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January 29, 1958
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Eli Stewart, 79, of Martinez, Calif., died on New Year's Day. His will leaves $900 estate to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moffatt, directs drinking any remainder after funeral costs, and rejects tombstones or expensive burial suits.
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Practical Will
MARTINEZ, Calif. (P)—"If anything is left after funeral expenses, I want you to drink it up," said the will of Eli Stewart, 79.
The will, admitted to probate, left Stewart's $900 estate to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moffatt.
Stewart died New Year's Day in the county hospital.
"I don't believe in tombstones," his will said, "and I don't want no $50 suit to be buried in. I haven't had one in 30 years."
There was no estimate of what was left, if anything, after funeral expenses were paid.
MARTINEZ, Calif. (P)—"If anything is left after funeral expenses, I want you to drink it up," said the will of Eli Stewart, 79.
The will, admitted to probate, left Stewart's $900 estate to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moffatt.
Stewart died New Year's Day in the county hospital.
"I don't believe in tombstones," his will said, "and I don't want no $50 suit to be buried in. I haven't had one in 30 years."
There was no estimate of what was left, if anything, after funeral expenses were paid.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Practical Will
Estate Distribution
Funeral Instructions
Probate
New Year's Day Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Eli Stewart
Mr. And Mrs. W. L. Moffatt
Where did it happen?
Martinez, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Eli Stewart
Mr. And Mrs. W. L. Moffatt
Location
Martinez, Calif.
Event Date
New Year's Day
Story Details
Eli Stewart's will, admitted to probate, leaves his $900 estate to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moffatt, instructs to drink up any remainder after funeral expenses, rejects tombstones, and specifies no $50 burial suit.