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April 21, 1927
The Capital Journal
Salem, OR
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LINEN MILL FILM SHOWN BY PATHE
International distribution of the moving picture film of the Oregon Linen mills taken by the Oregon Pictorial Review of the Portland chamber of commerce will be given through the Pathe News reel HerCuthbert. manager of the chamber's publicity department announced today The Pathe people bought the film use in their feature reels that theaters Pathe in all parts world. The picture the Oremills was filmed Charles Piper and Frank Heaton who operthe Oregonian screen review until Portland chamber of commerce began sponsoring the OrePictorial big thing Salem and her new industry.' Cuthbert
BEND BANK CLOSED
April First National bank of Bend closed today. in charge audit way when will Closing of the bank day followed that due depletion
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July 16, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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BANK RECEIVERS COLLECT
No Dividends Yet Paid; Many Line Up
Within the relatively brief period of the receivership of the First National bank approximately $80.000 has been collected. shown by a statement posted in the receiver's office which gives the amount of cash on hand June 30 No dends have as been paid, and is indicated that none can be paid until period of three months from July the time allowed for the filing of claims. has elapsed. There has been rush on the part of creditors to have their claims in the hands of Receiver however, three lines of people forming at the counter to await attention. Especially to residents of Bend Schilling advises against such early ing. pointing out that creditors may save themselves considerable inconvenience by placing their claims later. At the same time such action on their part help to prevent continuance of the rush of business from which the now the date of suspension the bank's assets were: bills receivable. cash on assets other than bills receivable and cash on hand. additional assets quired. This makes assets coming into the hands of the receiver Total assets remaining uncollected on June 30 were The report lists liabilities total unproven unsecured claims, total secured liabilities outstanding unpaid, $216.total bills payable unpaid The entire liability reported
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July 21, 1927
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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BANK RECEIVERS COLLECT
No Dividends Yet Paid; Many Line Up
Within the relatively brief perlod of the receivership of the First National bank approximately $80.000 has been collected. it shown by statement posted in the receiver's office which gives the amount of cash on hand on June 30 as No dividends have as yet been paid, and indicated that none can be paid until the period of three months from July 11. the time allowed for the filing of claims, has elapsed. There has been rush on the part of creditors to have their claims in the hands of Receiver three lines of people forming at the counter to await attention Especially to residents of Bend Schilling advises against such early ing. pointing out that creditors may save themselves considerable inconvenience by placing their claims later. At the time same such action on their part will help to prevent continuance of the rush of business from which the now suffering At the date of suspension the bank's assets bills were: receivcash on assets other than bills receivable and cash on additional assets This makes toassets coming into the hands the receiver Total assets remaining uncollected June 30 were The report lists liabilities total unproven unsecured claims. total secured liabilities outstanding unpaid, total bills payable unpaid The entire liability reported
4.
September 24, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Court Orders County Bank Balance Inquiry
District Attorney Moore to Trace Liability
Unsecured Deposits of In National Bank be Investigated
An investigation into Deschutes deposits in the First tional bank the time of the bank's suspension April has been ordered by the county court. District Attorney Moore directed make the investigaand ascertain whether not county properly protected not liable for the
The order reads follows: appearing to the county court from the audit recently made Mr. Erickson of the and from celved from the county that the time the First tional bank of Bend the county had deposit said bank in the special market roed fund the sum of for which held no and further appearing that the the state of Oregon erquire that all money of the county banks other depositories be protected and compensation for the entire amount of money deposited said fund. therefore. "Ordered that the matter submitted to the district attorney instructions to make proper invesigation to whether not the county is properly in said fund. If protected who Is liable and take all necessary and proper steps to enforce such the interests of the protect
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September 29, 1927
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Court Orders County Bank Balance Inquiry
District Attorney Moore to Trace Liability
Unsecured Deposits of In First National Bank be Investigated
An investigation into Deschutes county's deposits in the First National bank the time of the bank's suspension last Aprfl has ordered by the county court. District Attorney Moore directed to make the tion and ascertain whether or not the county properly protected liable for the loss
The order reads as follows: appearing to the county court from the audit recently made by Mr. Erickson of the county's and from from the county that the time the First tional bank of Bend suspended. the county had on deposit said bank in the special market road fund the sum of for which held and further appearing that laws the state of erquire all money of the deposit in banks other depositories be protected by and compensation for the amount of money deposited "Ordered that the matter submitted the district instructions to proper invesigation to ascertain whether not the county properly protected said fund. If liable and take all necessary and proper enforce such and steps protect the interests
6.
