Gibson Bankrupt in Fruit Co Scandal Enlarges Liabilities
The Chicago bankruptcy filing by N. G. Gibson seeks discharge from assets tied to the Gibson Fruit Co. liabilities totaling about $188,967.51 with $225,044.74 in listed assets including railroad claims against Denver & Rio Grande and Great Northern. Edwin C. Day named trustee. receivership likely. day to day operations of the new Gibson Fruit Co. not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pel
G. Gibson
Tdim
Gibson Fruit Co
Nun
Knox
Gibson
Edwin C. Day
Stroud
Denver & Rio Grand Railroad
Amuinst
Great Northern
Irkdin O
Milwaukee
South Water Street
Gibson Fruit Co., Incorporated
Western Fruit Ranch
Dayton
Wash
Continental-Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Far West
Oil Company
Jaandis
Central Trust Co
Day
New Gilson Fruit Co., Incorporated
Michigan
N. G. Gibson
Southern
Porter Bros
F. Newhall & Sons
Crutchfield, Woolfolk & Gibson
Benj
Newhall
South Water Stre
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
Provo Utah Shipper Looks to Ship Peaches and Prunes
A Provo reader notes plans to receive 40 to 45 cars of Esherta peaches and similar apples and Bart Jett Italian prunes, then ship from Provo and Clearfield. The letter includes a subscription renewal check and a request to change the paper delivery address from Provo to Clearfield Utah.
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Provo
Utth
Bart Jett
Clearfield
Packer
Utah
Shanes
Duffin
Lang of Lang Gros heads to Mt. Clemens for rheumatism
Chicago report notes Lang Gros of Winnipeg spent a few days en route to Mt. Clemens Michigan for rheumatism treatment. He plans to return to work soon and indicates a promising season's business ahead in the British northwest.
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Chicago
Lang
Lang Gros
Winnipeg
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Jahorit
British Northwest
Parcels Post Bill Moves Toward Law in Congress
Washington February 9. Legislative circles say parcels post legislation now pending before Congress will become law in the current session. A majority of the post offices and post roads committee members are in favor. Supporters push to conclude action and pass the bill to curb high express shipping charges.
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Washington, D. C
Taft Buys Auto and Other Midwest Notes
Taft of Des Moines buys a seven passenger Peerless after an Automobile show showing off its performance. Indiana growers plan to plant 100 acres in cantaloupes while Yates Bros. buys a 524 acre farm for 44480. Tomatoes contracts rise to 10910 per ton and Oregon Orchards Inc forms with 25900 capital. R T Thomas dies in Milwaukee after 35 years in produce business. firm continues as O G Bryant & Co.
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Chicago
C. C.taft
Des Moines
Woay Kerr
A. Kerr & Co
Connersville
T. C. Nave
Clark
Borden
Borden Fruit Growers
Asn
B. P. Stalker
C. EB
McKinley
Orchard Landa
Oregon
I. Fu Beasley
J. T. Fritz
Elmer Wyne
Whitley
Milwaukee
Wis
R. T. Thomas
R. T. Thomas & Co
Unite States
O. G. Bryant
O. G. Bryant & Co
Indianapolisl Market Sees Homegrown Apples Shift Ahead
Indianapolis traders report a market shift toward homegrown apples amid drought and slow lines. The new credit association forms after a February 3 meeting of commission men to obtain weekly settlements, with Brews Brewington opening a brokerage office as analysts expect a busier spring.
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Indianapolis
Jack Frost
the Snow King
Commission
Spies
California
Florida
Ohio River
Kentucky
Hand & Kucks
Fd. Brewington
Produce firms change hands and plan southern shipments
The D A Wilkains Commission Co is taken over by Shuter and Michailer who will operate under a new name. They aim to supply southern fruits vegetables and berries and will seek new southern shipments. Several firms in Lodi California engage in supply needs including Jones Mueller Rosasvo Arsani Wetz and Hitz company members of the local fruit league discuss reorganizing for stronger cooperation.
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Davies
Chicago
Express Company
Commission
Edward G.davies CO
General Consignees
Corner
Clark and
South Water Street
Philadelphia
Wis
Boyd Thorne
Chicago Corporation
Gibson Writ Cou.cs
Associae
Lodi
Cal
Vuters
Pete
J¢Lduong Fruit League
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Earl Bros
H. Swimmer & Sons
Quincy
Illinois
A.E. Barker &Co
Gallagher Bros. Produce Commission Merchants
Usp
W. S. Water St. Chicaco
Ebner Ice & Cold Storage CO
Vincennes
Seymour
Washington
Ind
Flora
Apples Grimes Golden
Jonathan
Tome Heauty
Gano
York Imperial
Ben Davis
Ill
N. Gi. Gibson
Petunion
OUD
Anorpey Finox
Springfield
Reinhard-Chisam Brokerage Co
Springfield, Ill
Re. Lang
Taft
Dndhinn
Florida Fruits and Vegetables
H. B. Jones
the Packer
Shipper
R. G. Dun & Co
Operingfield Produce Co
Henry Martin & Co
Wayne & Low
John W. Low
B. A. Wheelock
B. BR. Werden
W. Water St
Snyder & Grotefeld
Snyder & Berries
Firet National Bank
Eck-Wegeforth CO
Chicagsgo
Stanall
Pepbiel
Hall, Wedge & Carter
Chicaro
Fox & Godding
Ces
Peoria
Luthy & Logher, Peoria, Ili
Todd & Kraft CO
Des Moines, Iowa
Imperial
Ali’ Véliuyle
Carpenter-Udell Chem
Geo. H. Mueller & Co
J.M. Vinci & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
J. Brewington
Nort Guy Bank
First National Bank and Commercial Bank
J.T. Johnson
FT. Wayne
J. T. Kelly &C
Minnearools
Mini
Table House
John B. Hoxsie
Outlet Unlimited
ST. Paul, Minn
Winona
H. Craig E
B. Jones
Mueller & Rosasvo & Co
HJ. Arsani
Wetz
Kutterhentyuter
Geo. Hitz & Co
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