13693. Citizens State Bank (Wahoo, NE)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: April 17, 1930
Location: Wahoo, Nebraska (41.211, -96.620)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 459330be

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Description

The Citizens State Bank of Wahoo was closed in April 1930 and placed in the hands of a receiver in May 1930 following discoveries of embezzlement by bank officers (Emil Benson) and falsified reports by bank officials (J. M. Ohslund). Newspaper items describe a closure (April 17, 1930) and receiver appointment (May 10, 1930). There is no clear description of a depositor run prior to the suspension in the provided articles, so this is classified as a suspension leading to permanent closure/receivership.

Events (6)

1. April 17, 1930 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Discovery of embezzlement by cashier Emil Benson and false reports/false entries made by bank officers (leading to insolvency and closure). Articles note Benson admitted taking large sums and indictment/false entry charges against officers including president J. M. Ohslund and others; bank was insolvent when placed in receivership shortly after closure. 1930 press links embezzlement and false reporting to the bank failure in Saunders County context.
Newspaper Excerpt: Wahoo bank which closed on April 17
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2. April 28, 1930 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Emil Benson, convicted cashier of the Citizens State Bank, of Wahoo, has admitted taking between $35,000 and $40,000 ... Woods told depositors that records indicated he has taken at least $100,000. (Hastings Daily Tribune, Apr 28, 1930).
Source: newspapers

3. May 10, 1930 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: on the 10th day of May, said bank placed in the hands of Receiver, said bank being said time now insolvent, and the amount of said Depository Bond ... the bank being clos(ed) And was taken over by the De(partment) of Trade and Commerce of State of Nebraska, on the day of April, 1930, and on the 10th day of May, said bank placed in the hands of Receiver, said bank being said time now insolvent, and the amount of said Depository Bond ... the sum of $9000 (paraphrased OCRed text from city council resolution).
Source: newspapers

4. September 25, 1930 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Wahoo, Joseph M. Ohslund, Citizens bank which closed on April 17, was arrested Tuesday evening by grand jury ... The indictment, in counts, charges false entries and false reports were made by ... (Rock County Leader, Sept 25, 1930).
Source: newspapers

5. December 8, 1930 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: J. M. Ohslund ... former president of the Citizens State bank, which was closed more than year ago and who pleaded guilty to making false reports ... was sentenced Thursday to serve one to ten years ... (The Daily Herald, Dec 8, 1930).
Source: newspapers

6. July 16, 1931 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Decree settling affairs of Citizens State Bank (receiver matters) and litigation among depositors/claimants resolved by court decree (July 1931 Wahoo Newspapers).
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (11)

1. April 28, 1930 The Hastings Daily Tribune Hastings, NE

Article from The Hastings Daily Tribune, April 28, 1930

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TOTALS Woods Says Benson Embezzlement Much Larger Than Confessed Depositors Will Suffer. Neb., Apr. Although Emil Benson, convicted cashier of the Citizens State Bank, of Wahoo, has admitted taking tween $35,000 and $40,000 from the George W. Woods, state bank told 1,300 depositors that records indicated he has taken least $100,000. Woods warned the depositors they could not expect too great return from the seven banks that failed recently in Saunders county. Kirchman, president of the closed Saunders County National Bank and head of chain of six banks that failed, faces federal charges that he made false entries totaling Moves Against Hinds. Neb., Apr. Seeking the re-instatement of $19,in notes which were alleged have been removed from the Hinds State Bank, of Odell, after that institution was known to be Clarence Bliss, state bank receiver, has begun action in district court against Charles Hinds, president and cashier of the defunct bank, and six other defendants. The action would enjoin all the defendants from disposing of or collecting upon the notes and also would hold them to full

