Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-02
David Lemen.s Will.

Odfio Lemen b Will
The will of David Lsmen, who diet
at his home in Shepherdstown q
couple of weeks ago, has been ad-
mitted to probate i'll the Office Of the
county clerk. 1t was dated September
10, 1918, and was witnessed by ]. 4
Hill and j. H. Grow. The will dis
poses of an estate estimated at about
100000, which is made up chiefly OF
two farms, the "Mill Farm" of 12l
acres, and "Shadyside," of 260 acres,
near Shepherdstown; his elevator
property and grain business, his
dwelling house and a small house and
lot, in this place; stock in the Jeffer-
son Security Bank and his insurance
money. The testator names as his ex-
ecutor Geo. M Beltzhoover, of Shep-
herdstown, and requires no security Of
him. Mr.. Beltzhoover is also appoint
ed as trustee of the estate. The i'm
portant provisions of the will are as
follows:
After directing that all his just debts
and liabilities be paid, and that his
life insurance be especially used to
pay off two notes aggregating $4,000
representing purchase money on Sha-
dyside Farm, the testator leaves TO his
executor "the method and manner OF
providing out Of my estate for payment
of my funeral expenses, other debts
and liabilities, and all fixed charges
and demands whatsoever on my es-
tate under this will, with full authority
and power in him to either borrow
money or to sell property therefor, en-
tirely at his discretion, as he may deem
best for my estate"
Desiring to have my estate kept in
tact, and my elevator and warehouse
business continued as now conducted
so long as same is practicable and
can be done advantageously-I hereby
give, devise and bequeath all OF my
property and estate, real and personal,
and of every description and wherever
located: My real estate in Jefferson
county consisting of FIVE parcels, viz:
"Mill Farm" situated about two miles
northwest of Shepherdstown, contain
ing about III acres, inherited from my
fathef; "Shadyside Farm" situated
about two miles west Of Shepherds
town, containing about 200 acres,
and lately part of the David Billmyer
land; elevator and warehouse prop
erty as whole, residence property,
house and lot, small house and lot and
orchard farm, in trust, for the equal
use and benefit of my wife and our
children, share and share alike, subject
however to the following direction and
provisions.
My residence property house and
lot on German street, with all the fur
niture and household goods therein,
and equipment complete, to be held as
a home for my wife and children, free
Of any charge for rent, or account for
therein, so long as she desires
to use and occupy same; and the taxes.
insurance, and expense Of necessary
repairs to be provided for and paid
for by my executor out OF funds Of my
estate; but in the event my wife shall
At any time, for any reason, prefer to
i've in some other house, or elsewhere
han in Shepherdstown, and give up
and vacate said house as home for
herself and children, then with her
and consent, in writing, !
hereby authorize and empower my
to dispose of and sell and con-
,ey same.
My grain, coal and feed business
lesire to have continued as now car |
led on by me at my elevator and ware
house plant in Shepherdstown, and
hereby fully aGlborize and empower
ny executor to employ at his dlscre-
ion a manager to conduct the same; |
md also authorize executor to borrow |
money and give notes; and having con-
idence in his judgment and integ- |
ty, hereby expressly relieve him from |
III liability for loss or shrinkage that
nay occur. The executor is authorized
o sell or dispose Of grain and feed
BUSINESS il he regards il as best for the |
state. He may also sell the small
louse and lot. The executor is TO
lave full charge of the farms. And
hereby further authorize and direct
ny executor, who shall keep proper &C
cunts of all funds received by him, to
Jay out Of my estate to my wife the |
UNI of $500 per month, payable month
y, for the support Of herself and the
are, maintenance and education OF our
and whom hereby appoint
Guardian for them, without bond, Sc
urity, account or other requirement of
Ter so long as she remains unmarried.
| desire and hereby direct that the
rust control and management Of my
and the estate under this
viii shall continue until our youngest
hid becomes 81 years of age; and in
he event of the death Of my wife, or
ny of the children, in the meantime,
he share thereof hereunder shall go
o the survivors; and upon the attain
nent FIJI years Of age by our young
st living child, this trust shall at
nee cease and terminate and all the
real and personal, then be-
onging to my estate shall pass to and
est absolutely and in fee to those
Untitled thereto under the provisions
+ this will, viz: My wife and our chill
Iren,- or the survivors Of them, share |
md share alike; in the event of the
leath or disability of my executor, or
vacancy as trustee from any cause,
NV trustee shall be appointed by the
ourt on the nomination OF my wife |
{ living and still my widow. But
aid executor shall be required to give
,ond.
The elevator and grain and coal |
business has been merged into the |
Company since the will
vas made, and the executor is there |
ore relieved from the management OF |
his part of the estate. The orchard