In Re Estate of Page

This is an appeal from a decree of final distribution of the estate of Philura B. Page, a widow, who left no issue, no father and no mother.

The principal question .is as to the proper construction of the following clause of the will of the deceased:

“I give, bequeath and devise to Russel G. Page, my husband, all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of whatever kind or nature or wherever situated, and in the event that my husband dies before my death, then I give, bequeath and devise one-fourth of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to his lawful heirs and the balance, after…