The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-04-20

NEW YORK, April 1.-the will of
the late a. 4. Stewart was filed i'll the
| Surrogate's Office this afternoon. LIZ
it he bequeathed all his property and
estate to his wife, Cornelia M. Stewart
and heirs forever, and appoints Henry
Hilton to act in behalf of the estate
and in managing his affairs. AS a
mark of regard, Mr.. Stewart bequeath-
ed to Mr.. Hilton the sum of 81 100000
He appoints his wife, Judge Hilton
aud VIM, Libby his executors. The
subscribing witnesses 10 the will are
VIM. Z. Smith, w. A. White, and f.
| f.. March, NJ. ID. The will bears date
of 9th of March, 1873. lie directs
his executors to pay out the following
gifts as legacics: To Geo. Il. Butler,
$4,000; John M. Hopkins, $4,000.
Gifts of 100000 are distributed in
sums ranging from $4,000 to $4,000,
to those who have long and faithfully
served him in business affairs. He
gives Sl5,500 to the faithful servants
of his household. To Sarah and Re-
becca Morrow, friends of his early
youth, aud at whose fathers house he
says he enjoyed in youth a hospitality
and welcome which he can not forget
or repay, he bestows an annuity Of
Sl2,0OO in quarterly instaliments, dur
ing their lives, and also a house and
furniture. TO the relatives Of his wife
six in number, he bequeaths $1,000
each, and 10 Ellen r. Hilton, the vile
OF his friend, II. Hilton, the sum of
5000. One of Judge IIilton's i'm
portant duties is TO bring Mr.. Stew
arts partnership affairs to a termina-
ton, and as far as possible without
loss TO those connected with him in
business. The following letter is at
tached 10 the will:
New York, March %, 1873.
ITO My DEAR WIFE: 1t has been
and is my intention to make provision
for various pnblic charities, but as any
scheme of the kind propose will
need considerable thought and elabo-
ration, have made my will with cod
icils i'll their present shape to guard
against contingencies. knowing l may
rely upon your supplying all defcten-
cies on my prrt. hope and trust my
life may be spared so that l may COM
plete the various plans for the welfare
of our fellOw-beings which have al
ready initiated but should it be ruled
otherwise l must depend upon you
for such aid as you may call about you
to carry out what have begun. Our
friend, Judge Hilton, will, [ know,
give you any assistance in his power,
and to him refer you for a general
understanding Of various methods and
plans which l have at times with him
considered and discussed. | am not
unaware, also of the fact that there are
many who have served me faithfully
and well in my business and other
wise, who should be recognized and
rewarded, but for whom | have as yet
made no special provision. Your
own recollection. aided by Judge Hill
tons knowledge on this subject, will
doubtless bring these people to your
attention; and l feel satisfied that
their claims will be justly considered
by you. Especially, however, l do
desire that you will ascertain the
names of all such of my employees
who have been with me ten years or
upward; and l request that to each of
those who have been in my employ
ment for period of twenty years,
shall be paid $1,000 while to each of
those who may have been with me for
ten years shall be paid $500.
lSigned ALEXANDER L. STEWART.
Judge Hilton said tonight. in ref
erence to the business affairs of the
carried on the same as before his death,
and that all plans and projects in OPP
Grafton or prospective ut the time of
his decease will be faithfully carried
out.