Eschen v. Steers

KENYON, Circuit Judge.

Appellant, Eranees E. C. Esehen, was the daughter of the first wife of Osear M. Steers. Appellee, Mary Madison Steers, administratrix, was his wife at the time of his death. Oscar M. Steers was a resident of Clayton, Mo., and died on the 9th day of October, 1923. About 'three hours before his death he wrote the following letter to the vice president of the Eirst National Bank of Jefferson City, Mo., in which bank said Steers had over $10,000 on deposit:

■ “Clayton, Mo. 10/9/23.

“Mr. W. E. Zuendt, Jeff. City, Mo. — My dear Billy: Am writing you to say that my health has…