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New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
MAIN skiLLMAN ESTATE TO DAUGHTER

The will OF Mrs Josephine ID. Skiiimah' OF NOS
lvr, daughter of the late Judge Onderdonk' OF
Manhasset was filed for probate in Nassau County
Yesterday Mrs Skillman left a large estate. put
no estimate was given OF Its value, except that the
realty which includes her home In the village OF
Poslvn was sworn to be worth In excess OF $lO,VO
90, tho nersonal property in excess of $40 900. The
will makes several charitable bequests ana leaves
mime Simms. The rest of the estate goes 10 her
daughter Elizabeth o. Skillman. The executors
are her brother Andrew j. Onderdonk, or THIS
city. and her nephew. Edward p. Simms. Of Mont
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
BUILDER ACCUSES WALKING DELEGATE

PAM Girrbach a walking delegate for the Sheet
Metal Workers Union, held in $1,000 bail for
examination in the Gates avenue (Brooklyn) police
court yesterday. on a charge of extortion made by
Samuel Paley, a builder.
Paey is erecting a row of buildings at Rockaway
and Pitkin avenues He alleges that Girrbach
ordered his workmen to strike, afterward oHerins
TO settle the trouble for $50.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
ALMOST READY TO FLY
UyND WAGON IN 4CTION.
Ieronaut Develops High Speed in
City Streets.

Dr. Julian p. Thomas. the aeronaut went a
tong way yesterday in his experiments toward
perfecting a mechanism which. he believes, win
-ove invaluable for airships and aeroplanes
,rhe experiments, which were made entirely on
,bo Ground with motive power were witnessed
bv thousands of persons. and the West Side, in
,be neighborhood of I'D street, was almost
bIocked to traffic for two hours or more
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SCHEDULES. EFFECTIVE
JAN. 9Th 1907

N Y. Fla Ltd. ". New York daily 1910 q m; w.
MaseI%st9n e % II 10 m s Fast NAN ~ tIsnT eW f9rk
press daily except Sunday. ". New York 7:5o M w.
Washington Sorthern's Palm Ltd. daily
except Sunday " New York 1910 p m; Washington
daily s:25 p M, ", Washington $50 p m chattanoosa
& Memphis Ltd lv. New York daily. S25 lv
Washington 1Ol5 p. m. Washington Southwestern
Ltd. ". New York 4 25 p. daily; " Washington II
Once. I'll q 100 Bvay
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
uNMUzzLEp DOGS WORTH So.

The Huntington Board of Health has set price
of 81 upon each unmuszed dog found In the village
precincts after to-day al a result of the numerous
mad dog lately. Owners of dogs captured
under this reward offer may redeem them by pay
ing IS within Ave days. The rule requires dogs TO
provision.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
DIR. GEORGE L. HEMPL At STANFORD.

stanford University, California, Jan. 5.-Dr George
l.. Hempl known high authority on German
linguistic subjects in the United States has arrived
here to take position of professor of Germanic
nbilooey Dr. Hempl from the University
paf Michigan where he has held high position in
hath English and German departments
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
BOYS CHARGED WITH MURDER ESCAPE

Wooster, Ohio Jan. 5-Harry White Allen Miller.
William Everhart, of Alliance Ohio the boys under
indictment for murder in the first degree. and Ed
ward Brown. OF OrrviIle. charged with criminal
assault. made their escape from the county jail
last night early to-day. Five otner prisoners
remained in the jail and made no effort to get
. away
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
WOMEN'S SHOES

WOMENS SHOES
On Monday January 9TH, Womens Dress and Walking
Boots consisting of styles patent leather. glace kid
French and Russia Calf, reduced to
Formerly $500 to 700 per pair S365 per pair
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
COLORED BROADCLOTH

Several Thousand Yards Of Colored Broadcloth, light
weight suitable for Early Spnng, at the special price Of
Tomorrow. Monday. January 9TH. 95c yard
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
WHITE EMBROIDERIE.S

Beginning Monday January 9th, selection of White En-
broidee consisting Of matched series edges insertions.
Aouncings and aI-overs, chiefly soft finish
batiste, suitable for Summer gowns.
Edges and Insertions 25c, 4Sc. 65c. to 95c. per yard
Regular Prices Soc to $500
AlLoyers $l25. 100, 2S5 to $50 per yard
Regular Prices $3.50 to 5000
Also Flouncngs at propotionately low prices.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
B. Altn1att & On.

