Show ASSIGNMENT YESTERDAY S H Koehlcrs Oil uid Lamp House Closed Early yesterday morning the business establishment of H Koehler bore the ominous signGeo A Luke assigner Investigation was rewarded by learning that Mr Koehler unable to meet the demands of his creditors had been forced to the wall No particulars could be obtained from the assignee last evening Mr Lukesaid in response to a reporters queries that he had been unable although he had worked hard during the day to make any headway head-way that would justify him in making a public statement and that it would possibly require At least until Monday before the exact amount of assets and liabilities could be made known It is thought however that the assets will more than offset the liabilities lia-bilities and that the creditors will receive re-ceive dollar for dollar Considerable sympathy was expressed last evening for Mr Koehler who is regarded by all who nave had business dealings with him as square honest upright young man who had worked with the view of building up a business and no one who is acquainted with him doubts bit that hard times coupled with a failure to collect outstanding accounts are the sole causes for the suspension |