The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-05
MADAM RESTELL'S FORTUNE.
COMPILING HER TTO WILLS IN PRES
ENCE OF THE HEIRS
Documents TINT Verify Each Other-rhe Bulk
Of Ann Iohnan's Property Bequeathed to
her Grandson and her Granddaughter.


her Grandson and her Granddaughter.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning all the
heirs OF Madam Restell-Mrs. Farrell. her
daughter Charles Il. Purdy. and Mrs. Caroline
s. Shannon-met in the Office OF ex-Judge
Stewart. Mr.. Farrell and Mr.. Shannon were
there also. and so was Mr.. Trow. Il nephew OF
Madam Restcll. The will that was read on
Tuesday in the Fifth avenue house was in the
hands of Mrs. Shannon. Judge Stewart thought
that II could be probated yesterday. and with
MIR. Purdy he went TO the Surrogate's Office and
called for the will that was deposited by Madam
Restoll on the 23d ult.. showing the Surrogates
receipt therefor. The will was given TO them.
and was taken back to cx-Judge Stewards Office
for comparison with the one that was read on
Tuesday. The two were found TO be ex-
acty alike. Mrs. Farrell then signed u waiver
Of citation. and the usual petition was drawn up
and sworn to by Mrs. Shannon us the executor
named. Mrs. Shannons husband was ono OF
the witnesses to the will. the others being NJ A.
MacFarland OF Staten Island. and S. ID. Thomas
OF 229 SANFORD street. Brooklyn. Mr. Shan
non. as one OF the subscribing witnesses gave
MS testimony thcreupon, and Messrs, MacFar-
lnnd and Thomas were sent for With the tes-
timony Of one Of these two the will could have
IN Philadelphia. and MIR. Thomas sick in his
nome IN Brooklyn. and probate was necessarily
ueI'lrtu until ono OF these witnesses Do
produced. Mr.. mcfarland is expected home
to-day. Mrs. shannon. however ok the oath
a. e ,,,;, \, and VIII be- emnowcred IS soon as
the VIII is probnted. After another witness has
sworn to his signature letters testnmentary will
toe At once given to Mrs shannon, Charles X.
Pnrdy. the other executor named in the will.
will qualify in August next. when he is OF age.
INC principal provisions of the will were
published in Yesterdays Sun. Madam Restell's
entire property Is beuueathed TO her grandson
and granddaughter. after certain small legaces
are provided for and the debts paid. 10 hold in
heirs IL either one dies without children. the
children OF the other take the whole. The ex-
come for their y Sso CHARITY Pary ~ re zee,
the life interest in tho estate Of his stepgrand-
iather., Nj. Lohmgn. that Madam Restell in
the other hail. Mrs. FARRELL Is to receive 81. 900
yearly from her mothers estate. and $1,000
In addition Madam Restell made special be-
quests oil lewelry and dresses 20 Mrs. shannon.
horsess carriages and coach that she give to
Pnrdy few days before her death To the
nrncslet.a pair OF diamond earrings. one da-
inond brenstpin diamond bonnet pin. twelve
n am Niger rings siY OF which Mrs shan;
diamond settings; one necklace, consisting Of
Three nnf strings 81 pearls and diamond clasp.
diamond clasp; a. pearl bracelet ana n pearl
nreastpin. Il pair Of pearl earrings. and pearl
nnGer ring an opal ring set in thirteen da-
the Bibles and Bible stands: ali the dresses.
laces' and wardrobe; the bridal veil. black tu-
me- plack lace shawl. capes collars. furs. robes.
blankets. and such horses and carriages as
were not given TO Mrs. Shannons brother. The
nHiusenoid furniture. paintings and plate are
alike. ' 'N' ''"'' "''u S''"f'
4 noticeable feature Of Madam Restolls will.
as IL was ofMr. Lohmans, is the care taken to ex.
ciude sons-in law from Obtaining control otany
3 the property. Mr, Lohman provided that Mrs.
tdrreis nuspnnd-Mr. Purdv when he made
the will-should have no control over his wifes
inheritance, as ! DO not wish TO encourage
Nm Nm in habit habits Of dspenden1ce or idleness."
quest or devise herein made for the benefit o..
any female is intended 10 be for her own. sole.
husband. and in no event to be subject to his
contracts. debts. or liabilities"
In the eventual distribution of the property
70 tho children OF the two grandchil dren
Madam Restell kept in view the equal division
Of the property. 80 that il descsnds per stripes.
"a MI. Purdy's heirs and half 10 Mrs Shannon's.
whether each has the same number OF heirs or
not. The will also requests that no bonds nor
securities be required by the Surrogate from
q! ne EXECUTORS for the faithful performance OF
At tie several consultations Of the three heirs.
Mrs Farrell and her children. Charles H. Pur,iy
and Mrs. shannon. there. has been the utmost
iWrmohy. hnG there Will be no contest Tho
Fun avenue house will probably re sold
whenever u fair price can be obtained for II ~
neither OF the grandchildren cares to keen M
SO expensive an establishments Nothing has
been said about the heirs going to Europe 10
W.. anu u ~ their present intention o. dwell in
New York. Only one encuubrauce stands
against the property that will have IN be paid
cut OF tho estnte. mortgage for s27 900 on the
rum avenue house Ia favor Of the Mutun! Iiio
Insurance Company. 4 mortgage OF sliOOdu in
favor OF Madam Restell lies on the Osborn
house but ~ the two estates are now Joined
this liz practically wi ped out
., A suit instituted by Joseph f. Trow. Madam
le,telfs brother WAS pending at the time Of her
death. the heirs hold II 10 be grnundless
and vexatious and in consultation with their
lawyer determined, in case 1t Is continued
asai INST the estate. 70 take some decisive steps.