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lose Friends Mystified
flhat Her Proteges Were
Left to Shift For Selves
0M! Large Estate Worth About 525,000 TodanA
Indies
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rous Woman Gave F
A 'lhoseln InNeed-—Sold Some Property Shortly
More Her Death To Raise Money.
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:Mwm will‘end testament?
WI. “on Another “1“
WI. title will her last?
Th“! are the questions being
”littered by old friends of Mrs Crew
In Roweyton and they are not con»
but with the most obvious explana-
lion i. e. that the estate left by Mrs.
Crew was so small that the income
vtrent it would not have been sum-
flinl to provide care for those she
.kopt under her wing during her life
'UIIO.
The belief persists that there was
another Ind later will than the one
i'hlch hastboen found and probated.
It is recalled that the will was
not folind until after more than two
:_> Hooks of frantic search of the
3‘ thouse.
= It was then discovered in Mrs.
rCraw's workbasket.
. Would she have allowed her last
will and testament to be so exposed :'
mu Shrunk Heavily
. According to the latest develop-
,ments in the case the estate fur-
. ,Iiilhes an ideal example of what
Jewysrs call the "dissipation" of es-
”the. The late Mr. Craw owned
considerable property and a number
2 oyster beds in Rowayton. Ills es-
tats was estimated to be worth
bout 8100.000 at the time of his
til. From this amount the hold.
to have so dwindled thnt apprais-
ers believe less than 825,000 re.-
mains. F. Irving Smith and H. 0.
Toilet-d are the appraisers
‘ ‘ Mrs. Crew. Just before her death.
was forced to sell oyster bed proper-
‘lt to meet demands upon her in-
are
. Two Wills Made.
It is known that Mrs. Crew made
wills. the first on October 28.
‘9. left her whole estate in the
I of her husband as a. trust fund
her sister. Eleanor J. Chapin.
the income to go to her support.
event of her sister's predecease
estate was to be equally divided
n one sister. Mary '1'. Moses.
. two brothers, Reoluff H. Chapin
Tierck Chapln. In event of
. of one of these, one share was
, go to the children of her, bro-
. Peter Chapin. Tierck Chopin.
‘ 7 Bond. Nebr., was given $500
ht.
3m second and last known will,
e September 23. 1002. was writ.
after the death of her husband
when her affairs had presum-
become much more complica-
By that time she had acquired
gages and claims of the proper-
several of her relatives and
claims were observed in the
0”.
or $1,000 mortgage on the prop-
: cf her brother. Peter Chapin,
”*Bradgewater. N .Y.. she ullled to
‘7 children. (Jr: and Alice. A money
’ latent was provided The same
’ done for the estate of her bro-
‘ ‘ {Wench Chapin. or. an 8800
”mass. Her niece Jennie A.
sun. daughter of Biol-of: Ii. and
Chopin of Pennsylvania. re-
pin in Haverack. Columbia
rs. Crew's sister. Eleanor .1.
sun in Haverick. Columbia
iy. N. 1.
fl. sum of 0500 to Mary Moses
on her death to Mrs. Kittie
min. When she died. the money
gamed on to three heirs in the
' Mina Bequests
mng the smaller bequests of the
I was that of the Raymond fam-
bibls to Fanny How. the niece
Mr. Crow. and gold headed
ones owned by Raymond fleeley
that those who had been the beneficiaries
s Orsw’ a generous heart should be so summarily
their own resouroes and no mention of them niads
which has been offered in probate as Mrs. Oraw’ s
is given to his granddaughter. Paul-
ine How. Mrs. Craw's watch and
chain go to Mary Smullin. daughter
of Horace and Anna Smullin. A mu-
sic box and bronze statuary from the
household go to Kittie Holman. of
Sergeant's Bluff. Iowa; a piano and
stool go to Jennie A. Chapin. Wilda
J. Smullin receives $100 in cash. Jo-
sephine Bogus of Omaha. Neb., 8200;
Helen J. Holman. daughter at Kit-
tie Holman. 8109 Florence E. Ad-
cock. daughter of Joseph and Flor-
ence Adcock. New Haven. 8100:
Emily E. Brown. wife of Frank C.
llrown of llowayton. 8600: and Jo-
sephine Boerum. daughter of Peter
and Lottie Boerum. 8500.
