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This is a booklet containing a record of land transfers from 1820 to 1917 of a tract of land on the south of side of Cape Girardeau along Sprigg Street. This fascinating document mentions quite a few historical figures, including Louis Lorimier, Bartholomew Cousins, Daniel Steinbeck, Andrew Giboney, Louis Houck, and Robert Sturdivant.

In 1918 or so, a commission was appointed to divide the large Spanish land grant of Louis Lorimier which encompassed the entire town of Cape Girardeau. The booklet traces how 160 acres of Lorimier's tract was divided up and how these two "out lots" were transferred from person to person until they landed into the possession of Louis Houck (through his wife Mary Giboney) who ended up turning them (and other lots) into a series of subdivisions.

The booklet was published by the Naeter Brothers (founders of the Cape Girardeau Republican, now the Southeast Missourian), presumably in 1917, for Mr. M. E. Leming, another prominent figure in Cape history.

I've scanned in the entire text, which starts below. The pages of the booklet are marked in red like this [Booklet Page 1] while pages from the original abstracts are marked like this (PAGE SIX). The first portion of this document (pages 1 through 25) traces the history of Out Lot 50 and the next portion (pages 26 through 40) covers Out Lot 51. The final portion starting at page 40 covers both lots in the years leading up to 1911.

Some interesting things to look for:

Discussion of the Lorimier land grant Commission (pages 2 and 28)
Notarized document from the Territory of Missouri (page 3)
Full text of Daniel Steinbeck's will (page 7). He apparently also owned the lot where Lorimier lived (presumably at the Red House) which he bequeated to Mr. Byrne (page 9). Also notice the provision for the funding of a school for poor children (page 9) and the addendum giving two sets of clothing to his "servants" (page 11).
Complete will of Andrew Giboney (page 16). Note that he gives the lion's share of his estate to his daugher Mary instead of his wife Sarah. Mary married Louis Houck, which explains why he suddenly shows up as executor of the will (page 18).
Houck sells a portion of land to the city to build an extension to Sprigg Street (page 19)
Houck allows Mr. Tinsley to string electric wires on his property -- for a price, of course, and only if the wires are of "first class order" (page 42)
Houck dedicates the streets and alleys within his subdivisions for public use (43).
Summaries of lawsuits and tax bills filed against Louis Houck, some of which were not settled yet (pages 49 to 51).

Heirs of Louis Lorimier, Decd.
By Commissioner.
To
Van B. Dlashmutt

Instrument, Commissioners Deed.
Dated, July 9th, 1820
Filed, August 11th, 1829
Consideration $1480.00
Recorded Book E Page 392.

Whereas by an order of the Circuit Court for the County of Cape Girardeau Term of August 1819 on the Petition for partition of the lands belonging to Louis Lorimier, Daniel F. Steinbeck, and Agatha his wife, Victor Lorimier and Thomas Jefferson Rodney and Polly Rodney, children and heirs of Maria Louisa, daughter of Louis Lorimier deceased, and late wife of Thomas S. Rodney, their present guardian, all heirs and representatives of the said Louis Lorimier deceased. It was ordered and directed by the said Court that the commissioners before appointed for the division of said lands do sell the same at public vendue as surveyed and laid off into lots and parcels and that they or a majority of them do make conbeyances to the purchasers taking mortgages etc.

Therefore, we the undersigned as Commissioners so appointed and by virtue of the authority vested in us for and in consideration of the sum of $1480.00 being the amount of the last and highest bid made at public auction for the out lots hereinafter described and for the seven eighths of which sum the purchaser Van B. Dlashmutt having paid the one eighths part thereof has Given his obligation secured by mortgage on the premises, we by these presents do give grant sell assign and convey and enfeoff unto the said Van B. Dlashmutt his heirs and assigns for ever the said out lots to-wit: Two out lots on the south of said town containing each 80 acres more or Iess, and designated under numbers 50 and 52 on the map made out from the filed notes of the surveyor who measured the same to which reference may be had for further particulars, and other lands.

Personally appeared before me John C. Harbison a Justice of the Peace for said County B. Cousin, W. Kelso and C. B. Ellis Commissioners and acknowledged the within instrument of writing to be their act and deed for the Purposes therein mentioned.

Witness my hand and seal this 29th day of July, 1820. John C. Harbison, (SEAL)
Justice of the Peace.

Van B. D'lashmutt
to
The Heirs of Louis Lorimier, Decd.

Instrument, Mortgage.
Dated, July 29th, 1820.
Filed, July 29, 1820.
Consideration $1295.00.
Recorded Book E Page 454.

Know Ye, that I Van B. Dlashmutt for and in consideration of the sum of $1295.00 due to the heirs of Louis Lorimier deceaced, herein after named being the residue of the purchase money for the six out lots or tracts of land herein after described do by these presents give, grant, sell assign and convey and enfeoff unto the heirs and representatives of Louis Lorimier deceased, namely; Louis Lorimier, Daniel F. Steinbeck, (in right of his wife Agatha and as assignee of Augusta B. Lorimier and Rathiel B. Lorimier,) Victor Lorimier and the minor children of Thomas S. Rodney by his first wife, Maria Louisa to-wit: Thomas Jefferson Rodney and Polly Rodney and to their and each of their heirs and assigns forever.

Two out lots containing each eighty acres viz No. 50 and 52 situate to the South and near the said town, and other lands, and also all my estate right title interest property possession claim and demand whatsoever of in and to the same or any part thereof.

Dlashmutt pay the said sum of $1295.00 in three equal portions in nine, eighteen and twenty four calander months according to the tenor of three several promisory notes of even date herewith, to the said Louis Lorimier, Daniel F. Steinbeck, Victor Lorimier, Thomas Jefferson Rodney and Polly Rodney or bearer, then this deed to be void, otherwise to be and remain in full force. Van B. D'Lashmutt (SEAL)

Before me William Kelso a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared the said Van B. D'Lashmutt and acknowledged the within mortgage to be his own act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of July 1820. William Kelso, Justice of the Peace.

I do hereby acknowledged to have received full satisfaction and payment of the within and annexed mortgage. D. F. Steinbeck.

Done before me this 31st day of July 1823, C. S. Thomas, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Van B. D'Lashmutt and Margaret,
his wife. To
Lyne Starling and Elias N.
D'Lashmutt, trading under the firm
and style of Starling & D'Lashmutt by
Elias N. D'Lashmutt their actin
partner in the town of Jackson

Instrument, Deed.
Dated February 15, 1821.
Filed February 18, 1821.
Consideration $2472.00
Recorded Book F Page 70.

Grant Bargain and Sell, alien, enfeoff, confirm and forever quit claim unto the said Starling and D'Lash-

mutt their heirs and assigns forever, the following lots or parcels of land, all and singulur the appurtenances thereto belonging, which is situated in the County and State aforesaid.

No. 50 containing 80 acres, and other lands. Being a part of a tract of land confirmed by the Spanish Government to Louis Lorimier and confirmed by the United States to Louis Lorimier or his legal representatives and sold under an order of the Circuit, Court of the County of Cape Girardeau appointing Commissioners to divide the real estate of Louis Lorimier deceased, reference being had to the records of said Court and the deeds of Bartholomew Cousin et al., commissioners, it will more fully and at large appear.

