Ashland State Bank (Ashland, NE)

Episode Information

Episode UID
76115571559
Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
7611557 routing
Routing Number
76-1155
Start Date
November 30, 1929
Location
Ashland, Nebraska (41.039, -96.368)

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gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
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Description

Bank closed after a run provoked by false rumors in Dec 1929; later placed in receivership with asset sales and dividends through 1934.

Events (5)
1. November 30, 1929 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
False rumors circulated in Ashland led depositors to withdraw funds, culminating in a run.
Measures
Officers later closed the bank and turned matters over to the state banking examiner.
Newspaper Excerpt
false rumors concerning the bank's condition were circulated ... responsible for a gradual withdrawal of funds, climaxed by the run Saturday.
Source
newspapers
2. December 2, 1929 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Bank officers closed the bank after continued withdrawals triggered by the false rumors.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Ashland State Bank this morning closed its doors after a run on the bank Saturday.
Source
newspapers
3. September 1, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Holders of Claims in Four Failed Banks Paid in August... Ashland State bank, $11,67... (payments to depositors in failed state banks)... Payments were received by holders claims against four banks ... Ashland State bank listed among failed banks receiving payments in August 1931).
Source
newspapers
4. February 23, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Assets of the Ashland State bank were purchased by Glen Martin at public auction; bid of $1,252 was highest; sale must be confirmed by the court. Assets of the bank total more than $45,000.
Source
newspapers
5. November 1, 1934 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Payment of a dividend of 3.5 percent to the failed Ashland State bank, $5,961.29 by the state banking department, receiver, makes a total of 78.5 percent paid under receivership.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (16)
1. December 2, 1929 Fremont Tribune Fremont, NE
Article from Fremont Tribune, December 2, 1929

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BANK VICTIM OF RUN ASHLAND. NEB. Dec. McLain. of the banking department, was expected to arrive here Monday afterto check on the affairs of the Ashland State which this closed its after run the The bank's deposits, according to The was capitalized at and had and profamounting to Its offiare Jeff Bmith, president; Wallton, cashier, and George cashier. According to the statement of ofrumors concerning the bank's circulated at and were for by the run Saturday. Officers stated the bank's condition and that the rumors persons for the as plans for handling the bank's affairs was made.

2. December 2, 1929 The Hastings Daily Tribune Hastings, NE
Article from The Hastings Daily Tribune, December 2, 1929

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RUN CLOSES BANK ASHLAND Neb., Dec. 2-RU.P.The Ashland State Bank this morning closed its doors after a run on the bank Saturday. According to the statement of officers, false rumors concerning the bank's condition were circulated at Ashland and were responsible for a gradual withdrawal of funds, climaxed by the run Saturday.

3. December 2, 1929 Kearney Hub Kearney, NE
Article from Kearney Hub, December 2, 1929

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ASHLAND DISASTROUS Institution Is Forced to Close Doors This Morning. Ashland, Nob., Dec. McLain, the state banking department, expected arrive here this afternoon to check the affairs the Ashland State bank which this morning closed doors after on the bank The banks deposits, according to officers, total The institution was capitalized $25,000 and had surplus and undivided profits $10,000. Its officers are Jeff Smith, president: Walton, cashier, and George Lenhard, cashier. According the statement of ficers, false rumors concerning the bank's condition were circulated Ashland were responsible gradual withdrawal funds, climaxed the Saturday. Officers stated the bank's condition sound and that the rumors circulated by various persons solely for the No statement plans for handling the bank's affairs made.

4. December 2, 1929 York News-Times York, NE
Article from York News-Times, December 2, 1929

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ASHLAND STATE BANK CLOSES DOORS TODAY Officers Charge False Rumors Regarding Bank's Condition Result in a Run. ASHLAND, Neb., Dec. 2.-(U.P.J. F. McLain, representative of the state banking department, was expected to arrive here this aternoon to check on the affairs of the Ashland State bank which this morning closed its doors after a run on the bank Saturday The bank's deposits, according to officers, total $191,000 The institution was capitalized at $25,000 and had a surplus and undivided profits amounting to $10,000. Its officers are Jeff Smith, president; G. M. Wallton, cashier, and George Leuhard, assistant cashier According to the statement of officers, false rumors concerning the bank's condition were circulated at Ashland and were responsible for a gradual withdrawal of funds, elimaxed by the run Saturday. Officers stated the banks condstion sound and that the rumors circulated by various persons were solely responsible for the run. No statement as to plans for handling the bank's affairs was made.

