The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-01-29
Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of New
Orleans. Wills $500. 900 to
the Catholic Church.
The Will tc be Miss
Mary F1aven. of this City,
Largely Interested.
Interview With the Young Lady
A Level Headed School Ma'am
Facts ELECTED.

Mrs. Mary Kennedy, who was resident
Of New Orleans, died last spring. She had
no children and wiiieI her property
amounting to $500, 900, to the Catholic
church, OF which She Was a devout member
and to benevolent societies. The popu-
lsrity and philanthropy OF Mrs Kennedy
have caused the citizens of New Orleans 10
commence stately monument in one of the
most fashionable portions OF the city TO her
memory.
AS Mrs. Kennedy died childless, her large
estate would naturally come 10 her only
Brother, James Flaven, of Vicksburg, Miss.
He died some years ago OF yellow fever.
The children of Mr.. Flaven are
Miss Mary Flaven, = teacher in
sae public schools of Sedslia
Charles Flaven, clerk in the revenue office
n Kansas City; Robert and James Flaven,
engaged prosperOusly in the business of
lithographing, engraving and stationery at
3t. Louis Louis Flaven, at San Diego,
California, a prOspector, and Lorenzo
Flsven, engaged in the printing business
at Independence, Mo. Mr.. Lorenzo Flaven
received word for The first time Monday
last, of the death of his aunt Margaret,
and the disposition of her property. He
promptly announced his int ntion TO i'm
Mediately put himself In communication
with legal talent in New Orleans. and will
contest the will, and if possible secure the
estate for himself, his sister, Miss Mary,
and his brothers.
Last cveniDg an envoy extraordinary of
the BAZoO called al the residence of Mr. J.
ID. Temple, southeast corner of Seventh
aHd Lawrence streets. Dir. Temple is a
passenger conductor on the X g. L. rail
way, and at his home Miss Mary Flaven
resides
The young lady readily granted the re-
porter an interview. She stated she had
received the news of her aunt's death but
FIVE minutes before the BAzoo representa-
tive put In an appearance. A depression
might here be made in reference to the &C.
lerity Of the movements of the news
hustlers OF this paper, but let that pass.
Miss Flaven said she could give but
little information In regard TO the matter
She had not seen her Aunt Mary for seven
years past. AT that time Mrs. Kennedy
visited St. Louis, where Miss Flaven met
her for the first and last time The lady
returned TO her home in New Orleans. Of
her death last spring Miss Flaven knew
nothing till last evening, and this news
was brought to her by a friend who had
seen in st. Louis paper dispatch from
Independence, giving the brief news shat
her brother Lorenzo would contest the will.
Die had received no letter from him re-
garding the matter.
The young lady remarked she intended
If possible, TO let no anxiety or expecta-
ZION in regard to the outcome of the pro-
posed contest over the will deprive her of
food .or sleep. She remarked smilingly,
that she really supposed the will could not
be set aside. She would base no expecta-
hons on the fancy that the property would,
after all, revert to herself and brothers.
The young lady talked like self-possessed
school ma'am and philosopher, and left up
Sn the reporters mind strong impression
shat she would not be unduly elsted or de-
pressed, no matter what might be the re-
suit OF the suit for the extensive property.
The question was hesitatingly asked if
her heart was still untouched by the shafts
Of Cupid, and if she was still fancy free
She merrily replied that such was the
Sase. Her duties In the public school and
Sabbath school, and other demands npon
her time, gave her DO leisure to indulge in
sentimental ideas.
Inc reporter look occasion To express
sincere wish that the suit would result in
making her an independently rich young
lady, thanked her for her ready courtesy in
granting the interview, and babe her good
night
In yesterdays BAzoo mention was made
that Miss Flayen was elected, last Sunday,
treasurer of the Sabbath school OIL the Cum.
berland Presbyterian church of this city.
She has charge of room No. of the Broad
wsy public school, and has won an excel
lent reputation as devoted and successful
teacher.
Congratulations on the part of her fell
low teachers and numerous friends are now
in order, TO be followed later, the BAzoo
hopes, by congratulations upon her acces-
sioH to a fortune she would use worthily
and we'll.