Dillon v. Monroe Cotton Mills

Tbe property in question was owned by H. M. Houston, who died in 1901, baying made disposition of tbe same by bis last will and testament in terms as follows:

“It is my will tbat all tbe remainder or residue of my property, of whatsoever nature or kind it may consist, shall be divided into three equal parts by my children, R. Y. Houston, Ellen E. Fitzgerald and Martha M..Turner, if they can agree or if they prefer it to be done by others or if they cannot agree on a division, then they shall select three disinterested and intelligent freeholders who shall divide the said property as near as…