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The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE I.

The name, style and title OF this copora-
ton shall be IRON WAREHOUSES;, and I'M
der that name shall have and enjoy all the
rights, privileges and advantages granted by
law to corporations. IL shall exist for
period of ninety -nine years unless otherwise
dissolved 1t shall have the right In its
corporate name, to contract, TO sue and be
sued; TO make and use a corporate seal. the
same to break, alter or amend at pleasure.
The domcile of this corporate Is hereby
declared to be the city OF New Orleans, state
of Louisiana. All citations and other legal
process shall be served upon the president.
and In the absence of the president, upon
the vice-presldent, and in the absence OF
both OF them, upon the secretary treasurer
Of the corporation.
The herald., 1911-08-10
CHARTER
OF IRON WAREHOUSES;.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STATE
OF LOUISIAN, PARISH OF Or
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be it known, that on this wenty-fourth
day of June in the year of our Lord one
Independence of the United States of Amer
lea the one hundred and thirty fifth. before
me. Edward Alexander Parsons, notary
public, in and for the parish of Orleans
state Of Louisiana, duly commissioned and
qualified, In the presence of the witnesses
hereinafter named ard undersigned. person
ally came and appeared the persons whose
names are hereuntO subscribed and who de-
clared that, availing themselves Of the stat
utes and laws of the state of Louisiana, in
Guiding Act as of 1904, providing for the
formation of corporations they have cOven-
anted and agreed to form and constitute
themselves into a corporation for the OBJ
jects and purposes and under the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE v.
ARTICLE VII.

This act of Incorporation shall be changed.
modified or altered, or this corporation shall
be dissolved with the assent of twO-thirds
Of the stock of the corporation represented
at a general meeting called for that purpose.
and after at least ten days written notice Of
said meeting shall have been given through
the mails, directed to the last known ad-
dress of every stakeholder
In case of the dissolution of this charter,
by expiration or otherwise, the stockholders
shall elect two commissioners. or liquidat-
tors, from among their own number TO liqui-
date and settle the affairs and business of
the corporation. In case of the death or
disability of one of the commissioners, or
liquidatOrs, the surviving or remaining liqui-
datOr shall appoint successor to him.
Thus done and passed in my office at the
city of New Orleans, state of Louisiana, on
the day, month and year herein first above
written, in the presence of Messrs. James X.
LeGalleZ and Louis X. Hoover, competent
witnesses, who hereunto sign their names
together with the said appearers and me,
notary, after due reading of the whole.
Original signed Albert L. O'ROurke,
James ORourke, James J. ORourke W. V.
oRourke. Witnesses: J. II. LeGallez. L. X.
Hoover. L. A. PARSONS,
Notary Public.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VIII.

In order that this charter shall contain
the original subscription list of subscribers
each subscriber has written opposite his
or her name the amount Of the capital
stock subscribed for.
This corporation shall be a going concern
and authorized to commence business as
soon as three thousand dollars Of such
stock Is subscribed for.
william A. Gogreve, Matilda c. Co.
greve and Laura c. Gogreve respectively de-
clared under oath to me, notary, that they
have never been married.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE III.

The objects and purposes for which this
corporation Is organized and the nature of
the business to be carried on by it are here
by declared to be to buy, or otherwise &C
auire and to sell or otherwise ALLEVIATE,
lands both improved and unimprOved, rural
and urban. anywhere in this state or else
where in the United States of America; TO
lease. rent, suitcase or hire real estate and
the improvements thereon to mortgage the
same and to receive and take mortgages on
real estate, either improved or unimproved,
and generally to do each and every thing
purposes above expressed and all things as
are allowed by law to be done by corpora
lions generally.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE III.

