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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOC1970-0186 - ESTATE OF ALDERSONr j,'-'~ ,. aInmmoututaltq of 'tuu.aylnauia,t ss: ma.aqtugtou (!1onulg,~ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:Whereas,at Waskngton,in the County aforesaid J on ~.he 20th.day of February A.D.1970 ,before me, RU3sell Marino ,Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting Let:ers of Administration in and for the County of Washington,in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the last Will and Testament of David H.Alderson late of Chartiers Township in the County aforesaid,deceased, (a :rue copy whereof is to these presents annexed),was duly admitted to probate;and Arthur Alderson the Executor in said Will and Testament named,having appeared before me and taken and subscribed the oath of office prescribed by law; NOW,THEREFORE,I,RUssell N.Larino grant these LETTERS TESTAMENTARY,unto the said Arthur Alderson ,Register as aforesaid,do committing unto Him the administration of ~1l and singula'l"the goods and chattels,rights and cr,edits,which were of said deceased,and requiring Him to exhibit a true and perfect inventoTy thereof into the Register's Office,at Washington,within ninety days from the date hereof,and to render a just and true account of said administration at the expiration of six months from the date hereof,and to regard and comply with the provisions of the laws of this COILmonwealth relating to inheritance taxes. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereurto set my hand and the seal of said Office at Washington,this 20th. day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and Seventy /J~~~......................l ~",. ,,',Register • ~~~.......... <:~.-:~ts1p.J'I1,~Ul Gl•~~-of ts1 N ~J'I1 ..... I-'0 ~ P."II ~CDt1 CO ::: 0 ..... ~~~= --\,.' II j .~WILL AND TESTAHENT I,DAVID H.ALDERSON,unmarried,of Chartiers Township, Washington County,Pennsylvania,being of sound mind,memory and understanding,do hereby mak~and publish this my Last ~ill and Testament,and revoke all Wills by me at any time heretofore made. FIRST:I direct all my just debts and funeral expenses to be fully paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. SECOND:I give,devise and bequeath all of my estate, real and personal,to my following brothers and sister ,share Signed,sealed,published and declared by the above named and share alike:ARTIIDR ALDERSON,HARRY,ALDERSON,FR~NK ALDER3Q': iI, !t •C,, j I i-ttt"f• 1968. THIRD:In the event that any of my brothers or my sister FOURTH:I nominate,constitute and appoint my brother, RALPH ALDERSON,and RUTH BIRD. surviving brothers and sister. should predecease me,then his or her share shall pass to the ARTHUR ALDERSON,the executor of this my Last Will and Testament: I t !, iIhavehereuntosetmyhandandseal; to serve without bond in any jurisdiction. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, this 11'day of rlu/t-(./c../, 1/ I';1 II II IIII !I '/ II I I, 'II, I'II I' , I , i I testator,as and for his Last Will and Testament,in the pre- sence of us,who at his request,in his presence,and in the presence of each other,all being present at the same time,have·1 II II IIiII III III'II I hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.:1 !iI IjI I I I1 1! I1 f I ...'::<-.'O~~'''--------.:-------'-----------.--......-••----~ I , i\ffi~autt (@f 1Exrrutnr (@r ~3-1o -//~ i\~mtutlitratnr J §.;tatt of 'tnns!}lnanta.f S8: mount!}of lIas4tngtnn ( Personally before me,the undersigned authority,a NQ.t:g.f.y J?~p.l~.~_in and for sa,id Oounty and State,appeared ~E:t:h~~~.!.~~.~.~.?.~_who,being duly sworn according to law,deposes and says that he is the executor or administrator of the estate of ................._.P.~.Y..~~~..~~.!.~.~E.l:>.c:>.~deceased,that the foregoing schedules constitute a complete inventory and appraisement of the real and personal estate of p~y.i.g a..!A.l.g~.~.~.Q.n , deceased, except real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;that the figures opposite each item of real 'and personal estate in the foregoing schedules are determined and stated by the undersigned to be the fair value of said items as of the date of the decedent's death,based upon a just appraisement of each item mdde by the above named Executor Administrator. day o:;;;i:~~:~:ahLj,~1JL }~~. ......0:"~o..Executor-Administrator NotafyPubfic,Callton Twp.•We~;,rngtonCo.ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.wiy &mrffiJsv;!l'.li\tEN:[1rem~t:beAjle<i9~ithin three months after appointment of personal representative. 2.A supplemental inventory must be filed within thirty days of discovery of additional assets. 3.1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-34,Under $10,000;1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-33,Over $10,000,including Copy of Will;1 Original and 3 Oopies and 2 RCRI-33,Over $50,000,including Copy of Will and copy of Federal Estate Tax Return. REFERENCE FOR ADDITIONAL COPY Act of 1947 P.1.513 Sec.5.2,72 P.S.4844.2 lJuurutnry aur.!\ppraisrmrut of the goods and chattels,rights and credits which wer~ of:!?~.Y..~.~~..~·.~.!·~·~E~~.~.late of ~h~E..~..~~.~.~?;9.~~.~h~p _ Washington County,Pa.,taken and made in conformity with the above affidavit. I I DOLLARS PERSONAL PROPERTY CENTS Western Pennsylvania National Bank,Houston Office, Checking Account•••••••••••••••••••..