Collapse of Huntington Produce Co Affects Kentucky Banks
The Huntington Produce and Feed Co with eight Kentucky branches failed after a failed wool deal and tariff slump. Receivers H T Lovett and H Evans appointed as assets around 35 000 with liabilities, tied to C W Smurt and banks in Burnside and Kentucky. The firm founded in 1903, once a major Ohio Valley shipper, dissolved after financial strain and Burnside First National Bank closure.
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Huntington
W. Va
Ammen Produce & Peed Co
Jinnnside
Moreland
Somerset
Waynesburg
Sparta
Glencoe
Worthsile
Carrollton
Sanday
First National Bank of
Hurnside
C. W. Smurtt
Ingest
Huntington Produce & Feed Co
Smurt
Firstational
Burnside
Kentucky
H. T. Lovett
FE. Evans
Ir. Drummond
Stuart
Isn
Ohio Valle Nd
S. 4
Drummond
S. A. Drummond-Stuart Co
S. A. Drummond & Co
C. W. Stuart
West Virginia
W. E. Drummond
C. M. Saunders
Manzemen
Burnside, Ky
Alexander creditors agree to settle debts at 25 cents on the dollar
Cincinnati creditors of Edward Alexander, poultry dealer, have agreed to a plan avoiding bankruptcy. They will sell out to them at 25c on the dollar, with excess proceeds shared. Assignee Attorney Albert T. Brown will wind up affairs. assets may raise 20c plus another 20c, and possibly 25c from real estate in two installments. Mrs. Alexander withdrew her $4,000 note. Alexander will work for his wife in the retail poultry business.
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Cincinnati
Edward Alexander
Chompson
Albert T. Brown
Alexander
Cabbage crop at Greenspring late in 1909 market
Cabbage at Greenspring reports late harvest with bulk of marketable produce in the next two to three weeks. Acreage up about ten percent from last year, some blight in a few fields, and shipping pacing two weeks. About 100 cars expected, with roughly 90 percent from domestic seed and the rest Danish.
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Greenspring
H. L
Florida Oranges Market Stronger. First Car Due Next Week
Florida oranges rose early in the week and held firm with good Valencias selling around 3.25 dollars per box. First car from Florida is expected midweek. Lemons steady with California fruit at 2 to 3 dollars and Messings at 3.50 to 4.50 per box.
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Cincinnati
Grapes Prices Dip as Receipts Rise in Midwest Market
In Cincinnati on September 24, receipts of Michigan and northern Ohio grapes increased and prices fell to 16c per 8-pound basket for Concords Wordens and Early. Demand stayed fair to good at the lower level all week. First arrivals from New York expected next week.
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Cincinnati
Michigan
Ohio
Lore
New York
Bankruptcy filing lists assets and liabilities for G.B. Uller Produce Co
In Toledo on September 23 a schedule in federal court shows the G B Uller Produce Co bankrupt. Liabilities total 114,830 with assets of 12,000.44.
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Toledo
Uller Produce, Co
Defiance
West Apple Crop Estimated at 12,290 Cars
Better Fruit reports the western apple crop at 12,290 car lots this season, down from last year’s 13,510. District totals cover Washington, Oregon, Utah, California, Montana and others with varied regional distributions noted. In Chicago, city officials push curb on sidewalk fruit stands, testing enforcement with a landmark Boukidis stand case.
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Toad River
Ore
Rocky Mountains
Alorado
Utah
Southe
Washington
California
Montana
Mexico
Chicago
Monroe
State Streets
Tom Boukidis
Public Works
John J. Hanburg
Leroy T. Steward
Repeating Chattanooga deal swindler in Birmingham
Birmingham reports a red faced swindler using the name L. D. Newton and alias Marshall & Co. He has been flooding Alabama and Mississippi mail with high egg bids, operating from a Fifth Avenue rear barn near Eighteenth Street and a boarding house at 626 Nineteenth Street. He claims a Philadelphia home and a South Carolina farm, but shippers report losses, legal actions loom, and authorities watch for further moves.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chattanooga
L. D. Newton
Marshall & Co
Alabama
Mississippi
Ita
Resoda
Sagraway Ty
Marshall
Nineteenth Street
Philadelphia
South Carolina
Spee
Dorsey
Dorsey & Sanders
Blount Springs
John T. Glover
A. E. Rinehart
Jamestown
Butler & Rousseau
Point Rock
J. H. Fair
Detroit
J. A. Hastings
Riverton
Junction
L. M. Allen
Phil Campbell
F. F. Monk
Cherokee
J. A. Proctor
Scottsboro
J. B. Woodside
Woodside
Eld Edge
Chelsea
Express Company
Morris Avenue
North Nineteenth Street
The Buttermakers' Convention in Milwaukee
The National Creamery Butter Markers Association outlines its annual convention in Milwaukee from October 20 to 22. The program features addresses by prominent Northwest creamery industry leaders and experts.