2. April 28, 1930 The McCook Daily Gazette McCook, NE

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Nebraska Briefs Hastings, Apr. Griffith, was president the eration of business and professional clubs here at the close of the annual convention, and Omaha the next convention. The Columbus club the silver for having the most activities. Other included Angeline Wood, Hast ings, Pearl Jenks, Omaha, vice presidents; Carrie Miller, Columbus, corresponding secretary; Dorothy Knott, Norfolk, recording secretary; Hattie John, Aurora Norfolk, Apr. Conrad, 68, arrested last week at Fremont, was found guilty two counts of the theft of automobile motormeters and was tenced serve 30 days in the county jail on each count. West Point, 28 More than 300 gallons of alcohol, valued at more than $3,000, held the county here day while officers investigated its ownership. The alcohol found abandoned truck that had been rented from an Omaha concern that rents trucks and automobiles. Wahoo, Apr. 28 though Emil Benson, convicted cashier of the Citizens State Bank of Wahoo, has admitted taking $40,000 from the institution, George Woods, state bank commissioner, told depositors that records indicated he has taken least Woods warned the dethey could not expect positors too great from the banks that failed recently KirchSaunders county. president the closed bank head of chain of six banks and faces federal charges that false entries total$48,000. Beatrice, Apr. the of $19, in notes which were have been removed from leged the Hinds State Bank, of Odell, that institution was known after insolvent, Clarence Bliss, to be bank receiver, has begun an state action district court against Charles Hinds, president and cashof the defunct bank, and six defendants. The action other would enjoin all the defendants or collecting from disposing notes and also upon the would hold them to full counting. One believe reason we will do of walking Coolidge that he said in his retirement into his 16-room manon moving will sion recently dogs more

3. September 25, 1930 Rock County Leader Bassett, NE

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HAS MEET AT NIOBRARA THIS WEEK Niobrara, the meeting of Niobrara Presbytery, which convened here Tuesday Rev. W. Graham, of Randolph, was elected Rev. John Caldwell, of Stuart, temporary the opening of Presbytery Rev. King, of Laurel, preached the sermon. Rev. W. Hughes was installed pastor of the Niobrara church. GAS FRANCHISE IS GRANTED AT HOMER Homer, Central States Electric company has been granted franchise erect. maintain and operate Homer plant of operate system for the tribution and sale of natural, manufactured mixed lights in Homer and has donated free inand free for operation the new tric fire siren in Homer replace the fire bell. WAHOO BANKER HELD FOR FALSE ENTRIES Wahoo, Joseph M. Ohslund, Citizens bank which closed on April 17, was arrested Tuesday evening by grand jury which Ohslund bond of mediately was released. raignment tentatively for The indictment, in counts, charges false entries and false ports were made by

4. December 8, 1930 The Daily Herald Monongahela, PA

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SENTENCE BANKER J. M. Ohslund Given One to Ten Year Term in Penitentiary. WAHOO. M. former president of the Citizens State bank, which was closed more than year ago and who pleaded guilty to making false reports the bank's May 18, sentenced Thursday to serve to ten years three counts District Judge H. Landis. The sentences to be served concurrently. Ohslund the sixth Saunders county banker to to the penitentiary since failure seven banks April of last year. Sheriff Mengel of Saunders Thursday escorted Ohslund the where he will one to ten year given him at Wahoo earlier in the