The objects and purposes for which this
corporation is organized and the nature of
the business to be carried on by 1t are here
by declared TO be:
To conduct a general public warehouse
business for the storage of all kinds OF
goods and merchandise. whether cold stor-
age, United States bonded warehouses or
otherwise.
This corporation shall have the right and
power to engage in any other business enter
prise or undertaking connected with, grow
ing out of, incidental or germane to any of
the objects and purposes set forth In this
charter or contemplated thereby. 1t shall
have the power to own, purchase hold.
lease. mortgage and dispose Of real estate,
improved and unlmproved; to build and
erect such buildings, warehouses sheds and
the like as may be deemed necessary and
proper for the carrying on of its business
to execute mortgages, issue notes, bonds
and other evidences Of debt. and to borrow
and lend money on same; and generally TO
do all things that may be deemed necessary
for the carrying on of general public ware
house business.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE "

The CAPITAL stock Of this corporation is
hereby fixed at the sum of one hundred
thousand dollars $500. 100000, divided into
and represented by one thousand shares of
the par value of one hundred dollars
ISIOOO O) each, which stock shall be paid
for in cash, or may be issued. full paid, for
property actually received or for labor or
services actually rendered.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VIII.

Whenever this corporation is dissolved,
either by Limitation of its charter or any
other cause. it's affairs shall be hquidated
by two commissioners to be appointed from
among the stockholders at a meeting of the
Stockholders convened for that purpose
after due notice required by Article VII 4;
said commissioners to remain in office un-
Inundated and in case Of the death of one
commissioner, the survivor shall continue
to act.
The herald., 1911-08-10

The above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy from the original act Of incOr-
pOratiOn of the. said GOgreve Realty Co..
Ltd, on file and of record in my notarial
Office.
New Orleans July 10Th, 1911.
+. ID. CHARBoNNET, Notary Public.
july 20 81 aug 10 II "a
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE vi.

Whenever this corporation Is dissolved,
by limitation or otherwise. it's affairs shall
be liquidated by three commissioners, con-
sisting Of the president, the vice-president
and the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., who shall hold
such Office Of commissioners until the final
liquidation. In case OF death. resignation
of one or two of said commissioners, or OF
the inability to serve, the remaining COM
missioners shall serve until the final liqui-
dation.
The herald., 1911-08-10

I. the undersigned, recorder OF mortgages
in and for the parish of Orleans, state OF
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act of Incorporation Of the
GOgreve Realty Co, Ltd, was this day duly
recorded in my office, in book 1851, folio 4
New Orleans, July 10th, 1911.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD, d. K
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VII.

This corporation may be dissolved, Its
capital stock increased or decreased or this
act of Incorporation amended or altered by
complying with the laws of the state rela-
tive TO same.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VII.

This act OF Incorporation may be
changed, altered or modified. or this cor
pOra ton dissolved, with the assent of
threefOurths OF the stock present or repre-
scented at any general meeting of the stock
holders convened for that purpose after
thirty days notice shall be given each
stakeholder by the secretary-treasurer of
such meeting.
The herald., 1911-08-10

/, the undersigned, recorder of mortgages.
in and for the parish of Orleans, state of
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act OF Incorporation of the
IRON WAREHOUSES; was this day duly re-
corded in my office, In book 10lS, folio 40.
New Orleans, June Goth. 1911.
EMILE LEONARD, d. X.
The herald., 1911-08-10
CHARTER
ACT OF INCORPORATION CARTER
BLANKS CO, MAY 30, 1911.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF OR
LEANS. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be 1t Known. That on this thirtieth day
OF May, in the year one thousand nine
hundred and eleven, before me, Joseph
Francis Walton, notary public duly com
missioned in and for the Parish of Orleans.
State of Louisiana, therein residing and in
the presence of the witnesses hereinafter
named and undersigned, personally came
and appeared the persons whose names
are hereunto subscribed, all above the full
age OF majority. who severally declared
that. availing themselves Of the provisions
of the laws of Louisiana relative TO the
organization of corporation and particu-
larry of Act IS of 1904, of the General
Assembly, they hereby form themselves
into and do constitute a corporation for
stipulatiOns hereinafter set forth, which
shall constitute the charter of said cor
poration.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE IN.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
or responsible for the contracts or faults
of this corporation in any further sum than
the unpaid balance due TO the corporation
on the shares owned by him nor shall any
mere informaity in organization have the
effect of rendering this charter null or or
exposing a stakeholder TO any liability be-
yond the amount of his stock.
Thus done and passed in my office in the
city of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans.
State Of Louisiana, on the day, month and
year hereinabOve written, in the presence
of Mark VI. Boatner and Andrew VI. Buch-
mann, competent witnesses who nave mere
unto subscribed their names together with
the said parties and me, the notary, after
due reading.
(Original subscribersl
H. b. BLANKS.
TULL ID. CARTER.
L. A. KEARNY.
Witnesses:
NJ. VI. BOATNER.
A. VI. BUCHANAN.
JOS. f. WALTON, Notary Public.
/. the undersigned, Recorder of Mort
cages in and for the Parish of Orleans
State of Louisiana, do hereby certify thai
the above and foregoing act or incorpora
tiOn of the Carter-Blanks Company, was
this day recorded in my office in Book No
1913, folio let seq, New Orleans, La.
May 3lst, 1911. (0riginal signed)
EMILE LEONARD, D. r.
hereby certify the foregoing and with
in to be true and correct copy OF the
original act of Incorporation, together WITH
the certificate Of the Recorder OF Mort
cages on file and of record in my office
In faith whereof, witness my official sigma
ture and seal this 31st day of May, 1911.
Original signed) JOS. +. WALTON,
Notary Pblic.
July 81; Aug. 3, 10, II, "A, 81.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE vi.

