Sherman M. Fairchild, the son and heir, and his Aunt May, Mrs. Fairchild's sister, proceeded through the house to consider the disposal of the belongings. It is related to us that Sherman and Aunt May were to take the items they desired and leave the remainder to the Lodge.
As the "story" goes, Sherman was not disposed to take many items, so he and his personal secretary followed behind Aunt May, as she toured the dwelling while making selections for herself and for Sherman. Sherman then instructed his secretary to cancel most of the items being selected as he did not desire to retain any but the most personal and meaningful items. As a result the Lodge became the possessor of many fine articles and objects of art.
Some they immediately auctioned upon taking possession of the structure, including the bedroom furnishings.