September 29, 1927
The Redmond Spokesman
Redmond, OR
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COURT ORDERS INVESTIGATION
District Attorney Moore to Trace Liability For $90,185.24 In First National Bank Of Bend.
An investigation into Deschutes county's deposits in the First National bank- at the time of the bank's suspension st Aprill has been ordered by the county court. District Attorney A. J. Moore was directed to make the investigation and ascertain whether or not the county was properly protected and If not who is liable for the loss. The order reads as follows: "It appearing to the county court from the audit recently made by Mr. Erickson of the county's books, and from information received from the the county treasurer, that at the time the First National bank of Bend suspended, the county had on deposit in said bank in the special market road fund the sum of $90.185.24, for which it. held no security. and it further appearing that the laws of the state of Oregon require that all money of the county on deposit in banks or other depositories be protected by securities, and compensation for the entire amount of money deposited in said fund, it was therefore, "Ordered that the matter be submitted to the district attorney with instructions to make proper investigation to ascertain whether or not the county is properly protected in said fund. If not, who is liable therefor, and to take all necessary and proper steps to enforce such liability and protect the interests of the Bulletin.
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November 2, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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BANK RECEIVER IN NEW OFFICES
Schilling Moves to Oregon Avenue
Office of the receiver of the First National bank was today transacting business in its new location. in that part of the bank building which housed the bookkeeping department of the First National. Entrance to the receiver's office is on Oregon avenue next to that of the court house.
8.
November 3, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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THE
Memory of Foley
EARLY LANDMARK
Former Owners Purchase Site From Bank Receiver
Pilot the solitary standing the limits of Bend has been from receiver of the First National bank and given the Oregon for park. The purchase Charles Brown of Kempster Miller and Welles Bourre, France. former chief of the local power comTheir gift made memory of H. vice president and general manager the company from 1913 until death result of automobile accident in
The conveying bulte the state completed this morning when payment for the property made to receiver. and his deed naming the state grantee placed record the county Formal announcement of the the highway commission next meeting. That the land will accepted state park the commission goes members of the commission have expressed with that the butte might added to the state's park system When here in July for the Crooked river bridge dedication Governor Patterson also urged that the property be quired and just after that time that the negotiations for the begun. Butte Landmark
According to students of Central Oregon history, Pilot butte served by which as guided to this emigrants point the Deschutes point for miles north and only where water for stock could south be reached without difficult The old descent emigrant road from the east south of the butte just the river short and came to from where now located alone and visible for many miles across the desert, the butte naturally came used as was and to given the name bears. recent years Pilot In more butte has been used less as lendmark and more point which there could be had from view of the surrounding Until 1922 the view could be had only by those who made the short but climb to the summit In that year permission obtained from the owner to build road for the to the top. purpose were received by local the Bend and under direction the Making in this manner has automobiles the butte and greatly popularized to the people of brought home who have and Ited its the the
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9.
November 3, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Named Consul
DERED that the County Treasurer forthw h file with the Reof the First National Bank of Band a claim for the entire amount on deposit in said bank by the County as the time of the bank's suspension, and that he orrange with said Receiver to realize the full value for the ben. efit of the County of all collateral held by the Treasure: or other county officials.