•••••.•..•••.•••••..~ Total Personal property•••••••••.••..••••••••••••.•••••••~ REAL PROPERTY ALL that certain lot of ground situate in the Town of Midland,Chartiers Township,Washington County, Pennsylvania,bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Main street or Road of said Town of Midland,at an alley between lot now or formerly of Ernest Nitchel and the lot herein described; thence along said street or road in an easterly direction,45 feet to lot now or formerly of Gusto Hordias;thence along last said lot in a northerly direction,165 feet more or less,to a fence;thence along said fence in a westerly direction,45 feet to the alley aforesaid;thence along said alley in a southerly direction,165 feet more or less,to the point in the road,the place of beginning. 687.91 687 191 UPON which is erected a frame dwelling,having a value of f$8,500.00 TOTAL PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY •••••••.••••••••~9,187!9l )761 Inventory and Appraisement IN THE ESTATE OF .,~...,...../'.....~.',...:.....',','DAVID H.ALDERSON',..•'~~";~"",',.".~..~t~!~.····=~~~~..,~==~~~==~,•.•~~r~•••.-'·,··~~~···-·~-:"~~···~,,"··":':r.~n~=='=~~·"~·.··="""···f·.-:-·..~~".-. ".", Filed _.J 19 . .----:--''J~:rii ~ lfJG")'-"Z --~..,-..,r:. 7':-<r·" --f ;~ ~("..., """'-."---i'-: g ~i; ~r-4~-or-q>U"J., '<' ~J L~... '-1 '""'Q ~ V"I -J 'q -~.,:.it ~-n,. r-:C'j ~ JESS D.COSTA,ESQ. ~2 .~.~/.2-~o/'f,6i STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, The within named Accountant being duly sworn according to law,deposeS and say S that the above account as stated is true and correct as ~.~_._.._..--verily believe. Sworn and subscribed beifore me this ?~~~. day of .__._~~?:-y._._._.__.._ _19 }J... ~~-#.)_~_LL~__ . THERESA MUTO Notary Public.Cantor.Twp.,Washington Co. My Commission E;\(pires September 3.1973 Washington County,ss: /l~/J ~~_.__.__---___--_._.._. I do certify that I have given legal notice to all persons concerned of the filing of the within account in the manner prescribed by Statute 9nd Rule of Court,as evidence by proofs thereof filed to No..b3.·~t~-:~...·······_····. Witness my hand and official seal thiS.3.0~._.__._._. day of.....ItJW.v::~~.~---_.:--------_-::~_:: Register of Wills ....0....~""::t 0;00 8 i0<pi Z tJi~I 0 ~en XiIl::~r;:,~ ~0 S .,j J"'1 Zi Eo<~..::I Oi,i <~~Eo<•~i rn.::t:H li1i ~i J"'1 IZ.I Si0 \i H 0 ~i:::-Z~i ~~Il::1Pi~i 8 ::t:i~8:il::i c:i H ~lzIZ.I ';~. (.~ I , ......::t c.50 ~'\0 0Q),,..c:l'1 .... t.,_.0.... q I f!!I ~~I I L.,- ...'.' .., I::oj.., ""::t0<) <)<-....A""•0 ~01 .... l/)~-;.::r- ~I::..~0 III..........tItS< +J epl/) 0tJ ~•0 •V..,a ,JUD,Juno:>:>v JO~ -~(jtPP 'a,JD,JSa S!4,J U!uO!,Jnq!J,Js!P JadoJd au!wJa-lap O,J pa,JsanbaJ f....padsaJ S!,JJnO)a4.l - "-......',,--- ------ ----_.- \ ./ .~ ,, ,>.., NO.63-70-186 THE FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF l ARTHUR ALDERSON,.Executor of the Estate of DAVID H.ALDERSON,! deceased,late of Chartiers Township,Washington County, Pennsylvania, The Accountant is charged as follows: To Inventory and Appraisement of Property filed as of July 21,1971 •••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••$9,187.91 Difference Between: Proceeds of Sale of Real Estate •••$8,sOO.00 Inventory Value••••••••••••'•••••••8,500.00 -0- Total Assets of Estate•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••$9,187.91 RECAPITULATION OF ACCOUNT: TOTAL ASSETS OF ESTATE •••••••••••••••••••••••$9,187.91 TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREDITS CLAIMED BY ACCOUNTANT ••••••••••••••••••••••••3,948.08 BALANCE DUE•••••'•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••$5,239.83 " !THE ACCOUNTANT CLAIMS CREDITS OUT OF THE ASSETS OF SAID ESTM'EITO-WIT: I1------------------------------!NAME OF PAYEE:REMARKS:AMOUNT:1---------------------------------- 1 Speakman's Funeral Horne !Albert H.Devore t !West Penn Power Company Columbia Gas Company citizens Water Company I Bell Telephone Company I i Robert AldersonI!Norman Cregutr !i Downey P.Lemoni W.Lawrence Wilson,M.D. David M.Ingram,M.D. i Dr.Herron,Vet.: I Malcolm Morgan,Co.Treas. r R.L.Peters,Pastor u.S.Post Office Register of Wills Register of Wills Arthur Alderson J.D.Costa,Esq. Charles Starinsky Recorder of Deeds Observer Publishing Co. washington County Reports Notary Public Burial Expense Debt utility utility utility :utility Services :Services utility :Professional Services :Professional Services Services 1970 County Tax 1970 Township Tax :1970 School Tax 1971 county Tax Insurance Letters Testamentary Advertising Services Stamps &Cards Filing Inventory Filing Account Executors Commission Attorney fee Share of 1971 Taxes :1%Realty Transfer Tax :Advertising Letters :Advertising Letters :Notary Fees $1,826.00 400.00 26.36 70.16 11.86 10.34 30.00 57.00 11.00 40.00 45.04 5.00 35.82 21.97 129.35 35.82 36.00 12.50 3.00 15.00 3.00 9.50 16.00 460.00 460.00 59.11 85.00 14.00 14.00 5.25 TOTA:I $3.,.948 ..08•.-'-:',.:0-,">~.." t Observer -Reporte.r WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA PROOF OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of 16 May,1929, P.L.1784,as amended. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,County of Washington,S8:. Personally ap,pear,ed before file,a Notary Public in and for said County and State,J~me..