Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-07-13
RYLAND PROPERTY IS
NILLED TO The CITY
To Be Used For Park and Ii.
brary Purposes.
Conditions Disappointing = Provisions
Concerning Numerous Requests by
the Late ex-Lieut Governor.


the Late ex-Lieut. Governor.
The will of the late Gov W.
Ryland, which was read on Thursday
and filed in the office of the county
Judge on f. iday as matter of public
record, is Of particular interest to the
citizens or Lancaster because il be-
queathes to the city, at the death of
Mrs Ryland, who is an invalid, the
residence property comprising al
entire block. to be devoted to park
and library purposes. The conditions
about the bequest are such as will not
meet with the fullest approval, per-
haps, and are not as liberal as many
had expected. 1t is a matter of some
uncertainty whether the property will
be accepted by the city unless the
conditions can be somewhat modified.
The will is Of extreme length, but by
reason of the interest which it con-
tains for our citizens and that all may
have opportunity to read it fully and
with deliberation, we publish it
herewith in full
THE WILL
l. George W. Ryland, of thu city
of Lancaster, Wisconsin, for the pur
pose of changing to some extent the
provisions of my will dated November
81, 1902, relating to gift of Park to
said city and also for the purpose Of
charging the provisions made therein
for my wife, do hereby make, publish
and declare this my last will and
testament, hereby revoking the said
will and testament above referred to
as we'll as any and all other Wills by
me made, that is to say
First. 1t is my will that all my
just debts, charges and funeral ex-
penses shall be paid out of my per-
sonal property as soon as may be after
my death.
Second. 1t is my chief desire that
my wife, Elvira NJ. Ryland, shall be
amply and comfortably provided for.
and to that end. and in lieu of all
statutory provisions, it is my will
that she shall retain the unrestr icted
use of my homestead in the city of
Lancaster so long as she may live.
Moreover, the taxes and insurance
on said homestead, and the expense of
keeping buildings and fixtures in good
repair, and in caring for and keeping
the lawn and grounds in neat, clean
and trim condition shall be paid by
my executor out of my estate, and no
part of the same shall be charged
against or be borne by my wife.
Further, it is my will and I do
hereby direct my executor to pay each
year from my estate for the support
and maintenance of my wife SO long
as she may live the sum of one thou
sand dollars, the same to be paid
semi annually in equal installments.
Should said annuity prove insufficient
by reason of sickness or otherwise
hereby authorize and direct my
executor to pay sach additional sum
or sums as he may deem necessary. as
desire, above all things, to provide
suitably for her support
In order that Mrs. Ryland shall
have every care and attention. her
sister, Mrs, Lucy NJ. Barber, has
kindly agreed to render her such care
and assistance as she may be able.
Besides being inexpressibly grateful
for this kindness, desire my executor
to reimburse her for any expenses she
may be put to by reason of the same.
It is my Will that any such payments
by my executor shall be deducted and
taken from the said annuity given to
my wife.
I also give and belueath to my wife
all my household furniture, including
beds, bedding, carpets, family stores
and provisions and household effects
generally contained in my dwelling,
not hereinafter disposed of, to have.
hold, use and enjoy the same for and
during her lifetime. No bond is to
be required from her on account OF
the same nor is her possession to be
in any manner interfered with.
Upon the death of my wife, give
and bequeath to Mrs. Barber, he1
sister, Mrs. Ryland' S wardrobe, unless
disposed of by her.
My household furniture, beds,
bedding carpets and household effects
above mentioned, not hereinafter dis
posed of, | direct my executor to sell
and dispose of after the death of my
wife either at public or private sale
as he deems best,
Third, 1 give and bequeatb to my
brother S. Fl. Ryland Of Myersdale.