It is further ORDERED that when the County Treasurer then make and file said claim under the conditions above mentioned. that he be relieved from Hability for any deficiency that might 10crue to the County by reason of the Receiver's failure to pay GO per cent dividends on a basis of In the Matter of the appoint. ment of Road Viewers of Metolius Market Road
The Court having heretofore made and entered resolution establishing the Metollus Market Road. it is now necessary that viewers be appointed to determine and fix the damages accruIng to any person or persons by reason of the location and estabishing of said road. E therefore. hereby ORDERED that H. E. Alten and Silvis be, and they are hereby, appointed to act with Robert B. Gould, County Englneer. as a Board of Viewers for said road. It is further ORDERED that said Viewers report their findings to the Court on Monday, Novemher 31, or within ten days thereafter. In the Matter of Claims Against the County The following bill was audited and allowed. and warrant ordered drawn for the same: General Fund Agnes Hyde $20.00 in the Matter of Issuing Deed to Henry Linster acquired the to Lot 1, Block 9. Aubrey Heights. under and by virtue of a tax sale: and the affidav's of Henry Limiter presented to the County Court that the said Henry Linster was at the time of said sale the yee ord owner of said desq: hed prem. Ises, and desires to pay up the deem said premises; and WHEREAS. и appears that the and costs for the year 1920 amount to $4.31. and that said Honry Linster is entitled to Pe deam said property under the laws of the State of Oregon. " ORDERED that the County Judge and County mm/astonera Ired to execute and deliver unto convey nk to him mid premises upon the payment to the County of the sum of $4.31. There being no further busithe Court adjourned
10.
November 3, 1927
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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County Court Proceedings
October 24, 1927. The County Court of Deschutes County met this day pursuant to edjournment. all members being present. and there being no busi. ness, the Court adjourned until Thursday, October 27. at 2 m
Bend. Oregon. October 27. 1927. The County Count of Deschutes County met this day pursuant to adjournment, all members being present. whereupon the following In the Matter of Moneys By longing to Deschutes County on Deposit in the First National Band of Bend at the time of its suspension on April 20, 1927 WHEREAS. It appears that et the time of the suspension of the First National Bank of Bend on April 20. 1927. the County Treasurer of Deschutes County had on deposit in said bank the sum of $126,551.20. $36,365 96 of which was in the General Fund and $90,185.24 of which was in the Special Market Road Fund: and WHEREAS. it appears the the said County Treasurer held collateral as protection for said fund in the sum of $40,000.25 consisting of surely bonds. County, irrigation district and other warrants, which. together with the accumulated interest. have an approximate value of $45,000. 00: and WHEREAS, M further appearing that the County held other collaterals in the hands of the Sheriff and of certain school disor a total of $55,000.00. TO further appearing that the co.laberal held by he County was
11.
December 22, 1927
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Receiver Continues Find Bits Juicy Dividend On Christmas Tree Payments
Line Shorter Second Lunch Room Hands Out on Day, He Says Canine Repast
Little Necessary Claus Includes Animals tendance Decreases Program of Cheer Wednesday Yuletide
Attendance the dividend window dropped off sharply Wednesday from the record the office of the First tional bank trust Tuesday. Up noon only claims had been George sistant to the receiver, reported. This was In marked contrast nearly 400 that had been died the forenoon the first day.
Many creditors. Euston thinks. may have kept fearing waste time in long Even with the large number who the first day, however, points out. the average time that individual was called only few minutes. Today creditors rapidly as they arrived. Check kept on first days showed that while many creditors placing their money immediately circulation after the pay-off there are many others banking their dividend payments. considerable numof savings accounts was reported being opened each the two local
Christmas for homeless and hungry dogs made its pearance Bond street this morning. bearing gifts which capable of making most fined pup's mouth soup bones, ham bones, bits of tree stands on Bond street of the Superior and under the supervision manager this restauthat the Christfir rigged When first the dog gifts ranged from the highest bow the lowest limb, but before this the remainhung high, just out of reach of the most elongated Although not in the homeless Tip. owned by early today visIted the Christmas tree and removed one the brown hotcakes and trotted around headed. for home of needy dog family.