5. December 5, 1929 Ashland Gazette Ashland, NE
Article from Ashland Gazette, December 5, 1929

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STATE BANK CLOSES DOORS MONDAY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Anna Siemsen celebrated her birthday at the home her daughter, Mrs. Otto Wagner, Wednesday, Nov. 27. Mrs. Siemsen in good health and is lively and energetic for one of her years, and takes pleasure in helping the house work. She spends the winters with her daughter, Mrs. Wagner, and her son, Jacob Siemsen this city, but in the spring she gues Custer county, where she spends the summers with her daughMrs. Julius Schmidt. Rumors of Insolvency Cause Run on Bank; Lack positors' Confidence in Smash. The Ashland State Bank closed doors Monday morning, on the action the bank officers, Jeff Smith, and Walten, cashier, after rumors that the bank had caused some of the desolvent to withdraw their accounts. positors had been for The rumors the days, and withabout past drawals were increasing so rapidly officials turned the bank that over to the of trade and to avoid heavy loss to the commerce remaining depositors. Examiner McLain now in charge. bank in good shape, but get money in simply could not enough meet the fast who were of deposits by people the rumors and the preaffected by sent aspect on the condition of state said Mr. stock of The bank had capital of $191,000 with deposits shortly before its closing. The bank tied in real estate, had no money up had reserve of 18 percent and Mr. Walton said the started. fore there would be no believed that when the loss to depositors heavy were taken care affairs of the bank McLain has notice Examiner cards will be week's issue, and this depositor requesting issued to every meeting which their attendance Hoffman Audiwill held the At that time torium Monday will considered ways and means closing up the in the fairs of the directors of the The officers and of the have the sympathy bank Both Mr. munity in this Smith have been Walton and Mr. interested in highly during their years fairs in Ashland Mr. Walton, business here. earnest and has been pecially, act for supporter of every generous and good of the the working energetically present he will have to depositor that no closing of result of the suffer the bank. comes especially The failure had Geo. Lenhard. heavy blow to loses and shares which in that much stands to lose well his job. needed. as

