The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-18
Indianapolis Art Association the Ben
efciary Of the Wan Who Was Re
Gently Burned to Death.
NO KIN TO CONTEST WILL
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ON BOND OF
EXECUTOR AMBROSE T.. STANTON.
President May Wright sewaII Wants
state of Indiana to Give Universi-
ty Park for n Site.

within the last twenty-four hours become
the beneficiary of a princely endowment
The munificent gift was first made known
to the association yesterday afternoon when
the will of the late John Heron was carried
into the Circuit Court by the executor.
Ambrose Z. Stanton Dying childless and
without nearer kin than a third cousin
Mr.. Heron left the bulk of his great for
tune to the Art Association which is to
perpetuate his name. IL is estimated that
this single bequest will amount TO 100000.
Mr. Heron was burned to death in Los
Angeles. Cal, a month ago. His wife's
niece, Miss Anna Turrell. was with him.
and it will be remembered received severe
injuries at the time. Miss Turrell is pro-
vided for in the will and in addition to her
bequest was, some months before the death
or her uncle, made the recipient of certain
deeds which will increase her share in the
estate to about $4,000. The executor of the
VIII estimates that the Heron estate is
worth s225,oOO. The following is the full text
OF the document probated in the Circui.
Court yesterday afternoon:
i, John Heron. of Indianapolis. Marion
county. Indiana, do make and publish this
my last will ana testament:
Item first-I give and bequeath to Eliza
beth West, wife Of William West, to James
Harrison, 10 John Harrison and to Margaret
Harrison, daughter of Elizabeth West, the
sum OF 500 each
Each of the foregoing bequests is upon
the condition, however, that if any of the
above-named legatees shall take any step
TO contest the validity of this will, or any
person shall be void and that each of said
legatees, in receipting to the executor for
ms or her Legacy. shall waive all right 20
thereof.
Item second-I devise to Anna
F. Turrell,.. now resiuing with me, in
fee. the following described real estate
situated in Marion county. to-wit: Lot num-
stoughton A. Fletchers northeast addition
to the city of Indianapolis. The said Anna
BY dated ny nooi ss e ihe sghed
she is entitled to one-half of the principal
and and, interest Of a certain mortgage loan
Wurgler. | direct that she be paid accord
ing 10 the terms of said certificate. L also
of $500 'i'
Item third do give and bequeath to the
indianapolis, Free Kindergarten Association.
@,,cn 10 che Mn indianapolis anS Orphan Asylum, of
date. president, and to the association in
c,orporated as the indianapolis Home for
Aged Women. but now known ss the "Kath-
arine Home" the sum of 1860 each.
Item fourth-Of the money on deposit
in my name in the Indiana National Bank,
or indianapolis, Ind. there is $1,000 which
was the property of my wife, Electa ID.
Heron. There is, at this date the further
in the safety vault of the Fletcher ban,
building in said city. Should I not account
for these sums before my decease. l direct
my executor to do so 10 the estate of the
said Electa ID. Heron.
Item fifth-For the payment OF the fore
going bequests and legacies, debts and ex-
penses of administration and the residuary
bequests in the item next following / di-
rect that my executor, by collections and
tate, real and personal wherever situated
and for such purpose / do direct and en-
POWER my executor TO sell all said personal
estate at public or private vendue, at such
time and upon such terms and in such man
ner as to him shall seem meet without
notice or appraisement: and for like pur-
pose / do direct authorize and emnower my
said executor TO grant, bargain, sell and
convey all OF my real estate, wherever
price or prices, upon such terms of cash or
credit, and upon such securities TO such
person or persons. at such times and within
such period as he may deem 10 the best in
terest OF my estate. Said sales however
not 10 be either unreasonaby hurried or de-
layed. Said sales, any OF them NAV be
without order of court. at public or private
vendue, without notice. and when at public
vendue upon such notice as my executor
may determine. My executor shall have
power to make all necessary and proper
ccnveyances and deeds executed by him
snail convey title as fully as though made
Item sixth-After the payment of the
special leeacies, debts and expenses of al
ministration. provided in the previous
Items. do give and bequeath all the residue
and remainder of my estate as the same
snall be reduced TO money, 10 the Art AS
sociation, of Indianapolis. Ind. a corpora
ton Incorporated under the laws of the
state of Indiana. on or about April J. 1892
forever. anu
Provided. however and this beouest is
upon the condition following: That the art
Sahery and art school or said association,
when estab blished and maintained shall
each be designated and named by such
name names as will include the name of
fhprpOf nd h..
OF such name or names shall be perpetual
for so long as said gallery and school are
SeVerally maintained. The association NAV
however. If it prefer, adopt one name to in
ciude both gallery and school. My executor
quest. the money realized by him from
time to time. whenever he has received
what is deemed by him proper evidence thai
said association has adopted the name or
names for the gallery or school as herein
set forth. III said association shall not see
fit to comply with the foregoing conditions
or If for any cause or reason this beouest
should fail be or become invalid then
in either event, direct that my executor
of my estate, in this item sought TO he be-
queathed, to such religious and charitable
societies, churches organizations and cor
porations located in the city of IndianapoIis
Ind. as he may select, and in such portions
as he may determine. including or not as
he deems meet those named in item third
OF this will. If said Art Association of In
dianapolis. Ind shall accept the bequests
herein made. L request that II collect and
appropriately preserve in said art gallery
and school my family portraits, pictures
china and other heirlooms.
Item SEVENTH do hereby revoke all
former wills and codicils by me al anv
time made and L do hereby nominate and
appoint Ambrose p. Stanton. Of Indianano-
lis. Ind. the executor OF this. my last will
and testament. Witness nv hand and seal
this 21st day of October 1892.
John HEBRON.
(Seal)
Signed. acknowledged and declared by
John Heron his last Will and testa-
ment In our presence, and signed by us as
witnesses in his presence. and the presence
OF each other. this 21st day of October
1892. Said will being first read 10 the said
John Heron in our presence.
Attest: J. H. Woodburn, John T.. Scott -
The will was executed in the office of
Stanton & Scott during the partnership
| which existed between Ambrose f. Stanton
| and City Attorney Scott. Mr.. Stanton had
| been the legal adviser OF the late John
| Heron for twenty years and the fullest
| confidence existed between attorney and
| client. Immediately after the will had been
! submitted TO the usual legal formalites i'm
( the Circuit Court il taken down TO
| the clerks office and preparations made by
| the executor TO furnish bond of Si0O 600.
| 1t was understood that the Indanap polls Art
/ Association which had been so Handsomely