5. July 16, 1931 Wahoo Newspapers Wahoo, NE

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Filed Decree In Bank Case Hastings By Determines District Judge In Bank Controversy. Will Be No Appeal All Parties Agree To Court Findings After Long Suit. In the matter the State Nebraska rel, Sorenson Citizens State Bank of hoo, Judge Hastings signed deTuesday ten type written pages which the affairs number of individuals, claimants and positors bank settled. Under the decree Central Bridge Construction given deposit of added its regular account of $14,making total deposit of from which deducted $10,500 interest of leaving the balance due decree further finds that the Central Bridge Construction entitled refund account interest on the receiver after the bank paid closed and which the receiver was not entitled The decree finds that note for bank Risk, president the Central Bridge Construction asset and should cancelled. court finds that the claim Luther dowment Fund addition notes particularizing the note of Joseph Erickson should signed and delivered to Luther College. Further the court finds that $16,500 should said Luther deposit College the further claim further entitled Central Bridge Co. for $5,900 which College named payee. The court further finds that the College entitled two notes $5,000 given the Bridge Co. and Joseph Erickson note for which should be assigned the receiver. the Trustee entitled deposit of College stipulation waives claim following notes: Ernest Bahm, $2,500; EmBostrom Annette $3,000; Lampert, 700; Edna Nigh, Elmelund, $5,000; $3,500; August Bengston, $2,800 notes State Bank. By stipulation said College waived all interest Bridge Construction Co. of $2,000 dated March The court further finds to claim Martin Erickson the that entitled note Central Bridge Construction for $5,000 dated March 26, 1930, and that receiver pay finds that Ellen The court Erickson inin the $2,000 Central Bridge terest The claim of Clara Erickson wholly denied. The court finds that Nell D. entitled claim for deposit trust fund, but to general claim $12,500. of the Weston Bank The claim adjudicated and paid Central Bridge Conthe having done and is not part of the decree. general order is made the The payment Bank withdrew its petiWeston All parties waive appeal and the case is dismissed.

6. July 16, 1931 Wahoo Newspapers Wahoo, NE

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District Court NEW FILINGS To Foreclose Lien Schiefelbein, attorney for Alfred has filed tition in district court seeking lien on and block 11, county addition Wahoo, the alleged property Rose Dolezal. The asked for $132.25 with Application To Sell Carrie by torney Joe has filed petition district court askfor the estate Gabriel Ockandfollows: half the quarthe north half the section township range in order that the investhome where the and six minor chilreside. said briel Ockander no interin the property except such having heretofore veyed the same The Dwyer Appeal The Locher and Clarence Bliss receiver the Citizens State Bank, Wahoo, have filed an appeal district court from the action allowing and the final Nellie Dwyer, administratrix of the estate Minnie Dwyer, The creditors the bank receiver object number made particularly the sum paid Tom Dwyer. John H. Barry represents the Hendricks Kokjer creditors, and Joe Berggren the bank.

7. September 17, 1931 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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PROCEEDINGS from 1.) following resolution was by Councilman Joe Hudec its adoption, made by Councilman Erickson. hereas, Elmer Risk, Broand John Thorston have heretofore, with others executed and signed as sureties Depository guaranteeing the deposits of of Wahoo in the Citizens State Bank Wahoo, Nebraska, Citizens State Bank being closAnd was taken over by the Deof Trade and Commerce of State of Nebraska, on the day of April, 1930, and on the 10th day of May, said bank placed in the hands of Receiver, said bank being said time now insolvent, and the amount of said Depository Bond bethe sum of $9000: and that said Elmer Risk, and John Thorston claim defense to their liability on said but the same have made an offer of settlement of their liability under said bond, whereby they agree to pay the City of Wahoo the sum of $4500. also agree to join and assist City in having its claim against Citizens State Bank and the 23 Receiver thereof allowed preferred claim whereby said City can on pro rata basis with other and they further that the City may file suit its or their names against other sureties on said bond for contribution otherwise, said suit or to be had the expense City, and, in case the City should elect to have said suite filin in the names of said Elmer Risk, Brodahl and John Thorthe City is to have the beneany and all proceeds collected And it appearing to Mayor and City Council that said offer the City will long and costly Litigation. that ultimate result of which doubtful and and that $4500 offered by the above sureties will be available City at once for City after cureful investigation and deliberation the Mayor City Council convinced that the of of said surities is and just, that under all the in the case of the said offer the best settlement that can be obtained, that might mately be able to Now Therefore, Be It Resolved the Mayor and Council of the City of That the offer of of Elmer Risk, Brodahl and John and the same hereby is, proved and accepted, and is Further Resolved that upon compliance with the terms of offer as hereinabove forth, set the said Elmer Brodahl John Thorston discharged and relieved from any and all further liability on account of said bend or on account of their suretythereon. Uon roll call councilmen voted follows: Joe Hudec, yes; Dailey, yes; yes; Burmeister, yes; S. M. Hult, yes; Coufal, yes. Motion decarried and resolution adopt- The Mayor appointed Jerry Dailey, Chief of Police and Yarman, marshal for the month of September at the usual salaries asked the confirmation the of It was moved Councilman by E. Erickson and seconded by CounP. Burmeister the pointments be confirmed. Upon roll call Councilmen voted follows: Erickson, Burmeister, M. Hult, Coufal, yes; Joe Hudec, yes; Dailey, yes. Motion declared carried. It was moved by Councilman Burmeister and Councilman M. Hult, the City Attorney take the necessary steps to the delinquent Curbing, Guttering and Graveling District No. taxes. Motion declared carried. Council on motion adjourned to meet again September 1931, at o'clock Approved September 11, 1931. H. PERSON. Mayor. DAISIE TARPENNING. City Clerk. Wahoo, Nebr., Sept. 1931. M. Council met in adjourned session and was called to order Presiby dent of the Council Dailey. Councilmen present answering to roll call were: Erickson, Joe Hudec, E. Dailey and Hult. The minutes of the meetings of July 15 and 24th and August 1931, were read and approved. Council motion adjourned to meet again September 11, 1931. Approved September 1931. PERSON, Mayor. DAISIE City Clerk.

