The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-03
OBITUARY

DIR. Albert Potter, an old and highly
respected physician of Chepachet. died at
his home in that town yesterday. OF
apoplexy. DR.. Potter was born in Stur-
bridge, Mass. Feb. IS, 1881. He was the
son of Waterman and Tryphenia (Stead-
man) Potter.
He received his early education in the
schools OF his native town and also at
Smithfeld Seminary and Monson acad-
emy. After this he studied medicine with
DR.. Charles II. Fisher of North Scituate,
and later entered the medical department
OF the Michigan university. where he re-
mained for a time. Still later he entered
the medical department OF Harvard col
lege, graduating there in 1855. DR.. Potter
commenced practice In North Scituate
and later went TO Charlestown, Mass. AT
the beginning OF the Civil war he was
in this city and enlisted as assistant sur
geon In the Fifth Rhode Island Heavy
Artillery. He went with the Burnside
expedition TO North Carolina. where he
remained three years.
He was promoted TO surgeon OF the
regiment I'm 1863. He took part In the
siege OF Newberne. the Goldsboro cam
paign and the running of the blocade at
Little Washington.
Being mustered out OF service I'm 1854 he
returned home and established himself
in practice in Chepatchete. where he has
since remained.
In June, 1856, he was united in marriage
to Urania Tourtellott Harris of North
Scituate, daughter OF Daniel A. and Mary
(TourtellotD Harris. who with two sons,
Charles Potter OF Chepatchet and Frank
II. Potter OF Harrisville, survive him.
MRS LUCIA r. BASS.
Mrs. Lucia r. Bass. wife of Rev. E c.
Bass, u. D., until recently residing elder
OF the Providence district died at her
home 92 Harrison street, yesterday, after
n lingering illness Mrs. Bass had been a
patient sufferer for more than year,
from locomotor ataxia, and despite the
most loving care and the best OF medical
skill she gradually declined until she
passed away at 2:So o'clock yesterday.
Mrs. Bass was the eldest daughter OF
the late A. II. Blair of Burlington, VT,
and was a woman OF rare qualities OF
mind and heart She was united In mar.
riage TO DR. Bass Al years ago. She was
more than all else a home woman, OF
| quiet. domestic tastes; devoted wife
| and mother.
| Early last spring Dr Bass retired from
| the office of presiding elder and from al
ministerial work. that he might devots
| his entire time 10 his invalid wife.
Mrs. Bass leaves besides her husband
n daughter, Miss Bertha Bass. who was
| formerly a teacher In the Rhode Islant
| Normal school. and Is now nlling n re
sponsible position I'm the Wadleigh high
school for girls In New York city.
Mrs. Bass Is survived also by tive
sisters. both residents OF Vermont
The funeral services will be held thi,
| evening and will be strictly private. Rev
| c. II. Ever OF the Crsnston Street Metho
dist church will ofhciate. Tomorrow
| the body will be taken TO Forest Hills
| Mass where IL will be cremated, thi
being the wish OF the deceased.
ROBERT w. NEWELL.
Robert wheaton Newell. son OF the lat,
George and Emma f. Newell OF this city
died on Wednesday In Hinsdale. III.
4 whittier he had gone some months sinc'
| in the hope OF regaining his health.
Mr.. Newell was born IN Providence
| years ago. At that time hts father wa
! the senior partner in The firm OF Newell
| q Daniels. a we'll known boot and sho
firm Of that period. The DECEASED wa
formerly chief clerk In the office OF tn
quarter master general. under both Gen
Charles II. Dennis and Gen. Howar'
Walker. For eight years or more he ha'
made his home with General Walker, oi
East avenue Pswtucket He was a mem
Der OF the Burnside Assembly. Roya
Arcsnum. Of Brooklyn N. Y. Mr.. Newell
was also n member of the To Kaion clul
of Pawtucket
Hie funeral will be solemnixed At Gen
Walkers residence. Pawtucket. at
| O'Clock tomorrow. and the services vii
be conducted by Rev Marion law. rectc
Of So. Pauis Episcopal church, Paw
tucket.