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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-03
First pub. August e-7Last Sept. 8. 1910.
TAX NOTICE.

To the owner or owners of any and all inter
eets in, Jr leins upon the land herein described:
Take notice that. sale has been lawfully made
OF the following described land for unpaid taxes
thereon, and that the undersigned has title
thereto under the tax deed or deeds issued
therefor and that you are entitled to q recon
veyance thereof at any time within six months
after return Of service of this notice upon pay
ment to the undersigned or 20 the register In
Of all sums paid upon such purchase, together
with one hundred per ceDtum additional thereto
I'd the fees of the sheriff for the service OF coet
of publication Of this notice, to be computed as
upon personal service of Q declaration as COM
mencement o. suit, and the further sum of I'VE
tSl dol sre tor each description without other
additional costs or charges II payment as
aforesaid is not made, the Undersigned will In
stitute proceedings for possession OF the land.
one l2i) In the Village of Lance, Bsraga Coun-
ty, Michigan.
Amount paid for the year 1891, SCI .s8; Amount
paid for the yeaf 1892. S17.80; Amount paid for
the year 1893. 3l7 o.; Amount paid for the year
1884, s2073 Amount paid for the year 1885, IS %;
Amount paid for the year 1895, &17 rs; Amount
paid for the year 1897, &l6.8.; Amount paid for
the year 1898, $i5.0; Amount paid for Inc year
1899, G7 S5 Amount paid for the year 1900. $ii2s;
paid for the year 1909, $50; Amount paid for
the year 1908, &10. 80; Amount paid for the year
1904, $40. vi Amount paid tor the year ls05, 43;
Amount paid for the year 1906, SS.73.
tSgnedD JOHN NORM,
Place of Business: L'Anse, Michigan.
To Charles K. Tooley. To the grantee Of the
first recorded deed.
CULVER, BRENNAN a CULVER,
Attorneys for Holder Of Tax Deeds.
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First pup. July 30-Last Sept. 10, 1910.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.


The Circuit Court for the County Of Baraga, In
Chancery.
The Ogema Land Company complainant, vs..
Marie Owsley, Caroline NJ Poole and Edward
Boeing, defendants.
Suit pending In the Circuit Court for the
County OF Baraga, IN Chancery, at L'Anse,
Michigan.
In this cause it appearing that the defend ants,
Marie Owsley and Caroline Poole. are not resi-
dents Of this State but reside In the District of
mbia and that the defendant Edward Boe-
ing lie not resident of this State, but resides in
the State OF Washington.
Therefor on motion OF Mason & O'Connor. 60
licitors for complainant, II Is Ordered that the
said defendants enter their appearance In said
cause, o. OF before four months from the date
of this order, and that within twenty days the
complainant cause a copy of this order TO be
published in the L'Anse Sentinel. eaid publica-.
ton to be continued once in each week for six
successive weeks.
Dated July 18th, A. d. 1910.
7. STREETER,
Circuit Judge.
MASON 4 O'CoNNoR. Solicitors for Com D lai nant !,
Business Address. L'Anse. Michigan
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Fret pub. Aug. IS. last Sept. "a, 1910.
Notice for Publication
(PUBLIsHER.)

(PUBL1SHER)
Department OF the Interior, :.
U. Stand ONCE NJ Marquette, Michigan.
August =, 1910.
Notice Is hereby given that David Erikainen,
of Pelkie, Michigan. who, on September ., 1905,
made Homestead Entry No. i1S9H. Serial No.
0l240. for SEA of NEk. Section 3. Township 81
N. Range "a W., Michigan Meridian, has fled
notice Of intention 10 make Final Communication
Proof, TO establish claim to the land above dec
aga County, at L'Anse, Michigan, on the 10Th
day OF September, 1910. Ft
Claimant names ~ Witnesses:
william Murto, Aron Jahfetson. Oecar Heit-
tiko. Olaf Olson all of BaraRa. Michigan.
JANIS p. DoNoyAN, Register,
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First pub. Aug 30, lsst Sept. 81, 1910.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior,