B. Altn1att & On.
are prepared to make order for a short PERIOD
GOWNS for the Winter Resorts and Early Spnng Wear
AT MODERATE PRICES.
and showing for this purpose, models. designs
and materials. including
Riding Habit Of recent Importation for cross-saddle
Handmade and handembroideed French Lingerie Dresses
Oresmakns Department.
An early Spring shipment has been received of
SCOTCH and ENGLISH SUITINCS
comprising the ideas stripes checks and plaida
appropriate for tailored garments.
STORE WILL BE CLOSED AT SIX p NJ
fifth avenue, 34tb ano 35tb streets, New pork
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
EVENING SILKS

EVENING SILKS
5000 yards Of Asik Crepe de Chine. . inches wide
in choice assortment of floral designs.
regular prices s.25 and $50.
tomorrow. Monday, January 7th, at 78c. per yard
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06

WOMENS MOUSQUETAIRE GLOVES
On Monday and Tuesday. January 9TH and 9th.
large selection of Womens Mousquetaire Suede Gloves
twelve-buton length. usually sold for
$l.65 per pair. at
$l.l0 per pair $1,000 per dozen pairs
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
WOMEN'S SUITS
On IUESDAY, January 9Th,

in the department for Womens Made-up Suits Third Foor
the following, adapted for early Spnng wear
will be placed on sale:
Eton Blouse Suits Of black or colored broadcoth braid
trimmed $500 and $500
Suits Of mixed tweed black or coored chevot with fitted
coat, hip length 22.O0
Plated Walking Skirts Of black chiffon broadcoh 1900
New-York tribune., 1907-01-06
B. Altmatt T. On.

WILL HOLD SALES OF
ORIENTAL RUGS IMPORTED LACE CURTAINS
WOMENS SUITS.
MOUsQUETAIRE CLOVES DRESS AND WALKING BOOTS
WHITE EMBROIDERIES. EVENING SILKS
AND COLORED BROADCLOTH
AT LESS THAN ORDINARY PRICES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Tuesday afternoon on complaint of Ed
ward Ii. Emery of Sanford. one of the
associate secretaries Of the Civic League
Henry Deraps was arrested at Lisbon
Falls on the charge OF unlawfully keeping
a house for gambling. He was arraigned
and pleaded not guilty The trial is to be
Thursday at +. NJ. Harry Wright, also
arrested on complaint Of Mr. Emery on
a similar charge. pleaded not guilty and
his trial also will come Thursday after
moor. 1t is claimed that the arrest of
Mr. Wright is the outcome Of rafting tur-
keys Thanksgiving time. The meat deal
ers. 1t is said, sold very few turkeys on
that day and allege that rafting hurt
their business
Over 1000 cattle and sheep will bc
uuartered in the Grand Trunk stock
yards at East Deering by late tonight,
probably the largest number ever kept
there al one time in the history Of the
ward. Of this number 1000 will be cat
tie and about 1000 sheen. The sheep
arrived last Saturday and have been
here since. The cattle are expected to
arrived tonight. All of the stock is to
be shipped on the three steamships
which sail from this port this week
and had the Thomson Line steamship
Eil,lona not been lost il is possible that
the port record for shipment, might
have been broken-Portland Express
Dec. -
number of friends assembled at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. j.
Corthell. GERMAN street, Calais. Monday
afternoon 10 celebrate with thnm theil
golden wedding anniversary Mr.. and
Mrs. Corthell. who are enjoying excellent
health. s!nilinGly received the congratula-
tions and good wishes Of their friends
and n pleasant evening was passed. Mr.
Corthell who was for years engaged IN
educational pursuits. first as a teacher OF
the Calais schools and later as principal
of the Gorham Normal school. is we'll
known throughout the State. and con-
sratulations and best wishes reached
them from absent friends. 4 number of
valuable gifts were received by Mr. and
Mrs. Corthell included in which was
purse OF 800 in gold. Calais folks and
friends throughout the State join in the
wish that the aged couple may long be
spared 10 enjoy each others society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
SUPPER AND SALE
Given by Ladies of Randolph Metho
dist Church Last Evening.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph church gave 4 very successful
supper and sale last evening. One cor
ner of the vestry was entirely occupied
with an attractive sale booth with
frame work of blue and rastefull;'
trimmed with Christmas bells and hol-
ly. Here We're to be found aprons and
wide variety of very pretty articles
suitable for Christmas gifts. In charge
of this table We're Mrs. William Cleaves
and Mrs. Fred Webber.
For the supper four long tables We're
set and these We're filled twice by pur-
chasers of supper tickets. The menu
provided was an excellent one to which
all did ample Justice. Mrs. Lizzie Wy
man, the president of the auxiliary.
was at the head Of the supper COM
mittee. Mrs. George Emery had charge
of the food and the tables were in
charge of the following ladies': Mrs.
William Peaslee, Mrs. Roscoe Good
win, Mrs Mildred Morrow, Mrs. Ida
Dunton and Miss Eta DuntOn. In the
kitchen we're Mrs. Lois White and Mrs
ShonlOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
PEACE PATCHED UP.
Dartmouth and Williams Will Renew
Their Athletic Relations.

