Estate of Shillaber

Objections sustained to items for telegrams July 6th, $1.30; July 6th, 50c.; July 6th, 75c.; July 6th, 50c.; July 7th, 85c.; July 9th, 35e.; July 9th, 25c.

Fifteen per cent should be taken from all premiums of insurance, it appearing from the testimony that Mr. Gunther was agent for the estate, and that he received, or is about to receive, not less than that amount of premiums as commissions for procuring the insurance.

As to the $100 paid to Josiah Cook, an attorney at Buffalo, the court repeats what it said with reference to the special administrator in a similar connection, that, having acted in good faith in journeying to New York, in response to the telegram from Buffalo, he should be allowed whatever proper expense was incurred in that regard; and, whether or not he was mistaken in his view of the law, the court esteems it just to allow this item.

Item, August 31st, E. W. Gunther $50, for preparing proofs of loss. I do not think this is a proper charge against the estate, for the reason that, if I correctly understand it, it is the duty of the executor to make and prepare such proofs.

Items for September 25th, J. F. O’Beime, $2; September 30th, J. F. O’Beirne, $5.50;…