A bequest of $7,500 was left for Jewish charities or any charitable work designated by the widow in the will of the late George B. Friend. millionaire clothing merchant of Chicago who died last week.
The bulk of the estate was left to his widow, Mrs. Sarah Friend and to his two doughters.
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