Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-09-03
HON. WILLARD v. WAYS Will,
His LIbcrallty to Perrysburr.

largest ever witnessed in Perrysburg. The
services at the Presbyterian Church were
impressive, the sermon being delivered by
Rev. G.. A. ADAMS, from John vii, AZ: $50
there was a division among the people be-
cause Of him" This was followed by a
few brief remarks by Rev. N, B. c. LOVE.
sWithout- the time to procure data, &C.,
for a suitable obituary notice Of the deceas-
sdpRnd learning that Hon. ASHER Cook,
who was a law student in the Office of Mr.
WAY, will deliver an Grafton before the
Court and Bar at the next term, on the
life and character of the deceased, we have
concluded to wait and publish that ns the
most betting testimonial TO his worth as
citizen.
We produce below that portion of the
will relating to Mr.. WAYS liberality to
Perrysburg;
THE WILL.
7th. L give, devise and boqucath to the Union
Schools IN the village of Pcrrysburg Wood
County, u, and its successors, by whatever
name known, in pcrpetuity, s., 600 to be a DER.
potual fund in the possession of said school the
accruing interest thereon only to be expended
as hereinafter directed.
The Board of Education having charge Of said
school shall once in every four years, at The
close, of ths school year, appoint three
onghly examine the senior or graduating clRs
most distingu she for natural ability scholar
ship and good conduct during his or her attend
ance at school, for reward of merit. The per-
sons to be appointed examiners are not to be of
kin or related to any of said senior OF graduat-
ing class who may be candidates for examina-
ton. After the examiners have rceomm ended
three scholars for reward of moritt the said Board
of Education shall select by lot one Of the three
fla1 rrlaf ,LN
bsgiste edueatiOn, and give him or her the ac-
cruinR interest, semi-annualy on snid s5 coo,
for four years, towards defrnying expenses
swhile attending college that length of time
when IT is supposed he or she will graduate
provided, however, in case said scholar during
his or her collegiate course shall become mat
tentivc to study, or by immoral or improper
conduct become, in the opinion Of said examin-
ers, or 4 majority of them unworthy of the BEN
oht OF this bequest, the said examiners or n
majority of them, shall notify said Board of Ed
cation Of the fact, who shall cease further pay
ments Of ofnterest TO said scholar. and shall i'm
mediately proceed to select another to fill the
place, by lot, from tho other two who were rec
commended, or if that is not practicable thcn
oy examination of the senior class and by lot as
If scholar should die before completing hi,
or her course in college, or sha in any way be-
come disabled from completing the course of
studies, the place shall be supplied in the man
ner above directed. by lot. from the other two
recommended, or If that is not practicable, then
oy an examlnatmn OF the senior class and by lot
as above directed.
.one scholar from the senior or graduating
class shall be selected every four years or as
often MS vacancy may occur, to enjoy the be-
quest so that some ono scholar from said union
school may be regularly attending college from
the Income Of isfund. Nonresident scholars
who haye attended the school one school year
Immediately preceding the examination shall
be entitled to the benefit of this bequest the
same as resident scholars.
+ ftfB the intcntion Of the testatOr thnt this be-
quest Of two thousand dollars shall he invested
Ia sa1eintercst bearing public securities, and
arrln f,n ,,,t -. r
sdid Union School the interest thereon only to
be used as above directed and for no other pur-
pose.
Ipresume that it will require additional Iep-
islatiQn to enable the Board of Education to nc-
oept this bequest and bind themselves and their
successors in office to carry the same out If
the necessary legislation shall be obtained to
enable the Board of Education to bind them
selves and successors in office to carry out this
bequest, then my executors on such power be-
ing given or possessed by the Board, and the
said Board being willing to accept the same on
tSe I conditions condition Heren REQUIRED, shall pay into
be invested in safe interest bearing public 80.
curities. the interest on which, to be used for
the purpose directed.
If the said Board of Education shall accept
this bequest to carry the same out, rs above re-
quired, and should wish to use said principal
sum of $1,000 to pay debts or build a school
house, they ca do so upon this condition thnt
they shall annually levy and collect upon the
tsNable property of the school district or other
wise provide n sum equal to the legal interest
on said 5000 to be used in support of a scholar
in college as above directed.
