13630. Citizens State Bank (Superior, NE)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
December 29, 1928
Location
Superior, Nebraska (40.021, -98.070)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
05331219

Response Measures

Full suspension, Books examined

Description

Newspapers (Jan 3–10, 1929) report a depositor run triggered by false/malicious rumors that forced the Citizens State Bank of Superior to close; the bank was turned over to state authorities and a receiver (Clarence Bliss) is later named. Sequence: rumor → run → directors/department takeover → permanent closure with receiver. No reopening is reported.

Events (3)
1. December 29, 1928 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Bank was turned over to state authorities and soon closed after runs/rumors; contemporary accounts attribute final closing to runs started by rumors in early January 1929. (OCR text corrected: 'turned over to state department of trade and commerce')
Newspaper Excerpt
Citizens State bank of Superior was voluntarily turned [over] to state department of trade and commerce Saturday morning.
Source
newspapers
2. January 3, 1929 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Clarence Bliss, receiver of Citizens State bank of Superior, has filed suit ...; State of Nebraska vs. Citizens State Bank of Superior, report of receiver, Dempster (court dockets). Repeated reports name Clarence Bliss as receiver and reference receivers' reports in 1930 court dockets and appeals decisions in 1931. (multiple articles).
Source
newspapers
3. January 3, 1929 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
False and malicious rumors (including story that a prospective investor was placed by the banking department) triggered panic withdrawals and a depositor run.
Measures
None reported beyond directors closing the bank; officers issued statements attributing collapse to rumors and sought reorganization.
Newspaper Excerpt
Directors Close Citizens State Bank Saturday Following Run
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (9)
1. December 29, 1928 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
Article from The Lincoln Star, December 29, 1928

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ANOTHER SUPERIOR BANK TAKEN OVER Citizens State Loss Not Expected To Large: May Be Reorganized. The Citizens State bank of Superwas voluntarily turned state department of trade and commerce Saturday morning. cording to Clarence Bliss. secretary of the department H. C. Batty. examiner for the was sent the bank. Bliss said that the loss not expected be large and that institution will probability reorganin the very near future. William Matson is Hout is cashier of the and C. bank. Its deposits are to total approximately $400.000 while its capital is $50,000 and its surThis leaves only one going bank town. The Farmers State in the bank. The State Bank of Superior failed about two years ago with heavy loss.

2. January 3, 1929 The Belleville Telescope Belleville, KS
Article from The Belleville Telescope, January 3, 1929

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BANK AT SUPERIOR CLOSED Directors Close Citizens State Bank Saturday Following Run The Citizens State bank at Superits doors for ior failed to open Saturday morning, following ness the bank the preceding day. run Funds deposit in the bank are protected by the Nebraska state fund. closed by the direcThe bank was tors, when the depleted in the Motor Co., was depositor and had made large deposit bank, but short time the institution before the bank closed its doors day afternoon. examiners in charge State bank are and has not been the bank, will be made learned what disposition the institution.