6. December 5, 1929 Nebraska Signal Geneva, NE
Article from Nebraska Signal, December 5, 1929

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HARMONY Most all of the corn husking vicinity. George Eppler has been helping husk corn. Harry Rakestraw is helping his father, H. husk corn. James Hintz of Ohiowa finished husking corn for Emil Bedlam last Joe and Stella Schelbitzki were visitors at the Harmony school last Rex Johnson of Alexandria husking corn for his uncle, Christof and Mrs. Ben Higel spent Wednesday Clay Center at the Mr. and Mrs. A. Stowell and family spent Thanksgiving in OhioMr. and Mrs. Ross Heston spent Saturday evening with Christof The children and teacher of Harmony school enjoyed vacation and Friday. Little Delores Norder is spending days with her aunt, Mrs. Ollie of Miss Leona Myers and friend of Gilead visited at the home of W. family Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henrichs and Mervil Wayne were Sunday evening callers at Henry Norder's home. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Ella spent Thanksgiving with Gene Fuller and family Mr. and Mrs. George Eppler spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Eppler's ter, Mrs. Alfred Lentfer, and husGeneva. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henrichs and Mervil Wayne spent Wednesday Henrichs parents, Mr. and Sander Sr. Mrs. Hele Johnson and son Charles of Ohiowa spent Saturday evening with their and brother, Christof family Mrs. Heie Johnson and son Charles of Ohiowa visited at the home of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Ross Heston, and husband Mr. and Mrs. Christof Johnson Schoenholtz and family and Mr. and Mrs. George and family Thanksgiving with the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Eppler. Cleaning Up the Banks. The banking situation in the state is of to everybody. to note that the American State bank of Kearney has been reorganized and reopened under new name. Three comparatively small state banks closed by the state department last week, one at Chadron, one at Ashton and the First State bank of Lincoln. The Lincoln bank had moved in from one of the suburbs and had not been able to get on its feet. The Ashland State bank was closed Monday by its officers result of run. The bank had no real estate and was apparently sound condition but many people withdrew their money that the bank doors had to be closed. FAIRMONT NOTES. (Fairmont Chronicle.) The signs at the two bank intersections were placed yesterday. Born, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Finney of rural route one, Tuesday, November 26, twin boys. The Fairmont lodge room being redecorated and the building repaired. Mrs. Watson is suffering from an infection which developed in cut on her right hand. Mrs. Moon and two children were reported ill of flu yesterday. Roy Burns, barber in Mr. Moon's employ, is also ill of the same malMiss Zola M. Shoemaker has purchased Aldrich northeast quarter of section 18-8-2, in township. The price was $100 per acre. There are no buildings. Willard McNamara, who employed assistant auditor with the Nebraska Bank commission the state during six has signed his position and came home Saturday to pass few days with home folks. is leaving for Chicago Wednesday to take up his work junior accountant with the thur Anderson Co., accountants of that city. An automobile driven by Mr. and Mrs. W. Bolton Emporia, Kas., into the ditch north of town the Meridian highway Tuesday when tire blew out. Mrs. Bolton had her right arm broken above the elbow and Mr. Bolton suffered badly bruised hip. They brought to the Ashby hospital and given medical treatment, before proceeding on their way to northern braska for Mr. and C. Chapin recently from their Pliny eral that he had been made genof the Santa Ana Laundry, Crystal Cleaners, Crescent and Southern Cleanall Service Co. The Santa Ana plant fine one and handles $200,000 Mr. Chapin ary, plus bonus at the end of the Miss Nellie Brown, sister of the late H. O. Brown and Mrs. Brown, passed at away Peoria, Sunday, November 24, following extended illness. She was in her year. Miss Brown has made her home the Faircommunity several the families of H. and Brown. an ount of Harlow Brown, Beulah and Alva Brown and Don Fraizer. Brown had many friends here. YORK (York Teller.) Miss Jane Muir seriously sick ious family over her condition. Mrs. who passed her night, her death occurred April tales of drifting in from New York and points nearer home, forth one day haste to put the deed record then to he expected better since the transaction John Muir returned Saturday from visiting his son Fred Cal, for several located about forty miles from San Diego and Fred is foreman of the Buick garage in the town which provides pleasant place of residence. During his absence Mr. Muir visited San Diego, Los Angeles adjoining towns and met many former friends, among them several he had known in boyhood. Depositors of the American State bank, after conference with Clarence Bliss the state banking board, named committee of five men to confer with state authorities concerning condition of the bank and to report to the depositors concerning the of the institution. Members of the committee chosen are W. Baer, Oscar Kolling, Thomas Curren Sr. and H. Clifford. Old Friendships, Never forgotten will glow with appreciation for that most personal photograph Arrange for an early appointment. 10-1 HABERMAN STUDIO. Notice. The D. of will meet at the hall Friday evening, December Officers will be elected for the coming year. /All members are requested to be present. For Sale. One two-hole John Deere and one Sandwich used shellers, in first class condition. Fairmont Geneva. 10-1 GEORGE W. PORTER. Food Sale. The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church will sell pies, cakes, rolls, etc., at the electric light office December 14. 10-2 For Sale. White Wyandotte cockerels from state accredited flock $1.25 each. Sutton 4711. 10-1 EDWARD SCHMIDT. For Sale. Fairbanks five-ton scale, good condition, for sale reasonable. Phone 90. 10-tf GENEVA MILLING CO. 10-2 Personal Tax Notice. All personal taxes not paid by December 10 must have interest added. CLAY THOMAS, County Treasurer. For Sale. roan Shorthorn cow, to be fresh soon. Phone 4013 W. 10-tf WALTER EATON. E. Johnson's Public Sale. Johnson will sell mules, cattle, farm machinery, at his home Tuesday, December 10. See his ad in this issue. For Sale Pure bred White Wyandotte cockerels. Fairmont 10-2 MRS. W. J. PERKINS. Lost, A brown gun case. Finder please leave George W. Porter's Implement store. 10-1 For Sale. Pony, buggy and harness, reasonable. Grafton, Neb. 10-1 H. EICHSTEDT. Milk and Cream. Can handle few more customers my milk Phone 294 W. 10-3 FRANK BRADEN. For Sale. Barred Rock cockerels. Phone 3830 Shickley 10-2* WILLIAM Wanted. Washing ironing and plain sewing Phone 165 10-1* LOUISE TAYLOR. For Sale. Rose comb Rhode Island red roosters, $1.25 Neb. 10-2* CHARLES TRENARY. For Sale. Wicker baby buggy. Geneva phone 267. 10-1. For Sale. Day library table $7.50. 10-tf MRS. W. HOURIGAN.