An interesting clause in the will is
that giving $100 to Kate A. Crockett.
daughter of John and Susie Crockett.
The document reads: “But if I
shall give to her a. wedding present
of that cost and value. this bequest
shall by such gift be revoked and
become void."
In a codicll made at the same
time. Mrs. Crow cut off the children
of Lee and Alice Chopin. who had
been granted the mortgage or
equivalent of 81. 000 on the estate of
her brother. Peter Chapln of Bridge-
water. by passing the money to the
residuary estate in case of their
death.
Beneficiaries lacrosse.
The itsidun of tho Craw estate
“as it“, by \‘15 Crow to be evenly
divided between nine nieces. The
property, at that time was large
enough to warrant division. With its
diminishing aizo‘ however. the num-
ber of residuum; heirs increased to
17 through the death of original
heirs and. with correspondingly
small amounts due each of them.
The original nine were Kittie Hol-
man. Alice M. Chapin. Pearl B.
Chapln. Ruby A. Chapin. Edith M.
Chapln. Jennie Chopin. Emma R.
Chopin, Grace Barton. and Joseph-
ine Boggs. To this list has been ad-
ded and corrected to admit names of
heirs to smaller bequests: Robert E.
Chopin. Winchester. Tenth: Ethel
P. Chopin. Waverly place. N. Y.;
Alico Fierce. Bridgewater. N. 2.;
Lewis Cliapln California: Lee Chap-
in Bridgewater. N. ..;U Floyd Chap.
in. New Berliiip' N. Y-i Jay Chapin.
Aurora. Cal.. ' Lee Cliapln. Aurora.
(301.; Alice Swinney Dallas, Ten;
Edith Bolliver. Long Beach. Cal.:
Helen Schopp. Loe Angeles. Cal.:
Currier Holman. Balls. 1a.: and
Grant Holman, Sallx. Ia. All of these
are Mrs. Crow's nephews and nieces
or their children. One. Currier Hol-
man. is a great ‘grand nephew.
Since the above will was made
the family has scattered far and
wide. Emma n. Chopin. one of the
rcsiduary lclraiccs. is mentioned as
being in llucnos Aires. and Ruby
Chapin in Tacoma. Wash.
How Estate Fell Off
The explanation given for the di-
minishing estate is that Mr. Craw
left his widow little more than her
dower rights, the rest going to chari-
table organizations. She in turn for
years added to missionary funds
and aided many charities. mostly
among Rowayton poor.
About 15 years ago Mrs. Craw
practically adopted the family of
the Rev. Franklin Brown. who was
read out of the Rowayton Baptist
church following an incident made '
sensational by New York news-
papers. She declared herself in
empathy with him and also is said
to have offered him and his family
financial support for the rest of
their lives. That she would fail to
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ered unbelievable by those who
knew her Well.
Rev. Brown. his wife. and
his molhor-iii-law. were all given
notice to leave the Crow house
they had so long occupied. within
four days. upon the arrival of Jen-
nie A. Chapiu. fl niece. of Grove
City. Pa.. who was appointed ad-
ministratrix. of Mrs. Crow's estate.
As far as can be determined they
are now living with relatives in
Bridgeport.
Mrs. Craw's particular interest in
the minister and his family was a
direct benefit to the church in R0-
wayton. During his pastorate she
deeded the church the property upon
which it stands and it is said that
her interest in the organization
waned after the episode in which
he was involved was augmented by
gossips to the point where he was
read out of the pulpit. One of her
closest friends said this morning that
she had frequently remarked upon
her good fortune in being able to. in
some measure. right what she con-
sidered the wrong done the minis-
ter.