Department OF the Interior,
US. Land ONCE at Marquette. Michigan
August 10, 1910
Notice lie hereby given that Matti Mantlla. of
Pelkie, Michigan, who, on September q, 1904,
made Homestead Entry No. lass. Serial No
010S6, for SWA Of SEA. Section 8, Township 81
N, Range "a W., Michigan Meridian. has filed
notice of intention to make Final Five Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land above des-
cribed. before the Clerk Of the Circuit Court of
Baraga County, at L'Anee, Michigan, on the
9th day of September, 1910
Claimant names as witnesses:
John Densmore, Matt Holm, John Mantila,
John johnson. all of Pelkie. Michigan.
JAMES p. DONOVAN, Register.
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Fret pub. Aug. 27-Lsst Sept. II. 1910.
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County Of Baraga.
At session Of said court, held at the Probate
ONCE In the village Of L'Anee. In eaid county.
on the end day OF August, A. d. 1910.
Present: Hon James Mcmahon, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Frank Chilean.
deceased.
Joseph Chilean having filed in said court q
petition, praying that said court adjudicate and
determine who were at the time OF his death the
legal heirs Of said deceased and entitled TO In
herit the real estate Of which said deceased died
seized. described as follows. The Southwest
tSW) Quarter OF section Thirty-two (32), Town
ship Ffty-two (b2) North Range Thirty-three
(S3j west
It is ordered, that the 10Th day Of September.A.
ID. 1910 at two O'Clock 10 the afternoon, at said
probate ONCE, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
IL 10 further ordered.tha public notice thereof
be given by publication ora copy of this order,
for three successive weeks previous to said day
OF hearing, In The Lance Sentinel, q newspaper
printed and circulated In said county.
JAMES MCMAHON,
Judge Of Probate.
CULVER. BRENNAN & CULVER,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Business address, LAnse. Michigan.
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The Gratitude of Elderly People

Goes out to whatever helps give
them ease, comfort and strength. Fo-
ley Kidney Pills cure kidney and blad-
der diseases promptly, and give COM
fort and relief to elderly people. Rem
edy for sale by Matt Hansen, L'Anse.
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Notice..

The tax roll for the village of L'Anse
for the year 1910 is now in my hands
for collection.
Dated L'Anse Mich, June z, 1910,
GEORGE A. TRUDEAU,
g. lift. Village Treasurer.
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The South Shore is making low
round trip rates to Marquette and re-
5th TO sth. Liberal limit. Apply to
agents for particulars. 8-27-2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
RANDOLPH.

The studio in the Cushman block has
been sold By n. +. Tilden to S. A. Smith,
the former proprietor, who has already
taken possession.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Bass and Mrs.
Margaret Smith went to Greensboro on
Wednesday by automobile, to remain
at the Wheeler cottage ten days.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hathaway
Of Brookline, Mass, are being enter
tanned BY Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. lam
son.
Mrs. f. A. Morse and daughter, Hell.
Ell. arrived Thursday from three
weeks visit in Boston, someryille and
AIedford, Mass.
Mrs. c. B. Hollis mas reached home
after having been away since the mid.
die Of June, spending the time at Var.
mouth Beach and Natick, Mass.
Miss ENERGY Matthews and Miss Let.
lie Bailey were IN Barre Wednesday.
Alr. and Mrs William Osha, who have
sold their farm on Granville mountain
to IT, w. Wesco Of Brooklyn, N. Y, for
a summer residence. are coming here
this week to live with their SON, c. 0.
0sha, and take care 81 mis- children.
Mrs. p. B. silyertborn and her daugh-
ter. Miss Bessie who entertained the
Recreation club at the inn Tuesday aft
ernoon. went TO Boston Wednesday 70
meet Miss Jennie Babbitt and attend a
Babbitt reunion IN Taunton. Mass.
Miss Mary Pratt Of Montpelier IS
with Mr.. and Mrs o. S. chamberlin for
the rest Of the month.
B. A. Durkee has purchased lot on
the Rowell addition, upon which he I'M
tends to erect two.story house, into
which he will move as soon as it is
completed
Frank Williams Of New Haven, Conn,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Jehiel Williams.
Mrs. Olive (Chausseyl Farnham re-
turned to Montreal Wednesday after a
three months stay with Miss Margaret
Ripley.
DR.. Charles Cushman of Chicago ar
rived mere this week for his annual vaca-
ton with his mother, Mrs. O. E. Cush-
man.
Mrs. Fannie Howard has been engaged
b A. P. Abbott s Co. Of Barre Tor the
cloak department Of their store and will
begin her duties the second week in
September.
Arthur Burt went Saturday to Wash
ington, D. Ct, after having spent a few
days at the Burt farm
L, B. Johnson's family are in High
gate this week, occupying the Stewart
cottage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
HANCOCK.