12.
December 22, 1927
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Stores to Stay
Virtually all places of business Bend will remain open evenings Thursday. Friday and Saturday next week, according to information from the Bend Chamber Commerce. The stores will Saturday and pay night hours, staying open until o'clock accommodate Christmas pers.
Both local mills have set their pay days for Dec. but the pay day of one of the mills be changed to Thursday. Also, expected that the First National bank receiver schedule "pay early next week, distributing the 20 per dividend.
13.
December 22, 1927
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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DIVIDEND OF BANK DRAWS MANY IN BEND
Line Forms Early At Paying
INVOLVED
Distribution of Big Sum Moves Rapidly, Checks Ready At Window
Santa Claus stood behind the barred window In the paying fice of the First National bank trust Tuesday and handed out checks, the rate of two and three minute, to and women who moved forward in ending line. So the individual the window surprisingly like George assistant Receiver Schilling, but the jority it was plain that he other than Santa Claus. With assistant, Mrs. Dessel Eslick. he had passed out 362 dend checks the First Nationreceivership up to noon, greater activity was that afternoon. Distribution Is Rapid was the first day the first dividend made possible by the and creditors realizing per cent of the amount owed them. all, $200.to be distributed among 2500 persons, and claims tinued to be presented as rapidly and in excellent form characterized most of those presented the morning, apparent that the greater part of the dividend would be disbursed by the end of week. gathering front of the Lumbermen's National bank. in the of which the pay-off was being made, o'clock, and one half hour later when the bank doors 65 were line. At first they gathered rapidly than checks could be given and there were line. Few remained outdoors the frozen but doubled back and forth in the bank lobby the form an exaggerated letter After payment being made faster than creditors could arrive. and by noon there were only six in line. Some Claims Delayed First to present her claim was Mrs. Fred Albany avenue. Under the rules the receiver's office the amount of her dividend could be disclosed. learned. however, that payments to be made run from few cents to few thousand dollars. Not all of the creditors were included the 2500 who checks under the present dividend, however. There were several hundred who had failed to perfect and file their claims within the time limit set the receiver. Largest of these claims was that county for filed only few days The dividend on this amount would have been Claims of this class must wait until some time in 1928, when another distribution can be made include the tardy total of 809 checks had been given out when the paying office closed o'clock Tuesday aftermoon, Schilling announced. Payments were resumed Wednesday morning at 10
14.
February 1, 1928
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Complaint Cites visions of Report ITEMS ARE QUOTED
Summons On ErickYear Figures Are Basis of Attack
Joe H. Haner. Deschutes county clerk, has filed suit for damages against Erickson, certified public accountant in charge of the audit of Deschutes county records for the year 1927, It revealed late yesterday when summons was served upon Erickson. The suit based upon the audit for the first six months of the year. filed on August and 10. 1927. Jay H. Upton is representing Haner in the action and Hamilton is acting for Erickson. Declaring that Erickson's port was "falsely and maliciously prepared,' the complaint cites 10 paragraphs of the report as the basis the suit. The first item cited follows: Says Statements Wrong records of the county and accounting procedure followed do not permit of ascertaining liabilities prior to approval by the councourt and the report submitted therefore restricted to that extent. It was also found that number of items properly approvby the county court had not been entered on the records and could not be located in the county files. This matter has been referred to the county court for their attention." This statement and each of the others cited declared to be false in the complaint. The second item quoted is follows: cash in the hands of the county clerk was not counted in view of his objections, and the foregoing amount has therefore been up as receivable due from him. Prior to the completion of the andit the county clerk remitted the county treasurer the above amount excepting the of which the county clerk states was the April receipts on deposit in the First Nabank, Bend, Oregon, at the time the bank suspended business April 1927. This amount the clerk states he will remit the county treasurer when he receives his dividends from the receiver in charge of the bank's any difference to be made up the county clerk at that Given Court The third statement cited in the complaint is follows: the inception of the audit work was learned from the county clerk that he did not possess detail of the unpaid warrants of December 31. The fourth: "This situation was submitted to the county court for their consideration, an inspection of the situation disclosing that it would involve considerable cost to secure the necessary figures. "Following the instructions of the court to proceed with this work. preliminary figures were obtained to the outstanding warrants, disclosing large tion as to total outstanding based the prior audit report. and It was deemed necessary to hold second conference with the councourt to thoroughly consider
