One article spells the name 'Modock' (OCR or variant); all describe insolvency and receiver appointment.
Events (1)
1.March 27, 1913Receivership
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The Bank of Modock ... was declared insolvent last week and a receiver appointed.
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Newspaper Articles (3)
1.March 27, 1913The County RecordKingstree, SC
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The Bank of Modock, a small bank in Edgefield county, was declared insolvent last week and a receiver appointed. The books show assets $6,129.74, of which only $2,287.65 is thought to be collectible.
2.March 27, 1913The Bamberg HeraldBamberg, SC
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The Bank of Modoc, in Edgefield county, has gone into the hands of a receiver, with liabilities of $6,000 and available assets of $2.000. The bank was declared insolvent by State Bank Examiner Rhame. It has been in existence two years.
3.March 28, 1913The Union TimesUnion, SC
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The Bank of Modoc, in Edgefield county, has gone into the hands of a receiver, with liabilities of $6,000 and available assets of $2,000. The bank was declared insolvent by State Bank Examiner Rhame. It has been in existence two years.
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