Mrs. Walter Tucker and son Of Dos.
ton are visiting her sister, Mrs Agnes
Church
Luther Rhodes Of Lincoln is visiting
friends and relatives ia town.
The w. c. y y. met with Miss Abbie
Eaton this week, and i WAS voted to
have am ice cream social soon.
Herbert Church, who has been in Mas
saehusetts for some time, is now at
home for a short visit
The variety show at the village hall
for two evenings was greeted with a
full house.
Lowellyn Perry has sold mis- place to
Eugene Martin Of Granvillei eonsidera-
ton, $500.
News has been received Of the death
Of Merritt Robbins, who was taken TO
the Randolph sanatorium short time
ago. The remains viii be brought here
for burial.
II, Perry has returned from Gays
vile, where he went 70 visit his sister,
Mrs. DR.. Smith, who was injured re-
Gently.
Mrs. Marie Fessenden, who has been
with her parents for sevenl months,
returned to her home in Boston satur-
day
Miss Bessie Manning Of Hancock is
working for Ernest Chase and wife
I. J. Spencer and son are working for
?. c. Tinkham at the lower mills.
Quinn Ford is planning to erect a
nice residence at lower Rochester
L. ). Robinson has bought out the
Farrar Lumber company at Hancock
Mrs. John Weleh Of Hancock spent
Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Julius
Root
Ethel Eaton and ida Hubbard are at
Queen City park for some weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
WATERBURY.

Mrs. Emma West is visiting Mrs. L.
ri Plaisted in Montpelier
Editor II. c. Whitehill was home on
Wednesday afternoon, returned to Fal-
mouth Heights that evening. lie was
called home BY the death Of his uncle
T. NJ. Kicker Of Groton.
Bert Savage Of Proctor, Edward Saw
age Of Nashua, n. IT,, Lutte Savage Of
Omaha, Neb., and Charles Savage Of
Norwood. Mass, have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Frank Griffin.
Miss Norma Perkins is visiting her
cousin, Mildred Jones, in Warren.
D. J. Adams has returned to Roehes-
ter to resume his position as foreman
oil the permanent road.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hnntley visited
their son in Morrisville on their way
to Madersonville, P. Q.
Mrs Lucy Dow IS visiting her daugh.
ter. Mrs. Forest wilkins, in Stowe.
Dir. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins Of Jeri-
eho were recent guests Of Mrs. Daniel
Hopkins.
Mrs. G. r. Tucker Of Worcester, Mass.
is guest of Mr. and Mrs. i. E. Brown.
Mrs. E. A. Newcomb is spending a
few days with her son, Dir. L. A. New
comb, in Montpelier
Mrs. and Mrs. A. L. Googins Of Lowell
Mass, are guests Of Mrs. 4. L. Ayers
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barton Of Phila.
delphia, Pa. are spending few weeks
with Mrs. Nellie Murray.
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J. c. Roekwelrs New Sunny South CO.

j. c. Rockwell's New Sunny South CO.
There are some people who bear an
unexplainable aversion % eolored people
for those with such tendencies the per.
Torrance which win be given by j. G.
Rockwelrs New Sunny South company
IN the city opera house Tuesday even
ing, August %, is not the one Tor them
to patronize. This is eolored company
throughout and one Of the very best Of
Is kind. Comedy Is an that is aimed
at and nothing else is reached, bar some
very clever singing, dancing and THRILL
ing speeialties, which win make the
audience sit up and take notice. The
fun which win be handed over tie foot
lights is an new and needs no arrow
to point the way to the laughs. II IS
said to be Of ali unusually diyerting
character and free from the horseplay
usually seen in performances Of this kind
One 81 The feature acts Of teh Olio u
the Turner's, james and Louise, said to
be the champion fancy roller skaters Of
the world These performers are seen
IN graceful and delightful waltzes Of a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
CABOT.

There win be union services at the NJ.
+. church next Sunday. Mr.. Ferguson
will speak for the Anti-saloon league.
Howard Arbuckle Of Barre is working
at I. P. Walbridge's on his house.
Miss Ruth Steele Of Worcester, Mass,
Is visiting her aunt Mrs. NJ. N. Whit
ney.
County Road Commissioner r. 5. Cur
rier Of Barre was in town last week
inspecting the highways.
George Houghton has new automo-
bile
Cabot high school win open next Mon
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
BABIES pERILs srIRs CITIES.
Increase Of Fatal Cases Of Infant Paraly-
sis Leads to Action in West.