Covenant, warrant and defend the title against all persons claiming any right or title either by or under them the said Van B. D'Lashmutt and Margaret his wife and their heirs.

Personally came Van B. D'Lashmutt and Margerett his wife before me John Abernathie a Justice of the Peace of the Township in and for the County and State aforesaid and acknowledged that they did executed the above deed of conveyance to the above said Starling and D'Lashmutt at the time and for the Purposes therein mentioned for the within mentioned lots of land lying in the County of Cape Girardeau and State aforesaid.

And the said Margaret wife of the said Van B. D'Lashmutt being examined by me separate and apart

from her said husband touching her dower to the within lots of land, acknowledged that she made and executed the within deed freely and without any restraint or compulsion or undue influence on the part of her said husband or any other persons whatsoever.

Acknowledged and subscribed to before me the above John Abernathie a Justice of the Peace in the township ete. above stated on this 15th day of February A. D. 1821.

Lyne Starling, and Elias N. D'Lashmutt,
trading under the firm and title
of Starling & D'Lashmutt, by Elias
N. D'Lashmutt, their acting partner
in the town of Jackson
To
Daniel F. Steinbeck

Instrument, Deed.
Dated April 15, 1822.
Filed June 6, 1822.
Consideration $850.00.
Book F Page 255.

Grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey, forever quit claim the following lot or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereto belonging, situate and being in the County and State aforesaid, to-wit:

Lot 50 containing 80 acres as represented in the plat of the town of Cape Girardeau and the out lots attached thereto, being a part of the tract of land granted by the Spanish Government to Louis Lorimier and confirmed by the United States to Louis Lorimier and his legal representatives and sold under an order of the circuit court of the County of Cape Girardeau appointing commissioners to divide the real estate of Louis Lorimier deceased, reference being had to the records in said court and the deeds of B. Cousin and other commissioners, it will more fully and at large appear.

To have and to hold unto the said Daniel F. Steinbeck his heirs and assigns forever, to their only proper

use and behalf, the said Lyne Starling, Elias M. D'Lashmutt and Ann his wife, for these and their heirs, the said lot or parcel of land and every part or parcel thereof with all the appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Daniel F. Steinbeck, his heir and assigns, will forever warrant and defend against all persons claiming any title either by or under the said Lyne Starling, Elias N. D'Lashmutt and Ann his wife and their heirs.

    Lyne Starling, (SEAL)
    Elias N. D'Lashmutt (SEAL)
    Ann D'Lashmutt (SEAL)

Personally appeared before Me, Wm. Creath, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid the within named Lyne Starling, Elias N. D'Lashmutt and Ann his wife and acknowledged the annexed instrument of writing to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned And the said Ann, wife of the said Elias N. D'Lashmutt being examined separate and apart from her said husband, respecting the within lot or parcel of land, acknowledged that she made and acknoowledged the said deed and forever relinquishes the same, freely, voluntarily and without any restraint or compulsion on the part of her said husband or of any person or persons whatsoever.

Acknowledged and subscribed to before me the aforesaid William Creath, this 15th day of April, 1822. Wm. Creath, Justice of the Peace.

Cape Girardeau, and the state of Missouri, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding and considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous, (when ever my dissolution takes place) to leave my worldly affairs in such order that all and every kind of business in which I am in any way interested or concerned may (as far as circumstances will permit) be adjusted and settleed without judicial proceedings, and with as little trouble and expense to my family as possible do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following:

1st. After the payment of my just debts, funeral expenses, and such legacies, as hereinafter mentioned, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Agatha, all my household and kitchen furniture and one third of all my other personal property, and the other two thirds of my personal property I give and bequeath to my dear children George Louis and Dorothea Louisa, Adeline Rebecca, Bartholomew Cousins Agnes Maria and such other children of mine (if any) as may hereafter be born to my wife Agatha, to be equally divided amongst them.

2nd. I give and bequeath to my said wife Agatha, all my real estate situated and belonging in the state of Missouri and Illinois, or elsewhere to be holden by her during her natural life; and I give and bequeath all my said real estate, after the death of my said wife, Agatha to my said children George Louis, Dorothea Louisa, Adeline Rebecca, Bartholomew Cousins and

Agnes Maria, and such other children of mine (if any) as may hereafter be born to my said wife Agatha, to be equally divided among them.

3rdly. I begueath to Elizabeth Lightner wife of Levi L. Lightner, a certain house and lot in the town of Cape Girardeau being the same house and lot formerly owned by her father, Peter Dodar.

4th. I bequeath to my nephew William Steinbeck of the town of Ronney in Virginia a certain house and

5th. I bequeath to my friend Thomas Byrne of Cape Girardeau County and State of Missouri one half the lot of ground in the town of Cape Girardeau whereon Majr. Louis Lorimier, deceased, formerly lived, to be taken adjoining Lot No. 9 and No. 12 now owned by said Byrne on condition that all accounts heretofore existing between me and said Byrne be considered as finally settled; I also bequeath to the said Thomas Byrne as a token of friendship my Blunderbus and brace of pistols.

6th. I bequeath to Raphael V. Lorimier the use and benefit of a certal lot in the town of Cape Girardeau being No. 19 in Range G and a certain out lot adjoining said town containing about three and quarter acres and designated under Letter "K" on the map made out from the field notes of the surveyor who measured the same., for the term of his natural life and after his death, I give and bequeath said lot to my children before mentioned, to be equally divided among them. I also bequeath to the said Raphael V. Lorimier one rifle gun now in his possession and my silver watch which I wish him to accept as an expression of my friendship for him.

7th. Being seriously impressed with the belief that the establishing of schools for the education of poor children, leads to the discovery and brings into useful exercises, the talent of many which would otherwise remain in obscurity forever, and being desirous that the town of Cape Girardeau may at some future period reap the benefit of such and institution it is my wish if (in the opinion of my executrix and executors hereinafter named, the circumstanees of my estate will admit it without material injury to my family) that a fund of five hundred dollars be created out of my estate whenever in the opinion of my executrlx and executors the circumstances of the estate will justify it, and by them put out on interest from year to year making at the end of every year the interest a part of the prin-

cipal to be put to interest the insuing year until such time as such a seminary of learing may go into operation in the town of Cape Girardeau., at which time, I authorize my executrix and executors to pay over to the trustees of such seminary the sum of five hundred dollars together with all interest which may have therefrom, the principal to be continued by the with interest and the interest applied therefrom to be used by them from year to year, for the education of such poor ehildren as they in their discretion may think proper.

8th. I do hereby appoint and constitute my beloved wife, Agatha, Executrix and my friend Peter Menard of Kaskaskia, Illinois, and Thomas Byrne of Cape Girardeau County and State of Missouri executors of this my last will and testament, and inasmuch as it is my most earnest wish and desire that in settling my business all expense and judicial proceedings (as far as the nature of circumstances will possibly admit) be avoided I do hereby give my said executrix full and complete power (with the advice and eonsent of my

said executors) to settle amicabley with the with the debtors and creditors of my estate, to allow any credits they may deem just, to compromise any difficulties or disputes that may arise with the said creditors, or debtors of my estate in the settlement of their aecounts; and to do or perform any other act in the settling of said estate which in their opinion will be beneficial to the legatees or devisees, and should the said executrix find it necessary for the payment of any of my just debt or debts to sell any lot or lots, tract or tracts of land of which I may die siezed, I do hereby give her full and ample power, (with the advice and consent of my said executors) to sell and convey the same or any part thereof, and I do herehy direct and appoint that my said wife Agatha (with the aid and advice of said executors) shall have the tuitionship and guardianship of my said children during their minority respectively; and I do earnestly entreat their care and attention respectively in and about the morals and education of my said childred and I do hereby revoke and annull

all former wills by me made, ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of November in the year of our Lord A. D. 1824. D. F. Steinbeck. Seal.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Daniel Steinbeck to be his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.

