Leiser v. Hartel

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

The facts in connection with this appeal present a rather startling situation. Jane C. Harrison, a niece of the late Senator Simon Cameron, for many years a senator from Pennsylvania and secretary of war under President Lincoln, lived in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She was possessed of considerable property which included land formerly used as a brickyard and three other pieces of real estate, known respectively as “The Harrison Block,” “The Mansion,” and “The Cameron House.” She died in 1932, well advanced in age, and by her will disposed of her property, including…