January
27, 1922 – The battle of the heirs of James J. Hill for the
estate of his widow was resumed today in St. Paul, Minn. Hearing in probate
court on applications for administration papers was scheduled before Judge H.
E. Doc.
Louis W. Hill, supported by his sister Mary Hill, has applied for authority to administer the estate. Several other children asked that the Northwestern Trust Company be made executors.
Mary Hill, their mother, died Nov. 22, without leaving a will. It was reported she had written a will a short time before her death, but destroyed it because of dissension among the heirs. The estate is variously valued at between $12,000,000 and $18,000,000.
Charitable and religious institutions in the Twin Cities are affected by the contests. The widow of the railroad magnate was interested in many charitable works.
“This dispute has been going on for five years,” Louis W. Hill is reported to have told friends. He is said to be anxious to have it settled “for all time.”
“I am in this fight to carry out my mother’s wishes,” said Hill. “I am fighting for mother’s signature, and I will fight for that to the finish.”
James N. Hill, New York City, is leading the other heirs in the fight. While the division of the estate probably will not be materially affected whoever secures control, the heirs’ differences will be fully aired in court, it is believed.
Louis W. Hill, supported by his sister Mary Hill, has applied for authority to administer the estate. Several other children asked that the Northwestern Trust Company be made executors.
Mary Hill, their mother, died Nov. 22, without leaving a will. It was reported she had written a will a short time before her death, but destroyed it because of dissension among the heirs. The estate is variously valued at between $12,000,000 and $18,000,000.
Charitable and religious institutions in the Twin Cities are affected by the contests. The widow of the railroad magnate was interested in many charitable works.
“This dispute has been going on for five years,” Louis W. Hill is reported to have told friends. He is said to be anxious to have it settled “for all time.”
“I am in this fight to carry out my mother’s wishes,” said Hill. “I am fighting for mother’s signature, and I will fight for that to the finish.”
James N. Hill, New York City, is leading the other heirs in the fight. While the division of the estate probably will not be materially affected whoever secures control, the heirs’ differences will be fully aired in court, it is believed.
The Bemidji Daily Pioneer; “Battle of Hill Heirs in Court Again Today”; Jan. 27, 1922; p. 1.
Mrs. James J. (Mary) Hill
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