Apparently. she had no opportu-
nity to communicate her wishes to
her heirs. however. Not for many
years has she had a. visit from any
or them and only two appeared at her
funeral. Miss Jennie Chopin and a
niece from Dallas. Texas.
Another resident of the house was
Miss Elizabeth Smith. daughter of
the partner of Mrs. Crow's father.
She is said to be comparatively well
off and is now staying in Barton.
HARBOR VIEW
(By L. ll )
It "is predicted that next week
will bring a rush of people to Har-
bor View. Most of the schools in
New York and vicinity will have had
their commencements by then. and
the children will be able to leave.
‘ ‘ ' ‘ Also. the season can’t be
postponed indefinitely and the sum.
mer visitors will sooner or later take
the matter into their own hands and
decide to do without the weather.
‘ ‘ o 'It is hoped the new lift
bridge will have a formal opening
with an appropriate dedication. The
Harborites have found it such a vast
improvement over the last one and
such a. convenience that they feel
they owe. it at least a word of thanks.
This will not take place of course
until all the residents have arrived.
' ‘ ‘ ‘ Mr. Couzens, Mr. Smith and
the other tennis fiends have begun
to haunt the courts every afternoon
after business hours. It is intima-
ted that their respective wives have
difficulty in persuading them that it
is sometimes necessary to eat. The
courts are in excellent shape and
prepared for the constant use that
they will probably receive this sea-
son. ' r ‘ ‘ One of the theatre par-
ties arranged for the premiere of the
Big Parade tonight is that consisting
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Smith and Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Selchow. ‘ ' ' ‘ Mrs.
Rose Lsrltin is at the Norwalk hos-
pital where she will probably be for
iho'rest of the summer. Mrs. Larkin
has previously spent the season with
her daughter. Mrs. Rinehort. at the
beach. ‘ ' ° ' Mrs. Frank Wood is
entertaining at cards on Friday.
‘ ' ‘ ' Mrs. Kennabiy was the
hostess yesterday at her home on
Harbor View avenue. There were
several tables of bridge. ' t e a
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Elks’ History
(Continued from Page One.)
bcr increased to 135 in 1900 and in
1914 to 379, he said.
"sicaovcm's “'0er of I’mlse.
Past Exalted. Ruler McGovern of
Bridgeport responded to the toast
the history of the order but refused
to go into details, declaring that
they would be better emphasized by
silent regard. ”When the Declara-
tion of Indcpencciico was signed
Norwulk was 125 years old." he
stated. "Is it any wonder that out
of such soil comes an organization
that you should be proud of. He
drew his brlef speech to a. close by
referring to tho 1; survivliig char-
ter members as "the 12 apostles"
and gave way to the principal
speaker who. he declared would
"probably be the nation's next grand
exalted rule."
"The period in which the Norwaik
lodge has found its existence has
been the most expansive and or cut-
ful period of our order. " Mr. Phillips
declared after stating that the lodge
had jumped from 100. 000 members
and ll. 800. 000 in assets in 1901 to
360.000 members and assets of $84.-
000.000 today. This growth had its
root 59 years ago when a. handful of
actors gathered in a back room of
New York's east side. These found-
ers. he said. conceived the idea of a
fraternity and adopted the basic
principles that have made it distinc-
tive in charity and Americanism and
unique in its appeal to the heart.
Wherever the American flag is flown
an Elk standard can be found and
the reason is summed up in the word
"brotherhood".
Simplicity and Humanity.
“Simplicity and humanity of ideals
were implanted by the founders who
became the missioners of good will.
It is charity to help those who are
down since they are down because
it is human to err.
"Elkdom has become the surety of
good fellowship. kind it ess and
friendship. There is little use in go-
ing into details of history since the
real history of the organisation will
never be known until someone goes
to all the widows and i. so who
have felt the pinch of po orty and
there finds the traces. .
"The lodge must expand. but in
the right way. The new material
must fit the ideals of the old. New
members must. be inculcated with
our principles. which after all mean
nothing unless exemplified by deeds.
