Woodland Closing Still Undecided Board Takes No Action On Cemetery Green House Problem
  Submitted by Peggy A. Wells

Decision on the proposed closing of the Woodland cemetery green house must come within the coming month, the cemetery board of control was notified at its monthly business meeting last evening. Bulbs must be planted by Sept. 1 and definite action by the board must be taken by that time.

It has been proposed to close the green house temporarily, due to a falling off in business, but there has never been a formal vote on the matter.

Storm damage to the cemetery was discussed at the session, with announcement that an oak tree over 100 years old would probably be removed. The tree, located in front of the new cemetery residence, was badly damaged in last week’s storm and it will probably be necessary to cut down what remains of the landmark.

Board Members Neil Van Veikengurgh, John Lewe and W. H. Rutledge, Supt. Roy Haney and Clerk Thelma Lawson attended the session.

Ironton Tribune, 2 August 1932, Tuesday, Page 2.

Greenhouse at Woodland Cemetery Discontinued

Operation of the greenhouse at Woodland cemetery is to be discontinued temporarily and no new stock to be purchased.

Closing of the greenhouse, except for disposal of flowers and stock now on hand, was voted at the monthly meeting of the board Thursday evening. Lack of support and a great falling off in receipts was given as reason for the board’s action in discontinuing operation of the flower and plant gardens.

The closing is temporary and only a trial step, it is said, but operation will probably not be resumed for a year.

Adoption of a set of rules governing the setting of plants on graves is being considered by the board and several items, looking toward a "cleaning up" of the cemetery, are being considered. This action will probably be taken at a meeting in the near future.

Board members Neil Van Valkenburgh, John Lowe and W. H. Rutledge, Supt. Roy Haney and Clerk Thelma Lawson attended Thursday’s meeting.

Ironton Tribune, 2 September 1932, Friday, Page 12.

Mausoleum at Woodland Cemetery Provided For In Pfaff Will 

Greenup Woman’s Testament Is To Face Court Test Bulk of Valuable Estate At  Disposal Of Portsmouth Woman

Construction of a $10,000 private mausoleum in Woodland cemetery, and the setting aside of $2,000 for its perpetual care, are provided in the will of Miss Carrie Pfaff, age 68 years, resident of Greenup, Ky., who died last August 20 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frances Hanna of Portsmouth. Mrs. Frances Hanna of Portsmouth is named executrix and bequests are made to many persons, including minor awards to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lynn of Russell, Mrs. Anna Keenan and Mr. Davisson of Haverhill.

The will is to be contested at Portsmouth Burgess Kinner, appointed administrator by Kentucky courts, through his attorneys, J. D. Adkinson and V. A. Pollock of Greenup. The bulk of the estate is left to the care of Mrs. Frances Hanna of Portsmouth.

Construction of the mausoleum at Woodland cemetery is to be started when a fair price for real estate can be obtained and Miss Pfaff’s body and those of her parents, her brother, Christian, who died a few years ago, and her sister, Miss Mary, who hanged herself at Greenup ten years ago, placed in it. All now repose at Woodland.

Probated Monday

The will of Miss Pfaff was probated Monday in County Judge W. S. Wheatley’s court at Greenup, being offered by Burgess Kinner of Greenup, curator of her estate, and Attorney J. D. Adkinson. The will was dated August 2, 1932, and witnessed by Police Judge D. B. Warnock and Miss Ona Tibbetts. Miss Tbbetts stated that she signed the document, but did not know it was a will, but thought is was an article concerning the building of a mausoleum in Woodland cemetery at Ironton. Mr. Warnock stated he knew the same to be a will.

Mrs. Hanna was present, accompanied by Attorney Arthur Bannon of Portsmouth.

The parents of Miss Pfaff were natives of Germany and Mr. Pfaff for years conducted a tailor shop here. About ten years ago, Miss Mary, a sister, hanged herself in an outbuilding on the rear of a lot at their home and was found the next day. The only brother, Christain, died a few years ago and this left an estate estimated to be between $75,000 and $100,000. Only two distant relatives survive.

Mr. Bannon, attorney for Mrs. Hanna, offered Mrs. Idaline Anderson of Greenup, administratrix of the estate, but Judge Wheatley at this session of court did not appoint Mrs. Anderson.

