Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-05-14
JOHN T. PASTLIND'S WILL.
4 Document Remarkable for Its Nigor and OrIsinaIity-The Request and Direciions.
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 The will of John r Pantlind who died in thls city May ,, 1882 was filed in the Superior Court Department PrObatel yesterday. The will IS OleOgraphIc and reads: "l, John T. PaDtlind, of the city of San Francisco, County of San Fran cisco q guess it don't amount to a d-n, anyhow, what county am inL State of dear old CalIfornla, knowing the uncer- tainty of life, and being of a sound and dispOsing mind and memory, do make and publish this my first, last and only will and testament. I wish 1t under stood that l am ID my clear, level headed sense and know just what l am about, and don't want one-hOrse lawyer busi- ness fOOling around. ] do not believe that l will die for six months yet, but want this little business of my hands.
 The testator after committing his soul to the Great Ruler of the universe and his body to be buried at NOrwalk, O., between his father and mother, wishes the remains of his brother Charles Jer- ome Pantlind, transferred from Fort Wayne, Ind, to place beside his own grave in NOrwalk, O.
 The will further provides for a costly monument to be erected for the four graves. and declares: "I do not wish any other Pantlind, from hls seccnd wife to be buried in the same lot, or any, where near. I want the family of Chas. J. Pantlind by his first and only loved wife Sophia Pantlihd, to be buried near together and one monument for alL love and respect my two half sisters by my fathers second marriage-they are good and noble girls, but they don't be- long to the first issue. There was a chasm during hfr, let 1t even be wider Tn death. This death-bed repentance and pardOning of great wrongs is all m your eye. and worse than hypocrisy" The will then provides for dispOsi- ton of spurs, saddle, pipe, clothing 10 relatives. Cousin George c. Pantlind is 10 get my pistol, the boss pistol m America"
 The will directs that every item owing to A. V. Pantlind must be paid in full Testator declares that he owes no one else a cent After payment Is made, the residue of the estate shall be devoted to the erection of the monument
 In regard to burial, the will gives the following directions: "I wish to be buried in my best black suit, Prince Albert coat, vest, pants, underclothing, white shirt. collar and black tie, hands to be side by side on chest, but not eros sad want tn be buried by the Masons; 32d can tu'n out; also, Grand Army of the Republic and Hotel Mems AssOcia- ton. 1 don't want any minister or preacher of any kind at the funeral. MasOns does the entire work. Gospel sharps and I never f1Ocked together muchly. l may not die for a year or more, but best get things in shape hereby appoint as the executors of this my last will and testament, my un- cle, A. V. PantlInd, as chief: and George Hudson, attOrney-at-law, and Frank Lake. and direct that they ss act with ont bonds Of any kind. The executors George Hudson, an Frank Lake, living in San Francisco will on my death here in San Francisco, gather all my effects together-my diamond ring and my diamond cross pm, my gold stop watch and all in my room; also the money in Bank Of California belonging to me. They will see me out Tn good shane. Send my trunk and my dear ol ! dead. dead self to Grand Rapids, Mich
 The petition Of the executors for let ters of administration states that the testatOr died May ,, 1882. the day the will was dated. The deceased was thirty seven years Of age. The estate acco d. ing to the petition, is valued at S1OOO.
 The petition for probate of the will will be heard on the 18th instant.