12442. Menoken Farmers State Bank (Menoken, ND)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
February 20, 1924
Location
Menoken, North Dakota (46.821, -100.531)

Metadata

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gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
2d61b583

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles show the Menoken Farmers State Bank was insolvent and a receiver (L. R. Baird) was appointed in February 1924. There is no mention of a depositor run; the bank was closed and placed in receivership and later listed among banks officially closed in the Jan–Jun 1924 period. Cause of suspension assigned as 'other' (insolvency) rather than rumor or government action.

Events (3)

1. February 20, 1924 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
L. R. BAIRD, of Bismarck, North Dakota, as Receiver of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota ... Dated February 20th, 1924. L. R. BAIRD, Receiver. First publication on 21st day of February, 1924.
Source
newspapers
2. February 20, 1924 Suspension
Cause Details
Bank declared insolvent and placed in receivership (insolvency).
Newspaper Excerpt
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, L. R. Baird, of Bismarck, North Dakota, as Receiver of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota, to the creditors of said insolvent bank
Source
newspapers
3. June 30, 1924 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The Depositors Guaranty Fund is now paying a ten per cent dividend on guaranteed deposits in banks officially closed between January 1st and June 30th, inclusive, 1924: the only bank in Burleigh County included in this list is: MENOKEN FARMERS STATE BANK; (notice dated June 30, 1927/1937 in paper but referencing closed between Jan 1 and June 30, 1924).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (7)

Article from The Bismarck Tribune, February 21, 1924

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Menoken, North Dakota. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, L. R. Baird, of Bismarck, North Dakota, as Receiver of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota, to the creditors of said insolvent bank and to all persons having claims against


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, February 28, 1924

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"NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Insolvency of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, L. R. Baird, of Bismarck, North Dakota, as Receiver of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota, to the creditors of said insolvent bank and to all persons having claims against said insolvent bank to exhibit them and file them with the necessary vouchers, with the undersigned receiver at his office at Bismarck, within four months after the first publication of this notice. If said claims are not so filed, they will be barred from any participation in any dividends which may be paid by the Receiver from the assets of said insolvent hank." Dated February 20th, 1924. L. R. BAIRD, Receiver. First publication on 21st day of February, 1924. 2-21-28-3-6-13


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, March 6, 1924

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"NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Insolvency of the Menoken Tarmers State Bank of Menoken, North Dakota. Notice is hereby given by the. undersigned, L. R. Baird, of Bismarck, North Dakota, as Receiver of the Menoken Farmers State Bank of Menoken, North' Dakota, to the creditors of said insolvent bank and to all persons having claims against said insolvent bank to exhibit them and file them with the necessary vouchers, with the undersigned receiver at his office at Bismarck, within four months after the first publication of this notice. If said claims are not SO filed, they will be barred from any participation in any dividends which may be paid by the Receiver from the assets of said insolvent bank." Dated February 20th, 1924. L. R. BAIRD, Receiver. First publication on 21st day of February, 1924. 2-21-28-3-6-13


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, March 5, 1925

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GOOD PROGRESS IN FEBRUARY JURY CALENDAR Disposition of cases heard since February 27 in the February term of the District Court which opened February 17, with Judge Jansonius presiding, is as follows: Charles Rigler vs. Henry Streiff of Chicago, an action to recover for the substitution of cheaper furs for the original ones sent by Mr. Rigler to Mr. Streiff. Verdict given in favor of Mr. Rigler for $197.78. J. P. Wagner vs. Anton Silbernagel, a promissory note suit; won by default. L. R. Baird, receiver of Menoken Farmers State Bank, vs. C. D. King, suit on promissory stock note. Jury found for the defendant. Francis Jaszkowiak vs. Albert Schneider, a suit for money loaned by Mr. Jaszkowiak to Mr. Schneider, and also for breach of contract. The jury found for the plaintiff on the money loan and against him on the breach of contract. Francis Jaszkowiak vs. Martin Nel-