It is my wish and desire that after my death that each and every one of my servants male and female be furnished with two complete suit of clothes, one suit to be black and worn by them as a suit of mourning, the other suit to be of such color and materials as my executrix in her discretion may judge proper and to be worn by them on days of divine service; both of which suits I give to them as a mark of approbation of their past conduct and as an expression of my regards as to their welfare.

In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the undersigned witnesses to the foregoing part of my will.

D. F. Steinbeck, Seal.
Witnesses:
Wm. T. Graham,
Benjamin M. Horrell,
John Juden, Jr.

We do solomenly swear that Daniel F. Steinbeck now deceased, did on the day after the day wlthin

written, sign and publish the within writing as his last will and testament and that he was then of sound and disposing mind and that we subscribed our names thereto in the presence of said testator and at his request, and in the presence of Benjamin M. Horrell the other subscribing witnesses and in the presence of each other.

Sworn to and subscribed before the judge of the Probate of the County aforesaid, May 27th at office, in the year 1825. Th. Neale, Judge of Probate.

Book A. of Wills and Letters Page 232. Estate of Daniel F. Steinbeck, deceased -- Letters testamentry.

On the 18th day of July 1826, Letters Testamentry were granted to Thomas Byrne on the estate of Daniel F. Steinbeck, Peter Menard one of the executors and Agatha Steinbeck the executrix named in the will of the deceased, having refused and renounced the executorship of the said will and said Thomas Byrne having given bond with proper securities and taken the proper oaths.

On the 18th day of July 1825, Thomas Byrne, Samuel Ravenscroft, John Randol, Andrew Ramsey, John Giles and L. L. Lightner enterein to bond to the State of Missouri for the sum of $5000.00 conditions for the faithful discharge of the duties of said Thomas Byrne as executor of the estate of said Daniel F. Steinbeck deceased.

bate Court of Cape Girardeau County Missouri, June Term, 1826. Monday 1st day Of the term.

Daniel F. Steinbeck, Deceased,
by Executor
To
Andrew Giboney

Instrument, Executors Deed.
Dated September 19, 1827.
Filed April 10th, 1832.
Consideration $339.12 1/2c.
Recorded Book H Page

To all persons to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye that I, Thomas Byrne, executor of the last will and testament of Daniel F. Steinbeck deceased, by authority of the power in me vested by the said Last Will and Testament, as such executor in discharge of the duties thereof, and for and in consid- eration of the sum of $339.12 1/2c received of Andrew Giboney to my full satisfaction, have granted and bargained, sold and confirmed into the said Andrew Giboney and his heirs all the right title claim and interest which the said Daniel F. Steinbeck and his heirs at and before the time of his death had of and into the parcel of land following to-wit:

Out lot 50, bounded on the north by out lot 47, South by Out Lot 64 West by out lot 51 and on the East by out lot 49, containing 80 acres more or less. And other lands. And all the right title claim and interest of the said Daniel F. Steinbeck, his heirs, of in and to the granted, bargained and sold premises. To have and to hold the above granted premises to him the said Andrew Giboney and his heirs for ever and to his and their own use and benefit.

Be it remembered that on the 22nd day of December 1827 before me one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally APPEARED Thomas Byrne executor of the last will and testament of the within named Daniel F. Steinbeck, who is personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deed as having executed the same and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed for the pur- poses therein mentioned.

Taken and sworn to the day and year aforesaid. George Henderson, Justice of the Peace.

Andrew Giboney
To
Mary Giboney

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed.
Dated December 13, 1860.
Filed February 20, 1872.
Consideration. Love and Affection
for my daughter Mary Giboney and
the sum of one dollar.
Recorded in Book 4 Page 340.

Given, granted, bargained. sell release and convey unto the said Mary Giboney all my right title claim and interest to the following described real estate to wit. All that tract or lot of land situated about three quarters of a mile south of the old limits of the city of Cape Girardeau and bounded on the east by out lot 50, South by 63 West by 52 and North by 46, as surveyed containing 80 acres more or less, and described as outlot 51 on the maps made out from the field notes who measured the same to which reference may be had for further particulars.

Also out lot 50 bounded on the north by Out lot 47 South by lot 64, west by lot 51 and east by lot 49, containing 80 acres more or less. And other lands. To have and to hold the above described real estate to her the said Mary Giboney and her heirs and assigns and to her and their own use and benefit forever, free

from the claim of myself, my heirs, administrators, or persons claiming by through or under me. Andrew Giboney, Seal.

Before me Will C. Ranney Judge of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas for the said County and State personally appeared Andrew Giboney who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deed as having executed the same, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed and executed said deed for the uses and purpose therein mentioned and expressed.

In the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Cape Girardeau and the State of Missouri.

Know ye that I, Andrew Giboney of Cape Girardeau County in the State of Missouri, being aged and infirm of body but of sound and disposing mind and memory, wishing to make disposition of my worldly affairs, while I have strength to do so, do make and publish this my last will and testamant.

Giboney, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, which is to be lieu of and in satisfaction of dower, claim of homestead or any other claim or demand arising out of the law of the State of Missouri or any other law, whether as widow or heir, the said sum of fifteen thousand dollars being intended as full payment and satisfaction of any interest which my said wife may have or be supposed to have in my estate.

2ndly. I give and bequeath to my grandnephews Stephen Ranney, Robert G. Ranney and William A. Ranney the sum of Fifty Dollars each.

3rdly. I give and bequeath to my grandnephew Herbert Ranney the sum of one hundred dollars.

4thly. I give devise and bequeath to my Daughter Mary H. Houck all the ballance of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever kind nature or description or whereever situated everthing that I now own or may own at the time of my death.

5thly. It is my will and desire and I hereby direct that the legacies mentioned in articles 2nd and 3rd of this will shall be paid out of the first moneys collected by my executor.

6thly. I do hereby assign and transfer to my daughter Mary H. Houck all notes and accounts due to me or which may hereafter become due to me and also my mortgages and deeds of trust by which they may be secured.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of April 1874. A. Giboney.

Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Cape Girardeau, January Term, A. D. 1875, Monday the 8th day of February 1875 and 12th day of the Term, Cape Girardeau County, State of Missouri.

In the matter of the probate of the last will and testament of Andrew Giboney, deceased.

