The spoken dialogue that begins the Phil Rice version of "Somebody's in the House wid Dinah" also mentions Old Joe:
   DIALOGUE.
1st.--(Three or four loud raps at the door.) Who's dare?
2d. --Why, do'nt you know who I is, I's old Jo.
1st.--Why, is dat you Jo?
2d. --Why, yes, hurry up and let us in.
1st.--Now, go away. If you do'nt I'll throw a whole cellar full of hot taters right down your froat.