Here’s the Will

A correct copy of the will which was probated in county court reads:

"In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Carrie Pfaff, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make and declare this my last will and testament.

Item 1. I direct that my just debts and funeral expenses by paid as soon as possible.

Item 2. I give and bequeath to Miss Barbara Eiche, my second cousin, of 199 Second street, Hartford, Wisconsin, the sum of $200.

Item 3. I give and bequeath to James Kinner, of Greenup county, Ky., $200.

Item 4. I give and bequeath to Irwin Kinner, of Greenup, $200.

Item 5. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Kinner, of Greenup, $250, my gold necklace, oval table and cover, wicker settee and rocker, mantle clock and picture, all of which are in the living room; six cane seated chairs, worsted quilt (box pattern) and quilt made of small calico pieces.

Item 6. I bequeath to Caroline Kinner $25 and ladies watch.

Item 7. I bequeath to Paul Leslie Kinner 25.

Item 8. I bequeath to Emma George the sum of $600, a dresser and square oak stand in front bed room, cubbard in the kitchen (with glass doors) plush coat with light fur collar, figured silk dress trimmed in red, sewing machine, rug in the living room, silk quilt with green silk lining and a ladies watch.

Item 9. I bequeath to Mr. George, senior, of Greenup, a mahogany rocker in the front bed room.

Item 10. I bequeath to Mary Agnes Hanna, of Portsmouth, bureau in the back bed room.

Item 11. I bequeath to Julia Lee Hanna, of Portsmouth, my brown coat, scarves and hat and kitchen chairs.

Item 12. I bequeath to Lizzie Smith, of Greenup, $25.

Item 13. I bequeath to Sallie Winters, of Greenup, $50.

Item 14. I bequeath to John Hanna, of Portsmouth, trunk in the back bed room and my brother’s watch. I desire that the watch be given him upon his graduation from high school.

Item 15. I bequeath to Mrs. Anna Keenan the sum of $300 and money derived from sale of the fixtures located in a store building now occupied by Joe George. This bequeath is with the understanding that Mrs. Keenan deed back to my estate the property located in Haverhill, O. This property is my property and should it be necessary for my executrix to sue Mrs. Keenan to establish the ownership, then the above gift of $300 and other bequest shall be null and void and shall become a part of my estate.

Item 16. I bequeath to Mr. Davisson, of Haverhill, O., the sum of $500 and any tools about the place he may want.

Item 17. I bequeath to Mr. Raymond Hanna, of Portsmouth, O., the bed in the front bed room.

Item 18. I bequeath to Mrs. Frances Hanna, of Portsmouth, household effects not otherwise mentioned.

Item 19. Lester Lynn, of Russell, Ky., a feather tick.

Item 20. Mrs. Lester Lynn, Of Russell, $50.

Item 21. I hereby direct my executrix to have built for my final resting place and resting place of my father, mother, sister and brother, a mausoleum of granite in Woodland Cemetery, at Ironton, O., said mausoleum to cost around $10,000 and contain six crypts; five of which will be occupied by myself and family and the sixth at the disposal of Mrs. Frances Hanna, of Portsmouth. Since some of my estate consists of real estate it may not be sold at once at par value. I direct that this mausoleum to be built when, in the judgment of the executrix, said real estate can be sold at a fair value. I further direct that for the upkeep of said mausoleum the sum of $2000 be set aside in trust, the interest of which is to be used for the perpetual care of said mausoleum. In the interval from the time of my death until the mausoleum is ready for the occupancy of our bodies, I direct that my remains be kept in the Community Mausoleum, Woodland Cemetery, at Ironton, O.

Item 22. From the residue of my estate I direct that $200 be used for masses to be read for the repose of the souls of myself and family. Churches where the masses are to be read is to be designated by my executrix. Any balance remaining in my estate after carrying out of the directions of my will, I direct that the same be paid to my good friend Mrs. Frances Hanna who will carry out some personal matters which I have discussed with her during her life.

Item 23. I hereby appoint Mrs. Frances Hanna, Portsmouth, O., executrix of this will and direct that no bond be required. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal at Greenup, Ky., this the second day of August A. D. 1932.

Ironton Tribune, 6 September 1932, Tuesday, Page 2.