7. July 11, 1931 The Grand Island Independent Grand Island, NE

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Receivers By Shows That Had Republicans Many Attorneys on Payroll WELLENSIEK IS LISTED Uncovers Names of Scores of Attorneys Who Were Appointed to Bank Posts Under Former tacks Bliss. Lincoln, July Bryan in answering the charges Clarence Bliss, former secretary of the banking department, Friday, declared that the republicans spent thousands dollars for attorneys fees in failed bank cases during the past two years. asserted that some of the attorneys receiving money would be asked to refund the amounts collected the state. Attorneys For Bliss On List The also pointed out that firm of Mothersead and Scottsbluff, which has filed an junction Gering on behalf of Clarence Bliss receiver of failed bank in Scottsbluff, to prevent Bryan interfering in its affairs, drew fees in nine receiverduring the last two years. Some democratic lawyers are cluded the roster made public the but he said most got only small amounts, while the big fees went to republicans. This list, he covcred only the period the Weaver biennium, ending June 30, last, the same condition prevailed during the McMullen regime. attorneys traveled all over the state for banks widely scattered places," the govercontinued. several different groups prominent lawyers have fees from the same little banks. The contest the last few days being made hold control these and keep this army republican attorneys on the payroll. Herewith are the names of the lawyers, drawn, the bank receiverships from which fees paid during the two years from July to June 30, 1931, given out by Ponca, $735, Allen State Bank, Allen: Citizens State Bank, State Bank; and Security Bank Ponca. George Hastings, Grant, $438, Allen State Bank, Allen; The State Bank, Champion; Perkins County State Bank, Grainton. Romig, Alliance, $147, First Bank, Alliance George Hager, Lincoln, $1,245,State Bank, Commerce, Ong: Exchange Bank, Ong, and Farmers State Bank, Good, Good and Kirkpatrick, Lincoln, Ashland State Bank, Line, Loup City, Bank Ashton, Bank Litchfield: and Loup City State Loup City. Stephens, Loup City, $417.15, Ashton, Cain. Falls City, $1,338.38, Nemaha Bank, Nebraska Bank, State Auburn, $10.00, County Bank, Auburn. Fred Auburn, Nemaha County Bank, Edgar Ferneau, County Bank, Auburn; Bank Crab Orchard Kelsey Kelsey, Norfolk, Battle Creek Valley Bank, Battle Creek; State Bank, Pierce; Enola State Bank, Magnet Bank, Magnet; Meadow Grove Bank. (Turn Page Eight Column Seven)

8. September 1, 1931 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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DEPOSITORS GET $82,200 Holders of Claims in Four Failed Banks Paid in August. Payments to depositors in failed state banks during August totalled only $82,211.22 Secretary Luikart of the trade and commerce department announced Tuesday Payments were received by holders claims against four banks. The banks, with August ments and percentage paid to date. follow Battle Creek Valley bank, $42, percent: Farmers Merchants bank, $9,550.26, 26 percent; Ashland State bank, $11,67 State bank, West Point, 57 percent.

9. February 23, 1933 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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BANK ASSETS SOLD. ASHLAND, remainassets the Ashland State ing bank were purchased by Glen Martin public auction the bank. His bid of $1,252 was highest. The sale must be confirmed by the court. Assets of the bank total this more than $45,000.

