From a Boonville newspaper - Deaths JOSEPH POTTER Joseph Potter, living at Overton, died of pneumonia Friday, January 27, 1899. He was buried at Hail Ridge cemetery Sunday January 29, 1899. Deceased was 68 years old. His wife preceded him several years ago. He leaves several children to mourn his departure, several of whom are residents of this city. Mr. Potter was born and raised in Missouri and spent the largest part of his life in Cooper County. Mr. Potter's mother died at Overton December 14, 1898 at the age of 96 years. A. K. Mills of this city had charge of both funerals. Bill Scroggin Chesterfield, Missouri