---

The will of Judge George W. Geddes was admitted to probate in Probate Court this forenoon.  The instrument bears the date of August 24, 1892.

The first provision is that the debts of the deceased be paid.

Item second directs that N.S. Reed be appointed as trustee to hold in trust property hereinafter mentioned;  also directing that the Geddes homestead of 30 acres enclosed and 13 acres on the westside of Spring Mill Street and one-third of deceased's interest in the Geddes-Barbour block at the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue West be held in trust for the support of James I. Geddes, his wife and children during the lifetime of James and at his death the property shall go to his heirs. 

The undivided 1/2 of 70 acres, known as the Geddes & Oliver farm, and the south part of lot 401 in this city is to be held in trust for the support of deceased's son, Geo. M., and at his death the same shall go to the children of James and S. Lemon Geddes.

To S. Hubbell Geddes, Eleanora and Geo. Lemon Geddes testator leaves the 2/3 of his interest in the Geddes-Barbour block and also his lot on Main Street opposite Central Park, subject to wife's estate in last named property;  also 10 acres of land on Spring Mill Street.

To his wife (in addition to the provisions made by ante-nuptial contract) Judge Geddes leaves 1 single carriage, set of harness and horse known as "Rock" fur lap-robe, silver coffee-urn and a number of household articles.  His grandson, Lemon, is given his gold watch and chain and his grandson Bartley, the bookcase.  Simpson Hubbell Geddes, Eleanora Geddes and Lemon Geddes, grandchildren are to receive all other household goods not otherwise disposed of.  The private library is to be divided equally among all the grandchildren.

The widow of Lemon Geddes is to receive a horse and carriage.  The residue of the property not disposed of is to be given to the children of James Geddes. 

The last item requests all heirs to be satisfied with what is given them and directs, if any begin legal steps to resist or contest the will, the contestant is to receive nothing. 

As the 73 acres was sold after the will was made Judge Geddes drew up a codicil, making the following changes:  To George M. Geddes the 10 acres (Kendig farm) and house and lot at No. 88 South Main Street;  to J.I. Geddes the homestead and one-third interest in the Geddes & Barbour block;  to the grandchildren and Mrs. S.L. Geddes, 2/3 of the Geddes & Barbour block and house and lot at No. 40 West First Street.

Mr. Reed filed bonds this morning and was qualified as trustee and executor.