3. January 3, 1929 The Superior Express Superior, NE
Article from The Superior Express, January 3, 1929

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Community Suffers Another Blow In Closing of Citizens State Bank Officers Issue Statement Attributing Condition of Bank To False and Malicious Rumors During Past Twenty Being Urged For Individual Benefit and Community Welfare The business life of the Superior has, this week, suffered another distinct blow in the volunclosing, Saturday, the tary State Bank. practically every citizen of the community, this came as surprise, current its intendbeing largely discountclosing The recent statements of the bank have been good and no hint demonany strated. The officers of the instihave enjoyed, and even tution since the closing of the still enjoy the of the public, intimation of any being apparent. William President the closed bank, issued statement attributing closing of the to false and malicious \rumors circulated without about the The of the bank. stable officers of bank, of these had never to let them take their rumors, natural course and die down when public However, he their falsity. one rumor stated, soon would down, the until start new people began portion of to withskeptical and began of confidraw which the actual dence With this bank merited. the of confiwithdrawal steady slow dence began which deposits, withdrawal circumstanby withdrawals but in the bank of by the used further disquietbasis for the until given ing the bank on Rather than permit feared. thus of the bank assets all in order to pleted, and of the bank patrons deposits closed institution alike, notibanking department and the that these Matson stated periodihad been the closing ever since cally twenty Bank of State and had months and prosperity tarded the growth period. during the been able the bank until two function properly when condiago tion banking de consult the critical had, The department in the urged its institution that ficers to carry might confidence additional stimulated by Negotia bankers. sale to for action along pending tions lines when these daming particularly with circulated to be gan the effect, astrous deemed its officers, bank by perative. closing. the time of its hundred bank deposits ranging their depositors, twenty few cents from dollars. The thousands more deposits was of total million dollars. half Superior the State Bank State led the third Bank had Bank varing State Farmers latter institu margins, more business the failed bank Corner, than on the the Bank its deposits had grown the State those of there Bank, margin than by the blow, Completely little thought, depositors gave solution of or two to which the bank had placed closing the or three them. In the concentrated towards organization fort bankers from made. Several been have been intertowns viewed with view placing the bank their charge. that of the bank, although means as not by which the rumors some would indicate, circulated will inducement such that some these bankers offered have to interested get them most by the is waiver considered fraction of their positors of some of an guaranty with amount of that any moneys this paper on after deduction be of and the tration, If execugiven, waivers, be the for second stateSuperior press in reference ment, Matson, Wednesday statement in the such lowing terms. reply to your request for to add to times. Had not for the presistent that continually in Citizens State Bank would not be closed toalways taken the tion that the best way to stop idle ignore them and people find they false. This we did times many but as would die down another seemed to spring inexistence take its place. This more than year and half. The splendid confidence the people our bank in the face all these rumors been to me, and my greatest grief that we were unable to stand strain. bank was closed in the face in lief that was our duty protect alike. destiny of the bank in the hands the their power that the bank they do this their ultimate should be small dealing with such large number of people the greatest obstacle that there always too many opinions to best to accomthe same results. trust our depositors not permit multitude opinions interfer the one great object in of the bank know Bliss, the head Banking gladly co-operate with you. ship bring nothing but little ultimate to none your not by what name you small it, but Bank on the much needed by this entire Every should make sacrifice make organization My heart that we were unable to keep the bank open and wish for the possible loss with the greatest success in your zation. Very sincerely yours Matson. There is little doubt but that Mr. to the need second bank the taken State Bank are quoted having stated their hope that bank can be effected. Many of the large the Citizens have indicated their State Bank their anxiety to do power that such reorgan- With ization can be the of the smaller deposthis probably be done. itors can such support the bank thrown into of the Guaranty Fund hands in light recent litigation the larger state banks that such will out years, that depositors will ever be paid to that the depositors will the part to them, will the gen welfare of community

4. January 10, 1929 Superior Weekly Journal Superior, NE
Article from Superior Weekly Journal, January 10, 1929

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CLOSING OF CITIZENS BANK AT SUPERIOR From the Jewell County Republican: The people of Jewell were profoundly grieved last Saturday to learn that the Citizens State Bank of Superior was forced to close its doors that day. Their concern lies in the fact that W. A. Matson, formerly of this place, is president of the bank. The closing of the bank was caused by rumors which started a run by the depositors. Superior has had two bad bank failures and banking conditions all over the state are badly demoralized, causing the people to be very jumpy and excitable, ready to believe any rumor that starts. A few panicky depositors scared the rest and raid on the bank started. Twenty-four years ago Mr. Matson came to Jewell and established our Citizens State Bank here, and by conservative and yet enterprising methods built one of the most sound and successful financial institutions of northern Kansas, and which then and now commands the confidence of other banks and of the people generally. His fine success here made Mr. Matson think of a broader field. Nebraska bank troubles had not yet developed, but they came on soon, following post war farm deflations and the Nebraska guaranty law, which caused the good banks to pay out nearly the amount of their capital stock in support of other banks which could not face the storm. Soon Mr. Matson's health also came near failing, in fact he went down to death's door in the Mayo hosptal. But he made splendid fight for both his life and his bank and did all that human wisdom could do to protect the interests of his associates and depositors. Some weeks ago a man of means proposed to buy into the bank. Mr. Matson told him to come and see for himself how the business was going before he bought. did and groundless rumor spread that this man was placed there by the banking de-partment. That and other false rumors caused scare that started a run and the bank was forced to close. One: thing Jewell people know and that is that there is no squarer or more trustworthy man than Mr. Matson. He has faced a terrible struggle and has lost much but he has been clean and honorable in it all as he always was when things were going his way and is just as worthy of full confidence. There is no business connection between the Jewell and Superior banks, the Jewell bank not having a dollar involved in the Superior bank. For a banker to close his bank is much like a captain who sees his ship go down at sea, but the business men have taken away much of the personal hurt by the splendid way they have rallied to Mr. Matson, assuring him of their esteem and confidence just as the Jewell folks would so gladly have done. It is quite possible that the bank may be able to reorganize and again open its doors. C. W. Medcalf, Jewell City: One thing we know about the Matsen bank, Mr. Matson may have lost money but there wasn't anything crooked about it.-Jewell County Republican.

