The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-23

The conclusion of the testimony OF Mrs
Aultman in secret session is decidedly
1t gives much information
which has not heretofore. been made pub
lie, but which has been frequently limited
at during the now famous case. The cross
examination was continued by Judge Day,
1t being in substance rs follows;
81 recall two wills, and know a girl
named Maugle, and also Kate Clowser, I"
said Mrs. Aultman. "Doth were former.
ly in my employ, and never made any
provisions for them in either Of my Wills
I never attempted to give them any prop
erty.
81 never remembered Charles Swan
son, my coachman, until my last will,
when I,gave hm $40, 900 and the house
where he resides. 1 think l sent in
structions to Judge Day to draw two
Wills"
Mrs. Aultman identified document
handed her as the old WILL and said it
was In her hand writing. This will which
is dated April 30, 1888, and is the same
as already published was read by Judge
Day. and offered in evidence.
THE SECOND WILL.
Another document was shown Mrs.
Aultman which she said was in her hand
writing. 1t stated the will was witnessed
by two faithful friends, neither of whom
could read English. II gives to her sister,
Mrs. Cecilia B. Fest, $50, 900 during her
life, the money afterwards to go to Ault-
man hospital She directs that her home
be advertised in the Canton papers, and
sold, the entire amount TO be paid within
two years. To Elizabeth Bast and Mag
dalena Brenkel she gives $4,000 each
during life, after their death the money
to be paid to the First NJ. Il. church.
Levi L. Miller and Judge Day are named
as executors. These are the only proyis-
ions made in this will
TO SELL EVERYTHING.
Another will dated January 10, 1891,
was identified as being in Mrs. Aultman' s
handwriting. 1t provided for the sale of
stock in the First National and Central
Savings banks, and also the sale OF her
residence and furniture. The wearing
apparel she divided between Cecilia b.
Fest, Elizabeth Aultman Harter, and
Marcia Bostwic Miller. To the Aultman
hospital she gave the proceeds Of the sale
of the property and bank stocks. Her
pew at the First NJ. f. church she de-
sired to be occupied by the poor. Judge
Day was named as executor. There
were no witnesses to this will. A codicile
dated March "a, 1891, provides that the
bequest made to Cecilia B. Fest, and the
silver, table ware and iewelry shall be
divided between Elizabeth A. Harter and
Marcia B. Miller except $4,000 which is
given to Mrs. Lydia Dillman with the
understanding she is never to ask Mrs.
Harter or Mrs. Miller to assist her. The
balance of the estate she desired divided
between Elizabeth A. Harter and Levi
L. Miller.
STILL ANOTHER WILL.
A note written to Judge Day June 10,
1894, asked him to draw a will in accord
anCe with her desires. 1t gives to Charles
Swanson the house in which he lives, and
$40, 200. Sarah BomJerger, Mrs. Lydia
Dilman and Levi L. Miller each get
$40, 900. The paper says if there is any
thing left after these bequests are paid
she desires it turned over to Aultman
hospital. The rosewood furniture, and
any pictures, ornaments or china pieces
she desires are given to Sarah Bomberger
Katie Clawson and Eta Naugle each re-
Ceive 81, 500. The home she desires sold,
and Sarah given rosewood desk. The
bed clothes and table linens are divided
between Mrs Elizabeth A, Harter, Mrs
Levi L.. Miller and her friend, Sarah
Bomberger.
Mrs. Aultman said she rem embered
sending two similar instruments to Judge
Day which he returned, and neither Sarah
nor Charles Swanson knew anything of
the contents.
AT that time didn't intend to give
Aultman hospital over $4,000. The
reason increased the sum to 800, 900
was because l thought the people didn't
appreciate the hospital as had expected
and didn't want to see it fail while /
had means"
Mrs. Aultman Unen told of how Mrs.
Harter and herself came to build the. hos
pital, going into details, She could not
tell how much 1t cost, but said the ex-
pense had been divided equally between
Mrs. Harter and herself. She remem-
bered being sued for back taxes, but had
no recollection as to the amount, or how
Judge Day settled the matter. ~
THE GUARDIANSHIP.
1T don't remember of Mr.. Miller tell
ing me the court would appoint some one
as my guardian" said Mrs. Aultman.
81 know that Mr.. Miller is my guardian,
and know that that is what Jnis contest
is about, and wish him removed.
II remember of Mr.. Miller applying
to me once for power of attorney and /
refused, telling him could take care of
my own affairs.
WHAT THE GIRLS SAID.
She remembered distinctly the time the
Brankle and Bast girls were dismissed.
Yes, they told me Mr.. Miller was going
to take me to Toledo: that he was my
guardian; that he intended to get posses
sion of my property: that he was going