New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-11
SUING 4 SON-IN-LAU.
A. +. WEAVER, LIQUOR DEALER, SUED DY Mr.

A. T. WEAVER, A LIQUOR DEALER, SUED by MRS.
ADELINE 1. GREGG TO RECOVER 100000.
The wholesale and retail wine and liquor store at
Mos 80 and 81 South-st., in the immediate neigh
borhood of Fulton Ferry, has long been known as
one of the most profitable establishments Of Its kind
in this city, The original owners were Farral Il
Lynn, who, having acquired handsome for
fumes. in 1869 disposed of the business
TO Charles +. Lawrence Mr.. Lawrence.
after several years of successful proprletorship
was succeeded in the business by the firm of A. T.
Weaver & Co. Mr.. Weaver, the son of a farmer at
Jerusalem, began his business career as bank
clerk, and was afterward employed as boohkeeper
by Mr. Lawrence. He had, during his term of SER
vice for Nh Lawrence, married Josephine A. Gregg.
daughter OF Charles Gregg. y prominent iron pipe
manufacturer of Brooklyn. Mr.. Gregg shortly af-
terward died, leaving his widow, Mrs. Ade-
line l.. Gregg an estate valued at $20o,OcO
1t is said that Mr.. Weavers partner III
the business was his wife, and that of the money,
amounting 10 $40 900, which was paid TO Mr.. Law
renee $50 OOO was furnished ny Alrs.Grcgg. The bust
ness did not flourish under the new pToprctoTsAIp,
and 40 last the suspicious OF Mrs. Gregg, whose
favor he had gained al first, were aroused she
alleges that Weaver had so iugratiated himself that
she gave him power OF attorney ana loaned HIM
large sums Of money also bonds and other securl-
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Il. d. Dumont, another son-in-iaw. Mrs. Gregg
obtained from Judge Donohue an order Ie-
yoking the power of attorney, and demanded Of
Weaver statement of particulars relative 10
various moneys, bonds and securities, amounting,
as she claims, to 100000, which she believed he
had imrT3pcrly converted 10 his own and ap-
plied 10 his business He refused 10 give her the
satisfaction she asked. On Saturday last
Judge DonOhuc issued an order OF arrest,
and Weaver was taken into custody for
the alleged selling of bond OF $1,000
and wroneiuliy ap2ToTiatng the pTGce,ds.
lie was released on 1000 baIl, EphTalm Howe, a
dlgtlIicT IN En-st., becoming one Of ms bOnosncn.
As ii was feared that Weaver might endcaY0f 70 Cs-
cape his alleged obligations TO Mis-. Gregg, on Tues
dqv of tins week writ Of attachment was OBJ
tanned from Judge DOu0hue against the property
supposed to he in ms (Wcavcrs possession. II was
te,l learned, as stated by Mr. DumOnt 10 IEIB-
UNE reporter last might, that eaNcI h%d dlhDosed
Of the property 10 EVhraIm Howe, who had 4 bill
on sale therefor. 1t is understood that M Howe
held mortgages amounting TO DlO,OuO against the
property, and also makes claim for 90, U9U loaned
To Weaver 10 be used In his business Nj. Duinont
said that Mr.. Howe declined by advice OF ms law
Yer, to say now much MS claim Wts OF upon "Ilal
Yesterday suit was brought by the representa-
tivcs of Mrs. Gregg against Weaver for the sum
of 100000. \ second order OF arrest was
granted By Judge DOnOhue, to compel weaver
10 produce ghe books and papers connected with
the -hu,iutss which, 1t is alleged have been re-
moved TO some place unknown. Mrs. Gregg Is en-
tIrely without note or MEMORANDA OF the property
ntrusted 20 her sOn-in-aws care. 1t was SAID last
evening that II had been Impossible 10 hid weaver
or his wife, though search had been made through
the day A Shcufs jury has been summoned, and
the case will come up Monday at which
time the claim of EphGaim Howe TO the property
lately in possession of Weaver viii be contested by
Mrs Gregg's representatives. Ii Is stated that the
stock on hand in the store Is valued at $4,000,
and there are merchandise Liabilities OF $4,000.
Mr. Dumont said that he had had the good Will Of
the concern appraised by expert who placed 1t at
from $50 600 TO 5000. Ihe yearly profits OF the
business have been, IN these du mes IS sdId,
from $50 900 10 $40 coo and IL Is cause OF much
surprise TO the relatives Of Weaver that he could
have disposed Of SO much money. The relatives OF
hs wife feel very indignant at what they call de-
lberate plan on lIs part to defraUd his mOtEoT-m-
law. They had hoped to screen him az first, but
now intend pushing the charges they bring against
hun 10 their legitimate conclusions.