10. May 4, 1933 The News Cedar Bluffs Standard Cedar Bluffs, NE

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COUNTY SEAT NEWS (Wahoo Wasp.) District Court Notes Brownell vs A. L. Anderson et al. Motion for new trial overruled. Johnson vs Mays. Judgment ordered on mandate. Wahoo Loan & Building Association vs Minnie Johnston et al. Sale confirmed with stipulation. Kaspar VS Staska et al. Sign ed decree entered. O. C. Valley Bank vs John Strizew et al. Dismissed. Wilson executor vs Clem Gidley. Decree entered. Miller vs Henry et al. Order entered sustaining plaintiffs for new trial. Bank of Prague vs V. Eckstein et al. Demurer overruled. Defendant given 20 days. Lindercamp VS Daugherty. Decree signed granting stay. Pytlik vs Daugherty. Decree signed granting stay. Sedlacek vs Daugherty. Dccree signed granting stay. Jirovsky vs Emma Cook et al. Deree of distribution issued on SW 1-4 section 22 and NW 1-4 section 27, 14, 7. Sold to E. E. Placek for $21,800. Agns Jirovsky, $1,287.47; J.J. Koravik $2,574.94; Mabel E. Robbins $2,574.94; B. E. Hendricks $4,071.96; E. E. Placek $10,858.55; First National Bank $349.25; revenue stamps $82.89. Another Dividend at Ashland The Ashland State Bank receiver was granted order from the district court to distribute the fourth dividend from the assets of this bank. It was 4 per cent and totalled $6,820.76. New Suits in District Court. The Bank of Prague has filed suit against L. G. Faltys and his bondsmen for $5,000 on note dated September 21, 1931. Schiefelbin & Donato, attorneys. John Ludvik has filed suit against Bessie Tomcack et ai on $3,000 not secured by mortgage on W 1-2 NW 1-4, section 9, 14, 5. Chas. H. Slama, attorney. George W. Loofe and wife have filed suit of partition against Corwin H. Rose et al, on S1-2 SW 1-4 and NW 1-4 SW 1-4, all in section 30, 13, 10, also undivided half interest in west 18 feet of E 1-2 lot J, block 23, Ashland. William Malmgren, guardian, has filed suit against Victor E. Hedlund et al on $6,000 note secured by mortgage on E 1-2 SW 1-4 section 7, 13, 7. Schiefelbein & Donato, attorneys. County Court Notes Estate of Joseph Machacek, deceased filed for probate. Hearin gset for May 18. Pallat & Dolezal, attorneys. Estate of Anton Erickson, deceased filed for- probate. Hearing set for May 18. J. H. Barry, attorney. Estate of Adga Christina Carlson deceased filed for probate. Hearing set for May 18. CL de Worrall, attorney. Estate of Mary E. Keetle, deceased filed for probate. Hearing set for May 18. J. C. Bryant, attorney. Dismiss Liability Suit in District Court. At a hearing in district court Tuesday before Judge Landis in the case of Joor against the People's State Bank of Maxwell, Iowa, the portion of the case which involved Miss Lottie O. Klotz, former clerk of the district court, was dismissed without prejudice. The plaintiffs endeavored to hold Miss Klotz liable for a fund of $8,581, paid in to her by agreement of parties while she was clerk of the court and which sum she had on deposit in the Saunders County National Bank in Wahoo when it failed. It appears that this money was a portion of the late Henry Long estate which had been held up in judgment against some of the heirs. Later the judgment in favor of the bank at Maxwell, Iowa, was reversed by the supreme court, and ordered paid to the heirs. In the meantime the money was lost in the failed bank. It appears now that there is a suit between the heirs and bank over the first dividend paid by the failed bank. Former County Judge in Court Judge G. N. Parmenter has been bound over to the district court in Dodge county on three charges of embezzlement for which he is charged in handling estates as administrato of the Knapp estates. His box was finex at $1,000 for each case. Believe It or Not. Gus Miller, superintendent of the State Reformatory, an his brother, Verne Miller, of the Remington Rand Co., of Omaha, were driving south of Wahoo one day last week, when they saw a strange objeet along the road. They stopped the car and got out and investigated. It was a cat with its head wedged tight in a salmon can. The cat was walking aimlessly about bobbing the can in the air. It was tired out completely and allowed Mr. Miller to pick it up. The can was wedged SO tightly that it was necessary to get a pair of pinchers and out away the side. After the cat was released it meowed 'thank you'' and disappeare in the weeds. Some one had bent the edges of the can inward after discarding it, SO it. made an ideal trap.