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Milwaukee
National Creamery Buttermarkers’ Assn
Northwest
Apple and Potato Crops Prosper in Central Lake Michigan
Central Lake Michigan reports a strong apple crop with Baldwin Spy and King varieties thriving. Orchards are small but well kept, with reduced scab and rare San Jose scale. Potatoes look promising with lush foliage and strong late-season yields. many growers plant for a future truck shipping point and a local canning factory supports abundant production.
Apples and Potatoes in Bellaire Michigan Crops Report
In Bellaire Michigan on September 23 progress on apples and potatoes is mixed with a large shipping point, good overall crops and diverse varieties. Duchess and other late apples dominate the orchards along with sparing plantings of Spys and Kings. Intermediate Valley Fruit Growers Association forms with Robi Morrow as president and aims to ship berries and other fruits by 1911. Potatoes show fair early yields but end season prospects improve with rain, while late potatoes look promising and two weeks of warmth could yield a bumper crop.
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Central Lake
Mich
Traverse Bay
Antrim County
Mission Peninsula
San Jose
Packer
Baldwins
Spys
Kings
Intermediate Valley Fruit Growers’ Assn
Ty Ek
Bellaire
Old Mission Peninsula
Duchess
Gidjeons
Starks
Hubbards
Wealthys
Culvers
Alexanders
Intermediate Valley Fruit Growers
Assa
Robi. Morrow
Wm. J. Dewey
Chas. Guile
A Good Potato Crop Apples Fair Crop Charlevoix Mich
Charlevoix Michigan reports a good potato crop and apples showing fair quality. State correspondence notes resort visitors arriving as a port of entry to resort country. Growers say sprayed orchards yield high grade apples, improving outlook over last year despite some unspecified faults.
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Charlevioux
Mich
Charlevoix
Fruit Growers Eye Michigan’s No. 1 and 2 Apples Shift
A long survey describes Emmet and Antrim counties with scattered orchards near Torch Lake and Charlevoix, noting 12 000 to 15 000 barrels of apples and strong varieties like Spy Duchess Baldwin and Hubbard, while spraying lags and San Jose scale threaten No 1 stock. Potatoes and berries are discussed along with market shipping issues and local processing plants.
National Poultry & Game Assn Convention In Chicago
The National Poultry and Game Association plans its annual convention in Chicago on Thursday and Friday October 7 and 8. Topics include transportation matters and the application of pure food laws to poultry and game marketing.
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National Poultry & Game Assn
Creditors Seek Settlement to Avert Midcontinent Bankruptcy
In Kansas City this week creditors delaying bankruptcy action against Midcontinent Refrigerating Co. as stockholders and creditors pursue an out of court settlement. Three creditors with claims around 3500 filed an involuntary petition two years after Merchants Refrg Co. failed. J E Brady seeks meeting to reach agreement to keep affairs from court. a creditors and stockholders committee is investigating. The firm operates as Midcontinent with about 900000 in stock and bonds plus 200000 in first mortgage bonds.
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Kansas City
Packer
J. E. Brady
Merchants Refrigerating Co
The
Midcontinent Refrigerating Co
Additon
A Larger Apple Crop Around Barkers Creek
Around Barkers Creek new orchards are bearing and the apple crop is larger than ever for this shipping point. Early varieties like Duchess form a large portion of the harvest while BaldwinSpy Kings and Greenings appear later. Up to 1000 barrels may be shipped this month with similar expected totals. Potato crops also look better among major growers listed in The Packer Bulletin.