Be it remembered, that on this 8th day of February, A. D. 1875, personally appeared in open court James E. Deane and Will'm C. Ranney, the subscribing witnesses to the will of Andrew Giboney, now before this Court for Probate, and being first duly sworn depose and say that the said Andrew Giboney, the testator, subscribed the same in their presence, and published the said will or instrument of writing as his last will, that he, the testator, was at the time of publishing his will, of sound mind, and more than twenty years of age, and that they the said deponents, attested the said Will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the each other. And the Court after healng the testimony of said witnesses and after examination of said instrument of writing, both order, adjudge and declare said instrument of testament of Andrew Giboney deceased and that the same be admitted to Probate.

I, Edward D. Englemann Clerk of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of the proof of Probate of the last will and testament of said Andrew Giboney, deceased, as the same appears in my office as clerk aforesaid.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court at office in Cape Girardeau, County and state aforesaid, this 17th day of February A. D. 1875.

State of Missouri, County of Cape Girardeau -- ss. In the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas. January Term, 1875.

1875, personally appeared in Open Court James E. Deane and William C. Ranney, the subscribing witnesses to the will of Andrew Giboney, now before this court for probate, and which is hereto annexed and being first duly sworn, depose and say that the said Andrew Giboney the testator, subscribed the same in their presence, and published the said will or instrument of writing as his last will, that he, the testator, was, at the time of publishing his said will, of sound mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that they the said deponents attested the said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of each other and of the said testator.

Sworn to and subecribed in Open Court this 8 Febr., 1875. Edward Engleman, Clerk.

Letters of Administration with will annexed granted to Louis Houck -- bond $50,000.

Bond of Louis Houck administrator with the will annexed $50,000 with Mary H. G. Houck, William C. Ranney, Robert T. Giboney and William A. Giboney securities, filed and approved.

Louis Houck administrator with the will annexed of said estate comes and presents his final settlement verified by affidavit which is approved by the court and ordered to be filed.

He charges himself with the sum of $39,182.15
He is allowed credit for the sum of $39,182.15

And the court upon the adjudication of the same finds said administrator with the will annexed paid over to the legatees under the will of said deceased, the sum bequeathed to them as appeares by their receipts filed in the final settlement herewith. To Robert G. Ranney the sum of Fifty Dollars, to Herbert Ranney one hundred dollars, to heirs of Stephen Ranney fifty dollars, to Mrs. Sarah N. Giboney widow of said deceased fifteen thousand dollars, to Mrs. M. H. G. Houck, daughter of said deceased the sum of $15,141.84 and that he has paid over all amounts in his hands as such administrator and that notice of said final settlement has been given aceording to law, and it is therefore ordered that said administrator be finally discharged.

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife.
To
City of Cape Girardeau

Instrument, Warrant Deed.
Dated August 20, 1873.
Filed September 3rd, 1873.
Consideration $555.00.
Recorded Book 5 Page 51.

Grant, bargain and sell convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, its successors the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land, lying being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri.

A piece of ground 60 feet wide being an extension of Sprigg Street from the original limits of the city through out lots 50 and 51 of Survey 2199 to a point 75 feet east from the S. E. corner of said out lot 51.

Covenant: To warrant and defend the title to the above premises against the claim or claims of all persons whomsoever.

Be it remembered that on thig 20th August A. D. 1873 before the undenigned Notary Public within and for the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri personally came Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney Houck his wife to me known to be the person whose names are subscribed the foregoing instrument of writing as parties thereto, and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

And the said Mary H. Giboney Houck being by me first made acquainted with the contents of the said instrument acknowledged on an examination separate and apart from her said husband that she executed and acknowledged the foregoing instrument as her free act and deed, without fear, compulsion or undue influence on the part of her said husband.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Cape Girar- deau County on the day and date above written.

Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck,
his wife
To
Robert Sturdivant, John Painter and
Louis F. Klosterman

Instrument, Warranty Deed.
Dated July 31, 1880.
Filed August 19, 1880.
Consideration $1000.00
Recorded Book 10 Page 626.

Grant bargain and sell convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part their heirs and assigns the followine described lots, tracts or parcels

of land lying being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri.

Covenant to warraant and defend the title to the said parties of the second part and unto their heir and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

Be it remembered that on this 3rd August, 1880, before the undersigned Notary Public duly commissioned and qualified for a term which expires on October 5th, 1881, within and for the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri personally came Mary H. G. Houck and Louis Houck, to me known to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument as parties thereto and acknowledged that they exeeuted the same as their free act and deed.

made acquainted with the contents of said instrument aeknowledged on an examination separate and apart from her said husband that she executed and acknowledge the said instrument as her free and voluntary act and deed without fear or undue influence of her said husband.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at office in Cape Girardeau the day and year first above written.

NOTE: Date of expiration of term as Notary Public is given in the acknowledgement.

John Painter and Sophia Painter, his wife,
To
M. H. G. Houck who is the wife
of Louis Houck.

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed.
Dated May 17, 1886.
Filed September 17, 1886.
Consideration $3000.00
Recorded Book 19 Page 26.

Remise, release and forever quit claim the following lots tracts or parcels of land lying being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit: All Out Lots. 50 and 51 and other lands.

Be it remembered that on this 15th day of September A. D. 1886 before the undersigned Notary Public, John Painter and Sophia Painter, his wife, who are both personally known to me to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument as parties therein, and they acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

Louis F. Klosterman and Matilda
Klosterman, his wife.
To
Mary H. G. Houck.

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed.
Dated January 6, 1888.
Filed January 14, 1888.
Consideration $5000.00.
Recorded Book 19 Page 410.

Remise, release and forever quit claim the following described lots tracts or parcels of land lying being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit: All of Out Lot 50 and 51 and other Iands.

On this 12th day of January 1888 before me personally appeared Louis Klosterman and Matilda Klosterman his wife, to me known to be the persons described in and who exacuted the foregoing instrument of writing and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Cape Girardeau, the day and date above written.

Robert Sturdivant
To
Mary H. G. Houck.

Instrument Quit Claim Deed.
Dated April 10, 1888.
Filed April 13, 1888.
Consideration $16,000.00.
Recorded Book 19 Page 493.

Remise, release and forever quit claim the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land lying, being and situate in the county of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri to-wit:

On this 10th day of April A. D. 1888 before me personally appeared Robert Sturdivant to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same as his of free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and contained. And the said Robert Sturdivant further declared himself to be single and unmarried. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife,
To
The St. Louis Union Trust Company
of St. Louis, Mo.

Instrument, Warranty Deed.
Dated June 7th, 1911.
Filed June 14th, 1911.
Consideration $20,000.00
Recorded Book 55 Page 353.

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land, lying being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, as follows to-wit:

All that tract of land situated in the City of Cape Girardeau and known as the Fort Tract, bounded on the east by the right of way of the C. G. & T. B. T. R. R. Co. on the North by Elm Skeet, on the West by Sprigg St. and on the South by boundary street by a part of out lot 50, Survey 2199, containing 60 acres, more or less.

Covenant to warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

On this 18th day of June 1911 before me personally appeared Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney Houck his wife who are to me personally known to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as parties thereto, and they acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and contained. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand

We hereby certify that we have carefully examined the records of the County aforesaid at Jackson, Missouri, and find that the foregoing pages numbered from One to Thirty-Five embrace all the conveyances or other instruments of writing affecting the title to the Real Estate described in the Caption hereof, which have been filed for record since the 29th day of July, 1820, to and including the 20th day of October, 1911. Dated at Jackson, Missouri, this 20th day of September, 1917.

We hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of title printed on pages numbered from 1 to 25, inclusive, of this booklet is a true copy of an abstract made by Cape County Abstract Company dated at Jackson, Missouri, the 20th day of September, 1911, Certified to and signed Cape County Abstract Company, by S. Rodgers abstractor, on said date.

All of Out Lot number Fifty-one (51) of Survey No. 2199, Township 30 North, of Range 14 East, containing Eighty (80) Acres-except a strip of ground Sixty (60) Feet wide, being an extension of Sprigg Street from the original limits of the City of Cape Girardeau Missouri, through Out Lots Fifty (50) and Fifty-one (50) of said Survey No. 2199 to a point Seventy-Five (75) Feet East from the Southeast corner of said Out Lot humber Fifty-one (51) and also except Twenty (20) Feet of the West side of said Out to Fifty-one (51) and Fourty-six (46) beginning at a point opposite the residence of William Beadeau; thence along the western line of said Out Lot Fifty-one (51) and Forty-six (46) to the Northern boundary line of Out Lot Forty-six (46) for the purpose of making a road Twenty (20) Feet wide from Sprigg Street to the residence of William Beadeau.

(Abstract of Title from the date of the Commissioners' Deed in Partition of the Estate of Louis Lorimier, deceased.)

Heirs of Louis Lorimier, Deceased.
By Commissioner
To
Valentine Miller

Instrument, Commissioner's Deed
Consideration, $330.00
Dated, December 13th, 1820
Filed January 27th, 1821
Book "F" Page 43

Sold by order of the Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau County, made at August Term, 1819, on a petition for partition of lands belonging to Louis Lorimier. Daniel F. Steinbeck and Agatha, his wife, Victor Lorimier, and Thomas Jefferson Rodney and Polly Rodney, children and heirs of Marie Louisa, daughter of Louis Lorimier, deceased, and late wife of Thomas S. Rodney, their present guard�an, all heirs and representatives of said Louis Lorimier, deceased, wherein it was offered and directed by said Court that the Commissioners before appointed for the division of said lands, do sell the same at public vendue as surveyed off into lots and parcels, and that they or a majority of them make conveyances to the purchasers, taking mortgages, etc. The undersigned as Commissioners so appointed, by virtue of the authority in them, for the sum of $330.00 being the amount of the last and highest bid made at public auction for an Out Lot hereinafter described and for residue of which sum the purchaser, Valentine Miller (having paid 1-8 thereof) has given his obligations secured by Mortgage on the premises.

Give, Grant, Sell, Assign, Convey and Enfoeff The said out lot or tract of land situate about three quarters of a mile south of the town of Cape Girardeau, bounded on the east by out lot No. 50. South by No. 63. West by No. 52 and north by No. 46 as surveyed containing eighty acres, more or less, and designated under No. fifty one on the map made out from the field notes of the surveyor who measured the

Acknowledged December 13th, 1820, before John C. Harbison, Justice of the Peace, County of Cape Girardeau, Territory of Missouri.

Valentine Miller
To
The Heirs and Representatives of
Louis Lorimier, Deceased, Namely
Louis Lorimier, Daniel F. Steinbeck
(in right of his wife Agatha and as
assignee of Augustus B. Lorimier and
Raphael V. Lorimier), Victor Lorimier
and the Minor Children of
Thomas S. Rodney by his first wife
Maria Louisa, to-wit: Thomas Jefferson
Rodney and Polly Rodney.

Instrument, Mortage Deed
Consideration, $288.75
Dated, December 13th, 1820
Filed, January 27th, 1821
Book "F", Page 53

Give, Grant, Sell, Assign, Convey and Enfoeff the following described tract of land lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and State Of Missouri to-wit:

An out lot or piece of land situate near the town of Cape Girardeau to the south thereof, containing eighty acres as surveyed and laid off and designated under No. fifty one on the map of out lots around said town and also all my estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever of, in and to the same or any part thereof,

Given to secure the payment of $288.75, due in 9, 18 and 24 calander months respectively.

Acknowledged December 13th, 1820. (Seal) Before William Kelso, Justice of the Peace. County of Cape Girardeau, Territory of Missouri. (Not satisfied of Record)

Valentine Miller
To
Andrew Giboney

Instrument, Warranty Deed
Consideration, $1000.00
Dated, August 17th, 1843
Filed, September 4th ------
Book "K", Page 549

Grant, Bargain and Sell the following described tract of land lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

All that tract or lot of land situate about three quarters of a mile south of the City of Cape Girardeau, bounded on the east by out lot No. 50, south by No. 63, west by No. 52 and north by No. 46 as surveyed containing eighty acres, more or less, and designated under No. 51 (Fifty one) on the map made out from the field notes of the surveyor or who measured the same to which reference may be had for further particulars.

Covenants to Warrant and defend the aforesaid tract of land against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever.

Acknowledged, August 17th, 1843. Before Moses Block, Justice of the Peace. County of Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

Andrew Giboney
To
Mary Giboney

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed
Consideration, $1.00 and Love and Affection
Dated, December 13th, 1860
Filed, February 20th, 1872
Book "4", Page 340

Give, Grant, Bargain, Sell, Release and Convey all my right, title, claim and interest to the following desribed Real Estate, to-wit:

All that tract or lot of land situate about three quarters of a mile south of the old limits of the city of Cape Girardeau bounded on the east by out lot No. 50.

South by No. 63 west by No. 52 and north by No. 46 as surveyed containing eighty acres, more or less, and described as out lot No. 51. Number fifty one on the map made out from the field notes of the suneyor who measured the same. To which reference may be had for further particulars (together with other property). All of the above described land lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and state of Missouri.

To have and to Hold, forever, free from the claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under me.

Acknowledged, December 13th, 1860. Before Willlam C. Ranney, Judge of Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas. County Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

1stly. I give and bequeath to my wife Saran H. Giboney, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, which is to be lieu of and in satisfaction of dower, claim of homestead or any other claim or demand arising out of the law of the State of Missouri or any other law, whether as widow or heir, the said sum of fifteen thousand dollars being intended as full payment and satisfaction of any interest which my said wife may have or be supposed to have in my estate.

Stephen Ranney, Robert G. Ranney and William A. Ranney the sum of Fifty Dollars each.

4thly. I give devise and bequeath to my Daughter Mary H. Houck all the balance of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever kind nature or description or whereever situated everthing that I

5thly. It is my will and desire and I hereby direct that the legacies mentioned in articles 2nd and 3rd of this will shall be paid out of the first moneys collected by my executor.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of April 1874. A. Giboney.

Estate of Andrew Giboney,
Deceased.

Cape Girardeau Court of Common
Pleas within and for the county of
Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.
January Term, 1875, Monday, February
8th, 12th day of Term. In the matter of
the probate of the last Will
and Testament of Andrew Giboney,
deceased.

Be it remembered, that on this eighth day of February, A. D. 1875, personally appeared in open court James E. Deane and William C. Ranney, the subscribing witnesses to the will of Andrew Giboney, now before this Court for Probate, and being first duly sworn depose and say that the said Andrew Giboney, the testator,

subscribed the same in their presence, and published the said will or instrument of writing as his last will, that he, the testator, was at the time of publishing his will, of sound mind, and more than twenty years of age, and that they the said deponents,

attested the said will as witnesses thereto by subscribing their name to the same in the presence of said testator and of each other.

