Felt v. Methodist Educational Advance

This is ejectment to try title. Defendants had directed verdict. The titles run back to the will of George Elwell, who died May 5, 1897. After devising a life estate to the wife, Abbey Elwell, in the “farm known as the homestead and situate on Sections Thirty-four (34) and Thirty-five (35) in the said Township of Van Burén, * * * consisting of one hundred and seven (107) acres of land,” the will provided:

“Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath to my children, Joseph Elwell, George W. Elwell, and Bhody Conant, the use, improvement and income of my homestead farm of one hundred and seven (107)…