National Board of Christian Women's Board of Missions of Christian Church v. Fry

— This is an action to determine title to certain property owned by Mrs. Mollie R. French, who died testate April 4, 1918, or for alternative relief.

Mrs. French owned a residence property on Love Street in Mexico, Missouri. Her husband, William H. French, had predeceased her, leaving her the property in question, of the value of $7,000 or $8,000, personal estate of the value of about $10,000, and other real estate. On January 9, 1914, Mrs. French, who had no children, executed her will. Item 1 directs the payment of all her debts. The will then contains the following bequests in separate…