Cook v. Sober

George S. Cook was the owner of the northeast quarter of section 23, township 25, range 6, in McLean-county. He died in 1884, leaving Mary Bail Cook, his widow, and Lila A. Cook, his daughter and only heir-at-law. He left a will disposing of his estate as follows:

“First — I give and bequeath (out of the moneys owing to me from the firm of Cook & Pratt Bros.) the sum of $1500 to a fund for the education of the colored people of the southern States, said money to be paid within eighteen months from my death.

“Second — I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary E., and my daughter, Lila A. Cook, all of…