Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, February 28, l90l

The last will of MRS. MARY ARMSTRONG who died recently near Garden Grove, has been filed for probate. It is dated Feb. 23, l89l, in McLean County, Ill., being witnessed by John P. Rutledge and A.E. Langdon. After providing for the payment of all just debts she bequeaths to Charles McFarland one share of stock in the John Meecham National Bank of Farmer City, Ill., with accumulated dividends, to be given him when he reaches the age of 2l years. To her granddaughter, Dell May Armstrong, the sum of $l00 when she is l8 years of age. To her granddaughter Alice Armstrong, $50 when she is l8 years of age. To her grandson John Armstrong, $50 when he is 2l. To her granddaughter Belle Hamilton, $50 when she is l8. The balance of her property she bequeaths share and share alike to her four children, JAMES D., CHARLES E., and WM. L. ARMSTRONG, and MRS. ALICE HAMILTON. She names WM. L. ARMSTRONG as executor of her will without bond.

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