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October 24, 1903
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The trustees of Burr and Burton Seminary in Bennington receive notification of a $25,000 bequest from the will of Chicago resident Henry J. Willing, placed in trust for the institution's use, excluding property purchase or new gymnasium. This adds to his prior $5,000 contribution, totaling $35,000.
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A BEQUEST OF $25,000.
Burr and Burton Seminary Remembered
in H. J. Willing's Will.
Bennington, Oct. 23—The trustees of Burr and Burton seminary have been notified by the executors of the estate of the late Henry J. Willing of Chicago, that according to his will $25,000 was to be placed in trust, the income from the same to be used for the legitimate uses of the seminary. According to the will it cannot be used towards the purchase of any property or in the erection of a new gymnasium.
The sum makes $35,000 that Mr. Willing has given to the seminary within a few years, he having contributed the first $5,000 toward the endowment fund recently raised and placing him at the head of those who have given funds to the institution.
Burr and Burton Seminary Remembered
in H. J. Willing's Will.
Bennington, Oct. 23—The trustees of Burr and Burton seminary have been notified by the executors of the estate of the late Henry J. Willing of Chicago, that according to his will $25,000 was to be placed in trust, the income from the same to be used for the legitimate uses of the seminary. According to the will it cannot be used towards the purchase of any property or in the erection of a new gymnasium.
The sum makes $35,000 that Mr. Willing has given to the seminary within a few years, he having contributed the first $5,000 toward the endowment fund recently raised and placing him at the head of those who have given funds to the institution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bequest
Seminary
Endowment
Will
Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry J. Willing
Trustees Of Burr And Burton Seminary
Where did it happen?
Bennington
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry J. Willing
Trustees Of Burr And Burton Seminary
Location
Bennington
Event Date
Oct. 23
Story Details
Henry J. Willing's will bequeaths $25,000 in trust to Burr and Burton Seminary for its uses, excluding property or gymnasium; totals $35,000 with prior $5,000 gift to endowment.