8. December 24, 1931 The Independent Wahoo, NE

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FORMER PRESIDENT OF CITIZENS BANK DIES AT LINCOLN J. M. Ohslund Is Pneumonia Victim, Sunday Night; Burial Is In Kansas FUNERAL WEDNESDAY J. M. who for many years resident of Wahoo, died of double pneumonia in Lineoln hospital late Sunday night, following short illness that regarded critical only few hours before death, according to reports received here. Ohslund for several years was in charge of the commercial department of the local college later becoming interested in the Citizens State bank of which he was president for several years. This institution was closed nearly two years ago and the health of Mr. Ohslund had failed rapidly since that time due to grief over involved .ffairs of the bank. Funeral services were held from the Wadlow funeral home, Wednesday following which the body was taken to Ada. Kansas for burial. Rev. Edor Larson, pastor of the Bethlehem Lutheran church, of which Ohslund was member, had charge of the final rites. A quartette comprised of Roseline Pearson. Vera Flodman, Hilding Pearson and Carl Larson, sang. Oshlund was 64 years old and survived his widow two daughters. Mildred and Eunice and son, Hilding: two sisters, Mrs. Engwall of Miama, Florida, and Mrs. August Anderson of Grey Eagle, Minn., and two brothers, Dr. G. S. Ohslund of New Haven. Conn., E. V. Ohslund of Clarissa, and Minn.