$.S.lt L.y..Qp., , ,,',who being duly s,worn according to law,deposes and says that he is the ..Ex...Vic.e~.Pre.s ..... of the Obs:erver Publishing Company,a Pennsylvania corporation,and its agent in this behalf;that the said Company is,the owner and publisher of the Observer-Reporter,succ'essor to The Washington Observer,established September 18,1871,and The Washington Reporter,'established August 15. 1808,a daily news:pape,r of general circulation,printed and published and having its place of busineS's at Washington,Washington County,Pennsyl. vania,where it or its predecessors have been established and publisrued ccmtinuously for more than six months prior to the publica;tion of the notice hereto attached;tha;t the pr.inted notice or advertisement hereto attached is a 'copy of an official advertisement,official notice,legal notice or legal advertis,ement,exactly as printed or published in the Ob$lerver·Reporter in its regular editions on the following d,ate or dates;. ..........................March 9~~6 and 23~1.97D ,.. that neither true affiant nor the Observer Publishing Company is interested in the subject matter of s,aid notice or adVe,rtiSi,ng and that a~loft e aUe,ga- tions'of this affidavit as to the ti}e,lace and charac/J,roblication are true../JC'······..r~···~~·~~·····"<·······~ Swom '0 ~d 'ub'~~d~&;7~O 1,"A.~~r.,"...~:.B":.'c'.n.t-!\)HIW j3ii~~·······.. V:ASd:..~iJ..I',ASH,i:UI\)N COUNty MY Wf,jMISSJON EXPIRES MAY 6,1972 Washington County Reports Washington,Pennsylvania (PUBLISHED BY WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION) PROOF OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of May 16,1929, P.L.1784 Sec.3,paragraphs (3)and (25). COUNTY OF WASHINGTON}SS.STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Personally appeared before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and Commonwealth,CHARLES C.KELLER,who,being duly sworn,deposes and says:that he is the Editor of the WASHINGTON COUNTY REPORTS, the officiaJI legal periodical for said Washington County,published weekly having its place of business at Washington,Washington County,Pennsylvania, and is acting as its agent in this behalf;that the said WASHINGTON, COUNTY REPORTS was established on March 31,1920,and was designated as the official legal publication for Washington County,Pennsylvania,by order of the several courts of said County,dated November 11,1920;that the printed notice or advertisement attached hereto is a copy of a notice or advertisement, exactly as printed or published,which appeared in the said legal periodical in its regular issues on the following dates: ...........f!~£.tt.b..J..~.,1.9..,.?Q ),.9..7.Q .. Estate Notices The Register of WiUs has granted letters,testamentary or of administration, in the following estates.Notice is hereby \ given to all persons indebted thereto to' make payment without delay and to those having claims or deman,ds to present them for settlement to the Executors or Administrators or their Attorneys. • • ••• • • ••• •• ••••• ALDERSON,DAVID H..Dec'd. Late of Chartiers Township.Wash- ington County.Penna.Executor:Arthur Alderson.909 W. P,ike St..Houston.Pa.Attorney:J.D.Costa.107 Main St.,Bentleyville.Pa. that the affiant or the corporation in behalf of which he is acting is not interested in the subject matter of said notice or advertising and that all of the allegations of this affidavit as ~Q"tp.~me,place and c~,r of th.e Pu:b~liCtion are true.Y ) / //)!d,/?!-//1 /'1')(//"f l...1 I (J l-~L,.../L--\./V'l,:,c/'-------./_X_./~ Sworn to and subscribed b~;·~·..·...."n...._......~.~~ ..?f?!.!:l::;":;jay Of ~:f.£!;?;..~~19.?.9..!.. ...........tJ:~.~.C:...A2t..1d.Ld.~ Notary Public K;\THERWE C.NICHOLAS,Notary Public 1 -=-W:.:a::3.::.lJ:.:.:ir.gton.WaEhington_Co.,.Pa._ .~. PETITION SUR AUDIT IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY Testate Form J DAVID H.ALDERSONEstateof_---------------.-- Deceased 63-70-186No__.____ _____A. A. Fiduciary__~~.~.'h~~..!:>:J:9_~~.~9.~!.. Executor Date of Date of Decedent's death ~~E~~~E'.¥.~~.!~.~'J_9.___...Grant of Letters :f.~J?_~~~~.Y.?_Q.L.J..9.'1.9___ This is the ~~E~:t::~.l!:~~.~.~~.~account filed in this estate If there have been former accounts filed in this estate,list file number or number and term.._.:n9.:n§__.__._. Election to take Under or Against will.(cross out one) Date Election Place of;none noneFiled_ _Record ___._.. Name of surviving spouse __.._~9.~~__ _..:.------_ . . . . .__.._.... List issue,where material: Arthur Alderson•....•.•••...Brother Harry Alderson •.••••....••••Brother Frank Alderson•.••••..•.•..•Brother Ralph Alderson•••....•....••Brother Ruth Bird .•.•.••••.•.••...••Sister Did decedent marry after execution of will?(jndicate)~s.No.Any children born after execution of will?(indicate) _.No.If answer yes,name them ___..____.______._..__.._.._ . Leg.atees Relationship Interest Fiduciary,if deceased or not sui juris Arthur Alderson Brother 1/5 None required Harry Alderson Brother 1/5 None required Frank Alderson Brother 1/5 None required Ralph Alderson Brother 1/5 None required Ruth Bird Sister 1/5 None required List,if exceptions to above:Adeemed:Revoked:Lapsed:Abated:Give Cause: --------------------------------No Exceptions --------------------------- If partial intestacy,give facts: No Partial Intestacy ------------------------ Notice to interested parties.Have all parties,having either vested or contingent interests and all crediors entitled to notice (Court Rule No.9 paragraph C:Section 6:Subdivision c)received written notice of the filing of the account and of call of audit?Yes.bm. If any exception give cause:J.:!'9 J;:.