Transfer Of ownership OF stock in this
corporation shall be governed by the laws
OF Louisiana, especially by Act $50 of 1910
Dividends are to be paid only in accord
ance with the law Of Louisiana, especially
of Act 241 of 1905.
The herald., 1911-08-10

A true copy Of the original, one file and
of -C rd in my office.
(S'b} Z. A. PARSONS, Notary Public.
july 6, -, 20. % aug 3, 10, 1911
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE III.

The domicile OF said corporation shall be
in the parish OF Orleans, where all citation
and other legal process shall be served on
the president. or in his absence on the Vice
president or in the absence of the vice presi-
dent on the secretary-treasurer.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE !.
ARTICLE III.

The purposes and objects for which this
corporation Is organized and the nature OF
the business to be carried on by 1t are de-
clared to be: to purchase, sell and generally
to deal In lands and real estate OF every
kind and character; to bore, own or lease,
The herald., 1911-08-10
CHARTER
OF THE VINTON OIL DRILLING &
OPERATING COMPANY.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF OR
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be 1t known, that on this the 31st day of
the month Of July, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eleven, and
Of the Independence OF the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty-sixth,
before me, Alexis Brian, a notary public
duly commissioned and qualified within and
for the parish Of Orleans state Of Louisiana,
and in the presence of the witnesses herein
after named and undersigned, personally
came and appeared the several parties whose
names are hereunto subscribed, who declared
that, avaiing themselves of the privileges
granted by the laws Of the state of Louisi-
ana, they do by these presents form and
organize themselves and such other persons
as may hereafter join with them into. a
corporation, for the objects and purposes
and under the agreements following, to-wit :
ARTICLE /.
The name of this corporation shall be the
"VINTON OIL DRILLING & OPERATING
COMPANY" and under said name II shall
enjoy corporate existence for a term of ninety
nine (99) years from date hereof. Its dom
icile shall be in the city Of New Orleans,
where all legal process directed against IL
shall be served upon its president: In his
absence upon the vice-president, and In the
absence of both Of said officers, upon its
secretary. Il may have, hold, lease, pur-
chase, sell, convey, mortgage, or pledge pro-
perty personal, real, or mixed. 1t may sue
rate seal and may have and enjoy all such
other rights, powers and prerogatives as are
now or may hereafter be enjoyed by corpora
lions generally and by corporations Of a
like character under the general and special
laws of this state.
The herald., 1911-08-10
CHARTER
OF THE
O'ROURKE REALTY COMPANY.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, sTATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Re II known that on this twenty ninth
day of the month Of June In the year OF
our Lord one thousand, nine hundred eleven,
and OF the independence fthe United States
OF America. the one hundred and thirty-fitth'
BEFORE me. Edward Alexander Parsons,
a notary public, in and for the parish OF
orleans, state OF Louisiana, duly commits
stoned and qualified and In the presence
OF the witnesses hereinafter named and
undersigned, personally came and appeared
the persons whose names are hereunto sub
scribed and who declared that, ayalling
themselves OF the statutes aud laws OF the
state OF Louisiana, including Act IS OF
1904, providing for the formation Of cor.
porations they have covenanted and agreed
to form and constitute themselves into a
corporation for the objects and purposes
and under the terms and conditions herein
after set forth.
The herald., 1911-08-10
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIAN, PARISH OF OR
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