5. January 10, 1929 The Beattie Journal Beattie, KS
Article from The Beattie Journal, January 10, 1929

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How To Prevent Colds By the Christmas Seal Doctor. Someone who claims to be "an expert on colds" has started a great run on the baking soda can for "prevention and cure of colds.' We get a lot of inquiries. Since we have no great objection to an occasional dose of baking soda we content ourselves by telling the folks to please themselves so long as they do not use it as a substitute for common sense dressing and proper ventilation. The Christmas Seal Doctor's rules are: 1. Cultivate the "Fresh Air Habit." Let every member of the family be out of doors part of every day. Keep the bedroom windows open at night, even though closed during the day. Keep house temperatures around seventy degrees and the atmosphere moist. 2. Be sensible about protecting the body. Have a warm bed or add warmth by extra sleeping garments. Keep the feet warm. Never sit around in damp clothing or shoes. Dress to suit the weather rather than by the calendar. 3. Whether you believe colds are contagious or not avoid all coughers and sneezers. 4. Maintain a clear conscience and don't forget to pay for your Christmas Seals. The Citizens State Bank of Superior, Nebraska. was forced to close its doors, when depositors got panicky and started a run on the bank. A man with capital wanted to buy into the bank and was invited to come into the bank for ? few days and observe conditions. Someone saw the stranger there and started the story that he had been placed there by the banking department. Then the run on the bank started. Nebraska'. bank guaranty law is considered a failure and many of the largest banks have brought suit to stop the banking department from collecting assestment. to pay the losses of defunct banks. Kansas has had it, seige of banking troubles but they are now over, banking officials say. Writes From California. In remitting for subscription. Mrs. J. F. Bauman of Fresno. California, save that all their family is well and they wish their Kansas friends a Hanny end Prosperous New Year. She also sends the following clipping regarding the weather in California: "Old Sol. who has been more or less on the retired list since Thanksgiving. and has been in hiding behind 3' blanket of continous fog to the disgust of aviators and California boosters lost his grouch yesterdav and burst forth with a huge smile on Christmas day. His usual stunt of crossing un the weather forecast was repeated yesterday with a "zephyresl"touch remindful of newly spaded gardens. although it is the exact center of the California winter." Because of the bad weather last Saturday night : good many folks missed out on seeing the last chapter of the serial, "Hawk of the Hills." at the movies. Manager Fred Larkin has made arrangements to show this chapter again Saturday night. SO that folks need not be disappointed. He is also announcing some more good things in this week's advertising. O. V. Lohmuller: Most busi nesses in small towns make a little money but that is not true of small businesses in larger Advertising Rates. Display 20c per inch Local 5c per line Classified 5c per line Bold Face 10c per line

