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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
7
In Los Angeles on April 8 the probate of the will of the late E J Baldwin proceeded in superior court. The estate valued at $500,000 and the will names H A Unruh as executor. The proceedings were described as uneventful with the settlement of Baldwin’s fortune moving forward.
A testator's will signed November 4, 1908 faces scrutiny over the soundness of Baldwin's mind and alleged undue influence, with a court examining the making of the instrument.
The Royal Arcanum Grand Council of Georgia invites officers and members to the twenty-ninth annual session in Athens on Wednesday April 21 1909 at 10 o clock. The notice urges timely business, committee planning, and membership growth while detailing hotel arrangements and attendance for past grand regents and subordinate councils.
Mr. Unruh fixed real property at 20 million to 24 million and personal property at 127 thousand. Net income from the property was 10 thousand. Attorneys for Mrs. Lil lie Bennett Baldwin and Mrs. Zelda Selby appeared but did not speak. Details of settlements with the widow and with Mrs. Selby were not disclosed, avoiding a will contest. The executor’s bond was fixed at 275 thousand.
The text outlines welcoming counsels for supporters and notes interest in a future campaign plan for the order. It mentions souvenir badges from the Grand Secretary and the need to bring the official jewel. It also covers a failed attempt to secure reduced fares from the Southeastern Tariff Association due to expected low attendance. A reader endorses Foley products for health benefits.
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