9. May 12, 1932 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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MERE MENTION Walter program. KFOR Thurs. eve. Bedding and vegetable plants. 406 Hill F6571-B7021. Open Mr. Roy Losey, specialist women's hair cutting Realistic is now Ben Simon Sons Beauty The report of the city scales the month April shows that 187 were weighed. Receipts were $15.70. Fresh halibut steaks, no waste, 19c Oven fresh ginger bread, with 13c flavor, rising bread, large loaf, 12c. Freadrich initial dividend payment of has been the state department of trade and depositors of the failed Norfolk Savings bank. The payment represented percent deposits on hand at time of closing. State Engineer Cochran has combined inspection flood damage in northwestern Nebraska, survey of drouth needs northern counties. expects Norfolk night, will stop Friday night in O'Neill. W. Kershaw was arrested at Sterling Deputy Sheriff Ward and brought to Lincoln to face charge issuing an insufficient fund check drawn on the Adams State bank passed local store 19. He in the county Members of the state board control Lincoln Thursday on periodical inspection trip to institutions. visit Nebraska school for the at Omaha, and the pital at Norfolk before returning Saturday. John Leahy, farmer living filed voluntary ruptcy Thursday federal court, debts $3,177 and assets of $451. claims $950 held by Ella Good of Peru and the Bank of Ludwig says the recent report some vandal had destroyed large number and plants his greenhouse, boulevard south of Second and South, led the public believe erroneously that the entire stock stroyed. The vandal had acid on plants, but the entire stock was not destroyed. The Pioneers golf course water The Saunders County National system Farm which was Thursday. Pump house and pump brought into the case originally order the court, protests in lake supply possibly will be ready to in preme court judgment days two When the $2,500 entered against in favor of Martin depositor, water properly for new greens along with the failed Citizens will State bank of Wahoo. One of its sodded. west nine greens but for the sod cov- officers was an officer the and he transferred $2,500 ering, next week. Erickson's account to that of the Marshal Weygint brought back association. contends that Charles this alchemy of bookkeeping when took Kolb to jail the cashier, relative of Erickson, there Wednesday evening, the latter's general claim Walker made bond and positor released. He was arrested at preferred and insists that Pawnee half dozen this cannot be done, especially at other people last month on liquor its expense. charges. Kolb awaiting the action grand Frank H. Cox, executor and plaint with passing siduary estate counterfeit money. M. Hamilton county, ap. pealed the On behalf of Lazard Cahn, Coloday from finding of Judge Springs, Verne Hedge redis that his action in taking part quested the council business the the Amerclassification the southeast corican State bank of York placed ner of 27th and Adams, now outhm that can side the corporate limits but withnot action against the zone. The Joshua Cox and others who signed located the junction 27th contract with Cox bought with the Cornhusker highway and their stock that they would repuralleged to be business. chase Judge Landis said that establish purpose Cox had the reorfilling station there. ganization order avoid State Purchasing Agent Farris holders' liability and that has awarded contracts quan- made impossible for him do tity of culvert steel for use the things the require and the North him before can demand Platte bids its fulfillment the others, inceived. The low bids upon tender delivery the awarded The Burlington applied to the Manufacturrailway Thursday for ing authority to publish, effective tracts, and Carsone day's reduced rates company, sand, gravel crushed Grand Island, $946.16. from Bend, Attorneys for Clarence G. Bliss, apolis, spur and Allis former state bank filed Waverly granted authomotion in supreme court Thursday rity reduce on shipments from central Nebraska points asking the dismissal the appeal the state trade Wilcox, from pits and from an Hardy the district fees to allowed to $10 car attorneys the Citizens ments PlattsState bank Geneva. Something mouth. The was like forty such appeals have thorized reduce to cents the filed, motion rate test of most of the cases. named the neighThey say that the appeal frivol- borhood Missouri ous; that no bill of exceptions necdetermine what place the court below has filed and cannot filed because the time long since passed, and that there is no error in the record. Bills exception were filed in few the cases, and file others after time was denied. the sum of $15 week for and burial benefit was granted Mrs. Amanda Grosse the state for the death of her husband. The woman the of Herman Grosse, of West Point. husband killed near on March last, when truck he was driving for the Standard Oil company, collided headon with another machine. Globe Indemnity company and the Realty filed appeal in district court from award of compensation made Blanche McKee rate of $10 week from 25 until disability ends, not to exceed 300 They claim she was not injured course the syndicate, and that her bility due in part to the claims to have sustained. They ask dismissal of the award. Suit the City of Lincoln against Benjamin Finkelstein for an to prevent operation alleged junk 23rd and being before District Judge Chappell. The city claims where cars are apart parts kept for violation the zoning of 1929. Mr. Finkelstein says the 1929 amended not apply and that permitted operate the used car market business place before the ordinance passed. Hans Hansen lost his case federal Thursday when Judge Munger directed verdict for the the end trial lasting three days. Mr. Hansen, victim of arthritis tracted military service, draws compensation seeking collect on his surance explained that the soldier apparently partially when permanently totally disabled, didn't prevail while his policy was force therefore he collect Pacific was allowed reduce rates from Manley, Weeping Water, Wabash, wood Eagle. Seven disbarment suits filed by Attorney General Sorensen the supreme court pending. some cases the issues have not been made up. the cases are called for trial the court will point referee take testimony each and report findings and has been customary for the court to allow fee $500 referees in The attorney general not the cases brought trial. The fees which may which must come out the attorney general's fund for would the limit which may be spent one quarter. The by the attorney genrecently against LymanRickey Gravel company, alleging illegal consume the attorney general's allowance for the quarter. He has the firm of Perry, Pelt Marti special counsel in the gravel case. The city of Lincoln applied to the railway Thursday to maintain operate an electric transmission line from the street pumpstation Lincoln the reservoir pumping stations by the near Ashland. not the present intention Commissioner Schroeder construct line. made contract with the