sis Leads to Action IN west.
Seattle, Aug. 10. Moved 70 special
action by the increase Of fatal cases Of
mfantile paralysis here, J. =. Creighton
health commissioner, has left for Kansas
City, St. Louis and Chicago to consult
medical men as to stamping out the
disease. Up to this week there have
been so fatal cases, as many as three
I'll a family, and the number Of houses
under quarantine for the same disease
Il IN the hundreds.
Il is the intention Of the health off
GERS to get all information possible and
10 send men to the largest cities to get
tho advice of noted men. More may be
sent to 81. Louis. There are on an av.
erage Of 10 cases day being reported
here, and the public is alarmed
Des Moines, Ia., Aug. l0-Ien new
cases Of infantile paralysis were report.
Ell Co G. II. Sumner, secretary OF the
state board Of health. Five Of the cases
we're reported over the telephone from
Mason City by DR.. Wade IL Forest,
government surgeon, who has been de-
tailed in Iowa TO investigate the disease.
The cases are at Arlington, in Butler
county. Other cases were reported from
Wilton, Dow City, Export, Dedham and
Providence. A special convention Of
physicians called by Mr. Sumner will
convene here to study the increase in
infant mortality in Iowa this summer.
That the worst is yet to come in Iowa
Is the opinion Of DR.. Forest, who has
been in Mason City several weeks. Au-
gust and September, he declared, are
the worst months for the disease.
DR.. Henry Albert, state bacteriologist,
displayed the affected portions Of nu-
man spinal cord IN a recent case and
said that the only specific cure known
is the use Of a part Of the spinal cord
OF monkey which has recovered from
the disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Boston, Aug 10 William a. strott
Of st. Albans, w., made a close con.
nection tor Costa Rica yesterday morn
ing Ills train was a tribe late and he
was rushed across the city in a cab and
arrived at Long wharf Just in time 70
Glitch the United States company
steamer Esparta, which sailed at Q a. m.
FOR Port Iimon. strott Is connected
with the Northern railroad, and it was
Imperative that be leave here yesterday.
Among the saloon passengers was Henry
W. Stevens OF Allston, who viii make a
general tour Of Central America. The
Esparta was well filled with bridge and
railroad material and general freight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

sensational character and their skating
is the very poetry q motion and ac-
compishment. Many Of their feats are
decidedly dangerous and call Tor eohsld-
cradle nerve on the part Of the perform
ers. They are not only skillful and
graceful, but they introduce several new
stunts Of an astonishing character
The organization i accompanied by q
hieh.elass solo concert band and a SUI
perb orchestra. The band viii mead the
Koontowu parade, which will take place
at noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
Excursion and Boat Ride.

There will be an excursion and boat
ride from Barre and Montpelier to Ausa
Bile cnasm and return, Tuesday, Aug 23,
via Burlington. Round trip tickets will
be sold at the following reduced fares,
which includes the rail ride to Burling
ton, steamer TO Port Kent, the ride to
Ausable ehasm. also admission to the
ehasIn Fare for round trip, Sits. No
ehildren's tickets win be sold Special
trains will run to Burlington and return
to connect with steamer Chateaugay,
leaving Barre at 7:40 a. nj. and Mont-
pelier at S a. M, arriving at Burlington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
A Vein Of Humor in "The Girl from Rec
tors" Here Saturday Night.

a vein OF bun0l IN Inc Nttl iAVM NtC-
tors Here Saturday Night.
@The Girl from Rector's7 win be seen
ii this city at the opera house on next
Saturday night, Aug, 90 Paul NJ Pot.
ter is the author Of the work, and de-
spite the fact his past has been identified
with plays Of a serious nature, he bit
upon vein Of humor in "The Girl
which astonishedA even his most ardent
admirers. It is a long step from a play
Of the nature OF eTrilby,n Of which he
was the author to an offering like that
Of his latest creation. The New York
critics declare that he has made a name
for himself IN the world Of comedy,
which viii survive his former reputa-
ton. There isn't a dun line throughout
"The Girl from Rector'sr and not a
situation that cannot be understood and
appreciated by anyone. The success Of
the piece may be judged from The fact
that is earning capacity at Weber's was
many times greater than that Of the
same house when the Weber & Fields
offerings there we're the sole topic OF
New York's taeatrcgoing public.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
Notice

The Republican voters Of the town Of
Orange are hereby notified to meet at
the town nall on Saturday, Aug. 20,
1910, at 1880 p. M, to transact the fol-
lowing business:
First, to place in nomination a can
didate for town representative, to be
voted for az the next freemen's meet
ing.
Second, to place in nomination candi-
dates for justices Of the peace, TO be
voted for at the next freemen's meet
ing
Third, to do any other proper business.
Per order Of Republican Town Com
mittee.
Orange, Vt, Aug 10, 1910.
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staggers skeptics.

