The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-01
Ten Pages.

THE ADJOURNED HEARING
ON THE ADMISSION OF THE WILL OF
MRS EMILY j. NORTHROP.
The adjourned hearing on the ad-
mission of the will TO probate of Mrs
Emily Northrop was continued Mon
day, before Judge Beecher.
Christian Quien Of Danbury testi-
fed that he was in the real estate
business. Am a notary public. Re-
member seeing Mrs Emily Northrop
in regard to a quit claim deed from
her to Reuben johnson, and recognize
the document offered by Judge DeFor-
est. Had sold property belonging to
Reuben Johnson and discovered a
mortgage that had never been quit
claimed. Explained to Mrs Northrop
the reason of my visit. 1t was at the
date of the deed. Went with Miss
Pulling, who introduced me to Mrs
Northrop, and she readily signed the
quit claim. enquired who was execu-
trix and she said she was, and l then
asked her If she would sign the deed.
She said she remembered distinctly
when note was paid and was glad to
be able to clear the record. Was con-
versation with Miss Pulling in which
Mrs Northrop enquired after her re-
lations. My impression was that for a
person OF her age she was in good
condition to do business. Appeared to
have good memory. Not the least
failure of mental power. Appeared
physically strong. or good business
capacity. Characterization: Had no
advance knowledge Of my coming.
Had sent no letter. She remembered
the circumstances very readily. She
was baking ginger cakes. Was there
about an hour. Mrs Sommers and my
self are in the Methodist church at
Danbury. Do not think church rela-
tions we're mentioned. I stated to Mrs
| Northrop that was in the real estate
business and that I had sold the John
son farm and found an old mortgage
against it held by David and Emily
Northrop. AS soon as l inquired
whether the note was paid or not she
said, "Oh, yes" She saidlIit was for
$1,000. She said she would certainly
sign quit claim. She said she was
executrix of the David Northrop will
and she signed it also as executrix,
From my memory inquired of Mrs
Reuben Johnson whether the note had
been paid and she said she did not
know of any mortgage. No one com
petent to tell me that the mortgage
had been paid. Do not recall whether
1 told or did not tell Mrs NorthroI
that the Johnsons claimed it had.
Don't recall how long it took for the
execution of the deed. Am familiar
with the Hiram Pulling property and
its value. After lengthy argument
against the admisability of property
values it was admitted by the court:
Nos. 7 and Franklin street, Danbury
the homestead of Hiram Pulling. An
acquainted with real estate values anG
on quick valuation would say $350t
or $4,000, and do not know Of any en-
cumbrance. About 200 feet from
Main street and is centrally located
Mrs Emily Coleman of New Haven,
Born and brought up in Palestine
Recollect Aunt Emily as far back as
remember anyone outside of my fami
ly. Lived in South Center, Newtown
from 1892 to 1902. Always VISITED
Aunt Emily when child. Recall {
visit from Aunt Emily and my siSte
in 1888, when I lived in York state
when she staid about week. He
health was very good at times. Sh'
had large, dark eyes. Nothing of al
abnormal or excitable state. Nothin
to show she was devotee Of spiritual
ism. Her conversation was rational
She visited me while was in Danbury
for day. After we moved to New
town don't recall how often I saw bel
Recall little family party about 1S9
when she was at my house. She er
gagged in conversation of an animate
and intelligent character. At anothe
time she came and staid two nights
Her health good and mental conditio
good. In 1897 she passed Thanksgiving
with us. Think she came with he
own team. Was able to get in an
out Of carriage. Aunt Emily was er
gagged with the rest in conversatio
and was always very lively. No az
pearance of mental arrangement, bus
ness capacity or want of memory. Ha
good memory. In June, 1898, visite
Aunt Emily. Were several there, il
= Guiding Mrs Dibble, Mrs Grace Bee
:, and my family. Each one brougf
some food and table spread. Migf
have been little lame. Rememb<
seeing her several times at my brotl
er's at Christmas. Aunt Emily helpe
= with the preparations of the tire
= Last time l saw her was in Octobe
y 1902. My sister visited me at that tin
and we went to Aunt Emily's. ST
l. seemed quite blue that day. Said 81
guessed she would not live through tt
winter. When we came away she sa
81 will never see you again." -Four
z her in the sitting room. Had no dit
Guilty is recognizing us. She talke
with us in general way. She
quired about our moving to New Ha
en-. Nothing to indicate mental
"a capacity or mental failure. Borrowe
r. money of her in 1899. Asked her if 81
would lend me $75. She was very wi
- ing to let me have it. Aunt Emf