6. December 19, 1929 Nebraska Signal Geneva, NE
Article from Nebraska Signal, December 19, 1929

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NOTES. petition has been filed in district court for the probate of the will of the late Willis Moul of Madison township. The petition suggests the appointment of Oliver W. Moul as executor. Francis Putlitz was named executor in the will but refused to serve. The estate includes the northeast quarsection 18 in Madison township. The Alice Moul, all property interest in the estate. Burlington Deputy State Sheriff Weygint and Sheriff Little Deputy Severns conducted searches the residences Fred Garrett and Cole Fairmont Tuesday on liquor search The officers reported nothing found in either home. Motorcycle Officer Vernon Moist filed charge against Ashton of Geneva Friday al.eging failure stop stop button. Judge Landassessed fine of $10 and costs. Hain Omaha, who charged with exceeding the speed limit the DLD December of $15 and costs Judge Landgren last Thursday The charge was filed by Officer Moist. Clarence Bliss, receiver of Citizens State bank of Superior, has filed suit note against Henry Jansen Will Jansen in the trict court. Clarence Bliss, in charge the Bank Commerce Ong, filed for judgment in district court Adolph Osterburg William Osterburg and asked the of the Sheriff LitRussell and James Wythers of appraisers the land subject the of Betsy Osterberg Tage Swanson the land, which Bryant townappraisers set the Adolph Osterberg's interest in the land $5,000. hearing of the insanty mission Monday Henry Steffgen Geneva committed the ward of the hospital Lincoln Sheriff Little there treatment Diebold Gehrke has filed an action district court asking the construction will the late Lena Miller petition alleges that Miller's the late Claus ated trust fund his will for niece, Margaret Petherick, who married Mr. Gehrke. She died the leaving issue. The petition alleges that legal construction of Rohwill would give to Mr. Gehrwhatever bequest made the Margaret Petherick Robert Bowers, alias Howard Davis, and Lem alias Tom of Enders, charged with breakinto Burlington box December and stealing eight cigarets valued Wichita, Kas. are charged with robbing Center and SherHarr of Clay county tradition papers Governor went to Wichita to get the More Real News. For less money. Lincoln is the center of Nebraska. The Lincoln newspapers get this hand and print later braska news than outside papers. The Lincoln Star leader printing state news. Coupled with The Star has world news facilities unexcelled by any Nebraska paper. Star sells by mail at the low price year the daily for the daily with Sunday, cents week by carrier boy. Star does not stimulate sales by giving or contests, in efforts to publishing paper speaks for you paper costing more, The and get The Star fering trial Take of this offer tle the matter for full year sending in for the daily for nc the sent direct to The Lincoln Star. Admits Stealing Car Ray Kansas who has shucking corn the neighborhood of Exeter for some arrested at Friend Saturday by there at quest Fillmore county officers. Little him placed the jail. county Jackson had Model Ford with Kansas license numbers Jackson had issued number of checks the bank signing them HowThey were turned down funds. Offihere called the state house Topeka that JackKas., had stolen. taking the had been whether would be returned to Kansas to for car stealing here bad check charge. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Ong. Thursday, dies' aid meets in the church ment Friday, Luther league will meet immediately after lunch hour the evening to the for Christmas. The been elected: Ruth Ahlstrom, Edwin Nelson, Floyd Peterson, Allene Fransen, Ragnar Roos Maxine member of the league asked in this work. Saturday, confirmation will meet The school for rehearsal This last Every must are going have good We program. that prepare the children home no one will fail send them for the hearsal. Sunday, December school Lesson dish services o'clock. The meet for rehearsal o'clock. There be no evening service. mornhope to every filled. The Christmas story most profound. has message for We extend sincere to all our friends attend this service. children's tree program given o'clock. hear the little preacher with the Sunday, December