WilliamstOwn Mass, Dec 1S.-Athletic
relations between Dartmouth and Will
liamS which have been suspended for
about year have been resumed A let
ter received from the secretary of the
Dartmouth Athletic Council at Williams
yesterday proposing the resumption of
the former rela was answered in the
same spirit today by the Williams Ath-
letic Council, and as a result the two col
leges will probably meet next fall in foot
ball. Relations were severed a year ago
by order of the Dartmouth Athletic Coun-
ell after the basketball game which was
held in the Williams gymnasium. In the
letter from the secretary of the Dart
mouth Council regrets expressed that ow-
ing to a misunderstanding the Dartmouth
Council acted in this matter alone rather
than in conjunction with the Williams
Council
AS the baseball and basketball sched
ues of both colleges are already filled,
it is not likely that there will be any
games between them in these branches Of
sport during the present college wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
DEXTER.
Funeral Of Late c. II. Davis-Another
Death, Also One in Ripley.

Dexter. Me. Dec. 1S-tSpeciaD.-The
funeral of the late Charles Henry Davis
was held yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. A.
Wiggin of the Free Baptist church Off
eating. Interment was at Mount Pleas
ant cemetery. The deceased was born in
North Newport Sept. Is. 1910, and for
many years WAS engaged in the coopering
business, afterwards entering farming.
where lie since rrospered. The widow
and four sons and two daughters and a
brother who resides in Biddeford survive.
He was member of Phoenix Lodge, +.
and A. NJ. of Belfast having joined that
fraternity when y years of age.
The death of Mrs. Alonzo Jose occurred
Yesterday after brief illness fron, pneu-
monia, The deceased was 80 years of age.
The husband and three daughters and one
son survive The funeral will be held
from the home at p. NJ. Thursday Rev.
]. Chester Hyde of the First Baptist
church officiating.
Miss Mabel Fields died last evening at
her home in Ripley. after brief illness.
at the age of 50 years. The funeral will
be held Thursday morning from the home
and the interment will be at Elmwood
cemetery in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
PLANNING For Sale and Supper.

The Star Club met last evening with
Miss Mertie Barker. Winter street. to
make plans for the sale and supper to
be given by the club Saturday evening
at Masonic banquet hall The follow
ing committees were appointed:
Supper committee-Mrs. Sarah
Groves. Mrs. Emma Brookings, Mrs.
Harriet Bowie, Mrs. Mary Johnson. Mrs.
Henrietta Curtis.
Apron table-Mrs. Susan Lander, Miss
Hattie Andrews. Mrs. Ida Wentworth.
Fancy table-Mrs. Ella ]. Common.
Mrs Augusta McKenna. Mrs. Hetty Il.
Littlefied.
Candy table Mrs. Nellie Palmer.
Mrs Carrie Manson, Mrs. Lula stone
In addition to the tables for which
committees were appointed there will
also be a table at which hand painted
articles suitable for holiday presents
will be displayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
HARRioAN IS TRAINING.
Getting Ready TO Clash With MoseaI
Christmas Night

Portland. Me. Dec. lS.-Eddie Harr,oar
has been training hard for the past three
days and will continue to keep in trim
until his Christmas night match at the
Pastime Athletic Club. In all probability
his opponent will be Jerry Moscal of the
I'D Co.: Fort Mckinley. the lad who
handed Micky Flynn a dream drop Mon.
day. Mescal is said to have an extended
record in the squared circle; in fact. to be
something of a ringer. but Harrigan does
not care for that.
Negotiations are now on for some ex-
ceiient talent and when Manager Galley
announces firally just what the program
VIII he. the fans are promised a real
fistic treat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
w. c. T. U. Meeting.

The Lizzie II. Towle W. c. 7. I.
held its meeting in G. A. r. hall
Tuesday evening. There was good
attendance The meeting was open
ed by singing Miss Maddox presid-
ing at the piano. followed by usual
devotional exercises. Prayer was
offered by the President, Mrs. Towle.
The usual business was transacted.
There were several good songs when
were enjoyed by all. Interesting
remarks by several members. select
reading by Brothers Jewett. Strout'
Lamount. Sydeham and Miss Maddox
were we'll received.
The secretary was instructed 10
procure new hymn books for the
Union. Interesting remarks by the
President. followed by singing, ana
the meeting was brought to colse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The British two-masted schooner
Mercedese Of Weymouth. n. s.. which
was towed into Rockland late Tues
Jay night. was considerably damaged
at $50 O'Clock Saturday night while
at anchor off Tenants Harbor An I'M
Known fishing schooner collided with
her, carrying away the main sail. main
noon and a boat and damaging the
Nern badly. The schooner was loaded
with fertilizer and bound from Boston
10 Annapolis, N. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
OrvilI q. Moore.

