Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-22
WESTERLY

A case somewhat out of the ordinary ,.a,na befcre Judge Edward NJ. Burke at ;he regular session Tuesday of the Westerly [. ohate court. John Linden ried fn N,sicriy in 1Ss7 and his brother. Frank was aLl ointed administrator or tho estate also guardian of a minor son, Frank ". Linden. now Of Providence. The son has never received any oene- fr from his fathers estate, and a claim is made that the administrator has never filed an account or rendered any inventory. Citation. had been served on the administrators and he sent affidavit 10 the court to the effect that he had given inventory and account, showing the estate was not sufficient to meet he claims. with his attorney. the late Albert B. Crofts, and supposed the doc iments were filed in the Westerly pro- pate court. There are no such records. Citation was issued that the administra- TOT file inventory and account within thirty days The law requires the ac- ,ourt must be filed with the court and the administrs tor is not released by nl- ing with an attorney.
 rh. will of walter s. Ravens was pre- sented for allowance. Under the will Juenda Haven. the widow of the deceas- d is given a life interest in all the estate real and personal Upon decease If Mrs Havens. four houses on Oak street and all hohsehold furniture to go o Nellie J Ravens, and another dwell rC house in Oak street to Charles lD. Havens Mrs. Ravens died in .1s0S and 1er will was practically duplicate cf he will of her husband insofar as inanl- ly went the disposition af the property, Miss Nellie ]. Mavens petitioned for ap- oointment as administratrix
 adu du-id he Nn- irmation of the executrix. and asked that both heirs be appointed adminis- trators of the estate or for the appoint n@nt of a dsnterested administrator. His chief objections were based on the fact that Miss Havens has liquid ated claim against the estate MT. Led widge suggested Howard F. Thorp, for administrator.
 Attorney Roche counsel for Miss Ha- vens. urged confirmation of his client as sdministratrix She cared for her fath. er for his last fifteen years and her father wanted her appointment and bad 20 expressed himself, declared Mir. Roche Judge Burke reminded that there wal no residuay legatee, or he would appoint such legateee. and but for tn clain acainst the estate of Miss Ravens. ht would not hesitate to appoint her. Tn. judge was inclined to1 appoint both Mir and Mrs Ravens. but as there was ev, dent lack of harmony. he suggested tn, Washington Trust company. Mir Koch objected to Mir Thorpe and stated {, he court that Miss Ravens would presen no claim against the estate and sh, believed she ought to he appointed Charles n Ravens and Nellie J. Haven were appointed adm illustrators. Bont $500. Edmund Arnold was. appointed ap praser.
 Releases were recorded from Henrtet "a and Blanche Bentley to John c. Ban ,y and Cleceland Carpenter. administra tors of the estate of E. Court Bentle snd ordered filed with the estate.
 The inventory Of the estate of Ami B. Mcconnell showing valuation ( t272.4sS.1o, was recorded and ordere recorded.
 The first and final record of Alexande Aitken as administrator Of the estat lf William iIubau was record ed, an continued to January f.
 The inventory of he estate of Charl, D. Wilcox was recorded and orderet showing valuation of s7,70707
 In the estate sf John r. Crandau. Har nah Crandsll withdrew her petition fc iower. having received full satisfactio Of her claim against the estate frol Charles Henry and Oliver r Crandal
 
 Wilbur C. Chever resigned as guai dian Of the estate of Arthur'U. Cheevt and filed affidavit that there was no e tate of record
 Releases were received from Mary i Mckenzie. having received her legaci from the estate of Neil Mex Kenzie.
 In the estate of Thomas Thatche petition was received and granted fro Sarah McC. Thatcher. executor under u will that an exemplifed conv of Il will be filed with the Westerl, proba court
 William 4. wiIeex ot Pawcatuck. meeting of the executive cornmitt of the Westerly Board of Trade. offer, two acres Of land as a site for a hospit and slo0o towards it's construction. pr rided the cost of the building would aot less than s25.0oo Mr. wilcox's c Ter was referred to 2 special commit n hospital. yet to be named. and make report in regard to the erecti snd maintenance of hospital. not lat han the first meeting in March, IS: MT, Wilccx's offer is as foilcws
 Ts th. Westerly Board of Trade. Cent
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 The imperative need of hospital Greater Westerly has been apparent f years and the fact that the subject being considered a. this time to see wh