The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
THE GREAT WILL CASE.

was take sick; about December l, 1854
Called at his house in May, 1884. On thes'
occasions his mind was no different than il
had been. | had before this dealt with him
and think that he was above the average il
intelligence and in fxity Of purpose. Oh
December 9th, 1884, paid Nancy to and
took a receipt from him. Qaeceipt offered il
evidence.) Was physically weak, but all
right in mind Said he had appointed Arm
strong his administrator; had known hin
for so years. and knew him to be honest,
Cross. Er. Was to see Reddick about The
9th of March to pay interest on a mote. Cam
swear that saw him in April or June, "a
E. KuyL.-In August, 1884, went &c
Reddick's house to submit designs for a
monument for his wife. These he examined
making some suggestions as to changes he
wished He had good taste and good bust
ness judgment; knew how much he wanted
10 invest. Sometime in the following winter
| went to see him; he said that Mrs, Robert
must HTSl sec ihc uVo'Sh' ~ i'o'
week Of January or first Of February was
at his house; we agreed upon plan; we staid
about an hour, he got tired and said he
would make the contract at some other time.
He fully comprehended the nature Of the
contract.
3 Cross Eff saw Reddick didn't talk
with him during the months Of March,
April May and June Of 1884
Re Dyeci-ln making the monument
carried out the design of Reddick.
Mus. KATE DRAwLEY.-knew Reddick 30
wears. Was at his house three times in No
yember, 1884. On the third visit ! com
pleted IA purchase Of lot from him. On all
these occasions he was all right.
Cross Ell used to once in while visit
Mrs Reddick. | don't know that ! saw
Reddick from March to July, 1884, inclusive.
Mis-. Moan C. PERKINs.--l knew Reddick
since 1864 and in later years intimately.
Last gas bill collected of Reddick's was in
Ianuarv, 1885 collected anohe No
vember, 1884, and another about the middle
of August. On these occasions his mind
was clear.
Mn. MEGGs.-In August 81 Reddick told
me he had given isis the house occupied
and the lot. and would give her more but
didn't say how much. Said that he was go.
ing to take care Of Mary. The girls had
beeen faithful to Mrs. Reddick and himself
while in sickness. lie said that he was
feeling better than he had been. His mind
Il I'll hat bntu
much whisky he had taken it didn't 60 to
his head; that he had taken choral but he
didn't Ind the ensuing sleep refreshing. lie
was reducing the doses and would soon stop
the use.
Jg. PoRrER.-Kuew Reddick for .
wears. Last transaction had with him was
in 80; paid a bill by check, Identifies the
check and Reddick's signature thereto). lie
told me about his visit to Kankakee. Though
his carriage was present he walked over to
Hanley & Jordans. HIS mind waa as clear
NJ it had been while knew him.
syos, Examination recollect any
conversation with Reddiok from March to
July 81 inclusive,
Ma. Isaac DEGxs Was acquainted with
Reddick from 81 until his death. He was
a man of more than ordinary ability and
fxity of purpose. Visited him at his house
in latter part Of May. He was dressed and
UP. and my brother staid there for half
81 thot ha hn ar, nl
Sis as his daughter. His mind was all
right. Said he had given Sis $4,000.
In company with my now deceased brother
paid him friendly visit in middle or latter
part of June He had changed his will for
he thought he had not given Sis enough.
He said he had given her some goods IN tie
house and some personal property. lie was
IN same room as before and was dressed
His mind was just as good as ever. Some
time in warm weather Jake and | at his
request walked up with HIM to his house.
His mind was rs good as ever. Called on
him once when | was not admitted, On
Dec, % we vent to see him, and again on
Feb 10 49, again on March I'd, on wLieh
uule NC UpuT6u out tuc hht ih'S'
est correctly to the last penny. On my last
visit he said that some of his relations
woulden't like his will, but he had fixed it
80 that they wouldet be able to kick it
over. lie said he had provided well for
the girls. His mind was as purt as ever.
ii. c. CLARE. Met Reddick at first meet
ing Of board of trustees of Kankakee asy
lum. Of this board am the sec'y and treas
became intimate with Reddick His men
tai capacity was above the average, From
March, 81, to Feb, 'S5, Reddick attendeu
the meetings of the board in March, July
Sept, Oct, Dec. and two meetings in Jan
the dates being the 9Th and the 23d. The
meetings as a rule we're monthly. wa:
present at all the meetings Of the year and
saw Reddick in the months stated At those
times Reddck was physically weak, but
cav no difference in his mind. On July 9th
"a, accompanied by DR.. Dewey, ] visited
Reddick. When Drs. Dewey and Hathaway
had left the room Reddick told me that hi
had made q will, had good witnesses to il
and didn't think that it would be broken
Ills mind was clear. He was up and dressed
and walked up stairs with me to show mt