Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-31
REV. w. w. BROwNE's WILL.
Estate Valued at SS5,O0O-C. W.
CampbeII Makes an Assignment.


The will Of Rev. w. w. Browne, late
president Of the Grand Fountain. True
Reformers, was. admitted to probate in
the Chancery Court yesterday. The value
of the estate is estimated at $4,000. and
Mary Ann Browne, wife of the testator,
is appointed executriX. without security.
The will bequeaths to Mary Ann Browne,
her heirs and assigns, in fee simple, all
the real estate and property of the said
w. w. Browne In event that she dies
intestate. the instrument directs that
any Of the estate not disposed of by her
shall go to the Old Folks Home, attached
to the Grand Fountain, United Order or
True Reformers. The Will continues;
Whereas. | have heretofore entered into
a contract and agreement with the
Grand Fountain. United Order of True
Performers. by virtue of which / have
agreed. in consideration Of the sum OF
$50 900, TO convey TO them all my right,
title. and interest i'm certain plans and
copyrights In the above-named associa-
tion upon which stated consideration the
sum of 5000 has been paid, L hereby di-
rect that my executrix convey.s upon my
death. all my interest In said plans and
copyrights, upon the payment of $4,000
To the will is attached q codicil direct
worth of stock of the Savings Bank,
United Order of True Reformers. TO be
held In trust for the benefit OF Emanuel
TAYLOR. provided he shall remain with
the executrix and be of good behavior
until his 2lst year. Also, a like sum 10
be similarly expended and held in trust
in the same manner for the beneht OF
Mary Sterkey.
Both will and codicil were drawn in the
city of Washington, December 4, 1897, and
are witnessed by Giles b. Jackson. Robert
w. Brown, and Samuel w. Rutherford.
sALOONKEEPER FAILS.
In the same court c. w. Campbell,
saloonkeeper, at No. 1908 east Main
street. filed a deed of assignment. con-
veying to James A. Walsh, trustee, all
his stock of liquors, wines, tobacco,
cigars, fixtures, furniture, ard glassware,
for the benefit of his creditors, who are
divided into the following classes:
First. Thompson Brown & Co., rent
due and to become due on premises 1908
east Main street; Allen G.. Collins, fee
for professional services.
Second-E. G. Hudgins, Sl5.
Third-C. p. Dean, $5T0.O5
FOURTH. II. Duggins. $3.50.
Fifth. De Barr g. Co., $S35.S9.
The trustee is instructed to close out
the business within four months. The
liabilities are estimated at about s2,lO0.
OTHER COURT NEWS.
In the Law and Equity Court the fol-
lowing judgments were rendered:
Thomas r.. Stage against Il. II. Dausey,
sS66.5S.
Sarah T.. Sydnors Executors against
William b. McCrary. $500
John Rebman e. Brother against w. Il.
Nichols. $4O2l0
The following motions for judgment
were fled
w. Ben Davis against c. E. and ]. c.
| Johnson. s545O; Edward w. Bruce Co.
| against NJ. T. Whalen. s23950; j. w. Hop
| kns against James n King and John Nj.
| King, s4224S: w. Messerschmidt. Execu-
| tor. against NJ. e. Klevesahl and Charles
| j. Eckert, $3.50; Lowenburg, Pincus &
| Co. against Samuel Kaufman, N6.25;
| Suit was entered by A. b. Gibboney
! against w NJ Parrish for s9672
A license TO wed was issued by the
| Clerk of the Hastings Court to Edward
| Dyson and Mary Fossett.