Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-11
GOV. COBURN'S WILL.
Full Text OF the COdicil OF AuRust ?
1854.

After Governor COburn's will was frat
published, three weeks ago, considerable
criticism was made regarding it's provision for
the Coburn Classical Institute at Waterville.
At that time references were made to codicil
to the will copy of the original will.
dated december II, 1882, and of the codicil,
dated August, 1854, as recorded and allow ed
by the Probate Court this week has been pub
lished. The codicil makes several very ma
terial changes in the will, and clears up all
doubt that may have existed in the minds of
anybody over the meaning of any of Its pro-
visions. The codicil is as follows
CoDICH.
Whereas, l. Abuer Coburn of Skowhegaa ,coun.
ty OF Somerset and State of Maine, have made and
duly executed my last will and testament in writing
bearing date Dec. II, A. ID 1882, now | do hereby
declare this present writing to be codicl to my
said Will, and direct the same to BE- annexed to and
taken as part thereof:
First-Whereas by my said will did give and be
queath to Colby University the sum of tive hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, now do hereby revoke
the said legacy and do give and bequeath to the said
Colby Univer ity the sum Of two hundred thousand
dollars, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars of
which to be funded and the income only to be ex.
pended annually.
Secondhand. whereas, by my said will l did give
anu oequedtH W te hdIuc insane Hospitai tHe sum
of one hundred thousand dollars. now do hereby
revoke said legacy and do give and bequeath the
said Insane Hospital the sum of fifty thousand dol
| lars, the income only to be expended annually.
Third-And whereas In my said will did give and
bequeath to the Waterville Classical Institute the
sum of $00, 900, now, having given to their endow.
ment fund the sum of fifty thousand dollars. and
having given the Coburn Classical Institute their
building at expense of over fifty thousand dollars,
| hereby revoke said legacy.
Fourth-And whereas by my said will did give
and bequtath to George H. Ray the sum of five thou
sand dollars do hereby revoke the said Legacy. and
do give and tequeath to the said George IL. Kay
| the sum of three thousand dollars.
Fifth will and bequeath to Aaron Parker one
thousand dollars.
SIXTH hereby authorize and empower my exc
cutors in addition TO treir power to sell and convey
nv real estate, to operate and manage the same as
they may deem for the best interests of the estate
Seventh-And whereas in my said will | directed
that my executors should give bonds in the sum OF
one hundred thousand dollars instead thereof di-
rect that they give their own bonds without suretes
Eighth hereby constitute and appoint Hon
Charles Danforth of Gardiner, and Levi W. Yves
ton of Skowhegan, additional executors OF my last
will and testament.
In witness W hereof have hereuntO set my hand
and seal this seventh day of August, A. d 1884
ABNER CoBURN. l.. s.
This codicil is witnessed by Ed. z. Page. George
Gu shing and Calvin Cleveland in the same manner
as the original will.
1t can be stated with almost absolute GER
tanty that the Megantic Railroad bill viii
not result in a contest in the House to-day
the amendment, providing for the construc'