Denton State Bank - Denton, MT

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: January 7, 1928
Location: Denton, Montana (47.320, -109.947)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: e518f14b

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Description

Both articles (Jan 7–8, 1928) identify C. E. Baker as receiver of the Denton State Bank, indicating the bank was placed in receivership (permanent closure). No mention of a depositor run prior to suspension; articles describe legal actions by the receiver.

Events (1)

1. January 7, 1928 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: C. E. Baker, of Denton, Awarded Two Verdicts HELENA Jan 7.-(P)-C. E Baker, receiver the Denton State Bank Denton, Mont. victories today the hands the Montana supreme court.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)

1. January 7, 1928 The Butte Daily Post Butte, MT

Article from The Butte Daily Post, January 7, 1928

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Article Text

BANK RECEIVER WINNER C. E. Baker, of Denton, Awarded Two Verdicts HELENA Jan 7.-(P)-C. E Baker, receiver the Denton State Bank Denton, Mont. victories today the hands the Montana supreme court. One the expense of the Union Society of London and the other the Fire InsurBaker assignee of an issurance pollcy, damfor building destroyed by fire

2. January 8, 1928 Miles City Star Miles City, MT

Article from Miles City Star, January 8, 1928

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TWO VICTORIES WON BY BANK RECEIVER Jan. Baker, receiver of the Denton State Bank of Denton, won two victories today at the hands of the Montana Supreme court. One the expense of the Union Assurance Society of London and the other Pennsylvania Fire Insurance company. Baker sued, assignee of an policy recover damage for a building stroyed by fire.