BE it known that on this the seventh day
Of the month of July in the year nineteen
hundred and eleven G91D and of the In
dependence of the United Sattes of America
the one hundred and thirty sixth, before me,
Francis II. CharbOnnet. a notary public In
and for the parish of Orleans, city Of New
Orleans, state Of Louisiana, duly commits
siOaed and qualified, and in the presence OF
the witnesses hereinafter named and under
signed. personally came and appeared the
several persons whose names are herennto
subscribed. who declared that, availing
themselves of the laws Of this state rels
tive 10 the formation of corporations, they
have covenanted and agreed and do by these
presents covenant and agree and bind them
selves as well as those who may hereafter
become associated with them, to form and
constitute a corporation or body polite In
law. under the conditions and stipulations
and for the objects and purposes hereinafter
following, to-wit:
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE TX.

No stakeholder shall be held Liable y" n
contracts or faults OF the corporation, -
officers or agents, beyond any unpala ~
that may be due on the shares OF $50 M
ed by him, nor shall any mere inui',.- ~
in this act have the effect or renue.,nss, b
charter void or Il exposing stoeklr, .,asf
liability beyond the amount Oh tneH
Thus done and passed In my omss ca ~
city of New orleans. on the Gay annrs<sB<
herein first above mentioned, In tne psenot
of |. r. Saal and G.. W. Schweitzet, fxf
ent witnesses. VITO hereunto s.s' ,atsJ.
names with said appearers and ine'
after due reading OF the whole. IN .hare-
(Original signed !. ;. Brady S Ss y
d. c. Wells. l share, Geo. A. STA Ca T.
shares. Witnesses l. X. Saai' "
SchweitZer 80, public
I. the undersigned. deputy ree searssss
MORTGAGES. hereby certify that the I'm ~ M
act OF incorporation of the 'Vlntoss M, "a nv q
ing & Operating company was was, ~ s,,io =
corded in this Office in book l0S,, W.
New Orleans, La, July 81, III, .oxarp,
(SignedD EMILE 1890,
/ hereby certify che above 70 ~ yinN
copv OF the original charter OF ths ,oretbf
Oil Drilling & opera ting company, recof1
with the certificate OF the deputy
of mortgages thereto attached.
New Orleans. July 81, 1911. p~k1x .
ALEXIS BRIAN, Notav ~
tsean aug 10 II "a 81 sep
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE I.

The name. title and style Of this corpora
ton shall be the "GOGREVE REALTY
COMPANY, LIMITED" and under such
name ii shall exist and enjoy succession for
term and period Of ninety-nine years from
this date
The herald., 1911-08-10
CHARTER

GoGREvE REALTY COMPANY. LIMITED.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VII.
ARTICLE VIII.

Upon the termination OF this cnsns
Limitation or upon the dissolution " a.
corporation BY action Of the stocknelsn.lj
its business and affairs shall be liquims.f
by three commissioners selected from sI Iva
the stockholders at the same meeting n
shall order the liquidation. In case ~
death OF any commissioner the rem a.
commissioners shall select his successor
among the stockholders.
The herald., 1911-08-10

The name and title Of the corporation
hereby formed is declared to be Carter
Blanks Company, and it's domicile shall
be in the City of New Orleans. State of
Louisiana, at which domicile ali meetings
shall I've held in accordance with Act 81
of 1910 OF the General Assembly. 1t shall
have and enjoy succession by its corporate
name for a period of ninety-nine years from
and after the date hereof
The herald., 1911-08-10

