In re the Estate of Alms

Taylor, C.

Frederick Alms, Sr., a resident of Goodhue county, died intestate on August 30, 1918, at the age of 89 years, and his estate was duly probated in Goodhue county. At his death he held five contracts, each in the following form:

“Red Wing, Minnesota, January 9th, 1924.

$1,000.00.

I do hereby acknowledge that I have this day received from Frederick Alms, Sr., the sum of one thousand dollars, and in consideration thereof, I do hereby agree, and promise to pay to said Frederick Alms, Sr., interest on said sum at the rate of five per cent per annum; interest to be paid, annually to said…