Decatur County Journal

November 5, l908

STEPHEN EASTER, who had been suffering for months from cancer of the

stomach, passed away last Thursday about 4 o'clock p.m. The funeral

services were conducted by Rev. Ragan, Pastor of the Christian Church in

the presence of a large audience of sympathizing friends. Those

attending the funeral from out of town were George Machlan, of Leon;

R.D. Chapman, of Weldon; Rev. Edgar Price, of Diagonal. His brothers and

sisters, six in number, were all present with their companions, except

Mr. Arnold. The cummunity feels that a good man is gone and the family

have the sympathy of the entire community.

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The last will of STEPHEN E. EASTER has been filed with the Clerk of the

District Court. One-third of the estate is bequeathed to the widow.

Some land is also bequeathed to the widow. His sons, LEE ALTON and RAY

ALVERT are given one-third of personal property except monies and

credits, with an additional $l00 each in money. A tract of land is

given his daughter, NELLIE GRANT, as is done with his son, CLAUDE

ELMER. Land is also divided among his children, FLOSSIE MAY EASTER and

LELA BELLE EASTER. In a last paragraph all monies and credits remaining

are bequeathed to the widow. A.E. Price, of Van Wert, is appointed sole

executor without bond.

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