~g.E;!J?:t;.iQ.I),§. File copy of Notice written notice given by executor and date of mailing ,,..,,..,,""".. Is estate subject to the filing of a Federal Estate Tax Return?___~~__ _ _................•.__..._._._. Actual payment made on Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax.Amount $_~~~~._.___._. If the Will makes any portion of estate subject to a life-estate,give name and birth date of life tenant __.. -.---__.._..___..__..__ _ ___..~~~.?:_.~~~~_t~_t~__..__._..___.__.._..__.._..___. .__.__ Give Names and addresses of all unpaid creditors who are legally entitled to notice,together with the amounts of such claims;state whether they are admitted to be correct;and whether the claim is denied. None Give reference to such parts of the will as require interpretation by the Court;a re·ference to all questions re- quiring adjudication,and a statement of any other facts deemed necessary for the preparation of the adjudication: None Balance for distribution per account, Itemize any additional debits not shown by account: Total additional debits '(Add) Itemize any additional ·credits not shown ~y account: Total additional credits (Subtract) Balance for distribution $5,239.83........................................... $----------....:::Q_':':•..•.•.•••••.• $------..--:.~.-:....•........•• $.....~.!.~~.~.•83-_._-_-.. If balance for distribution is not in cash,list each item held in kind,giving appraised Value (or distribution Value); Balance for distribution in cash • .,..... "Jr If Family Exemption claimed by Petition,give place of Record:~?~.~.- - - . If Family Exemption is claimed at audit,give name,relationship and basis for Claim:!.l:~!.l:~. List any advancement or distribution on account that has been made,and nature and amount of same: none Suggested distribution of balance shown,both as to principal and income,attaching signed and itemized elections to take in kind if balance is not in cosh:residuary shares being stated in proportions: Arthur Alderson••••..•.•...•••.Brother.•.•.•••••..l/5 interest Harry Alderson ••..•.•..•.•.•..•Brother•..•••••...•l/5 interest Frank Alderson ••....•.•.•••...•Brother •.•.•••.....l/5 interest Ralph Alderson ••••••...•.•..•.•Brother••••.•••••..l/5 interest Ruth Bird••.....•••........••••Sister••..•••.•••.•1/5 interest COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,SS: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. The above named Fiduciary or representative thereof, being duly....~~E..~...__....._...._...doth depose and say that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of _?:~.~..__.._..knowledge and belief. Sworn..--___to and subscribed before me this.._.J.6t.h..day of _ _..A:u.lJu.s.t 19..7.1.. Signature of Officer.~.~~~:...~..,. Title of Officer ;_!.':l.~.~~~.~..~~:r:~. ,Notary Public.Canton TwO••Washington ca. Office expi res M~.~'!!I)!i.s.~i£~.~~p.i!.e.~.~~P.t!l.'!'.~!~.~:.~~?~•••• And your petitioner will ever pray,etc. ..~~_._.__._._. ARTHUR ALDERSON ,\\~~,l.l 'j. \110\\~• "~'-~..f ./...... ::.....:.. ~I:::.,':........ 6tl ~ltd u"t:JS IL '~/d "00 ~;Ul-lNiHSVr.\ S11 i1,\~/]....J"3 1.SI0:3 tJ ONI~'··F'3SrlH l Ii 63-70-186 AANo... Estate of Q~Y;I;~~.~~.~P..~?_.~.Q~. Deceased Fjduciary....~E~~~E Alderson,..........--_--_._--__--_..__.. Executor PETITION SUR AUDIT FROM WHERE DECEDENT LEFT A WILL Counsel of Fiduciary will submit herewith the following,in conformity:with Court Rules adopted effective December 3,1951,being rule No.9:paragraph b-c;and divisions thereof:shown on pages 23-24. 1.Written praecipes of all Counsel in the case. 2.Copy of order appointing Guardian ad .Iitem,if pertine,nt.. 3.Copy of Order appointing Trustee ad litem,if pertinent. 4.Proof of service of abqve. 5.Letters Testamentary ,or Administration C.T.A or an attest copy of Wi II. 6.Copy of inventory and appraisement. 7.Proof of advertisement of grant of letters if not filed with account. 8.Certificate of liens in case any of the funds for distribution are from judicial sale of real estate. 9.Signed and itemized elections if any distribution in kind. 1O.Copy of FederaI Estate Tax return if es- tate is subject thereto. Jess D.Costa,Esq. Attorney ~2 ...~ i !"I t 1 t • ---..~" -"'./r ~'i_'I'f II\' --_.----------------------------------,----.., In t1Jt QIuurt nf QInmmnn JltUB nf mUB4iugtnn QInunty. JtnuBylunuia.(0rp4nuB'arnm Diutaion ESTATE OF David H.Alderson deceased No.63-70-186 In the matter of the,__F_i_r_s_t_a_n_d_F_i_n_s_1_ Account of Arthur Alderson Executor ADJUDICATION AND DECREE And now September .1.,;<:1:),19.I!:-,this matter came on for hearing, audit and distribution at this session and testimony token;and thereupon,upon due consideration thereof.the3baklnce for distribution in the hands of the Accountant is determined to be $2..Z~9.