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August 1, 1910
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
The holographic will of Judge Hosmer H. Keith, who died July 22, 1905, in Sioux Falls, was filed for probate on July 31. The estate, valued at $20,000 mostly in real estate, is left to wife Mary S. Keith, who decides distributions to daughter Flora and sons Albert and Edwin. Hearing set for August 12.
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FILED FOR PROBATE
Will of the Late Lawyer, H. H. Keith, of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, July 31.—The olographic will of the late Judge Hosmer H. Keith, who died in this city July 22, was filed for probate before Judge John T. Medin of the probate court yesterday. The date for the hearing and the appointing of an executor has been set for August 12. As stated in the will, Albert Keith, the youngest son, will be appointed to look after the estate.
There are four heirs, Mary S. Keith, the wife of the deceased. Flora Keith, daughter, Albert and Edwin, sons.
The estate is valued at $20,000 and consists mostly of real estate in this city and farm lands through this state and Iowa.
The estate was left in the hands of Mrs. Mary S. Keith and she is to decide the amount that is to be given to the other heirs.
Following is a paragraph that appeared in the will:
"Mary, after you have collected in all of the estate, if you think you have more than enough to abundantly support yourself and Flora, then give Edwin and Albert what you decide best. I also suggest that you make your will at once. Flora will need more than the boys."
This will is dated July 1, 1905.
Flora and Albert both reside in this city. but the oldest son, Edwin, lives in Bremerton. Wash
Will of the Late Lawyer, H. H. Keith, of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, July 31.—The olographic will of the late Judge Hosmer H. Keith, who died in this city July 22, was filed for probate before Judge John T. Medin of the probate court yesterday. The date for the hearing and the appointing of an executor has been set for August 12. As stated in the will, Albert Keith, the youngest son, will be appointed to look after the estate.
There are four heirs, Mary S. Keith, the wife of the deceased. Flora Keith, daughter, Albert and Edwin, sons.
The estate is valued at $20,000 and consists mostly of real estate in this city and farm lands through this state and Iowa.
The estate was left in the hands of Mrs. Mary S. Keith and she is to decide the amount that is to be given to the other heirs.
Following is a paragraph that appeared in the will:
"Mary, after you have collected in all of the estate, if you think you have more than enough to abundantly support yourself and Flora, then give Edwin and Albert what you decide best. I also suggest that you make your will at once. Flora will need more than the boys."
This will is dated July 1, 1905.
Flora and Albert both reside in this city. but the oldest son, Edwin, lives in Bremerton. Wash
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Will Probate
Estate Inheritance
Family Heirs
Sioux Falls
Real Estate
What entities or persons were involved?
Hosmer H. Keith
Mary S. Keith
Flora Keith
Albert Keith
Edwin Keith
John T. Medin
Where did it happen?
Sioux Falls
Story Details
Key Persons
Hosmer H. Keith
Mary S. Keith
Flora Keith
Albert Keith
Edwin Keith
John T. Medin
Location
Sioux Falls
Event Date
July 1905
Story Details
Judge Hosmer H. Keith's will, dated July 1, 1905, filed for probate after his death on July 22. Estate of $20,000 in real estate left to wife Mary, who decides shares for children Flora, Albert, and Edwin. Albert to manage; hearing August 12.