Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Newspaper Tidbit: Portner Left No Will (1916)

Manassas Journal (Va.)
17 March 1916

PORTNER LEFT NO WILL

Brother Applies for Letters of Administration on $103,500 Estate

Herman H. Portner, son of the late Robert Portner, millionaire brewer, who died in New York, February 8, left no will. Application has been made to the Probate Court for letters of administration on his estate by Alvin O. Portner, one of his brothers. There are eight other sisters and brothers. Mr. Portner was unmarried.

His estate comprises a one-tenth interest in the property of his father, estimated at $1,035,000. The son's interest is estimated at $103,500. In addition, the deceased son owned thirty shares of Portner Realty Company and 284 shares of the stock of the Robert Portner Brewing Company, and had about $5,000 in cash. His debts will not exceed $3,500, the court is informed.

Attorneys Hoehling, Peelle and Ogilby represent the estate.--

Washington Star.


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