~and the account is accordingly confirmed;and it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said balance be paid out by the Accountant in accordance with the schedule of distribution hereto attached and mode a port hereof,unless exceptions hereto be filed sec.reg.or on appeal be token herefrom sec.leg. SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION Balance per account _ Balanc~e _ Deduct Clerk's Costs &Receipts 1 AMorney -.:J:...:.!.:D;...:.l.-.-,;C~o::.::s;...:t::.::a~1 Russell Marino,Agent,transfer inheritance tax,$797.06 Interest from 5/13/71 to 9/30/71 18.20 21.00 ArthQr Alderson,brother,1/5 residue, Harry Alderson,brother,1/5 residue, Frank Alderson,brother,1/5 residue, Ralph Alderson,brother,1/5 residue, Ruth Bird,sister,1/5 residue, 880.72 880.72 880.71 880.71 880.71 No balance 0 ~",:J Z-9~~fr n .... 0 :r' ~C (l)a 3tAr!.e,y.+.(l)0~0 0 ::l:--CD....... ~0a-....:r'.....CD=t := ~..:=~ ~+'l) ~+'l) +'l) 0"' ~0 (f)<'\", -J a.....J e -(,,\('-l --~~~:--...<0-_..c':r: C'!.1-:!:.',,:> r-'~a .~l-e •.I-J '...<'l--,..."-,;I c.:"...j)'-r-t....l (.!)r.f)VJ .Ja::LU <:r('~-.::-r-- J\ ':' '" IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA. ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION NO.63-70-186 IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. ····_·~·~I R E C E I P T S ~--....,~..I",_,J.... lD c., /Tl trjzr!O~OO /Tl -.I -l 00~'3:~;::.»z t:jr'-/Tl 1'1 Z -< •l/l »~~.~-l t'".l 'r'_~>0 U1-l~00 ~103,.~ZE".h.~ 0?f7J:Z;::r.:~C::::;c.,('J::--t ;.,-. "<..j)r--..-..:::1 >.r- ;;:.:c> CJ ~-?- f::.)~':-~~/" -or-~ hi-<-(/)0 ."-.....;-c"'")!i] "> -<,,) """t7-..'--i"'v t::::l 0:.' ~'~ "'0'-'<0_..... i'~_..". ~..........,.. JESS D.COSTA ATTORNEY AT LAW 107 MAIN STREET BENTLEYVILLE,PA.11531:./ ~-'\ II ,r IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. NO.63 -70 -186 RE C.E I P T I,A_R_TH_U_R_A_LD_E_RS O_N ,do hereby acknowledge to have received from the Estate of David H.Alderson,.deceased, the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($880.71)in full satisfaction of my distributive share in the above captioned Estate as per Adjudication and Decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,dated September 20,1971,at the above number and term:and I authorize and direct the Clerk of the Orphans'court to mark said award satisfied of record. Dated this ;2 a day-.....=:;~~--,1971. ARTHUR ALDERSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. NO.63 -70 -186 I RECEIPT I,HA__R_R_y__A_L_D_E__RS__O_N ,do hereby acknowledge to bave received from the Estate of David H.Alderson,deceased, the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($880.7l)in full satisfaction of my distributive share in the above captioned Estate as per Adjudication and Decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,dated Septerr~er 20,1971,at the above number and term:and I authorize and direct the Clerk of the Orphans'Court to mark said award satisfied of record. /) \ Dated this__~P?~~~~__day Ofr~·/,1971. ·, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. NO.63 -70 -186 R E C E I P T I,F_RA_N_K_A_L_D..:E..:R_S_O_N --.;.,do hereby acknowledge to have received from the Estate of David H.Alderson,deceased, the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($880.71)in full satisfaction of my distributive share in the above captioned Estate as per Adjudication and Decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,dated .Septerr~er 20,1971,at the above nlli~ber and term:and I authorize and direct the Clerk of the Orphans'Court to mark said award satisfied of record. Dated this__~a2~=B__~day Of.~-",1971. FRANK ALDERSON I~w;,;.~.;,%!~~.±f~~,~~~¢!?,;::;;~f-,,;.~r~y'.#.l."-~w:.,~~,:,..~,?t~:.1i't~,"o:;"'~,~.;~~;"'..s.,·.~_~......__,,',:.~.".;.....--"",,';;.."-'-""~;~'.----~-'..J."f~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. NO.63 -70 -186 satisfied of record. and direct the Clerk of the Orphans'Court to mark said award R E C E I P T I,~_RA--L--P_H--A-L-D-E-RS--O-N-----------,do hereby acknowledge to have received from the Estate of David H.Alderson,deceased, the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($880.71)in full satisfaction of my distributive share in the above captioned Estate as per Adjudication and Decree of the I Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,dated I September 20,1971,at the above number and term;and I authorize .I I I Dated this ;J ,;23 dayo;.~,1971. ~·.···~(SEAL) LPH ALDERSO ."-. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID H.ALDERSON, ,Deceased. .. NO.63 -70 -186 R E C E I P T I,R_U_T_H__B__I_RD ,do hereby acknowledge to have received from the Estate of David H.Alderson,deceased, the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-one Cents ($880.71)in full satisfaction of my distributive share in the above captioned Estate as per Adjudication and Decree of the Orphans'court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,dated September 20,1971,at the above number and term;and I authorize and direct the Clerk of the Orphans'Court to mark said award satisfied of record. I Dated this ~~~~~__day /) Of~/,1971. ~1c~q~=.:..::::..·-£13s=:::....:::::~~·'=:::...-..(SEAL) RUTH BIRD .~_r·,"_'~'4 ;...:.~.~,..-:.~.:.;---::.._.'f'::O-";,.:-.;<.:"",,_,...0'. I I,',:4 J IN THE COURT OF COMJVI:ON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION -, INRE: Estate of DAVID H.ALDERSON, Deceased. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( No.186 of 1970 " :!:z0(>,.I>-(j)zZ111II. i BEFORE:o..Q Z XIII0(~APPEARANCES:..u iii..!!!a ,.I§TIME: a:J., :E~N HEARING ON AUDIT The Honorable P.VINCENT MARINO,Judge of the said Court. J.D.COSTA,Esq.,of Bentleyville,Pa., representing the Accountant. Thursday,September 16,1971,at 10:00 o'clock A.M.,EDST. deceased.The Executor is Arthur Alderson and the attorney is J.D Costa. l\.IR.COSTA: aifi THE COURT:..0:oLIII 0:..0::JoU ,.I0( UiLII.o Number 186 of 1970,the estate of David H.Alde]son, TVIr.Costa ? If the Court please,I have here the necessary papers.There areno complications.There are no outstanding claiml . THE COURT: decedent 's estate? THE COURT: Court. Is there anyone else in Court interested in this (NO RESPONSE) The audit of this account is ordered closed by thE (A UDIT CLOSED) I I I . Ie J ..=uiiiI-UIo ..I<{ Q Q ::J., :tI::N Ii 0:-.l-f l'.Q ..beve "a••w ........._,.,,1\J~....ad "U"~'ftd t_"fl~ed. III0: I-0: ::JoU ..I0( UiLII.o J(P3·70,JPC, ~7 . OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS FormNo.RCC-62 (7-69)THIS FORM REQUIRED IN ALL ESTATES WITH GROSS ASSETS UNDER '10.000.UNDER SECTION 701 OF ACT OF JUNE 16.1961. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1.1982.(FILE IN DUPLICATE WITH COPY OF WILL ATTACHED).. County of ..W,~~l;l.i;l?-g~,Qt,l,..., .,...,. ,,,,..~:l:i:~~~.?\.~~~.~~?~.,..".....,,.,.....,...of .~~?,.~~,.~~~.~,~:t:~~~~!..~?~.~i;:?,~~.~~~,.... (Narne)(Addreaa) being duly ~~~f_~.according to law,deposes and says that he is the ~~.9_~~.Q;__ (Exec.,Adm.,Legatee,Etc.) David H.Alderson .of the estate of ..---..whose last reSidence was .--------- (~o.)(Street) __~~~!:_!:~~_~~~9_~_~~_~_.P_.deceased,and that the whole of the estate of said decedent,who died E'_~"!?_~!}L_}_~}2 (City,Borough or Township)(Date) .onsisted of: REAL PROPERTY REAL PROPERTY IN PENNSYLVANIA,WITH STATEMENT OF MORTGAGE ENCUMBRANCES UPON EACH PARCEL AT DEATH OF DECEDENT, WHERE PROPERTY HELD AS JOINT TENANT OR TENANCY BY ENTIRETIES,GIVE NAMES,ADDRESSES Arlm RELATIONSHIP OF OTHER OWNERS, Real Estate Estimated Value All that certain lot of ground situate in the Town of Midland, Chartiers Township,Washington county,Pennsylvania,bounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at a point in the Main street I - or Road of said Town of Midland,at an alley between lot now or formerly of Ernest Nitchel and the lot herein described;thence along said~street or road in an easterly direction,45 feet to lot now or formerly of Gusto Hordias;thence along last said lot in a northerly direction,165 feet more or less to a fence; thence along said fence in a westerly direction,45 feet to the alley aforesaid;thence along said alley in a southerly directio 1,. 165 feet more or less to the point in the road,the place of /,.,/. beginning.u:~~u:h~~~.~~.~~~~:~~.~.~~~~~.~~~::~~::.~~~~~:.~.~~~ ~$8,500.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY Western Pennsylvania National Bank,Houston Office,f)./J Account••••••••••••••.•••••.••••.•.•••.~.••~fy:/ Checking $687.91 !t.-v ·\ · ,·.. .. NOTE:You may expedite the processing of this return by filing with it,and as a part -of the return, letters from financial institutions or mortgage holders,certifying to amounts on deposit or owed by the decedent as of the date of death.Such letters must be signed by a responsible officer of the financial institution or mortgage holder and indicate clearly amounts of principal and interest in the decedent's account at the date of death and the type of account,account number and the exact name or names in which the account is registered. Jointly Held Property none. Estimated Vall~ Transfers within TWO YEARS Prior to Death none. That at the time of death there W;1.S no safe deposit box registered ih decedent's individual name,or jointly wit~,or as agent or deputy of another,or in decedent's individual name,with right of access by another as agent or deputy,with the exception of the following:- NAME AND ADDRESS OF BANK OR OTHER INSTITUTION IN WHICH DECEDENT RENTED A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX none. THIS SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENTED IN NAME OR NAMES OF BENEFICIARIES RELATIONSHIP OF JOINT HOLDERS TO DECEDENT ,RELATIONSHIP .SURVIVED AGE OF LIFE BENEFICIARIES AND ADDRESSES (If step-children or DECEDENT TENANTS OR INTEREST OF (State full names of all and their addresses who have illegitimate children STATE YES ANNUITANTS BENEFICIARY an interest,vested,contingent or-otherwise,in est-ate.)are involved"set ""OR NO"•-AT DEATH OF IN ESTATE forth this fact.)DECEDENT Arthur Alderson Brother yes 1/5 ~O~w.Pl.~e St.Houston,Pa. Harry Alderson Brother yes 1/5 ~14~w.Coll~ge st. -Canonsburg,Pa. Frank Alderson Brother yes 1/5682N.Mal.n St.Houston,Pa. Ralph Alderson Brother yes 1/5 2314 w.Pl.ke st.Houston.Pa. Ruth Bird Sister yes 1/5 ~j~cnerr~AvenueHouston,a. RESIDEN"J;.DE~EDENT DEBTS MW,DEDUCTIONS CLAIMED N6TE'List first five items in the spaces so provided observe notations thereon and instructions,," DEBT OR CLAIM NATURE OF SAME AMOUNT THIS COLUMN IKEGISTER ONLY Funeral expenses paid $$. Family exemption (will not be allowed unless decedent died residing with a spouse or children.) Administration Expenses • Counsel fees •I Fiduciary commission • : OTHER DEBTS AND CLAIMS (.)See Note below Total Note:The estate agrees to advise the Register of Wills if the amount actually paid in settlement of any fee,commission oi·debt is greater or less than the estimated amount claimed and allowed.'