And the Court after healng the testimony of said witnesses and after examination of said instrument of writing, both order, adjudge and declare said instrument of testament of Andrew Giboney deceased and that the same be admitted to Probate.

I, Edward D. Engelmann, Clerk of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of the proof and Probate of the Last Will and Testament of said Andrew Giboney, deceased, as the same appears of Record in my office as Clerk aforesaid.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Court at office in the City of Cape Girardeau, County and State aforesaid, this seventeenth day of February, A. D. 1875.

Be it remembered that on the eight- day of February A. D. 1875 personally appeared in open Court James E. Deane and William C. Ranney, the subscribing witnesses to the will of Andrew Giboney, now before this court for probate, and which is hereto an-

nexed and being first duly sworn, depose and say that the said Andrew Giboney, the testator, subscribed the same in their presence, and published the said will or instrument of writing as his last will; that he, the testator, was, at the time of publishing his said will, of sound mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that they, the said deponents attested the said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of said testator and of each other.

On the 23rd day of February 1875, Letters of Administration on the Estate of Andrew Giboney, deceased, were granted to Louis Houck.

On March 5th 1875, Bond of Louis Houck, Administrator of said Estate, for $50,000, with Mary H. G. Houck, William C. Ranney, Robert T. Giboney and William A. Giboney, securities, filed and approved.

Louis Houck administrator with the will annexed of said estate comes and presents his final settlement verified by affidavit which is approved by the court and ordered to be filed.

He charges himself with the sum of $39,182.15
He is allowed credit for the sum of $39,182.15

To Robert G. Ranney the sum of Fifty Dollars; to Herbert Ranney One Hundred dollars; to heirs of Stephen Ranney fiftu dollars; to Mr. Sarah H. Giboney widow of said deceased fifteen thousaid dollars; to Mrs. M. H. G. Houck, daughter of said deceased the sum of fifteen thousand one hundred and forty one Dollars and Eighty four cents and that he has paid over all the amounts in his hands as such administrator and that notice of said final settlement has been given according to law.

Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck,
his wife
To
Robert Sturdivant, John Painter and
Louis F. Klosterman

Instrument, Warranty Deed
Consideration, "Thousand Dollars"
Dated, July 31st, 1880
Filed, August 19th, 1880
Book "10", Page 626

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm the following described tracts of land situate, lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

premises, forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

John Painter and Sophia Painter,
his wife,
To
M. H. G. Houck, wife of Louis
Houck.

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed.
Dated May 17, 1886.
Filed September 17, 1886.
Consideration $3000.00
Recorded Book 19 Page 26.

Remise, Release and forever quit claim the following lots tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

All of Out Lots 51 (with other Out Lots) of Survey No. 2199 (Also other property).

(Seal) Before William Bonney, Notary Public. County of Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

Louis F. Klosterman and Matilda
Klosterman, his wife.
To
Mrs. Mary H. G. Houck.

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed.
Consideration $5000.00.
Dated January 6, 1888.
Filed January 14, 1888.
Book "19", Page 410.

Remise, Release and forever Quit Claim the following described tracts of land situate, lying and being in

All of Out Lots Numbered 51 (with other Out Lots) of U.S. Survey No. 2199 in Twp. 30 R. 14 (Also other property).

(Seal) Before James F. Brooks. Notary Public. County of Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

Robert Sturdivant
To
Mary H. G. Houck.

Instrument Quit Claim Deed.
Consideration $16,000.00.
Dated April 10, 1888.
Filed April 13, 1888.
Book "19", Page 493.

Remise, Release and forever Quit Claim the following described tracts of land situate, lying and being in the County of Cape Gitardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

All of Out Lots Numbered 51 (with other Out Lots) of U. S. Suney No. 2199 (Also other property).

(Seal) Before James F. Brooks, Notary Public. County of Cape Girardeau, State of Missourl.

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife.
To
The City of Cape Girardeau

Instrument, Warrant Deed
Consideration $555.00.
Dated August 20th, 1873.
Filed September 3rd, 1873.
Book "55", Page 652

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm the following described tract of land situate, lying and being in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

A peace of ground sixty feet wide being an extension of Sprigg Street from the original limits of the city through out Lots Fifty and Fifty One of Survey No. 2199 to a point seventy feet east from the the South east corner of said Out Lot Number Fifty One.

Covenant to Warrant and Defend the title to said premises, forecer, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

(Seal) Before J. H. Burrough, Notary Public.
County of Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife.
To
The City of Cape Girardeau

Instrument, Quit Claim Deed
Consideration, $1.00 and Vacation of
Road
Dated, January 30th, 1877.
Filed, March 1st, 1877.
Book "7", Page 666

In consideration that a supposed road running across on lot No. 46 in a Southwestern direction and a supposed road running along the West side of Out Lot, fifty one from the residence of William Beadeau south, be and the same is vacated, abolished and annulled by said City and $1.00, Remise, Release and forever Quit Claim the following described tract of land lying, being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

Twenty feet of the west side of Out Lots Fifty One and Forty Six beginning at a Point opposite the residence of William Beadeau. Thence along the western line of said Out Lot Fifty One (51) and Forty Six to the northern boundary line of line Out Lot Forty Six (with

pther property) said land is hereby conveyed for the purpose of making a road twenty feet wide from Sprigg Street to the residence of Willigm Beaudeau.

(Seal) Before J. H. Burrough, Notary Public.
County Of Cape Girardeau, State of Missouri.

We hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of title embraces all conveyances or instruments of written affecting the title to the property described in the caption of this Abstract, as the same appears from the abstract books of the Cape County Abstract Company., and the records of said County, at Jackson, Mo., from and since Commissioners' Deed in Partition of the Est. of Louis Lorimier, deceaced, to the present date, only.

That there are no State or County taxes or mechanics' liens against said property and no judgments or suits pending against the owners thereof, which are a lien thereon, except as stated herein, as disclosed by an examination of the county records at Jackson, Mo.

Cape County Abstract Company, (Incorporated)
(Seal) By A. D. Hubbard, President.

title printed on pages numbered from 26 to 40, inclusive, of this booklet is a true copy of an abstract made by Cape County Abstract Company, dated at Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, on the 20th day of October, 1911, at 10.00 o'clock a. m., certified to by and signed by Cape County Abstract Company (Incorporated), By A. D. Hubbard, V. President, Jane Browning, Secretary.

Continuation of Title from, since and after the 7th day of June, 1911, to the date of my Certificate hereto.

All of Lots 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 in Block 2; and Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 3; and Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 4; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 5; and Lots 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 6; and Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 7; and Lots 9 and 10 in Block 8; and Lots 12, 13 and 14 in Block 9; and Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 10; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 11; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 12; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Block 13; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 14; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 15; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in block 16. All of said Lots lying being and situate in the GIBONEY-HOUCK FOURTH SUBDIVISION to the City of Cape Girardeau, being situate on part of Out Lots 50 and 51 of Survey Mo. 2199; a Plat of Said Subdivision being of record in the Recorder's Office at Jackson, Missouri, in Plat Book Three (3) at page twelve (12).