7. February 7, 1930 Nuckolls County Herald Nelson, NE
Article from Nuckolls County Herald, February 7, 1930

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February Jury Term Convenes the 17th The Jury term of District Court convenes in Nelson Monday, Feby 17. The docket is considerably smaller as number of cases were cleared from it lats term. There are two criminal cases and sixtyfive civil cases. The following is the docket: State of Nebraska VS. Floyd E. Boyer, transportation of intoxicating liquor. State of Nebraska VS. Chester Kline, stealing hogs. Matt Friend, guardian VS. Thos A. Friend, partition. Chris Lundsgaard VS. Kathryn Dudley, final report in partition. Estate of Robert Blackwood, Adessa Blackwood, Adm. final report. State of Nebraska VS. Bank of Angus, report of Receiver, E. J. Dempster. State of Nebraska VS. State Bank of Nelson, report of receiver Wm S. Johnson VS. L. A. Grosshans, for disposal. Nuckolls County Bldg & Loan VS. James Reeve, foreclosure. State of Nebraska VS. State Bank of Superior, report of receiver, Dempster. Citizens Bldg Loan & Sav. Assn VS. John Solberg, equitable relief. Nuckolls County Bldg & Loan VS. Charles Michael, foreclosure. Nellie Rouse VS. Chester Rouse, to modify decree. Addie Vincent VS. James R. Vincent, divorce. Continental Jewelry Company VS. Howard R. Jackson, judgment. Alexander Brehm VS. Henry Brehm, et al., final report., State of Nebraska VS. Mount Clare State Bank, report of receiver, Ed VanSteenberg. Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of Lincoln V8: Earl Tevebaugh, final settlement. Anna Garrels, et al., vs. August Bonin, et al., final report referee. Bank of Hot Springs (S. D.) VS. William N. Hunter, pending stay. Ina Bilger VS. John J. Bilger, divorce and equitable relief. Application of Elvin Carroll, administrator of estate of Bailey Carroll, for license to sell real estate. Oscar W. Swanson VS. Charles Smith, Jr., hearing on motion for new trial. Ira N. Tice vs. C. E. Noren, judgment. Henry Reining VS. Elizabeth Reining, divorce and equitable relief. Mrs. A. L. Morey vs. Harvey E. and Edna G. Cavin and Citizens State Bank of Superior, hearing on confirmation. Fern Swanson VS. Oscar Swanson, divorce and equitable relief. State of Nebraska vs. Citizens State Bank of Superior, report of receiver. A. F. Frey, Adm., VS. William Zimmerman, equitable relief. Ralph Bottenfield VS. Emil H. Avers, damages for automobile collision. Cora Beal VS. Joseph A. Weir, equitable relief. E. J. Dempster, receiver, State Bank Superior vs. John Aldrich, judgment. David W. Kerrigan VS. Eliza Kerrigan, divorce and custody of child. Bernice Avers VS. Richard Hoov er, for dismissal. Zona Berg & Son Music Co. VS. Clair Hinkson, on contract. eGorge Patterson VS. Ida Aleen Patterson, divorce. George F. Ayers VS. C. F. Green and Roy Traum, judgment. George R. Hudson VS. George Selander, et al., confirmation sale. Clarence Bliss, receiver Citizens State Bank, Supepior, VS. Wil liam Jansen, pending stay. In matter of application of L. B. Vader, administrator, for License to sell real estate. James Shaw VS. George Carter, pending stay. In Re: Application of J. W. Collins, adm. of estate of Simeon A. Ballard, deceased, for license to sell real estate. Chris Lundsgaard VS. Village of Ruskin, equitable relief. Earl H. Brooks vs. Walter Thur ber, et al., judgment and replevin. Hans Knudson and Mary Knudson VS. Village of Ruskin, equitable relief. James Phillips, pro se, as adm. of the estate of Sarah Phillips, partition and equitable relief. Charles C. Heltman VS. Martha Heltman, et al., confirmation sale. Forest Bottenfield VS. Emil H. Avers, judgment for injuries received in automobile collision. Florence McLaughlin VS. Della McBain, et al., equitable relief. E. J. Dempster, receiver Bank of Angus vs. W. H. Kinnison, equitable relief and enforcement of double liability. Jennie B. Calvin and Charles 0. Calvin VS. Frank Baker, et al. partition. St. Joe & G. I. Ry Co. VS. Clara, August and Alvie Avers, judgment for recovery of possession of premises. Walter Howarth VS. Lloyd Wilford, judgment for damages in automobile collision. Nuckolls Co. Bldg Loan Assa of Nelson VS. Ed Hansen, equitable relief. Jos. R. Nicholson VS. Nuckolls Co. Farmers Mutual Ins. Co., judg ment of policy and contract of insurance. Ruth Hendry VS. George Hendry divorce. Citizens Bldg Loan & Sav Assn of Superior VS. Joe and Mary Meier and J. L. Galbreth, equitable relief. Fannie Hackler VS. Edna Ander son, foreclosure. State of Nebraska VS. Cadams State Bank, report receiver. Henry L. Heinz VS. Village of Lawrence, detachment of territory and equitable relief. Lulu B. Wright vs. Everett and Bertram Wright, minors, partition of real estate. B. C. Christopher & Co. VS. Carl C. G. Jensen, judgment. Application of Mildred Marshall guardian, to sell real estate. Application of Emma Phillips, guardian, for license to sell real estate. Milton G. Sibert V8. Percy Baird Adm. estate of Frank Johnson, on mandate. E. J. Dempster, receiver State Bank Superior VS. A. S. Anderson, on mandate.

