The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-21
Mr.. FINCH'S WILL.
Organizing Democratic Clubs in
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BOYDTON, VA, Sept. 19-The will OF
George B. Finch has been admitted to
record in the County Court here. Mrs.
Alice NJ. Finch. his widow, appeared in
court and qualified as exacusr:x OF the
tate, giving bond without security, as
directed by the terms of the will. Mr..
Finchs estate is estimated to be worth
about S25 Coo, and consists of q fine stock
farm on Roanoke River, few miles below
the town OF Clarksvfle; another farm near
Boydton, his handsome residence, law
office, a large tobacco warehouse, all in
the town of Boydton; also half interest
in Fields Island on Roanoke River. He
owned a large number of horses and other
stock, most of which was improved Mr..
Finch was both lawyer and farmer. He
took great interest in farming, out OF
which he seemed to get much pleasure. He
kept a room furnished on his Roanoke
farm and spent much of his time there
before his health failed. The following is
a copy of his will written in his own
handwriting:
In the name of God, amen. l make this
to be my last will: I give to nv beloved
and faithful wife, Alice NJ. Finch. the
whole of my estate, both real and per-
sonal, and appoint her my exeeutrtx and
ask the court to permit her to qualify
without giving security, and | direct that
no apprasement of my estate me MADE
and my wife to be required to make no
settlement with any one. Given under my
hand this 18th October. 1898.
GEO. B. FINCH.
Codicil-I wish by execusrix to pay to
Mrs. B. B. Finch, widow of my beloved
brother, Henry. $50 on the LIST January ana
July, each year during her natural Efe.
GEO 3. FINCH
December 20, 1899.
/ hereby revoke the foregoing codic!l and
give hereby, to Mrs. B. T. Finch. my law
Office during her Eatura, LIE instead of the
s10o annuity. TIE Office eSisnt, 1 think.
proGuce the S1G1 On he dsath or Mrs b.
3. Finch, L give the said ofnse to my VIE,
Alice NJ. Finch. in fee siEnp-e.
$50 - GEO. B. FINCH.
F. 3. Roberts. Esq, Democratic county
chairman. is urging the Democrats or
MsckIenburg TO organize into elu3s Tor the
far campaisn, ana S making strong
effort to arouse the white people 70 TIE
inheritance OF Il thorough organization OF
the party
Mucn enthusiasm, was aroused among
the Democrats here Monday when United
States Senator Thomas S. Martin delivered
mis- able and impressive speech upon the
{ political issues of the day some or sns
people Thought it better speech tnan
! Senator Daniel could have made he
i dealt some siedse hammer blows upon the
| policy OF the<present administration, and
! made fine impression upon the peop.e
! Judge Dan Thew Wright. OF Cincinnati,
! o.. who IS visiting Colonel William Tcwnes
{ "a Gus 90 villa, has turned out in a new
| rcis. He IS building a boat 10 be iauneneu
| in Roanoke RIVER. IL IS q skiff ans W.ii
| be Uar.et. Lady Alice in nonor Of Mrs..
| Wright. The little craft VII be some
twenty odd feet !ons. am unable 70 say
when the Judge will launch his vessel, and
| also upon w.Ien the honor viii oa ne
| slowed OF breaking the bottle OF cham
| payne over her PROV.
! Boydton now has the third large topaeco
! prizery under construction. and IL VII
soon be finished This market : SOW
ing rapidly in Importance and Will 90 rs
!. share of business this fall.
! Judge W. E. Homss. Mrs. Homes anu
Mrs T. H Boyd left to-day for the noF1h-
! ern cities. Judge Homes asfd MIS- fsoi a
VIII visit Niagara Fails before Fesnsi'.t ;.
Mrs. Boyd goes 10 Washington 70 Vis'e
/ friends