In Re Will of Diver

James B. Diver died at Keokuk, Iowa, in October, 1930, at about the age of 84. The will in controversy was executed on November 27, 1929. In the will, the testator provided for the payment of his debts, gave detailed instructions in reference to a tombstone and what should be carved thereon, made eight bequests of $50.00 each, two bequests of $100.00 each, and one bequest of $200.00. He then gave Amelia B. Smith 5 shares of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company stock and 10 shares of Baltimore & Cumberland Valley Railroad Company stock. Following this, the will contains the following:

“I do…