First, I desire that all my debts and the expenses connected with my funeral be paid.
Second, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Jane Brown, the sum of $10,000.00, all the household furniture and chattel property of every kind and nature used in and in connection with our residence, and a life estate in my two farms.
Third, I give and devise to my two sons, John Brown, Jr., and Clark Brown, jointly, my farm known as the "Home Place." This devise is subject to the life estate of my wife mentioned in division two of my will.
Fourth, I give and devise to my daughter, Anna Brown, my farm known as the "North Place," during her life, and at her death to her lawful issue. This devise is subject to the life estate of my wife, provided for in division two of this will.
Fifth, the balance of my personal property I give and bequeath to Smith Home for Aged Men, of Chicago.
I appoint my son, John Brown, Jr., executor of this will, and revoke all former wills. In witness whereof, I have subscribed my name this 10th day of September, 1909.
John Brown.
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said John Brown in our presence, and by him published, and declared to be his last will and testament, and at his request, and in our presence and in the presence of each other, we subscribed our names as attesting witnesses at Chicago, Illinois, this 10th day of September, 1909.
Thomas Jones, Residing at 21 State St.,
James Johnson, Residing at 4704 Drexel Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.