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Barkers Creek
Duchess
Michigan
Alexande Arks
Gideons
Culvers
Baldwins
Spy
Kings
Williamsburg
Packer Bulletin
Grows Texas Winter Vegetables in McAllen Area
A letter from F. W. Maule dated September 12, 1909 outlines crop plans for nine to eleven acres of beans squash cauliflower and cabbage near McAllen Texas. Ten acres in green beans ready November 1 eight acres in summer squash ready November 1 four acres in cauliflower ready December 1 and fifteen acres in cabbage ready February 13.
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McAllen
Tex
Packer
F. W. Maule
Suetons Bay Crops Promise Profitable Ripe Harvest
In Suttons Bay Michigan Leelanau county growers report a bumper crop of apples and a strong potato season. About 17 000 barrels of apples will be shipped including Duchess and Alexanders with many early varieties good in size. Winter stock of Sirps Baldwins Kings and Greenings numbers around 12 000 barrels. Potatoes show good prospects with 20 plus cars of early spuds shipped and more expected as the season moves forward. Cherry and strawberry plantings expand as nurseries supply stock.
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Mission Peninsula
Bardyon
Aris
Petosky
H K Springs
Exaar
Falls
Boyné City
Jordan
Emmet
Starks
Wolf Rivers
Duchess
Spy
Baldwin
Theotatoes
Alden, Mich
Point
Theie
Express
Traverse
Old Mission
Torch Lake
Antrim County
Michigan
San Jose
Leelanau
Suttons Hay
Spys
Baldwins
Kings
Greenings
Suttons Bay
Packer
Blackberries in Chicago Weaken Market Outlook
Receipts of Michigan fruits hit a seasonal high last week in Chicago with abundant stock and prices driven down. Pears and apples moved moderately, while peaches strengthened as Michigan supplies declined. Weather could swing grape and fruit marketing, and Blackberries now flood the market with Washington shipments selling around two dollars for 24 pine cases.
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Chicago
Michigan
Howells
Beurra
de Anjous
Clairgeatis
Michigan Elbertas
Hill
Concord
Champions
Moore
Concords
Stoeck
Coyne
Brus
Washington
Hinds
Potato Onion Cabbage Prices in Cincinnati Market
Market notes from Cincinnati report homegrown stock arriving slowly as demand stays weak. Potatoes price between 10 and 32 dollars per ton with supplies ample. onions show liberal stock with yellow around 40 cents per bushel and white around 63 cents per bushel.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Moore & Co Bankrupt as Liabilities Outweigh Assets
Chicago reports an involuntary bankruptcy petition against W S Moore & Co of 1st South Water Street. Receivership appointed. preliminary schedules show liabilities and uncertain assets, with several creditors filing claims. The case centers on country shippers and creameries unpaid for goods, amid rumors of limited asset realization and possible partial dividend.
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Chicago
W. S. Moore & Co
1St South Water Street
Moore & Co
West
Uipo
D. C. Muell
American Trust & Savings Bank
Heem
iHlega
South Water Street
Gee, McCutcheon & Co
T. C. A. Wegeforth Co
Morris & Co
Gibson Fruit, Co
Moore
Chicago Dairy Produce Co
Packer
Goody
Moore Hind
Papner
Henjamin F. Newhall
Moore Concern
Newhall
John G. Newmann
Elin
Apple sales dominate Northwest market activity
In Seattle on September 23, buyers from eastern houses gather to gauge Washington Oregon prices. The Hood River deal with Steinhardt Kelly of New York involves about 125 cars, mostly Spitzenburg and Yellow Newtowns, with a large high grade portion. Wenatchee Producers Association bids from Gibson Fruit Co of Charleston set prices for Winesaps and Jonathan varieties, with about 75 cars in pool totaling roughly 66 000 boxes.
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Seattle
Wash
Northwest
Wenatchee
New York
Gibson Fruit Co
Missouri
Gibson
Board of
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Buttermakers’ Convention
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Michigan Points
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Alden
Bell
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Lebanon
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Ife
T. J. Parker
T. B. Green
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TE. Nell
T. E. Parker
TE. Green
Walter Harris
Harris
I. B. Parker
Parker
Cone
T. E. Kellan
Broken Bow
Neb
S. J
S. J. ‘Payne & Co
Conway
Payne & Co
St. Louis
Bell Cold Storage Co
Payne
Ted
Petix
Bell Lus
Green Bros. & Co
St. Joseph
Pittsburg
Kas
Parker Bros
Portland Egg Co
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