11. July 20, 1933 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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WHAT IT COSTS TO HANDLE BANKRUPTCY Creditors of the Wahoo Theatre belonging to the Interstate Theatres have received notice that a hearing will be held on the final costs of operating the bankruptcy case of the Interstate Theatres in Federal court. The attorneys want $100 for the services for the creditors and $100 for services for the receiver. G. P. Horn asks $241.12 as receiver, having operated the business selling the assets for $4027.79. G. P. Horn also asks $129.32 for services as trustee, having operated the business and handling $1366.60. DISTRICT COURT ORDERS A quiet title action has been filed by T. D. Calvin against Mamie Merritt et al and service by publication ordered. Order issued authorizing State Banking Receivership department to sue stockholders of Ashland State Bank. Order issued authorizing Bank Receiver of Weston Bank to sell two bulk oil tanks, pumps, motor, etc., to Emil Wonka for $600. Ludvik vs Herman Anderson et al. Ordered issued authorizing Wilmer G. Johnson, receiver to lease W½NW¼NE¼NW¼ Sec. 10, 14, 6, to Frank Pekarek, beginning March 1, 1934. H. Dora Edgar vs E. H. Luikhart et al. Order issued to show cause why sale should not be confirmed by July 27th. Judge William A. Reddick has overruled motion for new trial in State vs F. & M. Bank of Weston, with Chas. H. Slama, intervenor. GETS FOUR YEARS IN PEN James O'Leary plead guilty Monday to assault upon Harry Beetison at Ashland on July 9th and was sentenced by Judge Landis to four years at hard labor in the State Penitentiary. He had served 7 years at the Nebraska Penitentiary on a similar offense. COUNTY COURT NOTES Estate of Elsie Carlsen, deceased filed for probate. Hearing set for August 10th. Petition asks appointment of Geo. O. Olson as administrator. Schiefelbein and Donato, attorneys. Estate of Noah Stafford, deceased filed for probate. Hearing set for August 10th. Petition asks appointment of Roxie Stafford as administratrix. Clyde R. Worrall, attorney. MARRIAGE LICENSES Morrill Robert Braymen, Belvidere Isabelle M. Winslow, Cedar Bluffs ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical wiring and repairing of all kinds by certified electricians. —Anderson Electrical Co., Phone 171, Wahoo. 21tf

12. July 27, 1933 The News Cedar Bluffs Standard Cedar Bluffs, NE

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COUNTY SEAT NEWS (Wahoo Wasp) FATHER KILLED BY SON Corliss Earl Wood, 50, died Tuesday evening about 8:30 from the affects of a wound from a 410 guage shotgun, in a struggle with his son, 23. The family live on a farm sev en and a half miles east of Ceresco in section 26, Green preAccording to reports from the Sheriff's office, and those who called to the home, the father and son had been taking pretty liberally of some home brew which stood in an open jar in the basement. About 8 o'clock the son Curtis went to bed just off the kitchen, the father became rather violent, and picking up a small shotgun, mumbled that he would get the whole family. The mother and the wife of the son were outside on the porch, and Curtis got out of bed and rushed in to the kitcuen to prevent his father from carrying out his threat. It is said that he wrested the gun from his father and shot him in the chest. His father then took the gun away from him and rushed out in the yard. Curtis ran a half mile away to Bill Jacobs, a neighbor and phoned the sheriff that he had shot his father. Deputy Sheriff Hagstrom answered the call and was out there in a short time. Mr. Wood was found stretched out in the yard with the shotgun lying a short distance away while the elder Mrs. Wood was found in a swoon in a ditch by the roadside but Hagstrom. Mr. Wood had been a resi- dent of that neighborhood for a good many years. He was a vcry large man weighing around 325 pounds. He evidently died from loss of blood and a blood clot on the brain as his face turned dark in a short while. Wood and his wife were divorced in 1910. She has been with her son and his wife in Oklahoma until a few months ago when they returned to live with the elder Wood Curtiss Wood was brot to Wahoo Tuesday night by the sheriff and is now in the county jail. What It Costs to Handle Bank ruptcy Creditors of the Wahoo The atre belonging to the Interstate Theatres have received notice that a hearing will be held on the final costs of opcrating the bankruptcy case of the Interstate Theatres in Federal Court. The attorneys ant $100 for the services for the creditors and $100 for services for the receiver. P Horn asks $241.12 as receiver, U; having operated the business selling the assets for G, B. Horn also asks $129.32 for services as trustee, having operated the business and District Court A quiet title action has been filed by T. D. Calvin against Mamie Merrett et al and service by publication ordered. Order issued authorizing State Banking Receivership repartment to sue stockholdors of Ashland State Bank. Order issued authorizing Bank Receiver of Weston Bank to sell two bulk oil tanks pumps, motor, etc. to Emil Wonka for $600. Ludvik vs Herman Anderson et al. Order issued authorizing Wilmer G. Johnson, receiver to lease W 1-2 NW1-4 NE 1-4 NW1-4 Sec. 10, 14, 6, to Frank Pekarek, beginnng March 1, 1934. Luikhart et al. Order issued to show cause why sale should not be confirmed by July 27th. Judge William A. Reddick has overruled motion for a new trial in State vs F. & M. Bank of Weston with Chas. H. Slama, intervenor. Gets Four Years In Pen James O'Leary pled guilty Monday to assault upon Harry Beetison at Ashland on July 9th. and was sentenced by Judge Landis to four year at hard labor in the State Pen itentiary. He had served 7 years at the Nebraska Penitentiary on a similar offense. County Court Notes Estate of Elsie Carlsen, deceased filed for probate. Hear ing set for August 10th. Petition asks appointment of Geo. O. Olson as administrator. Schiefelbein and Donato, attorneys. Estate of Noah Stafford, de ceased filed for probate. Hear ing set for August 10th Petition asks appointment of Roxie Stafford as administratrix. Clyde R. Worrall, attorney.