other evidences of debt, and all the powers
herein granted to said board Of directors
shall be exercised by said board without the
necessity of referring to the stockholders Tor
special authorization.
Said board Of directors shall make all the
rules, regulations and bylaws for the gov,
eminent and control of the business and
affairs of this corporation as they may deem
fit and proper and amend, alter and change
the same at pleasure.
No contract shall be signed without the
authorize ton of the board Of directors
The following stockholders are hereby de-
clared to be the first board OF directors of
this corporation. all of whom shall hold Of
flee until the second Monday of September,
1912, or until their successors shall have
been elected and qualified: James ORourke,
Walter V. O'ROurke, James J. OROurke, AL
bert l.. O'Rourke.
Until the second Monday Of September,
1912, or until their successors shall have
been elected and qualified, the following
named persons shall he the officers of this
corporation: James ORourke, president;
James ]. ORourke, vce-president; Walter
V. OROurke, secretary treasurer.
ARTICLE "
This corporation shall begin business and
be a going concern as soon as twenty-five
thousand 1928 200 O0) dollars OF its capital
stock shall have been subscribed and paid
for.
ARTICLE VI
No stakeholder shall ever be liable or re-
sponsibe for the contracts. faults or debts
Of this corporation, nor shall any mere In
Of rendering this charter null or Of exposing
any stakeholder to any liability beyond the
unpaid balance due on the shares owned or
subscribed for by him.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE I.

The name style and title Of this corpor-
alton shall be O'ROURkE REALTY COM
PANY, and under that name shall have
and enjoy all the rights, privileges and ad-
yantages granted by law TO corporations.
Il shall exist for a period of ninety nine
gears unless otherwise dissolved. Ii shall
have the power, In Its corporate name, TO
contract, TO sue and be sued, TO make and
use corporate seal, the same to break.
alter or amend at pleasure. 1t shall have
the power and right to buy and sell real
estate. to hold, own, lease, mortgage and
dispose Of same, whether improved or I'M
improved. city or country: TO make all kinds
Of improvements and erect and maintain
any and all kinds of buildings, and to lease
the same To and from individuals, firms
and corporations. And this corporation shall
have the right TO borrow and lend money
on real estate, execute mortgages, bonds
md other evidences OF debt.
ARTICLE II.
The domicIle of this corporation Is hereby
declared TO be in the city Of New Orleans,
state of Louisiana. All citation and other
legal process shan be served upon the preSi-
dent, and In the absence of the president.
upon the vice president, and in the absence
OF both OF them. upon the secretary-treas-
urer Of the corporation.
ARTICLE III.
The objects and purposes for which this
corporation is organized. and the nature of
the business TO be carried on by II are here
by declared to be to buy and sell, hold, own,
lease, mortgage, pledge and dispose of prop
erty, real personal and mixed. improved
and unimproved city or country; TO erect
any and all kinds of buildings and improve
ments, and 10 buy and SELL mortgage. lease
and dispose OF same TO and from individuals,
firms and corporations; TO execute mort
cages, issue notes. bonds and other evil
dences of debt, and to borrow and lend
money on same; and generally to do and
engage In any business enterprise or under
taking connected with, growing out OF, in
cidental or gernane to any of the objects
Dy this charter, and to do any and all
.hings necessary for the conduct Of a gen.
.ral real estate business.
The herald., 1911-08-10
ARTICLE VIII.

This act OF Incorporation shall be changed.
modified or altered. or this corporation shall
oe dissolved. with the assent Of two-thirds Of
general meeting called for that purpose. ana
after at least ten days written notice. an
rected to the last known address OF every
The herald., 1911-08-10

Two members of the board OF director
shall constitute a quorum. The board
directors may adopt code OF bylaws ~
change or amend the same at pleasure AZ
member of the board shall have the right
delegate in writing his authority as ~
member to any other member Of the o0a''
The herald., 1911-08-10

manage, conduct and operate oil we'll. :,
rennerles and their accessories: 10 INV ~
sell the stocks and securities OF oths, =.
pOrations engaged In similar business, =
own and operate cOmmiSsaries and stor..
a anu generally 10 do any and all acts M
things that may be necessary. convsnis,, !.
Incidental to the carrying out of thess n,
poses. w
The herald., 1911-08-10

NO stakeholder shall ever be liable or
nor shall any mere informaIitv in ,ts 90
SANITATION have the effect of rendering tbis
charter null or Of exosing any stockbolder
10 any liability, beyond the unpaid balance
by him. '0