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Johnstown Citizens Bank Closes Mrs. W.R. Shannon Answers Final Summons. The Citizens Bank of Johnstown closed it doors on Tuesday morning to futher business, for the present at least, after apparently trying for some time to weather the storm so to speak. A run on the bank the day before so we are Informed, had to do with hastening conditions to the point where Mr. Holt found it imperative that something must be done and accordingly the door was closed and notice to that effect placed thereon. Most of that day (Tuesday) poeple about town refused to believe the institution more than temporarily closed on account of possible unavoidable absence of the officials from town, as it was known that Mr. Holt left town by automobile about 10 a. m. It developed later that he motor ed to Valentine on business and that night took the train for Lincoln, doubtless to lay the matter of the bank's condition before the Department of Trade and Commerce. Wednesday forenoon a man representing the Department of Trade presence officially placed the bank in the Department's hands and he is at present in charge. The bank's statement published last week showed deposits subject to check as $58,697.51 Time cerfeaturing two of the larger liability items: resource column among other items showed loans and discounts $129,802.28 As to the final results relative to whether or not the bank can or will be re-organized and again placed on a business footing in the near future, is not known at this writing, notwithstanding there is rumor to that effect. but it is safe to say the developements of the situation will be watched with interest by patrons of the bank and local people generally. The attendant results of a bank failure in any town has become too well known to need any further comment. At an early hour Wednesday occured the passing from this life of Mrs. W. R. Shannon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Herms meyer, seven miles northeast of Johnstown. Mrs. Shannon's death comes at an advanced age and following about three weeks of serious illness. Mrs. Shannon together with her husband and son Sidney. have made their home for near twenty years on their ranch four miles east of Wood Lake, consequently the deceased is well known at both toat place and in this locality. Mrs. Shannon's life was one that radiadated sunshine where ever she went and her every ready smile was one that seemed to penetrate the darkest cloud of discouragement and sorrow and by such a life she greatly endeared herself to all whom she came to know, which is to say that she was beloved and admired by all. Her death, therefore, brings profound sorrow to friend and relatives alike. In her last days everything was done that medical skill and loving hands coulu bring about to prolong her life, but the end could not longer be stayed. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the Hermsmeyer home at 1:30, conducted by Rev. S. G. Rasmus on of the Johnstown M. E church Interment will be at Grand Prairie cemetery. Mrs. Shannon is survived in her immediate family by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Verge Fancher, Mrs Mabel Hermsmey of Johnstown; Mrs. Hazel Allen, of South Dakota; Sidney, of Wood Lake: Walter, of Lincoln; one son, name and address not learned. The Et terprise is hopeful of hav ing a more extended sketch of the life of the departed for it's next sue. friendships of their lives had been made here. With it's attendant pleasures the oceasion brought it's regrets to they were about to sever their personal contact with these estimable people leaving soon for a far distant place of abode. Mrs. Mabel Yockey is visiting relatives at Long Pine today. She plans to leave Saturday for Lincoln where she rather expects to remain indefinitely. Miss Helen, Gilchrist has been off teaching duty in our schools most of the week on account of ser ious trouble with her teeth.