And also all of the GIBONEY-HOUCK FIFTH SUBDIVISION, of a part of Out Lot No. 50, Survey No. 2199, Tp. 30 N., R. 14 E., as the same is shown by the

recorded Plat thereof, of record in the Recorder's Office at Jackson, Missouri, in Plat Book Three (3) at page eleven (11).

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife,
To
The St. Louis Union Trust Company.

General Warranty Deed
Dated June 7, 1911
Consideration $20,000
Filed June 14, 1911
Book 55, page 353

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm unto the said party of the second Part, its assigns and successors the following Land, lying, being and situate in the County of Cape Girdeau, and State of Missouri, to-wit:

That tract of land situate in the City of Cape Girardeau known as the "Fort Tract" -- bounded on the East by the right of way of Cape Girardeau and Thebes Bridge Terminal Railroad, on the North by Elm Street, on the West by Sprigg Street and on the South by Boundary Street -- being part of Out Lot 50 (Fifty) of Survey 2199 -- containing 60 acres approximately.

Contains covenant of general warranty against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

Acknowledged on the 8th day of June, 1911, by the said Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck, his wife, as their free act and deed; before Ralph H. Schulz, a Notary Public within and for the County of Cape Gir- ardeau and State of Missouri.

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife
To
The St. Louis Union Trust Company,
a corporation of the State of Missouri

Gen'l Warranty Deed
Dated, Oct. 14, 1911
Consideration $25000.00
Filed, Oct. 24, 1911
Book 55, page 594

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm unto the said part of the Second Part, its successors and assigns, the following Land, lying, being and situate in the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, to-wit:

All of Out Lot Fifty one (51) of Survey 2199, in the City of Cape Girardeau eontaining 80 acres more or less, said Out Lot being situate on the West side of Sprigg Street and West of Out Lot 50 (the so-called Fort tract) heretofore conveyed to said party of the second part.

Contains covenant of general warranty against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

Acknowledged on the 14th day of October, 1911, by the said Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck, his wife, as their free act and deed; before Ralph H. Schultz, a Notary Public within and for the Coun of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri.

Mary H. G. Houck
To
A. M. Tinsley.

Contract
Dated, August 26, 1912
Filed, Dec. 23, 1912
Book 56, page 203.

Witnesseth; that in consideration of the sum of $10.00 Per Year, paid by said A. M. Tinsley to the said Mary H. G. Houck in advance, the said Mary H. G. Houck agrees to allow A. M. Tinsley, his heirs, successors or assigns to stretch electric wires and place poles along the East side of the fence through Out Lot 50 near the Cape Girardeau and Thebes Bridge Terminal Railroad Company's right of way, from the point south of Elm Street to the South City limits of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

It is further agreed that this contract shall run for a period of twenty (20) years from the date here-

of and that the work and material used by the said A. M. Tinsley, his heirs, successors, or assigns shall be of first class order and that the poles and wires will not interfere with the operation of said railroad in any way.

Acknowledged on the 26th day of August, 1912, by the said Louis Houck, Attorney in fact for Mn. M. H. G. Houck, and A. M. Tinsley, as their free act and deed before Ralph H. Shulz, a Notary Public within and for the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri.

GIBONEY-HOUCK 5TH SUBDIVISION PART OF OUT LOT 50 SURVEY NO. 2199 T. 30 R. 14 E. OF 5TH P. M.

The St. Louis Union Trust Company and Know all men by these presents that we Louis Houck and M. H. G. Houck have dedicated and do hereby dedicate to the use of the Public Streets and Alleys as laid out in the above Map, it being a subdivision of the North part of Out Lot 50, Survey No. 2199 T. 30 R. 14 E. of 5th P. M.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals. Louis Houck (Seal)
Mary H. G. Houck (Seal)

personally appeared Louis Houck and M. H. G. Houck his wife to me known to be the persons described and who executed the foregoing Plat and acknowledged that they dedicated to the use of the public the Streets and Alleys as in said plat laid down as their free act and deed.

In Testimony Thereof they have affixed their hand thereto and I hereto set my hand and affix my official seal in my office in the City of Cape Girardeau the day and year first above written.

On this 12th day of October A. D. 1914 before me personally appeared Thomas H. West Jr. to me well known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the Vice President of the St. Louis Union Trust Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri; that the seal affixed to the foregoing plat is the corporate seal of said corporation; that said plat was signed and sealed and the Streets and Alleys therein laid down and described, dedicated to the public use on behalf of said corporation and said Thomas H. West Jr. acknowledged the same to be the free act and deed of said corporation.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in said City of St. Louis, Mo., the day and year in this certicate first above written.

(SEAL) My Commission will expire February 8th 1915.
A. F. Brannigan, Notary Public.
Filed Oct. 5th 1914.
Geo. E. Chappell, City Clerk.

Girardeau, in Said County and State, hereby certify that the foregoing plat and deed dedicating to the use of the Public, all the Streets and Alleys shown thereon, was at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City, held on October 16, 1914, approved and accepted for the purposes stated in said deed of dedication; which approval andd acceptance is confirmed by Ordinance No. 1070 of said City passed and approved October 19th, 1914. I further certify that this plat and deed of dedication under the provisions of said ordinance, is made a part thereof.

Witness my hand as City Clerk of said City; with the seal thereof affixed at my office in said City Of Cape Girardeau this 19th day of October 1914.

(SEAL) Geo. E. Chappell, City Clerk.
Var. 4 ° 45' E.
Sept. 16th 1914.
L. M. Bean, County Surveyor.

Filed for record this 4th day of December A. D. 1914 at 4 o'clock 32 minutes P. M.

Recorded in the Recorder's Office at Jackson, MO., in Plat Book Three (3) at Page eleven (11).

GIBONEY-HOUCK 4th SUBDIVISION, OUT LOT 51 & 11 FT. OFF OF W. SIDE OF OUT LOT 50, SURVEY No. 2199 T. 30 R. 14 E. OF 5TH P. M.

Know all men by these presents that we Louis Houck and M. H. G. Houck and the St. Louis Union Trust Company have dedicated and do hereby dedicate to the use of the public the Streets and Alleys as laid out in the above map it being a subdivision of North part of Out Lot 51 and West Part of Out Lot 50 Survey No. 2199 T. 30 R. 14 E. of 5th P. M.

(SEAL) ST. LOUIS UNION TRUST CO.
G. G. C. By Thos. H. West Jr., Vice President.
B. W. Moser, Secretary.

On this 10th day of October A. D. 1914, before me personally appeared Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck his wife to me known to be the persons described and who executed the foregoing plat and acknowledged that they dedicated to the use of the public the Streets and Alleys as in said plat laid down as their free act and deed.

In Testimony Thereof they have affixed their hands thereto and I hereto set my hand and affix my official seal in my office in the City of Cape Girardeau the day and year first above written.

On this 12th day of October A. D. 1914 before me personally appeared Thos. H. West Jr. to me well known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he iS Vice President Of the St. Louis Union Trust Company, a corporation organized and existing under the Iaws of the State of Missouri, that the seal affixed to the foregoing plat is the corporate seal of said corpora- tion,that said plat was signed and sealed and the Stree and Alleys therein laid down and described, dedicated to the public use in behalf of said corporation; and said Thos. H. West Jr. acknowledged the same to be the free act and deed of said corporation.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in said City of St. Louis. Mo., the day and year in this certificate first above written.