1T the said $4,000 should be used by the School
BNord ms above indicated, the obligation to levy
and collect the amount of the legal interest Of
the said s.. 600 shall be binding on said Boar rd
| OF Education as the levying and collecting the
| ordinary expenses of the school. A failure to
! levy. collect and apply the interest on said
80 oge az above required, shall be forfeiture of
thts eequcse, and my heirs-at-iaw shall have
the right to demand and collect the principal
sum of S., 600 and interest that may not be ap-
Piled as above requested.
/ The object of DrOyidinR this fund ia tn al
and encourage young persons who desire to get
liberal education, elevate the standard of the
/ school and promote its usefulness.
1 The above plan to designate the persons tn re-
ceive the benefits of the bequest is intended to
encourage merit and prevent interested favorit-
| ism.
No distinction in race. sex or color shall be
made in its use.
Sth. give, devise and bequeath to the incor-
! porated village of Perrysbuag, Wood county,
| Ohio, all the remainder of nv estate (excepj
| what is hereinafter given for Public Park, to
said village, for the use of its inhabitants, un-
| der such regulations may he prescribed by
theCouncil of snd village. subject to the follow
| Fifteen thousand dollars of the proceeds Of
| my estate shall be invested in safe interest
bearing securities, @ 60 remain perpetual fund
| only is to be used in the purchase of books and
works property belonging to a Public Library
! The remainder, of the beGuest for the use of n
| Public Library may be used as the CounciI o.
| said village may deem most for the interest o.
/ the, Library, in the purchase of lot and cree
ton or suitable building for the Library and :
1dtereEy Hall and purchase of books, and fol
: NO pasi Of the principal sum of $500 shall
i sveF hs s9Hepdea 9Edlsed by said village excep
| upon the following copditions
r. ffthe2Tft vi Eeof Perrysburg should wan
BY t&4aton RieGr Or S"sISSse 6tSsTwso ma s
TnsiFg ann'9aaJEyS J1y a. sum equal to the legal in
terest on said Sl5.WlO to be expended in the pur
chase,6f bpoks and!Norks properly belonging t,
It IS pSrobSbis itbat further legislation may b,
necessary to enable said Villngc to accept anC
carry out Il Is hcqucst. ] enjoin it upon my cx
ecutors TO sec that said Village of Pcrrysburi
has full power to accept and carry out this be
quest before paving over to il any funds.
IT the said Village shall accept this trust an,
afterwards neglect or refuse to carry il ont il
the manner above required, then my heirs ut
law shall have the right to demand and colcc
the amount so received by said Village for thei
use.
the above request for u Library on the condi
tions above named, then further give. devils
and bequeath to said Village for the use of tn
Library, my law and miscellaneous books ex
cept two largo Bibles (which are otherwise dis
posed off,, to have possession Of the same afto
the death of my wife Or before ifshe wishes then
tn 60 to the Public Library.
| 1.-THE said Village of Pcrrysburg shall accep
the above bequest for Library purposes up0i
the conditions above required, then give, de
wise and beqneath to said Village Of Perrysburg
to take effect on the deceAse of my wife. in lot
/ in the,said Village Of Pcrryshurg Nos 295. 305
sD6. 3lA. $40 and $50, for Public Park for tn
-use Of tho inhabitants OF the Villugc.
l. If the Village shall accept tho above name,
IotsSerss Park and At any Antnre timo the lesa
voters thereof shall desire to make a differen
use of them tho Council of said Village is here
by authorized TO take vote Of tho qualfc
electors of, snid Village on its disposition fo
other uses If a vote shall be taken on tn
question and any portion of the electors shal
feel that the proper sentiment of the inhabitant
had not been expressed by such vote, then O
any FIVE electors of said Village applying TO tn
Council for another vote. the Council shall i'm
mediately order it, and on said second vote be
ing fairly taken, the results shall be conclusiy
in regard TO the disposition of the lots.
If the said Village shall appropriate said lot
or any portion of them TO any other purnos
than Public Park, the proceeds or value Of tn
samo shall be paid into the Library fund. an
, be used for no other purpose than for the q
tho Library.
Itis the wish and intention of the tcstato
that the above bequests to the Village of Porry'
burg for Library purposes. and the bequests
the Union Scho0l for the purposes above named
shall be carried out as near as practicable nm