./J..,L..#........~~<.. Subscribed and swom to before me this ~Ath ........~~ (Executor-Administrator) .July 71.............,·.day of ,19 . ..............~.~..T./:lERESA MUTO Notlll)'Public,Canton Twp.,Washington Co. 909 West Pike street (Street Number) Houston,Penna.15342.................................................. (City Qr Town and State) Having been duly swom according to law,I do hereby!-:l~YIt';t,~h~~~ve appraisement is made in conformity with law on this ................./~.J:Iu dayOf··············~~··h·i/;;~1~7/Al.d~.() ..........~.~d~~~.. In the event that any future interest in this estate is transfelTed in possession or enjoyment to collateral heirs of the decedent after the expiration of any estate for life or for years,the Commonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer'inheri- tance taxes at the lawful collateral rate on any such future interest. REPORT OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS I,the undersigned duly elected Register of Wills in and for County,Pennsylvania,do respectfully report that I have allowed debts and deductions in the amounts claimed by deponent,except as to those items where a greater or lesser amount is set forth in the last column to the right in said schedule above,which greater or lesser amount represents the sum allowed as a deduction. Dated:. Register of Wills ".. Form No.RCC-62 (7-69) ..WillAdministration lNo.. . . . . . . . . .Year ..... IN THE /"\ ~z·:./ MATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF -'!~••••l ,',)•,•••} -:.,.'"#"I!'.•...\.~.."~'"........~t....~~...",C"'\....... .-,I",""'''.~",.,....''.!f'\'.'\,,'~.,.v ,\' f'i II"t P DAVID H.ALDERSON Deceased Late of ...~~.~~~.~7~.~.:r~~.s.~~~..... County of .Wp.~1:l;i.l1g:t.qt:l.......... r--·; i.............. '*·~u (.0." 0:> Commonwealth of Pennsylyania~-:.:;.......>r"'7J - (j)..0'c::c._:c ---'J~c:::; 0,'~,;","..,__ REPORT AND APPRAISAL:.J n"1 :.__~":... -I ;D , .o I ~.Co ...c..._0'1 '"0: <."')--~>::::>::::::-..;.r-:;: "lJ r---!>cn0 Jess D.Costa,Esq. Rec-al (Z-64) COMMONWEALT~OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION NOTICE OF FILING OF APPRAISEMENT ARTHUR ALDERSON (Executor ~~) IN YOUR REPLY PLEA8E REFER TO j In Re:Estate of D.::....A_V.=I.::....D-=.::H....:....-=.::A=L=..DE-=.::R....:...S....:...°::.:,N------ ____..:..W:=A==S:.:;H:.:I::.N:.=G;..:T'-=O;:..:N~---County - FHe No.63-70-186 DearMr.Alderson, You are hereby notified that the original appraisement in the estate of DAVID H.ALDERSON has been filed in the office of the Register of Wills qf WASHINGTON County on Au&ust 13 ,19...1l.Said appraisement reflects the following valuations: Real Estate 8~,~5~0~O:..!t.~O~O~--_ Personal Property ~6~8w7~.~9~]L------- Transfer s -----------=--=-=c=--==-------Total ~9~,~1~8~7...!.•..:I!.9~1'--__ As to such tax that is paid within three months from date of death,a five (5%)percent discount is allowable.As to any tax that remains unpaid after one year from date of death,interest at the rate of six (6%)percent per annum is charged. Any party in interest who is aggrieved by an appraisement may appeal therefrom as provided by law. Date __=A:,=:u.ggu=s..=.t-=.1=..3.L'-:1::.;9:::...7:...:1~__ DATE OF DEATH:February 13,1970 Note:This is not a bill. Signed o¥~~~fr"~ Title ALFRED TOSI,APPRAISER T " RI:iC-39 (5-68) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX RESIDENT DECEDENT SUMMARY Estate of ALDERSON (Last Name) DAVID (First Name) H· (Initial) DATE OF DEATH-=2=----"=1~3'__-_'_7=0_FILENO.63-70-186 REPORT OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISER I,the undersigned duly appointed Inheritance Tax Appraiser in and for the County of WASHINGTON Pennsylvania,do respectfully report that I have appraised the real and personal property as reported in the foregoing return at the values set forth opposite each itern in the last column to the right in Schedules "A","B","C",and "E". Dated,August 13.1971 (p 0~&!..1 d~_.a ..~ERITANCE TAX APPRAIS~' REPORT OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS I,the undersigned duly elected Register of Wills in and for County,Pennsylvania,do respect- fully report that I have allowed deductions in the amounts claimed by deponent,except as to those items where a greater or lesser amount is set forth in the last column to the right in Schedule "F",which greater or lesser amount represents the sum allowed as a deduction. Dated:_ REGISTER OF WILLS INVENTORY Real Property (Schedule A) Personal Property (Schedule B) Transfers (Schedule C) Joint -Held Property (Schedule E) TOTAL GROSS ASSETS Less Debts and Deductions (SCHEDULE F) CLEAR VALUE OF ESTATE 9 187 91 9 187 91 9 187 91 VALUE AS REAPPRAISED $-------+-- Valuation of life estates or -t=. COMPUTATION OF TAXFORUSEOFREGISTERONLY Tax on $-+-__2% Tax on $-----------4---6% Tax on $----------4--5% Tax on $-----------4--,~10!!:~~oo Tax on $-+__"'-r.~1;5,,~'00 Exemptions==========lF==-.- Total Estate -I-__ TOTAL TAX $--------+-.,..- $------,...'---1--- $--------+-- $--------+-- $--------1--- $L....