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, January 20, 1926

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JUDGE FISK'S DAMAGE SUIT BEFORE COURT laintiff Is Suing Interstate Transportation Company for $5,000 Judge C. J. Fisk's $5,000 damage suit against the Interstate Transportation company is occupying the attention of the Burleigh county district court today, with Judge W. J. Kneeshaw of Pembina on the bench. Judge Fisk. formerly a resident of Minot and at one time a member of the state supreme court. is suing the company for damages for personali injuries which he claims he sustained last March while a passenger of one of the company's busses. The plaintiff claims that at a point about eight miles north of Wilton the bus driver detoured around a snow drift and the bus suddenly dropped into a chuck-hole, throwing the judge against the roof of the bus and causing injuries to his spine. The bus company denies any negligence on the part of its employes. Last Jury Case This will be the last jury case to Be tried before Judge Kneeshaw here. After this is completed. Judge Kneeshaw will hear three court cases, the last of which will be the Patterson tax compromise case, in which a group of citizens have appealed from the action of the Burleigh county board in making a $25,000 reduction from the delinquent taxes of E. G. Patterson. The other two court cases are L. R. Baird as receiver of the Menoken Farmers State bank of Menoken vs. Louis Olson, E. T. Burke, J. P. Spies, J. F. Betz and J. A. Betz, and L. R. Baird as receiver of the First American State bank of Golden Valley vs. David Boeshans, Morris Frank, A. Schlender, G. L. Schlender, H. E. Muelier, Mrs. Hulda Frank and Wm. Langer. The jury late last night returned a vergict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of John J. Levi vs. First State bank of Regan, assessing the damages to which the plaintiff is entitled at $453.79. Judgment For Boepple The case of the Baldwin Piano company vs. Christ Boepple of Cando was tried yesterday afternoon and the jury, within 15 minutes after it had retired, returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff was suing to recover the purchase price of a phonograph. In the case of Richard Lattimore vs. Fred Varney, it was stipulated that judgment be entered in favor of the plaintiff for $75, without costs. No appearance was made by the defendant in the case of the Farmers Bank of Garrison vs. Frank Nichols and in a telephone communication the defendant's counsel conceded that indgme t be entered in favor of the plaintiff. The case of the state vs. Mrs. Nellie Nickelby was dismissed without prejudice, upon motion of the state's attorney and the consent of the de fendant. Affidavits Withdraws Several affidavits of prejudice which had been filed previously against Judge J. A. Coffey of James town were withdrawn today, with the stipulation that the cases be tried at this term of court before Judge Fred Jansonius. Cases thusly in volved are: Clifford. Bowers vs Louis Mauer.


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, July 11, 1927

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NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS IN CLOSED BANKS. The Depositors Guaranty Fund is now paying a ten per cent dividend on guaranteed deposits in banks officially closed between January 1st and June 30th, inclusive, 1924: the only bank in Burleigh County included in this list is: MENOKEN FARMERS STATE BANK; claims of depositors must be allowed by\the receiver before they can be considered by the Commission: this notice is pursuant to Section 21, Chapter 200, Session Laws 1923. Forms and instructions for preparation of claims of depositors against the Depositors Guaranty Fund will be found at every State bank. Bismarek. June 30, 1937. DEPOSITORS GUARANTY FUND COMMISSION. 7/11-18


Article from The Bismarck Tribune, July 18, 1927

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# NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS IN CLOSED BANKS. The Depositors Guaranty Fund is now paying a ten per cent dividend on guaranteed deposits in banks officially closed between January 1st and June 30th, inclusive, 1924; the only bank in Burleigh County included in this list is: MENOKEN FARMERS STATE BANK; claims of depositors must be allowed by the receiver before they can be considered by the Commission; this notice is pursuant to Section 21, Chapter 200, Session Laws 1923. Forms and instructions for preparation of claims of depositors against the Depositors Guaranty Fund will be found at every State bank. Bismarck. June 30, 1927. DEPOSITORS GUARANTY FUND COMMISSION. 7/11-12