The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-08-19
Coy. Bagley's will.

Bayley, 1t was removed frOm the fam-
ily residence to the City Hall--escorted
by 100 children from st. Vincent
orphan asylum-where it laid in state
for several hours, supported by an ap-
propriately designed catafalque and
guarded by a detail from the Light
Guard, and an honorary guard of emil
nent citizens. On the Sunday follow
ing, the funeral was attended from his
late residence. A profusion of flowers
in unique and exceedingly appropriate
designs were on every hand about the
elegant casket. The house was filled
with warm personal friends from all
parts of the state. A vast concourse
of citizens numbering tens of thousands,
were to be seen in every direction
about Grand Circus Park. ~.
Rev. Il. B. Forbush,. pastor of the
Unitarian Church, of which the late
Ex-Governor was member, attended
the funeral and spoke feelingly OF the
deceased. He was followed by Chief
Justice Marston, whose eloquence was
at once the tribute of the state, paid
through one of its highest representa-
tives, and the heartfelt utterances of a
warm and long tried personal friend.
Suitable music was rendered by quar-
tette. During the removal of the re-
mains from the house to the hearse
a dirge was played by Gardner's band,
after which the funeral procession was
formed. The Detroit infantry battal-
ion, headed by Gardnersi band were
the escort. The hearse was followed
by the male employees of John j. Bag
ley & CO., and by a train of $50 car
riages. The interment was in Wood
mere cemetery. esr. .f.... - !
Governor Bagley's will has been
filed for probate. 1t is characteristic
paper, and in every line reflect his gen
erous and considerate heart. His gra-
tuities to his employees recalls the
provisions of letter left by the late A.
II. Stewart, in which he requested his
wife-to whom he left all of his inn
mense fortune, except 81 900, ,OO0--t0
make distributionsim to that pro-
vided for by Gov. Bagley's will. The
following is an extended abstract of
the will: a1sse.f .iI4t
TO every person who at the time of
my decease shall have been in my en-
ploy in the store or factory, or at my
residence for the period of five years,
and who at the time of my decease
shall still be in my employ, the sum of
$50 each. IA, f.o 81, .......li
TO all who shall SO have been in my
employ for II period Of ten years, and
who are at the time Of my decease
shall still be in my employ, the sum OF
5000 each.
To all who shall so have been in my
employ for The period of l5 years, and
who at the time of my disease shall
still be in my employ, the sum of $500
each. 1907 "at 'ftv-
In these bequests / do not include
any one of those associated with me in
business as partners, OF joint corpo-
ratOrs. f ..a a,i
To my esteemed associates in busi-
ness, John b. Stoutenberg, Spenser n.
Hurburt, Ira Niles. Joseph r.. Blanchard
end Edward Mason 1 give, and direct
my executors to procure and bestow
upon each one OF them, a handsome
gold watch and chain, not exceeding
$3.50 each in value, with an apprO-
pirate inscription thereon, 80 as to con-
stitute the same a memorial gift from
myself. ,l
TO the First Congregational Uni
tartan church of Detroit, give the sum
of $500. @ '-.'- sfW #n''1f l..
To the benevolent association of De-
troit, known as ''The Little Sisters of
the Poor, who, in my Judgment, more
than any other charitable association,
carry out practically and with rare
simplicity and humility the divine
work of charity, L cheerfully give the
sum of $500. l-- ..,,.,.....,,.. a.
10 the sisters in charge of ST. Vim.
cents orphan asylum in Detroit l also
give the sum Of $500.
TO the Woman's Hospital and
Foundlings' Home Of the city of De-
troit also givethe sum of $500. .-
TO The Rev. Samuel b. Carpenter, son
Of William N. Carpenter of Detroit, /
| give us a token of my regard both for
his father and himself. the sum of
| $500. ~,
TO Mrs. Jeanette M. Rice of Jack
son, my wifc's aunt, give the sum
$100a year as long as she shall live.
If John Trix shall be in my business
employ or in that of the firm at the
time of my death, ,Igive the sum of $500,
all which bequests desire my execu-
tors to pay as soon after my decease as
they shall find themselvesconveniently
able so to do. ro1E8h sdi tst-l ~
In case shall not have so done in
my lifetime, and before this will takes
effect, Irdesire and direct my said exc
cutors, after they have, obtained the
permission of the city authorities so to
do, to locate and construct on Campus
Martius in the city of Detroit. at q
suitable point between McMillan's
present store and the city. hall, 81 free
public drinking fountain of ice water
| for the people. provided the city corpo-
ration will on their part agree to fur
nish ut their cost the necessary supply
of ice therefor from and including the
month of November i'm each year, and
also a free supply. of water thereto for
the entire year-said fountain to be
of neat and tasteful design and Of ap-
propriate and enduring material and
the cost therefor not to exceed $4,000.
Frances Il. Bagley, Gov. Bagley's
widow, is bequeathed the entire home
stead, corner of Park street and Wash
ington avenue, with all its belongings
and appurtenances, taxes, assessments
and other outlays and disbursements
thereon TO be betrayed from the estate;
| aIoo an ;nconoa of 91 OO0 mar month for