POTTS, Mrs. Clyde (Mary RYAN POTTS), died 1933

POTTS, MILLER, WISEHART, RYAN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/30/2006 at 17:18:47

The articles below are courtesy of the Free Public Library of Morristown, New Jersey, however the publication in which they appeared is not noted ~~

December 9, 1933 -- Wife Mayor POTTS Died This Morning --

Passed Away Today After Lingering Illness Of Nearly Year

Mrs. Jane MILLER POTTS, wife of Mayor Clyde POTTS, passed away at her home, 4 Farragut place, at 10:30 this morning after a long illness.

Mrs. POTTS was stricken with a paralytic stroke while vacationing in Miami, Fla., last winter. She was taken to a hospital in Miami and after she was well enough to be moved was brought to her home here. She had always been interested in the civic affairs of the town of which her husband was Mayor and when the National Historical Park at Jockey Hollow was dedicated on the Fourth of July last, the parade, which opened the dedication services, was rerouted so that it would pass the POTTS' home and Mrs. POTTS was taken on a wheel chair to a porch to review it.

Mrs. POTTS was born at Elmira, N.Y., a daughter of Curtis W. and Ella MILLER. She was married to Mr. POTTS at Elmira on April 17, 1903. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Miss Jane Walker POTTS and Miss Betty POTTS.

The POTTS had been living in Morristown for the past twenty-six years and had lived in Neward for four years prior to that.

Mrs. POTTS was active in several women's organizations. She was particularly active in the Parent-Teacher Association of Morristown High School and was instrumental in having that organization sponsor the annual Christmas party for the high school students and the alumnae and it was due to her untiring efforts that these parties have proved so successful.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

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December 11, 1933

Last Rites For Mrs. Clyde POTTS Tuesday 2:30 PM

Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde POTTS, wife of Mayor POTTS, who died at her home, 4 Farragut place, Saturday morning after a year's illness, will be held at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. James M. Howard, pastor of the church, will officiate at the services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Besides her husband, Mrs. POTTS leaves two daughters, the Misses Jane W. and Elizabeth POTTS, and a sister, Mrs. WISEHART, of Elmira, N.Y..

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December 13, 1933

Hundreds Pay Final Tribute To Mayor's Wife

Hundreds attended the funeral services yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Clyde POTTS, wife of the Mayor, at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. James M. Howard, D. D., pastor of the church, officiated at the simple services.

Representatives from all sections of town, irrespective of color or religious affiliations gathered to pay the last tribute to Mrs. POTTS. All of the town departments were represented as well as civic organizations and the women and school associations with which Mrs. POTTS had been affiliated.

Interment took place privately following the services.

Mrs. POTTS died on Saturday after an illness that developed while she was in Florida last winter.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s).

Note: Per Clyde's obituary, his wife was formerly Miss Mary RYAN.