[Newspaper]
Publication: The Courier-Journal
Louisville, KY, United States
vol. 85, no. 9782 New Series, p. 14, col. 2-3
HEAVILY IN DEBT.
Reuben P. Hemingray Leaves the
City Very Suddenly.
Largest Creditor Says the
Young Man Is Honest
But Unfortunate.
SUED BY MISS WATKINS
Reuben P. Hemingray, who for several years conducted a tobacco handling establishment at Seventh and Magnolia streets, has left the city owing between [dollar:$5,000] and [dollar:$10,000]. He left the city about two weeks ago, stating that he was going to Chicago to obtain further backing and to form a stock company to operate his business, and that he expected to be able to pay off all his debts.
The largest creditor is Mr. A. G. Munn, from whom Hemingray rented. Mr. Munn erected the building especially for the young man and took much interest in him. Mr. Munn is of the impression that Hemingray is honest and has good intentions, and he said that he would be willing to assist him again, if necessary. All who know Hemingray seamed to hold him in equally high regard, and believe that he will return and clear himself of suspicion. He is said to have been an ambitious man and had many improvements made in his plant, with the aim to build up a large business.
So far can be learned Mr. Hemingray owes the following persons: A. G. Munn, [dollar:$1,690]; Southern Warehouse and Transfer Co., [dollar:$375]; Glover & Durrett, [dollar:$475]; W. T. Prine, [dollar:$330]; H. J. Lewis, Jr., & Co., [dollar:$160]; Street Car Advertising Co., [dollar:$100]; George Perry, [dollar:$545]; Charles Chambers, his brother-in-law, [dollar:$965]; E. J. O’Brien, [dollar:$293]; James Thorntonberry, [dollar:$35]; Mrs. Mary Neece, for boarding hands, [dollar:$81]; also a printing bill of [dollar:$89]; Miss Florence Watkins [dollar:$1,322] borrowed money with interest. Beside these amounts it is alleged that Mr. Hemingray owes some other small ones. The amount owed George Perry, [dollar:$545], and James Thorntonberry, claim of [dollar:$35], are for work performed in his rehandling establishment. The former has been employed by the Sheriff to guard the place.
Suit was filed yesterday against Hemingray by Florence E. Watkins, who asked judgment for [dollar:$75] upon three notes which have already matured and for [dollar:$1,320] upon thirty-eight notes that have not yet reached maturity. A general attachment was taken against the defendant's property, it being stated that he has left the State with the intent to defraud his creditors, that he avoids services of court processes, and has removed or is about to remove his property from the State. Of the thirty-eight unmatured notes one is for [dollar:$41.90], the other for [dollar:$306]. The remainder are for [dollar:$25] each, and these thirty-eight notes will mature each month during the next three years.
Hemingray is a son of the late Judge Hemingray. He is about thirty-three years old and married. He formerly lived at 1812 Sixth street.