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February 2, 1928
The Bend Bulletin
Bend, OR
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Choose Name Complaint Cites Judges For New Bend Store visions of Report
Title Submitted by sons Finally Selected
Slogan Also Picked Hundred People Take Part In Lakin Contest
Midstate Co. the name chosen for the local store recently purchased by Lakin. Three persons suggested this name and the $20 merchandise offered for the winner prize increased to $30 and divided equally among the three by Those suggesting the winning were Pierce, 1030 name Newport avenue: E. Pitman. 1625 East Third street, and Clarence C. Olsen, Deschutes forranger located at Crescent. "Home of Better Hardware" the slogan picked by the It was suggested by Murel Long of Bend. A merchandise prize of was offered for the best slogan. Actual count of the names and slogans submitted showed that 278 pertook Some of these entered several suggestions, bring ing the total to between 300 and 400. Some of the names and slogans were put in the form of One of these was submitted by Mrs. H. Jeffries and the name "We" to the gave store while the slogan suggested was "Spirit of Service" and printed on an airplane. Among frequently among the peared suggestions Central Oregon in Central Hardware Co., Cascade, Deschutes and Deschutes Valley Hardware Pilot Butte and Mountain View and Three Sisters Hardware Co. Among the unusual names found among the suggestions were Spanish, K. K., Three Links, Imperial, Meadowlark and Iron Mongers' Shop. Minni-Wall and Brick Wall Hardware Co. were names suggested apparently in recognization of the location of the store at the of Wall and Minnecorner sota streets.
ITEMS ARE QUOTED
Summons On ErickYear Figures Are Basis of Attack
Joe Haner, Deschutes county clerk, has filed suit for $10,000 damages against R. Erickson. certified public accountani in charge of the audit of Deschutes county records for the year 1927. was revealed late Tuesday when summons was served upon Erickson. The suit based upon the audit for the first six months of the year. filed on August and 10, 1927. Jay H. Upton is representing Haner in the action and Hamilton is acting for Erickson. Declaring that Erickson's report was "falsely and maliciously prepared,' the complaint cites 10 paragraphs of the report as the basis of the suit. The first item cited is follows: Says Statements Wrong records of the county and accounting procedure followed do not permit of ascertaining liabilities prior to approval by the councourt and the report submitted therefore restricted to that extent. was also found that number of items properly approvby the county court had not been entered on the records and could not be located in the county files. This matter has been ferred to the county court for their attention." This statement and each the others cited is declared to be false the complaint The second item quoted is follows: cash in the hands of the county clerk was not counted in view of his objections, and the foregoing amount has therefore been set up as receivable due from him. Prior to the completion of the audit the county clerk remitted to the county treasurer excepting the the above amount of $474.75 which the county sum clerk states was the April receipts deposit in the First Nabank, Bend. Oregon, time the bank suspended business 1927. This amount the April 20. clerk states he will remit to the county treasurer when receives his dividends from the receiver in charge of the bank's affairs, difference to be made up by the county clerk that Given to Court The third statement cited in the is as follows: complaint the inception of the audit learned from the work was county clerk that he did not posdetail of the unpaid warrants of December 31, 1926." The fourth: situation was submitted to the county court for their conof the sideration, an inspection disclosing that would situation considerable cost to. involve cure the necessary figures. "Following the instructions of the court to proceed with this figures were work, preliminary obtained to the outstanding warrants, disclosing large variation as to total outstanding based on the prior audit report, and deemed necessary hold second conference with the counthoroughly consider court to
16.