8. February 13, 1930 The Superior Express Superior, NE
Article from The Superior Express, February 13, 1930

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District Court Opens Monday Two Criminal, Civil Cases on Nuckolls County "Spring Term" Docket. Judge R. M. Proudfit of Friend Monday evening, the spring jury term the DistCourt. Due to the fact that more than the usual cases from the docket term, the docket smaller this term than customary: There two criminal cases an the list, and sixty five some eight of which will probably be tried the jury. The following is the docket: State of Nebraska Floyd Boyer, transportation intoxicating liquor. State Nebraska vs. Chester Kline, stealing hogs. Matt Friend, guardian vs. Thos. Friend, partition. Chris Lundsgaard vs. Kathryn Dudley, final report in partition. Estate Robert Blackwood, Adessa Blackwood, Adm. final port. State of Nebraska vs. Bank Angus, report of receiver, Dempster. State Nebraska State vs. Bank of Nelson, report of receiv- Wm. S. Johnson vs. A. Grosshans, for disposal. Nuckolls County Bldg. & Loan James State Nebraska vs. State Bank Superior, report of receiver, Dempster. Citizens Bldg. Loan & Sav. Ass. John Solberg, equitable relief. Nuckolls County Bldg. Loan Charles Nellie Rouse vs. Chester Rouse, to Addie Vincent James R. Vincent, divorce. Jewelry Company Howard Jackson, Brehm Henry Brehm, final report. State Mount Clare State Bank, report of receiver, Ed Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank Lincoln Earl Tevebaugh, final settlement. Garrels, al., August report Bank of Hot Springs William N. Hunter, pending Bilger Bilger, and Application Elvin Carroll, of estate of Bailey for license to sell real tate. Oscar W. Swanson vs. Charles Smith, hearing on motion for Ira Tice C. E. Noren, judgment. Henry Reining Elizabeth Reining. divorce and equitable reMrs. A. Morey Harvey E. Edna Citizens State Bank of Superior, hearing confirmation. Fern Swanson vs. Oscar Swanequitable relief. State Nebraska Citizens State Bank of Superior, report of Frey, Adm., vs. William A. relief. Ralph Bottenfield VS. Emil H. Avers, damages for automobile Cora Beal Joseph A. Weir, relief. E. Dempster, receiver, State Bank vs. John Aldrich, judgment. vs. Eliza David Kerrigan, divorce and custody of child. Bernice Avers vs. Richard Hoofor dismissal. ver, Berg & Son Music Co. Clair on vs. Ida Aleen George divorce. Green George Ayers Roy George George Clarence Bliss. receiver Citizens State Bank vs. William Jansen, pending stay. application of B. for real estate. cense James Shaw vs. George Carter, pending stay. In Re: Application W. Collins, adm., estate Simeon Ballard. deceased, for license estate. Lundsgaard Village of Ruskin equitable Earl Brooks Walter judgment and replevin. Knudson Hary KnudVillage of Ruskin, equitrelief. pro se, adm. the estate Sarah Phillips, equitable relief. Charles Heltman Martha vs. Emil judgment for injuries in automobile collision. Della Bank Kinnison and enforcement donble liability and Charles Frank Baker, parSt. Clara Alvie judgment for recovery of possession Howarth vs. Lloyd Wilford. damages in Nuckolls Co. Bldg. Loan Assn. Nelson Ed equitNicholson vs. Nuckolls Mutual Ins. judgment of policy and contract of inHendry George Hendry Citizens Bldg. Loan Sav. Ass. Superior Mary

9. January 8, 1931 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
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HERE IN LINCOLN Roberts undertaker Est 1878 Ad Savings deposits made in the First Nat'l Bank of Lincoln bu Jan. 10th draw interest from Jan. 1st.-Adv. Walt Ludwig says wear tailored clothes in '31-for good looks, economy and comfort. Special prices for January so order now Adv. No. Candled Eggs doz. sweet oranges 15c doz. Sale of Roman Beauty apples by the bu. at Grand Grocery, 1000 P.-Adv. Choice Bullheads from Minnesota, just caught, 21c Old fasnioned ginger bread, perfectly plain -exceptionally good fresh13c. Salt rising bread. so different in flavor; take home loaf Friday, Freadrich Groceryteri Petition Street Light-A petition, signed twenty-eight persons, was filed with the city council Thursday morning asking installation of street light at Fortysixth and Judson streets The letter declares that the request has been made several times but that no action has been taken. Rehearing Denied-The Supreme court Thursday morning denied rehearing of the Nuckolls county case in which it recently found for Margaret Hall in her action against Clarence G. Bliss as receiver of the Citizens State bank of Superior. The defendant had asked rehearing claiming the decision improperinterpreted trust laws. The defendant had also asked the court for an opinion on its decision Study Injunction Suit-Col. W C. Weeks, army engineer from Chicago, was in Lincoln Thursday to confer with Assistant S. Attorney Van Pelt regarding the injunetion suit of the government against Lawrence Stull. Stull owns farm adjacent to the Plattsmouth rifle range, and change in the course of the river formerly separating the properties, has left a piece of army property on his side of the bank which he has appropriated for his own use. No date has been set for the trial of the case.