New-York tribune., 1902-04-16
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
PROTIDES FOR ACTRESS NURSE.
PITTSBURG MAN LEAVES LIFE lNCoNE ~
WOMAN WHO TOOK CARE OF HIM

WOMAN WHO TOOK CARE OF HIM.
Farmingdale, N J.. April 10 tSpeclap'-
will of Henry NJ Bennett, of Pittsburg, who died
here last Friday was read to relatives ana ue-
visees this afternoon by John F. HAWKINS Oh
Asbury Park who prepared the document last
September AS was expected, the principal
Iegatees are Mrs. Laura Biggar. the actress, VINO
for the last four years Mr.. Bennetts COM
panion and nurse; Ira H. Shattuck. proprietor
of the Nicollet House, Minneapolis, brotner-
in-law P. J. McNulty, former secretary ana
r. NJ. Gulick of Pittsburg, a business asso-
ciate. Mrs. Biggar was present when the VIII
was read.
The document which was very volumnous,
will be offered for probate at Freehold on Mon
day. James W. Piott. of Pittsburg. and John
F. Hawkins, of Asbury Park, were made execu-
tors without bonds, and to receive SoooO
each for their services in lieu of fees Mr.. Nc
Nulty is also to give his services in the settle
ment of the estate. In case either of the execu-
tors fails to serve Frank Armstrong. of Pitts
burg is to be executor in his stead for like
consideration.
All debts and expenses to be paid by May
l. and the remainder of the estate is to be di-
vided follows: To Mrs. Laura Biggar, the
house at No. 119 East Eighty third-st., New
York valued at $4,000, also 81 900 to be paid
within ten days after the probate of the Will
and annuty Of Sl.SO0 year as long as she
lives, the principal on her death go her
son. Willis J. Biggar, or, If he be dead. to the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails of Asbury Park; to Ira II. Shattuck, the
Windsor Stock Farm. at this place of nearly
five hundred acres, and forty-six blooded horses.
including Cascade. Zaza, Willis j., Alcantara.
jr, Milo Wilkes, S!r Bevis, Signal Star, Lady
Beyis and Doctor Mac, together with all stock
and machinery, except three colts or horses, to
be selected by William Dudleston. former man
ager Of the farm, who is also TO have S1,OOo
to p J. MCNulty, two-thirds interest in forty
acres of land near West Brownsville, Penn, a
house at No. u North Diamond-st.. Allegheny
City, Penn, and Mr. Benefits gold watch and
chain.
The Bijou Theatre. in Pittsburg, is to be con-
tinued for FIVE years. during which time r. NJ.
CuliCk. Mr.. Benefits partner, is to have one
third interest in the profits and $50 week in
the theatrical seasons. Mr.. Gulick is also made
the residuary Iegatee. The Bijou Theatre prop
vided between Mrs. Biggar, who is to receive
80 per cent, and p. J. McNulty. who is to get
the rest.
Samuel Croker Bennett, a nephew. and Mary
Bennett, niece, receive $1,000 each. and George
B. White, Of Farmngdale. 81 900. Mary Diskin.
of Pittsbure, receives $500. and trust fund of
$40, 900 is left to the Asbury Park Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or 20 the
Mayor and Council for such purposes. should no
such society exist.
Park is made trustee of 81 900. the income to
be devoted to keeping the Bennett lot in Mount
Prospect Cemetery Asbury Park in order Five
thousand dollars is left for the construction Of
an entrance to the cemetery.
Mr.. Bennett and his wife lie in Mount Pros
pect Cemetery in a vault capped by piece of
marble weighing thirty tons Over the vault
is marble shaft seventy-six feet high, which
cost $4,000.
The entire estate Is valued al nearly S2,GOo,OOo.