March 30, 1928
The Oregon Daily Journal
Portland, OR
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Indemnity Company Sues Bank Receiver
In a suit in federal court Thursday, the Independence Indemnity company of Pennsylvania asks $20,285 from H. F. Schilling, receiver for the First National bank of Bend, as the amount alleged to have been paid in indemnity to the Deschutes county treasurer for county money deposited in the bank when it became insolvent. A restraining order to prevent payment of any dividends from the assets of the defunct bank until the indemnity company's claim is disposed of is asked in the action.
Now the operators in beauty shops are called "beauticians. Can we now also call barbers "barbarians?"
17.
June 14, 1928
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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SCHILLING WINS IN SILVIS CASE
Directed Verdict Is Given Bend Bank Receiver
Pertland, June eral Judge Robert S. Bean directed jury to return a verdict in favor of H. F. Schilling. roceiver of the First National bank of Bend in his suit against C. V. Silvis to collect Schilling contended that a note signed March 30, 1927 and due June 30, 1927 was never paid. The defense as outlined by witnesses, presented by R. S. Hamilton, Bend attorney. contended that the note represented shares of the BendJuniper Products company. which, it was said, the defendant purchased upon the recommendation of C. S. Hudson, former president of the defunct bank. It was said that the directed verdict in favor of Schflling would make possible collection other notes in connection with failure of the Bend bank. Jay H. Upton, state senator and Bend attorney. represented the plaintiff. These who testified included: C. S. Hudson. R. D. Moore. H. H. Dearmond. Don H. Peoples and Hiram Norton. all of Bend.
SAN FRANCISCO LIVESTOCK
Cattle, market steady: steers. oogd cows, good and choice Calves. market steady: m and choice $9@11.25: vealers, medium. good and choice $10.75@
18.
September 26, 1928
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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DIVIDENDS
Will Start Distributing
IS NAMED
Work Will be Handled In Bank Instructions
Payment creditors of the National bank of the 10 per dividend recently announced made Thursday. Friday and Saturday of this week. according statement issued Schilling this morning This 10 per cent dividend will result in the distribution of more than First National bank creditors. In announcing dates for tribution of the 10 per cent dividend creditors, the plains that payments will be made the rcom occupied by the Lumbermens bank. where space has been reserved. Also, pointed that payments be made only during banking hours and that both local banks close at noon on Friday. Bend day at the Deschutes county fair. and, usual. noon Saturday In returning receipts to the ceiver. many persons have not Included their receiver's making necessary to turn the receipts to the creditors. checks will be Issued tificates of proof of claims have been submitted for indorsement, explained. These claim tificates were given to the First National bank creditors the first dividend last cember. Signing the certificates vious the presentation of claims will greatly expedite distribution of the checks. When the dividend. amounting to 20 per cent of the paid last December. recalled that large number the creditors placed this money accounts. There are approximately 3000 creditors on the receiver's list.
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October 13, 1928
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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BANK DEPOSITS MAKE BIG GAIN
Prosperity of Midstate Reflected by Data
Interpreted proof of the prosperity of Bend and surrounding communities in the past year in the local and deposits banks have made remarkable recovery since the First National suspended business. It tigures complled here today. Despite the fact that some still tied in the old bank. up deposits of the Bend banks on October of this year are only short of the total deposits here on March 23. 1927 Recent reports by the local banks to the comptroller of currency show that, on October 1928. the Central Oregon deposits amounted to and those of the Lumbermans $966.or total of 270.77. On March 23. 1927. the deposits of the First National and the Central Oregon aggregated Segregated. the Central Oregon deposits on that date totaled and those of the First National bank Gain of deposits in the Central Oregon bank since that date has been shown in included in the October report to the comptroller of currency. The financially healthful condition locally is also reflected in the summary of deposits of the Lumbermens National since opened for business on June 27, 1927 On June 30 of that year. the new bank's deposits amounted to $143,226.39. On December 31. the deposits had crawled to $654.and on June 30. 1928, the deposits had mounted to $883.When the report to the comptroller was made on October of this year, the new bank's deposits had reached near the million has been noted that considerable part of the two dividends already paid by the First National bank receiver has been immediately deposited in the local banks.
