The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-13

-. ~ Ncohuh uOSpltdI, IOr appenOl-
cltls. Reports from the family yes
terday are that the operation was a
success, but that grave fears are felt
concerning his condition, as 1t Is fear
ca pneumonia is developing. Mrs.
Culkln remained in Michigan, as Mr..
Sulkln mad expected to return in a |
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wright, OF this
city, who are selling their household
goods. are planning to take their auto
mobile and go overland, from this
city to Arizona. where they will spend
the winter. They will carry tent
and complete equipment. for camping
life throughout the journey.
George Hearns left Tuesday morn
college. His sister, Miss Cora, ac-
companied him for a few days, and
will attepi the state convention OF
Christian churches in session in Peoria,
Probate Court News-Hancock Co.
In the matter of the estate OF Jane
Plggott, deceased. Joseph D. Piggott.
Inventory filed by said executor
shows lots l, 2, 3, 4. &, 6, in block /,
NSAoou . oCSOHu duUlllOA W Ilf1llll-
ton; also various articles of chattel
property; notes and accounts aggre-
eating $S,1e5 and cash on hand at
time of decease, $354.91.
Letters testamentary were granted
to Joseph d. Piggott, as the executor,
who files his bond in the sum of $18,-
600 with II. NJ. Elder and r. r. Wal
lace as sureties, which, bond Is ap-
proved.
An order probating the will of de-
cedent was filed, which will bears
date of November 10, 1905, and Is at
tested by H. M. Elder and r. r. Wal
lace, as subscribing Witnesses. In
said will all household goods are be
queathed to daughter. Mrs. Jennie r..
Cochran, of Jacksonville, III. All the
residue Of property. to son. Robert
A., OF Butler, Mo. To daughter. Mrs.
Jennie r. Cochran. and to son, Joseph
D., lots /, 2. 8, 4, S. 6. block /, Of Cor
don's second addition to Hamilton.
together with all Improvements, and
to son, Joseph D., the residence in
Hamilton, and that the same shall be
accepted by him as $4,000 in the
equal distribution Of said estate; APP
points said son, Joseph D., executor.
ITOOl VI Q0tilu was Ilduc UPON tuc
oath of Joseph D. Piggott.
Proof of will made upon the oath
of H. M. Elder and r. r. Wallace.
Proof made of heirship, showing
the following to be the heirs: Robert
A., and Joseph D. Piggott and Jennie
r. Cochran; being the only living chill
dreh; L. A.. e. st. Clair Piggott, be-
ing the children Of Leon A. Piggott,
deceased son.
Apprais ement bill OF said estate I'll
ed by H. NJ. Elder, A. A. Elder and
Geo. D. Gates. showing the total value
of property as appraised to be $115.
Order fixing time for hearing on
final settlement, in the matter OF the
estate of Lacy A. Dawson, deceased.
as of Monday the 25th day OF Septem-
Der, A. d. 1916. at 10 a. m. Eva D.
Todd, executrix.
Inventory Of the estate Of Winfield
Scott Grove, deceased, was filed by
edwin c. Phelps and Luther N. Grove.
administrators of the said estate,
which shows the following real estate:
NV. NE 1855; und. half of NV.
7-6-5. 1856 acres.
The title of said Winfield Scott
Grove to said undivided half interest
in said quarter section Of land, was
subject to the right of the Lacrosse
Christian church to use for church
purposes only 81 acres thereof and
described as being in NV. corner OF
7-S-5. Und. half of NE. Sc. 1-6-6, the
other undivided half of said land Is
and was owned by Joseph Newton
Grove.
Cash on hand, s40s.56.
Petition of Mrs. Annie Gibson and
Mrs. Eta Barnes, for the appoint
ment of a conservator for William
Dowdall, which petition shows that
said Dowdall is the owner OF 10 acres
of land in prairie township and about
$500 or $500 Of money loaned; also
two lots and residence located in
Elvaston, and asking the appointment
of Homer G. Williams, as such con-
servator.
Summons issued In said cause to
M. r. Mosley, sheriff. upon which re
turn was made of service on said
VIM. Dowdall on September l, 1916.
Death Of Mrs. Blair.
Passed away at her home on Main
street. in this city, Mrs. A. j.. Blair,
at 4:3o D. m, aged about fifty-five
years. -,
Mrs Blair had been i'll only about
a week, having had slight attack OF
stomach trouble the first OF last
week. being in bed day or SO, then
nm and around the house again, after
which she was taken i'll and suffered
intense pain from gall stone colic'
her condition having improved some
what on Monday morning, but again
that evening she was taken with
more severe attack, suffering greatly
until death came to relieve her pain.
She was kind hearted woman,
and a good neighbor, and couid al
WAYS be depended upon to help those
who were in sickness or distress sne
was horn in Hancock county, and TOT
many wears after her marriage, lived
IN farm southwest of this city. nav
~. lived in Carthage about fifteen
rears Mrs. Blair was devoted TO her
home, and let her attentions to nome
nccupy most of her time, and for a
of years she had not been
rerv strong. and could not enjoy the |
social life only to limited extent
Che leaves besides her husband.
ono daughter. Mrs. o. A. Vornholt, OF
Ch;cago who was not called until her
condition became alarming. hence was