The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-27
CENTRAL FALLS.

The continuation of the will case of the
late Mowry Smith in the Probate Court
of the town of Lincoln TO o'clock yester-
day afternoon, and quite number OF
spectators who predicted that there would
be some queer developments, but who
were disappointed. as no testimony was
introduced by the defence who are TO con-
test the will.
The will provides that the widow shall
have the homestead and the revenue re-
ceived from seventy-five acres of wood
each year, and that 81. 900 shall be held in
trust for her. while the rest OF the estate
is given TO a cousin, Obadiah Smith, of
Iowa. The wife does not want him as eX-
ecutor, neither does she want To abide by
the will.
Judge Harris was the first witness, and
also represented the executor He testi-
fled II am an attorney in Providence.
Never did business for him until | drew
his will was requested by Elisha :.
Harris to draw the will Will was ex-
ecuted Sept. 2 il was drawn at deceased's 5
house, after dinner Cannot tell how
long was there. Several were present.
Elisha ;. Harris, myself, Obadiah Smith
and Mr.. Farnum. Mr. Harris wanted me
TO draw the will and he gave me memo
randum drew the will, and the one in
court Is the one which | drew. Cannot
tell whether the memorandum was in
Smiths handwriting. Don't know his
age. Whel | was there he was about the
house. Do not know anything about the
family. He has no children He declared
this to be his last will The will was
read there and in the presence of all.
Herbert Il. Farnum testified the will
presented to be the one drawn by Mr..
Harris Have known deceased thirty
years. Did not see him for some months
before going TO testify as witness TO the
will. At the time of the will was drawp
we all were spoken to. Obadiah Smith Is
the principal legatee in the will. Mr..
Harris read the memorandum OF the will,
and then IL was fixed as now presented.
Been sick almost - year. Deceased said
nothing to me, with the exception OF ask
ing me to witness the will. The family
consisted of himself and wife. Was there
about one hour. His mental condition
was at that time right"
Obadiah Smith, the principal legatee of
the q II, was the next witness. lie is the
residMary legatee. In answer to the ques-
ton asked by Mr.. Baldwin of what the
estate consisted Mr.. Harris objected.
Upon the motion OF Attorney Harris
the will of Mowry smith was admitted to
probate.
Then Attorney Baldwin presented pc
tition i'm writing asking that the executor,
Obadiah smith, be required TO give gen
eral bond.
Attorney Harris claimed that il could
not be 80 required, he being exempted
from the bond, as IL is so requested by the
testator, he being the residuary legatee.
Obadiah Smith testified that the per-
sonal estate was about 5000, consisting
of bonds, money in banks at Providence
and Pawtucket, furniture two cows and "a
horse; what il would be worth cannot
tell. About g. 200 on deposit do not
know about the bonds the estate at the
time of his death amounted to about 1000.
Lawyer Baldwin wanted the bond fixed
at Sl4 900 for the reason that the executor
named in the will, not being a resident.
Obadiah Smith stated that and legacies
will amount to about $500.
Judge Goldsworthy reserved his de"i-
sion on the amount of the bond for D.e
week, and the case was continued.
Deceased was well known in the town
of Lincoln, and for many years has been
regarded as very rich man.
The curbing on Broad street i'm front OF
jerks Park has been placed in position
and adds an improved appearance To the
High School estate also.
summit street is now passable which is
good news To the residents and many
others.
In accordance with vote .of the Town
Council Saturday, Town Clerk Crawford
has engaged Charles III. Easton TO com
plete indexing VI real estate records. This