Hartman's Estate

Iobst, J.,

Before the auditor, one Anna Loux presented her claim for $2000. The auditor found against her, and an exception to this finding is now before us. The claim is based entirely upon a written instrument which reads as follows:

“Allentown, Pa., May 30, 1927.

“Statement of Mr. F. S. Hartman.

“In the presence of Dr. G. H. Boyer, and myself as his Power of Attorney, Mr. F. S. Hartman, who is of sound' mind, has voluntarily declared, that in his last will which is deposited in a Lock Box, in the Second National Bank, Allentown, Pa., He previously willed One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars, to…