Orvill s. Moore died in the Hospital
Al the Home yesterday afternoon. Mr.,
Moore was born in Canterbury, y. II,
about SO years ago. and was py %
cupation Stone-quarrH man. ne
enlisted in the Goth Mass. n. a.
from Lowell. Mass, Sept. IA. 1864, ano
vas discharged at Fort Smith, Va
June 16. 1865. He was admitted to
he Home from Concord. y. II. Dec.
o3rd 1854,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
THIS WEEKS BOUTS.

-Tiursd2y--Jiinmy Briggs VS.. Maurice
I-anwyrc. Southbridge All belmont VS.
Joe Wagner, Thornton. r. T.; jeff Doher-
~ VS.. Tom Darling, New Haven.
Friday-Jack Blackburn VS. Jack Nor
gan. Philadelphia; Bill Squires VS. Jim
Flynn. Marysville. Cal: Kid Ferry VS.
Jack Cardiff. Reading, Pa
Saturday-Industrial A c. bouts, Phila-
delphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Newell r. Cushman.

Newell L. Cushman died at the
hospital Tuesday night, the cause be-
ing pneumonia. Mr.. Cushman was
horn in Leeds. Me, December l., 1922,
and was a carpenter by trade. He
enlisted in Co. X. Bird Mass. Int, lroin
Pridgewater. Mass, Sept. 10. 1856
and was discharged at Alexandria
Va July IA. 1865. He was admitted
70 this Home from No Turner, Ne,
August -. 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The funeral Of the late James
Connolly will be held from the Home
Chapel at o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. Fr. Michigan will officiate.
Captain John f. Jones will he in
charge of the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

It has been determined by tire officers
of ,he Home. if satisfactory arrange
ments can be made for the sale of seats
in town. to open 4 part Of the theater
to the general public The first attrac-
ton at which the new plan will pc put
into erect will be "a Good Fellow
company. christmas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Philip Maxcy, Walter Neal. George
Moore. Richard Eldridge and Earle
Perry arrived home yesterday from the
MaXcy camp at Pleasant pond. The
boys were there several days and report
o very enjoyable outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
laneford Gets Decision.

Los Angeles, Dec, 1S.-Sam Lang
FORD, OF Boston, and Jim Barry of Chi
cago. fought 10 fast rounds before the
Pacific Athletic Club in this city last
night. Langford was awarded the de-
cision. Both men We're severely pun
ished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Robert Richards, late a resident OF
Lowell. has been admitted to the
Home and assigned to Co. +. He
served in the Hospital Corps. [. 5.
Army tSpanish War;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Miss Margery Plant. daughter Of Rev.
r. W. Plant. arrived home yesterday
from Kings Hall school. Quebec, to
pass the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Miss Maude Barker of Cedar Grove
is caring for her aunt, Mrs. H. b. Alex
ander. Brunswick avenue, who is quite
i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Tying Libby. late co. d, 9TH X IS
LIST Ne. Inf. has been readlnltted 10
the Home and quartered in Co r.
He was formerly 4 resident of Port
land, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mrs. F. 2. Willard is sick with the
grip at ner home. Main avenue, Farm
ingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
GARDINER.

Miss Beatrice Huston went yesterday
TO Waterville and Skowhegan for q
visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Peter Sherry. late a member of this
Home has been readmitted and as
signed to co. A. He served in co. *.
1862 y. y. Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
NATIONAL HOME,

Officer of the day Capt. +. Louis
Wilbur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Tonioht's Concert.

