouri, also, Elbert, the youngest son, came home from California and were present at the funeral.

The friends and old neighbors of Mulhall and vicinity extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

The following obituary is clipped from the Guthrie Leader.

"Mrs. M.B. Potter was born in the state of Tennessee, in the year 1850, and died at her home in West Guthrie on Sunday, June 26, 1904. Had she lived until Thursday, she would have been 54 years old. Her maiden name was Sneed. She moved with her parents when a child to Springfield, Mo. where she lived for many years, and at which place she has a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She was united in marriage to M.F. Potter in 1867. She was the mother of five children, four of whom are living and were present at her funeral services.

With her family, she came to Oklahoma in 1890 and settled on a farm near Mulhall, where she resided until December last, when she and her husband moved to Guthrie and built their home in the Oliver addition. She became a Christian in Springfield, Mo., more than thirty years ago and has been a devoted member of the Christian church all these long years. She was a loving wife and a tender, thoughtful mother. She leaves the rich legacy of a Christian mother's influence to guide and cheer her family through the trials and temptations of this life. The husband and children have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors in their bereavement. Her loss will be felt in the home and in the community. But to her all is gain."

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

July 22, 1904

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Death of Mrs. Potter

Mrs. Marion F. Potter, wife of Marion F. Potter, died at her home in the Oliver addition at Guthrie Sunday evening, June 26, 1904, of consumption. The Burial of Mrs. Potter occurred at Guthrie yesterday (Thursday), the remains being placed in Summit View Cemetery. The funeral was held from the First Christian Church. We extend sympathy to the bereft husband and children.

The State Journal

Mulhall, Logan Co., Oklahoma Territory

Friday, July 1, 1904