Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-10-27
FARQUHAR'S WILL.

FARQUHAR'S WILL.
HE NAMES HIS EXECUTORS AND
DEFINES THERE DUTIES.
After Provision for the Widow
Children Share Alike-Piaces Ex-
ecutiOn OF will i'm Other Hands
to Prevent Dispute.
In the Supreme Court, last Friday,
Clerk Roberts read the will of the late
Alex. Farquhar. The value of the
estate will probably reach $4,000.
Mr.. Farquhar, in his will, declares that
having in view the uncertainties OF
life, and Reposing especial conf
dence in the integrity. ability and
faithfulness OF A. H. Chambers, Robert
Frost and c. j. Lord, hereby consti-
tute and appoint them the executors
OF this will, authorizing them to act
without bonds, and direct that they
carry out the provisions hereinafter
set out and further execute their
trust according to their best judg-
ment.
al direct that after my decease all
floating debts be first paid, and for
that purpose l hereby vest all the per-
sonal property of which 1 may die
possessed, in my executors, and direct
that they dispose of such thereof as
may be necessary to pay all such debts
and the expenses OF settling the estate,
such property to he disposed of in
such manner as they shall deem to be
to the best advantage.
"To my wife, Ellen NJ. Farquhar, I
give and bequeath the southwest quar-
ter OF block Al, of the city of Olympia; /;
that is to say, piece of said block 12O
feet on Adams street by 120 feet on
Eighth street, to have and to hold the
same free Of all incumberances to her
self and her heirs and assigns forever.
And, whereas, by the death OF my
former beloved wife, Jane Mckay
Farquhar, half interest vested in our
children hereinafter mentioned, di.
rect that my executors secure from
our said children or their heirs a
proper and sufficient ratification OF
this before they pay or transfer to sucl,
persons the bequest hereinafter made.
"I further fix upon my wife an
annuity equal to $50 per month from
the time of my death, to be paid
monthly, out of the rents and profits
from block 81 and the remainder OF
block Al Of Olympia. For the pay.
ment OF said annuity, said premises
with the improvements thereon, are
hereby charged, and same shall be
paid so long as she shall live and
remain unmarried, and until she shall
sell all. or some part Of the real estate
above bequeathed to her-and there
after, said premises shall be free from
said charge.
"All the property of which l shall
die possessed, subject to the foregoing
provisions and bequest, I give and be.
queath to my children Edward NJ.
Farquhar, Anne Allen, Mary Ebey
and to the children of my daughter
Julia Esmond, deceased, share and
share alike; the children of said Julia,
to hold by right of representation, and
not per stripes. The title of said
premises shall vest in my executors,
and they shall distribute it to the said
devisees in such manner as they shall
think best.
IL believe, that placing the execu-
ton of my will in the hands oil
honorable, disinterested persons, will
prevent Misunderstanding between
the different members of my family
and preserve better feeling, but I desire
nevertheless, that in all matters oI
Importance, my executors consult the
members of my family and carry out
their wishes in all things possible and
not inconsistent with this will"
In closing he specifically requests
that the following proceedings, and
none others; shall be had in the settle
ment of the estate, to.wit:
"The probate of this will, and the
issuance of letters testamentary the
filing of an inventory. the appoint
ment of appraisers and an appraisal ;
the filing of semi-annual and final
accounts; provided the court may, if
it shall become necessary, take such
charge of the estate as it shall deem
proper"
The attesting witnesses to the will
are Charles II. Aver and G. NJ. Dial.