The San Francisco call., 1897-01-29
FOUND THE WILL
Of A RICH ESTATE
Louis F. Reichling Left All
His Property to
Cousins.
Owned a Large Interest in the
Famous Kennedy Mining
Company.
Possessed Other Property and Lately
Fell Heir to a Third of HIS
Fathers Estate.

On Wednesday last Albert H. Reichling,
brother of the late Louis f. Reichling,
filed q petition for special letters of ad-
ministration on his estate, through
Adams & Adams, his attorneys. The
following morning the will was discov-
cred. 1t was found to leave $4,000 to
Cornela Theurkauf, cousin of the de-
ceased. who lives in Cincinnati. His
mineral cabinet was bequeathed to the
California Academy of Sciences, and all
the. remainder of his property, including
his one-third interest In the estate OF
Francis Reichling, his father, who died
only a short time before him, was be-
queathed to his cousin, Miss Lille Theur-
kauf.
George Goodman, director of the
Kennedy Mining and Milling Company
and manufacturer of artificial stone, and
Lille Taeurkauf are made the executors
of the VIII without bonds.
Ex.Superior Judge ]. F. Davis of Jack
son, who represents both executors, i'm
mediately filed the will here yesterday
afternoon for probate. He also filed a
petition for special letters of administra-
ton iE behalf of Mr.. Goodman, the
executor. The estate is large one, as all
persons who were acquainted. with Albert
Reichling and his interests will be aware.
He was heavy owner in the rich Ken
redy mine, of which he was secretary.
He also owned large interests in other
mines, besides other property. 1t would
not be surprising if the estate turned out
to be worth 100000 or more.
Louis F. Reichling died at sanitarium
here only few days ago. He lived for a
long time at the Palace Hotel.
In view of the discovery of the will yes
terday and the steps that had been taken,
Superior Judge Slack, in whose depart
ment the estate is to be heard, set the
hearing for both petitions for to-day at IL
o'clock.
The following is the will:
Know all men, by these presents, that I,
Louis F. ReichlIng, of the city of Oakland ana
State of California being OF sound and dis
posing mind and memory, and not acting un-
der duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence,
publish and declare this as and TO be my last
Will and testament, In manner and following,
that is to say:
First hereby revoke all other wills by me
at any time heretofore made
Second-I give, devise and and bequeath to
my cousin, Miss Cornelia Theurkauf of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, ten thousand dollars 0,000).
Third give, devise and bequeath to the
California Academy of Sciences all of my col
lection of minerals, including my gold speci-
mems.
FOURTH give, devise and bequeath all the
rest, residue and remainder of my property.
real, personal and mixed, in whatever place
situated. of which l may die seized or pos
sessed Qncluding my interest and share in the
estate OF Francis Reichling, deceased) to my
cousin, Miss Lille H. Theurkauf OF the city of
New York, State of New York.
Fifth hereby nominate and appoint my
friend, George Goodman of the city of Oakland,
county of Alameda, State of California, and
my cousin, Lille H. Theurkauf of the city of
New York, State OF New York. the executor and
executrix of this, my last will and testament
and order and direct that no bond or other
undertaking be required of them for the faith
tul discharge of their duties as such executor
and executrix.
SIXTH hereby order and direct that my
said executor and execu trix shall not be re-
quired to file any inventory or any appraise-
ment of the estate in any court, if they or
either of them so desire.
SEVENTH further order and direct that my
executor and executrix hall have the righI,
in their discretion and without the order or
direction of any court or judge, to sell and
dispose of such of the property of the estate as
to them may seem proper and best.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this twenty-seventh day of
June, one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-six. LOUIS +. REICHLING.