(SEAL) My commission will expire February 8th 1915.
A. F. Brannigan, Notary Public.
State of Missouri,
County of Cape Girardeau. -- ss.

I, George E. Chappell, City Clerk of the City of Cape Girardeau, in said County and State, hereby certify the attached and foregoing plat and deed dedicated to the use of the public all the Streets and Alleys shown thereon, was at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on Oct. 19th, 1914 approved; and accepted for the purpose stated in said deed of dedication; which approval and acceptance is confirmed by Ordinance 1070, of said City passed and approved October 19th, 1914. I further certify that this plat and deed of dedication, under the provision of said Ordinance is made a part there Of.

Witness my hand, as City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed, at my office in said City Of Cape Girardeau, this 19th day of October, 1914.

(SEAL)        Geo. E. Chappell, City Clerk.
    Var. 4 ° 45' E.
    Aug. 5th 1914.
L. M. Bean, County Surveyor.

Filed for record this 14th day of December A. D. 1914 at 4 o'clock 34 minutes P. M.

G. F. Siemers, Recorder.
Recorded in the Recorder's Office at Jaekson, Missouri, in Plat Book Three (3) at page twelve (12).

St. Louis Union Trust Company, a
Corporation
To
Mary H. Giboney Houck.

Special Warranty Deed
Dated, July 13, 1917
Consideration, $1.00
Filed, August 8, 1917
Book 64, Page 627 and 8.

Grant, Sell and Convey:
Lots Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Four (4) of Giboney Houck's Fourth Subdivision to the City Of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Contains covenant of warranty against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever claiming by, through

or under it, the said Grantor, but not otherwise, save and excepting all taxes, as to which this conveyance is made subject.

(SEAL) ST. LOUIS UNION TRUST COMPANY,
By Isaac H. Orr, Vice-President.
Attest: A. H. Burg, Asst. Secretary.

Acknowledged in corporate form on the 13th day of July, 1917, before A. F. Brannigan, a Notary Public within and for the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri. (SEAL) Term expires Feb. 7, 1919.

Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney
Houck, his wife,
Allen L. Oliver.

General Warranty Deed
Dated, July 14, 1917
Consideration, $1200.00
Filed, Aug. 8, 1917
Book 42, page 544.

Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm. All of lots Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8) in Block Four (4) of Giboney Houck's Fourth Subdivision to the City of Cape Girardeau. Missouri.

Contains covenant of general warranty against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. Witness hands, as follows.

Acknowledged on the 28th day of July, 1917, by the said Louis Houck and Mary H. Giboney Houck, his wife, as their free act and deed; before Mesie Astholz, a Notary Public within and for the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri.

State ex rel Louis Houck, Plaintiff,
vs.
W. C. Patton and W. C. Haman,
Defts.

Circuit Court, January Term,
January 14, 1907.
Circuit Court record "V", at page
196.

Louis Houck and Mary H. G, Houck,
his wife, et al.
vs.
Little River Draining District,
Co. Collector, et al., Defts.

Circuit Court, January 23, 1911.
Circuit Court record "W", page 266.

Mary D. Reitzel and Edwin S.
Reitzel, plaintiffs
vs.
Louis Houck Defendant.

Circuit Court, January 11, 1912.
Circuit Court record "W", page 447.

Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck,
his wife, Plaintiff,
vs.
The County of Cape Giardeau.

Circuit Court, January 28, 1913,
Circuit Court record "W", page 611

Louis Houck, plaintiff,
vs.
Louis Brunke, Henry Brunke and
James Adams, defts.

Circuit Court, Sept. 10, 1915.
Circuit Court record X, page 76.

Sturdivant Bank, plaintiff,
vs.
Louis Houck, Defendant.

Circuit Court, May 6, 1915.
Circuit Court record Y, page 71.

Recovered of and from the plaintiff the costs in this behalf expended. Indexed against Louis Houck.

Jefferson-Gravois Trust Company,
a corporation, plaintiff,
vs.
Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck,
Defendants.

Circuit Court, Sept. 2, 1915.
Circuit Court record "Y", page 137.

Plaintiff recovered from defendants $377.73 with 6 percent interest from date hereof.

City of Cape Girardeau, to the use of
W. C. Mullins, Plaintiff,
vs.
Louis Houck and Edward F. Regenhardt,
Defendants.

Circuit Court, January 10, 1916.
Circuit Court record Y, page 178.
Tax Bills

It is therefore considered, ordered and adjudged by the Court that plaintiff have and cover against the property in said tax bill described, the sum of $379.65 together with his costs and that the same be and is hereby declared a special lien and charge upon the property in said counts described, to-wit: Lot No. 16, Range "A", in the City of Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Little River Dninage District
vs. No. 420
Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck.

Draining Taxes.
Suit Filed, Dec. 28, 1915

Little River Draining District
vs. No 447
Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck

Draining Taxes.
Suit filed June 22, 1916

Cape County Savings Bank, Plaintiff,
vs.
Louis Houck and Mary H. G. Houck,
Defendants.

Circuit Court, April Term, 1916.
May 1, 1916, 7th Day of Term.
Circuit Court record Y, at page 228.

Now come the parties herein and by agreement of counsel it is ordered by the Court that this cause be dismissed at the cost of the defendants herein. Etc. It is therefore ordered and adjudged by the court that the plaintiff take nothing by reason of this writ and that the defendants pay all costs in this behalf expended and that execution issue therefor.

Reference is hereby made to the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas, which Court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the Circuit Court of this County in Civil matters; also has original probate jurisdiction. I have not examined the said Common Pleas records at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Reference is also hereby made to the Cape Girardeau City Tax Books, (General and Special,) which may disclose delinquent taxes. I have not examined the City Tax Books at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

I HEREBY CERTIFY, That the foregoing Continuation of Abstract of Title consisting of twelve sheets, numbering from one to twelve, inclusive, embraces and includes all Conveyances and Instruments of Writing affecting the Title to the Lots described in the

Caption, from, since and after 7th day of June, 1911, to date here of, as the same appear from the County records of said County at Jackson, Missouri;

I Do Further Certify that the Tax Books in the County Collector's Office at Jackson, Missouri, show that the State and County taxes due in the year 1915, and prior years, have been fully paid and Satisfied as to the lots herein abstracted; and that the taxes due in the year 1916 remain delinquent and unpaid.

That there are no Taxes or Mechanic Liens against said property and no judgments or suits Pending against the owner thereof, which are liens thereon, except as hereinbefore stated in this abstract.

DONE at my office in the City of Jackson, Missouri, this 18th day of September. A. D., 1917, at 2:30 o'clock P. M. SAM VANDTVORT, Abstracter.

We hereby certify that the foregoing continuation of ab8tract of title from since and after the 7th day of June 1911 to the 18th day of May 1917 at 2:30 o'clocb P. M. printed on pages from 40 to 52 inclusive of this booklet is a true copy of an abstract made by Sam Vandivort abstractor signed and certified by said Sam Vandivort on the 18th day of September A. D. 1917 at 2:30 o'clock P. M.