10. May 14, 1932 Nebraska Legal News Lincoln, NE

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NEW CASES 28438 State ex rel C A Sorensen atty gen V Citizens St Bk Wahoo Martin Erickson interv-applee E H Luikart recvr Citizens St Bk Wahoo applee Saunders Co Nat Farm Loan Assa appint clm, Sanden, Anderson, Gradwohl-Saunders 28449 Edw S Toxword applee V Carl G Fredstrom et al defs impleaded with Jos N Fredstrom et al applnts confirmation, Courtright, Sidner, Lee & Gunderson, W M Hopewell-Gaines, McGilton, McLaughlin & GainesBurt 28450 Chas R Lyons applee V Arthur Joseph appint damages pers inj, J W McGan, Wm E Lovely-Crofoot, Fraser, Connolly & Stryker-Douglas 28451 Katherine Feuerstein applee V Ed Walker Const Co et al applnts same, W B Comstock, Jno H Comstick Rosewater, Mecham, Brton, Hasselquist & Chew-Lincoln 28452 Peter O'Shea & Son applnt V Alvina Leavitt et al applees attachmt, J M FitzGerald-Beach, Coleman, Mothersead & York-Scotts Bluff 28453 Grand Is Fin Co applnt V Dennis C Fowler applee note, Beeler, Crosby & Baskins, Francis P Mathews-Wm E Shuman, Geo N GibbsLincoln B of Ex mo & stip in re brfs 28454 Same applnt V Raymond G Ridgeway applee note same-same, Lincoln mo & stip in re brfs stip for consolid 28455 Same V Sidney B Besark applee note same-same, Lincoln mo & stip in re brfs stip for consolid 28456 In re applic Clarence G Bliss for ord allowing atty fee State ex rel CA Sorensen atty gen V Hinds St Bk Odell, Neb applnt Clarence G Bliss applee atty fee, F C Radke, Barlow Nye—C M Skiles, Jno A Skiles, I D Beynon-Gage 28457 In re applic Clarence G Bliss for ord allow atty fees State ex rel C A Sorensen atty gen V Farmers St Bk Adams applnt Clarence G Bliss applee atty fees, F C Radke, Barlow Nye-C M Skiles, Jno A Skiles, I D Beynon-Gage 28458 Same V F & M Bk Wymore applnt same same 28459 Same V Endicott St Bk appint same same-Jefferson 24860 Helen Tracy applee V Chas A Reed & W applnts U S Trust Co et al applees confirmation, A W JeffrisPatrick & Smith-Douglas mo appints to ext brf day 28461 Eliz Friesen applnt V Peter Reimer applee damages pers inj, Jno C Hartigan-Denney & DenneyJefferson 28463 Belle Dotson applee V Tuchman Realty Co applnt damages pers inj, Bryce Crawford Jr-Crofoot, Fraser, Collolly & Stryker, Lee & Bemers, Shotwell, Monsky, Grodinsky & Vance-Douglas 28462 Robt Miller applee V Cent Coal & Coke Co of Omaha appint compensation, Bartos, Bartos &