13. November 23, 1933 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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Frances Polak Is Wed To Calif. Man Miss Frances Polak, of Santa Monica, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Polak, of Wahoo, Nebr., became the bride of William Glanville, Wed. morning in Santa Monica's Catholic Church. The Rev. Nicholas Conneally performed the ceremony. Miss Blanche Polak, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor and William O'Tool, uncle of the groom, served as best man. The ushers were Richard and Steve Roach. Miss Pauline Byrne, organist, played for the processional and recession. Mrs. William E. Henn, sang "Because," and a hymn by Lambilote. Both soloists were accompanied by Miss Byrne. Wears White Satin The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in her gown of white satin, made princess style, with long sleeves and a train. She wore a long tulle veil, which was held in place around her hair in halo effect, and was decorated with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of gardenias and lilies-of-the-valley. The maid of honor wore light green taffeta, made very long. She wore a velvet hat of the same color, trimmed with meline and carried pink roses. Breakfast Served The altar was decorated with baskets of white flowers, ferns and palms and chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast for relatives and members of the bridal party was held at the Yorkshire Tavern. The table was decorated in pink and white motiff. Mr. and Mrs. Glanville, who left for a motor trip, will make their home in Santa Monica. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Polak, the bride's parents, and Mrs. Edmund Geis, of El Centro.—Evening Outlook of Santa Monica. DISTRICT COURT ORDERS Floretta D. Carr vs Elmer Carr. Restraining order issued. State of Nebraska ex rel vs Ashland State Bank. Receiver ordered to collect stockholders liability and dispense with action against directors as action would not be worth the cost of judgment. In the matter of the guardianship of Joseph Steinbach and William Steinbach. E. H. Henderson guardian of minors, authorized to join in second mortgage note of $1,000 on two-fifths interest in W½ fractional 31 and W½NW¼ 16, 8, to pay interest and expenses. Ellet B. Drake vs Mary F. McDermott et al. Decree entered for $5483.35 for plaintiff and for cross petitioner of $4590 to Dan Dailey, trustees, as a second lien.

14. November 30, 1933 Ashland Gazette Ashland, NE

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Items From Court House Records Our Resident Correspondent Writes the Interesting News for the Week. District Court Geche J. Schmidt has filed foreclosure suit against Ernest D. Schmidt on E½SE¼, Sec. 2, and N½NE¼, Sec. 11, 14, 7, asking for an accounting and lien in default of an annuity of $200 yearly since Sept. 1930. Floretta D. Carr vs. Elmer Carr. Restraining order issued. State of Nebraska ex rel vs. Ashland State Bank. Receiver ordered to collect stockholders liability and dispense with action against directors as action would not be worth the cost of judgment. In the matter of the guardianship of Joseph Steinbach and William Steinbach. E. H. Henderson guardian of minors, authorized to join in second mortgage note of $1,000 on two-fifths interest in W½ fractional 31 and W½NW¼, Sec. 16, 8, to pay interest and expenses. Ellet B. Drake vs Mary F. McDermott et al. Decree entered for $5,483.35 for plaintiff and for cross petitioner of $4,590 to Dan Dailey, trustee, as a second lien.