"To be an Elk is the proud privi-
lege to any man. . The Elk is the
kind of American to ‘whom liberty.
equality and tolerance ‘are stand-
ards."
The order today is bigger but no
better than the original order.
Neither was the old better than the
new since the same principles are
observed. But the old deserves the
credit for the sacrifices that were
made.
"May this building continue a
shrine of charity and justice and a.
beacon of brotherhood."
The ovation accorded the speaker
was closed with Exalted Ruler
Rose's admonition to the members
to take the advice offered in regard
to increased membership and not to
forget that the present order has to
face the largest debt eves incurred
because of the building so proudly
ntsrred to.
Auto Crash Survivors
Leave Hospital Today
Mrs. Vincsnso Battlpetlia and
three small children of are at. Anna
place. New York City.
charged from the Norwalk Hospital.
today and will return to their home.
Ili- Batclpatlie and one other child
All suffered m injuries sus-
telusdinen sutoaocuentiu Greens
Farina. May 81. in which two Bat-
tipaiila children were so ssrl‘isly tn-
Itlred. that they (led shortly after
the crash.
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[ Deaths and Funerals
Emily Bancroft Hammond
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily
Bancroft Hammond. who passed
away Tuesday. in St. Raphael's hos-
pital. New Haven, were this morn-
ing at 11 o'clock from the borne. 34
France street.
The deceased is survived by three
children, Mrs. ltobert Sturgis of
Chicago; John Bancroft Hammond.
and Bradley Bancroft Hammond. a
student at. Asheville. N. C.. and one
brother. John W. Bancroft. 6 Can-
non stroet. The deceased was the
widow of the late Janice Y. llam-
moud.
She was born in Bradford. Mass"
about 59 years ago. the daughter of
John s. and Emily Bancroft, and
came to this city nearly 20 years
ago. Mrs. Hammond was a coni-
niunicnnt of St. Paul's church. Rev.
J. B. Werner. pastor of Grace
church. officiated for Rev. Louis B.
Howell. rector of St. Paul's. who is
out of the city. The services and
interment were private.
Interment was in Riverside ceme-
tour) .
_ . Margaret O'Donneu
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
O'Donnell. widow of Michael O'Don-
uell will be Friday morning at 8: lo
from the home of her daughter.
Mrs George Kent. in Winnipauk,
and at 9 from St. Mary's church.
Interment. will be in St. Mary's
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. Daniel Hart of As-
toria. N. Y. .and Mrs. George Kent.
and two sons. John and William. all
of this city. .
Concietta Ssultlletti
The funeral of Mrs. Concietta
Sanitlif‘ttl took place this morning
at 8:30 o'clock from the late home
in Saugatuck and at 9 o'clock from
the Church of the Assumption. In.
torment was in the Catholic ceme-
iery.
Mary Hastings.
The funeral of Miss Mary Hast-
mac 8 Eversley street. will take
place Friday afternoon at. " :30 from
the. funeral chapel of Charles Fable.
in Westport. Interment will be in
\Villowbrook cemetery.
William M. Cortxlghi.
Ill only a few days, William M.
Cortright. one of the most. valued
employees of the Nash Engineering
company. passed away this morning
at his home. 1 Goldeteln Place. East
Norwalk. He was taken ill Saturday
while at work. Later pneumonia
developed and caused his death. He
was 42 years of age.
Mr. Cortright is survived by his
widow. formerly Miss Edith Sanford.
and two small children, Doris and
Shirley.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the home.
The deceased is also survived by
one sister. Mrs. Lena Pinsrd. of
Syracuse, N. Y.. and three brothers.
Albert and Louis of Syracuse, and
George. of Port. Chester.-
He. was assistant foreman of the
assembling department of the Nash
company, and warm tribute to his
values service was made this morn-
ing by an oillcial at the plant. Dur-
ing the past winter. Mr. cortrlght
had done much work at the Can-
adian plant of the company. He was
a member of Norwalk Lodge. No.
709. B. P. O. E.
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