-_ (*)As evidenced by Charitable Exemption Certificates issued by the Secretary of Revenue. Less tax previously paid BALANCE Less 5%of tax if paid within 3 months after death ::::::::::=t=== BALANCE OF I~HERITANCE TAX DUE $L Add interest at rate of 6%from _____to $---------' AMOUNT OF ESTATE TAX ASSESSED $--~----1L- Estate tax paid $----Jl-- BALANCE DUE $----~~ Add interest at rate of 6%from t= ------tto-----$--------1' TOTAL TAX BALANCE $------1PAID$-J FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY ADJUSTMENTS NOTE:Where subsequent adjustments are made to the above computation of tax by the Register of Wills,for proper reason, same should be noted below,with short explanation. Will IN Administration ~o. IN THE Year . MATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF .DAVID .H •.ALDERSON Deceased Late of CliA~T.:rE~TWP •.. County of WASHINGTON Commonwealth of Pennsylvania REPORT AND APPRAISAL .> --: l ._-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fonn RCC-2 ~DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BlJREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS HARRISBURG.PENNA.17 127 COMMONW~A.L~HOF PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT DATE .A~.glJ.~..t.l3...,t .l..~.7.l.. COUNTY WASHING.T.ON . FILE NO §.3...::.7.Q.~J.§§_ . Whereas,DAV.ID H.ALDERS.QN late of G.l.J.AR.T.IER.S T,WP . in the County of JV'ASHINGT.ON Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,having died on the .l.3.t.h day of F.e..br..u.a.ry 19.7.0 ,seized and possessed of an estate subject to Inheritance Tax under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Therefore,I,ALFRE.D T.QSI.,an appraiser duly appointed according to law, having been designated to make a fair and conscionable appraisement of the said estate,and to assess and fix the cash value of all annuities and life estates growing out of said estate,hereby file the following appraisement: In the event that any future interest in this estate is transferred in possession or enjoyment to collateral heirs of the decedent after the expiration of any estate for Ufe or for years,the Commonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer inheritance taxes at the lawful collateral rate on any such future interest. Description of Allet REALTY: SEE COpy ATTACHED TO APPRAISEMENT PERSONAL: SEE COpy ATTACHED TO APPRAISEMENT total ... Unit Valuel $ Apprellement Made for Inheritance Tax Purpolel 8.500 00 687 91 9.187 91 I .................................................G<j~,Penna. ..WASHING.TON .County RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT Estate of DAVID H.ALDERSON............................................................................................................................. Deceased. Late of ]I CHARTIERS TWP.",',. Date of Death,Z.~13.~.7.0 . Appraisemci!t Docket Vol.,;J..t.. Page,'1.7..-::.'/No.?~.:..?.~.:.~.~.§ Filed in Register's Ofjice,Ayg.L...l.3..19..71. Amount of tax due,$. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Received, Examined and Approved,. Wrote abo.ut Appra.isement,. Appeal f,.om Appraisement,. Entered and charged,.. -I .,~ -., ••,j- " Register of Will.,Age.t DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED IN j THE SUM OF ...•........$7~lY~I?~ om ""ov<o 0;;:.,rC":.1/p-:.7L ~~o . ... STATEMENT OF DEBTS AND DEDUCTIONS ESTATE OF David H.Alderson TownshipLATEOF---:._ February 13,1970DATEOFFILINGAPPRAISEMENTDATSOFDEATH _ AND AGENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH Form RC ColO ,•OF"'4CE OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS WashingtonOF__~....:..;;._-=-....::....::.::..-_COUNTY ute o-:D I, _---,W;-a--;s.....h_i_n~_;_to.....n......______.,.__}s.:~~~COUNTY OF Arthur Alderson,---------~---....:....----~_~H£REBY CERTIFY,THAT.TO THE B~T OF DATE NO.OF NAME OF PAYEE REMARKS AMOUNT VOUCH"" Soeakman's Funeral Home Burial Expense $1,826 00 Albert H.Devore Debt 400 00 West Penn Power company utility 26 36 Eo1umbia Gas Company lIJti1ity 70 16 citizens Water company utility 11 86 Bell Telephone company utility 10 34 Robert Alderson Services 30 00 Norman Cregut Services 57 00 Downey P.Lemon utiiity 11 00 W.Lawrence Wilson,M.D.Professional Services 40 00 David M.Ingram,M.D.Professional Services 45 04 Dr.Herron,Vet.Services 5 00 Malcolm Morgan,co.Treas.1970 county Tax 35 82 Anna Howcroft 1970 Township tax 21 97 Anna Howcroft 1970 School Tax 129 35 Malcolm Morgan,Co.Treas.1971 County Tax (35 82) Paxton &McIlvaine Insurance 36 00 Register of Wills Letters Testamentary 12 50 Daily Notes Advertising 3 00 R.L.Peters,Pastor Services 15 00 u.S.Post Office stamps &Cards 3 00 Register of Wills Filing Inventory 9 50 Re~ister of Wills Fi1in~Account,,4~8 88ArhurAldersonExecuorsComm1SS1ongh~i costa,Esg.Attorne¥Fee 4f;r r n ar es gtarinsKv Share 0 1971 Taxes (!~11]' Recorder of Deeds 1%Rea1t¥Transfer Tax ~re 00 Ohservpr Pub1ishina Co.Advertis1na Letters 14 00 Washington County Reports Advert1s1ng Letters 14 00 Notarv Public Notary Fees 5 25 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA L 0 1 ••-~,948.0ID...........- MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,THE FOREGOING IS A JUST AND TRUE JlrATEMENT OF DEBTS FUNERAL EXPENSES AND EXPENSES 01" ADMINISTRATION SUBMITTED TO THE ESTATE OF David H.ALderson 'DECEASED,AS DEDUCTIONS FOR INHERITANCE TAX PURPOSES.~~t?/7'//'/ ~{,Rk~~~'.tt4L-f-'/l---L.or...o.~~~'4471~--(L.S.l SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED IIEFORE ME THIS 16th DAY OP'~ust 18~q:~~~ THERESA MUTO Notary Public.Canton Twp.•Washington Co. My Commis~ion EX;li'c~,eptember 3.1973