OBIT: David Z. POTE, 1911, Bedford County, PA

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  We were sorry to learn last Wednesday morning of the death of David 
Z. Pote, who had left us only a short time ago to spend the winter at 
Whittaker, Pa., with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Mellott. Mr. Pote was a 
son of Adam and Nancy Pote and was born May 8, 1846 on the farm now 
owned by J. Z. Pote. He aided his father on the farm during his 
boyhood. In 1876 he engaged in mercantile business in Baker's Summit 
and continued in that business until 1886 when his brothers, C. Z. and 
A. Z., bought his interests. At an early age he was married to Leah 
Holsinger, a daughter of Thomas Holsinger. This union was blessed by 
three children, all living--Mrs. Arthur Mellott and Morton of 
Whittaker, and Howard of Roaring Spring. His wife died about 15 years 
ago. In 1899 he was stricken by total blindness, the optic nerve being 
affected. His sight later was partly restored. For several years he 
made his home with his brother A. Z. Pote, and daughter, Mrs. Mellott. 
Mr. Pote was always highly respected. He was a kind and obliging 
neighbor and a useful man in the community. He had been in failing 
health for several years. His death was caused by a complication of 
diseases. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eli Cowen of Roaring 
Spring, and Mrs. Geo. H. Appleman of Baker's Summit, and three 
brothers, C. Z. Pote of Altoona, A. Z. and J. Z. of Baker's Summit. 
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Holsinger church 
conducted by Elder F. C. Dively. Interment in Holsinger cemetery.

Morrisons Cove Herald, Morrisons Cove, Pa., Friday, January 20, 1911