The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-26

He was chairman of the democratic coun-
| ty committee here for several years, and
his advice was always valued In the man
agement of each political campaign, in
the city and county. In politics, as in
everything else, he was an indefatigable
worker, and not inclined to submit to
dictation.
AS A JOURNALIST
Mr.. Potter was enterprising and success
full. By his energy and business tact he
rescued the Bulletin from condition of
extreme debility and placed it in its pres
ent commanding position among the
newspapers in this section of Illinois. In
his conduct of the Bulletin he displayed
qualities which, il exercised upon a
broader field, would have brought him
still more conspicuous success. He
was independent and fearless and
his one ann was to be in the right Once
satisfied on that point he was careless as
to the consequences. With his other
qualities he united that of perseverance.
so that it was but seldom indeed that he
failed of final success in anything he
undertook, though victory might often
seem long delayed. Political opponents
were treated with fairness always, but an
unclean record found no mercy at his
hands. He was true friend, and never
forgot kindness, and under proper cir,
cumstances was always willing to forgive
an enemy. Among his friends he was
genial and companionable, although to
mere acquaintances he was inclined to be
reserved
THE RELATIVES.
Mr.. Potter leaves three children, Osler
F. Potter, who will continue the business
here; John W. Potter, who will remain in
charge of the Rock Island newspaper
property, and Marian, daughter. Mrs
Potter, who was very estimable lady,
beloved by all, died in this city February
81, 1880, and Mr.. Osler B. Potter, a
brother, of the firm of Middleditch & Pot.
ter, departed this life on the 2Sth of Jan,
uary, 1888 Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Middle
ditch are brother>in>law and sister in law
of the late ]. w. Potter, as is also Thomas
W. Ryan and Mrs. 0. B. Potter.
THE FUNERAL.
At o'clock Monday afternoon appro,
pirate services were held over the remains
at the family residence Rev. ]. B. Dra>
per. rector of the Zion Episcopal church.
was the officiating clergyman, and choir
composed of Mrs s. G. Porter, Miss Eta
Mayer, Mr.. Chas. H. Seeley and w. H.
| Wagner furnished the music
There was a great crowd of people
gathered at the house, many of our lead
ing business and professional men being
present The remains lay in beautiful
casket in the parlor. which was covered
with floral offerings. The services over,
the casket was taken in charge by the
pail bearers and placed in the hearse, the
following gentlemen, intimate friends of
the deceased, acting in that capacity Hon.
E. L. Cronkrite, member of the Illinois
House of Representatives; Capt. William
Stewart, Sheriff of Stephenson county;
Hon. Augustus Bergman, Mayor of Frees
port; Gen. Smith D. Atkins, of the Free
port journal: Jackson S. Rogers. Assessor
of the town of Freeport, and William II.
Mitchell.
The remains were inferred beside the
grave of his lamented wife, then was
short service and the large concourse of
mourners and frieuds returned to the city
again, having performed their last sad
| duty.
The funeral arrangements were in
charge of Warren G. Clark, City Clerk of
Freeport.