15. November 1, 1934 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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Iona Vermass, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vermaas, 5334 Stockwell, suffered a fractured left arm when she fell on the Union college campus Hallowe'en. She was attended at her home by Dr. George E. Lewis. County Treasurer Albers sent out 38,000 notices on 1934 personal taxes Thursday. Mr. Albers originated the notice plan which is now used by a number of county treasurers in the state, and Fremont, North Platte and Seward recently wrote for information on the card system. The license once issued by the railway commission for operation of the Victory Bus lines was cancelled Thursday. Some time ago the company carrying insurance for the bus lines cancelled, and since then the buses have not been operated. Action was taken by the commission on its own motion. Two new time clocks, furnished by the postoffice department at Washington, are to be installed in the suburban offices at College View and University Place. There are six people at each sub-station to punch the new apparatus. Heretofore employes have used the old type time card for registration. The Junior Red Cross council will meet Saturday at 10 a. m. at the office of County Superintendent Correll. The subject of "Health," one of the objectives of the junior group, will be the principal theme. Dist. No. 107, Antoinette Lipps in charge, will present a health playlet, as will district 35, Elinor Baade in charge. Petition for administration of the estate of Elizabeth Weatherhog was filed in county court Thursday. She died April 2. Heirs named are Kathryn Wissel, and Grace May of Lincoln, Myrtle Kuster, Hickman and John and Archie Weatherhog. It is asked that Kathryn Wissel be made administratrix. The estate is small. Condition of Mrs. Harry L. Schrader, 1035 So. 31st, was still serious Thursday, Dr. G. E. Lewis said. Mrs. Schrader, who had been taking care of her husband, injured recently in an accident, at St. Elizabeth hospital was stricken with appendicitis early Wednesday. The appendix was ruptured, Doctor Lewis said. Mr. Schrader is progressing favorably. Two democratic meetings are scheduled for Thursday evening. One is being sponsored by the 34th legislative district, at the Grand at 7:30. Speakers will be Otto Meier, Frank Copley, Mrs. Emma Eagleton, George Bloom and Frank Franks. The meeting at Butler Avenue Congregational church, 12th and Butler avenue will be in charge of Mrs. A. D. Suter. Payment of a dividend of 3.5 percent to the failed Ashland State bank, $5,961.29 by the state banking department, receiver, makes a total of 78.5 percent or $128,592.28 paid under receivership. This makes a total of $355,336.58 paid out during the month by the department to twenty banks, of which seven were borrowed from the RFC. Two banks received final payment of 73 and 75 percent of depositors claims. Ernest Bock, secretary of Central Labor union, has sent the city council copy of a motion approved by his organization demanding that Lincoln labor be used exclusively on the Ashland manganese removal plant. The council originally insisted on Lincoln labor and is doing all that can be done to

16. November 1, 1934 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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Two democratic meetings are scheduled for Thursday evening. One is being sponsored by the 34th legislative district, at the Grand at 7:30. Speakers will be Otto Meier, Frank Copley, Mrs. Emma Eagleton, George Bloom and Frank Franks. The meeting at Butler Avenue Congregational church, 12th and Butler avenue will be in charge of Mrs. A. D. Suter. Payment of a dividend of 3.5 percent to the failed Ashland State bank, $5,961.29 by the state banking department, receiver, makes a total of 78.5 percent or $128,592.28 paid under receivership. This makes a total of $355,336.58 paid out during the month by the department to twenty banks, of which seven were borrowed from the RFC. Two banks received final payment of 73 and 75 percent of depositors claims. Ernest Bock, secretary of Central Labor union, has sent the city council copy of a motion approved by his organization demanding that Lincoln labor be used exclusively on the Ashland manganese removal plant. The council originally insisted on Lincoln labor and is doing all that can be done to