March. Ahoy. My Lads" ......H. Bennett
Oycrture-"Contentmen -Paudert
Jro,.y t.EaIicitv'' ..... Theme
SELECTION from The Red Feather
,,n,,.,ia .,AIoonlight'' .... Moret
Potpourri-"Old Heidelberg .,.... Tooanl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

ply outpointed Jack McGuIsan in four
rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
BOXING.

tcontinued from Page Four,
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New-York tribune., 1907-09-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mrs s E. Chase, OF Cabot Vt, writes: Please
express my thanks through the Sunshine col
unln for all kindly reTnembrances on my birth
day, August Is. ! have answered nearly all the
letters. I received twelve pretty postals, also a
.AIcClures Magazine" from some one in Delrio,
Wash. and a card telling about Ada Skeletons gar
den. from Derby, Conn, all OF which I enjoyed
very much.
Now must tell you about my great and pleas
ant surprise Of q few weeks ago. e Benson, OF
Iowa sent me money TO buy out-of-door wheel
chair; be his property, but he gives me the
use Of il long as need IL God will bless him.
! know
Mrs Fleming would like the children OF the
GloversvilIe Congregational Church TO know how
grateful she is for the helpful gift Of money sent
by them which enabled her TO buy shoes and
other necessary things for her little boy
A working girl came to the office TO express her
thanks personally for the pretty suit and hat passed
on 10 her. She looked neat and well dressed Her
wages help TO support her widowed mother and
little brothers.
The Door woman on the East Side who has eight
children and & sick husband believes that prayers
are answered for when second remittance OF
money was sent TO her from the office she replied
i was praying when the Sunshine letter came, and
! can never tell wnat cheer ii brought 10 US My
children hungry
Mrs B. Of Massachusetts,, in thanking for her
special ray of Sunshine from the office writes:
-sThose who go about can never know now
much the little tokens Of sympathy mean to one
shut In and shut out from so much that Is beaui-
ful in the great world
New-York tribune., 1907-09-20
OUTING SEASON.

During the summer SIS persons shared in the out
ing fund. They principally children, although
twenty aged people had special pleasures given TO
country. The days outings given TO 200 children
OF the ChildTens Aid Society in former years were
required this year the society has ample
summer facilities at its fresh air homes.
Mrs Burns. the T. s. s president. took out the
largest party-a chartered car filed with tenement
house boys. Mrs. Frick conducted party of
mothers and sick babies: Mrs Mepdez. president of
the Excelsior Branch, a party from HaTlen Mrs.
Jerome, president OF the Ever Ready Branch. two
parties-negro children and cash girls, Mrs. Ohm
stead, president of No. Il Branch. q company Of
little mothers Arlington y. J.. and parties
Of nursery children; Mrs Redpath. a party OF
willing Workers: Mrs Annie Mulvy, president OF
Avenue : Branch the East Side children and some
Of the mothers the Home Garden children Utalian)
and ''shut-ins had az ice cream treat and sunshine
tea at 1hs Home; members OF the Mothers Sunshine
Circle were sent 10 Long Branch; a widow and
three children enjoyed day OF sunshine at Rock
away Beach; a consumptive mother and boy were
sent 10 the mountains for two weeks; two ONCE
bows spent a week each at the seashore, and a
mother and crippled boy went 20 a camp in the
Adirondack. Sunshine drives were arranged for
irvalids in four different states. this was the
only way they could have outing.
Aside from this work OF the general society.
many branches did splendid fresh air work on their
own account, and Mrs Henry Potter d!d con
spcuous individual act Of sunshine in providing &
day OF supreme pleasure Tor thlrty-Ave little
mothers"
New-York tribune., 1907-09-20
WEEKS TO CONTEST MOTHERS WILL.
SAYS Undue influence Was Exerted by
Brother. Sister and Brother-in-Law.

Herbert A Weeks through the law firm OF May
G. Jacobson has filed notice Of his intention to con-
test the probation of the will of his mother. Mrs
Lucy Payne Weeks. alleging that undue influence
was exerted by Charles r. Weeks, another son.
Emmeline c. Baxter, daughter. and George D
Baxter a son-n-Iaw. The will was executed on
April II, 1902, and later Mrs. Weeks VINO was
eighty-fve years old. was adjudsed insane by a
sherif's jury
Charles r. Weeks was executor or the VIII OF MS
father as we'll as of the document by his mother
and in this action 1t is set forth that through IN
authorized investments the estate OF the former
suffered loss of $4,000. In trust deed 1t is set
forth that Charles R Weeks agreed to resign as
trustee and execute any necessary papers 10 orins
about the appointment in his place OF George .
Baxter.
II is also stated that he agreed to the execution
Of a bond for the $4,000 payable in six months
giving property In Nassau County, Fla, as secur-
fty He agreed TO transfer his rights to = trust
fund set aside by executor of the viii OF VIII
lam E. PAYNE his interest in a trust fund crea1ed
by the will of Francis Carnes. his interest In the
estate left by his father and his interest IN any
property owned by his mother.
II is alleged that he agreed 10 convey property IN
Putnam avenue Brooklyn, TO his brother, step
sister and stepbrother. This agreement 1t is
charged was violated and undue influence
erted upon his mother. Herbert a Weeks says he
is entitled to practically all the estate