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October 16, 1928
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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LOCAL JUDGE IS AFFIRMED
Suit to Quiet Title In Bend Settled
Supreme Tribunal Hands Down Decisions-Rossman Decree Reversed
The supreme court today at firmed the decision of Judge T. E. J. Duffy in the case of the Deschutes company against E M Lara. according to werd received from Salem
Stock in the Deschutes company is held by 11 F Schilling. receiver for the First National bank. and he initiated the suit. The property involved in the action brought to quiet title is located at the corner of Wall and Oregon streets The J. c Penney Co. has begun construction work on two-story store building on the property within the last few The case grew out of a personal debt of C. S. Hudson, president of the defunct First National bank He gave the Deschutes company a deed for the property which was not filed until after the bank suspended business In the meantime the Deschutes company had been dissolved on order of the governor for failure to pay corporation taxes H F. Schilling. receiver for the bank. held stock of the Deschutes company given as security by Hudson and had the company reinstated. Lara filed an attachment against the property a short time after the deed conveying it to the bank had been filed. according to testimony brought out in Validity of the deed filed conveying the property to the bank was the principal point at issue in the suit. Judge Duffy decided in favor of the plaintiff The supreme court decision was written by Judge George Rossman. Jay H. Upton was the attorney for the Deschutes company and the First National bank and Ross Farnham was attorney for Lara.
Salem. Ore., Oct. 16 (LP) The supreme court today reversed the decree of Judge George Rossman of the Multnomah county circuit court in the case of O. K. Parter vs Frances M. Buckley The case involves a real estate deal in which Porter. acting as the agent for the Buckleys. was attempting to trade their 1600acre Sherman county ranch for certain business property in Port. land owned by Edward H. Nie meyer: W Mrs. Buckley. following the death of her husband. repudiated the contract with Porter covering the sale of their ranch. Porter brought suit for $10.940 damages which he claimed to be the amount he would have realized through the trade he was engineering. A jury in the Multnomah county circuit court found in favor of Porter and awarded him $5,072.50 damages. Stand Outlined In reversing this decree Justice Belt. speaking for the supreme court declares that Porter's connection with the proposed real estate trade "reeks with fraud" 'Plaintiff perpetuated a fraud." the opinion declares. "in that he failed to advise her of facts vital to the latter's interest Courts are instituted to administer justice and it seems to the writer that this is an ideal case in which to function.
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March 14, 1932
The Bulletin
Bend, OR
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PAYMENT STARTED ON BANK DIVIDEND
Receiver Has Big Crowd Today
This was payday for hundreds of Deschutes county patthe defunct First National bank of Bend line their shares the being distributed four dividend payment from office H receiver, in bank building. Checks are be tributed 2790 Deschutes county will through the payment this dividend. Payment the four cent diviper dend started this morning o'clock, when the receiver's Oregon street, the First National bank temporreopened. The entire week from No dividends being paid proof During the first three days payment, claims on which irregularity exists considered Additional clerks have been hired distribute dividend been suggested that claimants not the during first days. anticipated that checks paid out hour ordered the payment of this fourth dividend spite the fact that reach final idend the trust time during the The reason for this payment desire the money will be more needed than later the when the final will made During the receiver's Redmond and Prineville will closed. No the trusts will be sidered that to the payment the creditthe First National bank Bend.