That clean, nice, fragrant compound
like Bucxlons Arnisa Salve will in.
stantIv relieve bad burn, cut, scald,
wound or piles, staggers skeptics. But
great cures prove its wonderful healer
II the worst sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
eczema, skin eruptions, as also chapped
hands. sprains and corns Try it. 25c
at the Red Gross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
RESI ANn HEALIA 10 RQTHER ANn eHILn.

Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SyRuP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS BY MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILH
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD sOFTENS the GUNS,
ALI.AYs all PAIN CURES WIND collie. and
Il tile best remedy for DTARRHnsA. 1t Is alb
soiuteiy harmless he sure and ask for " Mrs
winslow's Soothing syrup and take no other
kind. twenty-five cents bottle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

c.ntral Vermont Ratlwar.

Trains leave Barre for White River Junction
and Boston, and wRy stations also Windsor
and Bellows Falls and New York at 7.h3 and
li.as a M and il.b5 p. m. Also leave Barre for
White River Junction, Bellows Fails. Spring.
1eld and New York at 5.45 p m.
Trains leave Barre for Burlington. 81. AL
bans Montreal and way stations &C 80 q n,
t,(S. IN m ana 2 INA M.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Constipation causes headache, nausea,
dizziness, languor, neart palpitation.
Drastic physics grippe, sicken, weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. 20
cents Ask your druggist.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut. Druise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. Dr. Thomas Eelec-
tic Oil instantly relieves the pain quick
ly cures the wound.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19
Montpelier 3 wells River Railroad

Trains leave Barre for Wells River. connect.
ing at that point with trains going both north
and south. az los a. M. l225 and as p. m The
l2.26 train connects with train for Boston, and
north for Lisbon, Littlet0n. FAbyans and Ian
easter, also with Montreal express end the 7,o5
and p 45 trains with st. Iohnsbnrv trains.
Trains leave Barre fnr Montpelier IL s.05,
1870 q. M, e - 245, A.l5 and b.4D .. N.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching Of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children.
All druggists sell it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

at 0:s5. Steamer leaves at 0:45 and
arrives at 1t. Kent at lO:40, Ausable
cfasm at ll.l5. Returning, leave Au
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EIectrin street RAILWAY.

Cars leave square IN HARE for Montpelier at
70 minutes Of and Is miBates past the hour.
Leave Montpelier for Barre on the hour and
half hour until 10 p IN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Had dyspepsia Or indigestion Tor
years. No appetite, and what | did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. II. Walker
Sunbury, Ohio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

sable chasm at 3;l5 and Burlington 81
$3.50. Tickets good only for continuous
passage on special train.
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Valuable Stock Stallion
AT AUCTION

will sell at Public Auction Saturday August 2Olh
1910 at four o'clock in the afternoon the Granite City
Iroting Park the well known Stallion
Vermont Champion Junior
This horse was eight years old in July last Weighs about
1850 lbs dark bay in color Very handsome and stylish
G. r. SMITH. AuctiOneer. ". A. LANE Owner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Fine Embroidered Black Taneta Waists, open back or
front; new fall style Regular So 80 to $500 value
All Sizes from 81 to AS, at.......*........- ~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-19

Excellent offerings in Black and White Wash six
Waists, values from 81 So to $3.50 Priced at sios
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-26
CROFT RELATIVES BEGIN
BATTLE AGAINST WILL
AIIege Estate Is 100000 and
UnduIy Disposed Of

A contest of the probate of the will
of the late Thomas F. Croft, founder
of Pasadena, and lieutenant on the
battleship Monitor during the civil
war, was filed in the superior court
yesterday by Mary c. Benham, sis
ter; Will c. Barnes Of Washington, d.
c., a nephew, and Thomas F. Barnes
of Sacramento, also a nephew.
By the terms of the will, dated Feb
ruary 23, 1910, the widow, Eurietta A.
Croft, is made the sole beneficiary,
and E. H. May is named as executor. In
the petition for probate of the will the
estate was valued at $4,000.
The cntestants, however, allege that
the deceased left property valued at
100000 and allege that the will was il
legally signed. They also claim that
the deceased was incompetent at the
time he made the will and was unduly
influenced by his wife, who is charged
with poisoning his mind against other
relatives.
Croft was committed to the asylum
several days before his death and his
helpless condition at that time drew
the remark from the insanity commits
sion that he required the services of a
physician instead of an examining
board.