11. November 10, 1932 The News Cedar Bluffs Standard Cedar Bluffs, NE

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COUNTY SEAT NEWS (Wahoo Wasp) The Saunders County Farm Bureau, through their attorneys, Schiefelbein & Donato, filed an appeal in the district court last Monday in the question of the right to have Farm Bureau bolloted on at the election Tuesday. Judge Landis held a conference Tuesday with the interested parties and the question will go on the ballot. Nellie Barry, as administratrix of the estate of Margaret Barry, has filed suit against Anton Krafka, Edna M. Krafka, Frank Podhaisky, George H. Cronkleton, receiver of the Saunders County National Bank, and E. H. Luikhart, receiver of the Nebraska State Savings Bank for two notes and mortgages for $3000 each. Chas. H. Slama, attorney. E. S. Schiefelbein has filed petition against Leo May et al on taxes on lot 2, block 2, Memphis. Fremont National Bank has filed suit against John Henkens on note of $1200. Inez Pollard Mannbeck has filed a suit against Thomas O. Pollard for an accounting of rents and profits from her farm since October 4, 1924. Petition charges that her grandfather gave her the W 1-2 of SE 1-4 Section 7, 12, 9 on the above date when she was a minor. The defendant, her father, took charge of her property without taking out lei ters of guardianship and has made no accounting. Chas. E. Shotwell and Frank E Childs have filed suit in equity against Clara Ruzicka, minor, above the age of 14 years, et al on Section 16,1 and 21, all in township 16, 9, J. H. Barry, attorney. Decrees Entered. W. H. Sutton vs Herman Bostrom. Decree entered. First and third cause dismissed. Plaintiff's second cause allowed, and cross petition Mary Jane Doom is allowed as second lien and fourth lien allowed plaintiff on SE 1-4 33, 16, 8. Faustin Bor VS Eleanor plaintiff has first lien of $2,134.16, Dwight State Bank receiver has second lien of $2,345, and First National Bank as administrator of Ellen Taylor estate $1391 as third lien. Judgment Given Luther College Judge L. S. Hastings was in Wahoo on Wednesday and handed down a decision in a very important case which was tried in July before the court and taken under advisement. Briefs were prepared by attorneys on both sides and submitted to the court. The case had to do with the bank failures in Wahoo. Emil Benson was treasurer of Luther College and embezzled something around $19,811. This discovery was made when the Citizens State Bank was closed in the spring of 1930. Benson was an officer of the bank also. Luther College sued Benson and American Surety Co., who was his bondsmen, for the full amount of their bond of $10000 The court's entry on the dockets is as follows: Finding generally for plaintiff, and that the plaintiff is entitled to recover from the defendants the sum of $10,000 with 7 per cent interest thereon from Sept. 7, 1930, and an attorney fee for plaintiff's attorney of $700 and costs of suit. Judgment was rendered against both defendants for $10,000 and interest, but the attorney fees are against the American Surety Co., only. Hendricks and Kokjer were attorneys for Luther College. District Court Notes Saunders County Farm Bureau. through their attorneys Schiefelbein and Donato, filed an appeal in the District Court last Monday in the question of the right to have theFarmAgent balloted on at the election next Tuesday. Judge Landis held a conference with the interested parties and the question will go on the ballot. Nellie Barry, as administratrix of the estate of Margaret Barry, deceased, has filed suit against Anton Krafka, Edna M. Krafka, Frank Podhaisky, George C. Cronkelton as receiver of the Saunders County National Bank and E. H. Luikart, receiver of the Nebraska State Savings Bank for two notes and mortgages for $3000 cach. Chas. H. Slama, atty. E. S. Schiefelbein has filed petition against Leo May, et al on taxes on Lot 2, Block 2, Memphis. Fremont National Bank has filed suit against John Henkcns on note of $1200. Inez Pollard Mannbeck has filed suit against Thomas O. Pollard, for an accounting of rents and profits of her farm, since October 4, 1924. Petition harges that her grandfather gave her W1-2 SE1-4, See 7, 12, 9, on above date while she was a minor. The defendant, her father took charge of her property without taking out letters of guardianship and has made no accounting. Chas. E. Shotwell and Frank E. Childs have filed suit in eqmy against Clara Ruzicka, minor, above theage of 14 yrs et al, on Sec. 16, 17, and 21, all in township 16 ,9 J. H. Barry, atty. (Courtright, Sidner, Lee & Gunderson, Attorneys)