18952. Roanoke Savings Bank (Roanoke, VA)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
savings bank
Start Date
February 26, 1896
Location
Roanoke, Virginia (37.271, -79.941)

Metadata

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gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
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Description

Articles (Febโ€“Apr 1896) report appointment of a receiver for Roanoke Savings Bank and subsequent sale of bank property, indicating the bank closed and went into receivership. No article describes a depositor run. A 1901 article references the receiver in later litigation. Dates corrected/used from newspaper publication metadata.

Events (3)

1. February 26, 1896 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver Appointed. In the circuit court yesterday Jas. T. Johnson was appointed receiver for the Roanoke Savings Bank on motion of Josish Friend and Geo. A. Baker, stockholders. The receiver will be required to give bond in the sum of $5,000.
Source
newspapers
2. April 29, 1896 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
By virtue of a decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896 ... the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1896, proceed to sell ... property ... formerly used as a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver.
Source
newspapers
3. March 25, 1901 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Suit Against Stockholders... Everett Perkins, receiver of the Roanoke Savings Bank ... appears as counsel for the complainants in a suit in equity...
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (7)

Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, February 26, 1896

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Receiver Appointed. In the circuit court yesterday Jas. T. Johnson was appointed receiver for the Roanoke Savings Bank on motion of Josish Friend and Geo. A. Baker, stockholders. The receiver will be required to give bond in the sum of $5,000.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, April 24, 1896

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Sale of Valuable Bank Property. By virtue of a decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896, in the chancery cause of Josiah Friend et als. VS. Roanoke Savings Bank et als., the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1896, proceed to sell at public auction in the store room on Commerce street, Roanoke, Va, formerly used as a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank, the following property, to wit: Onesafe, double doors, burglar proof vault, made by Marvin Safe Company, and said to weigh about 7,000 pounds; one large counter or bank desk, six chairs and one stool, one bookcase, one check punch, one stove, stationery and other furniture used in and about said bank. Terms of sale-cash. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver. OUR 25c Golf Caps are yours for this week only for 10c. Jos. COHN.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, April 25, 1896

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or Valuable Bank Property. By virtue of & decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896, in the chancery cause of Josiah Friend et als. VS. Roanoke Savings Bank et als., the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1896, proceed to sell at public auction in the store room on Commerce street, Roanoke, Va., formerly used 88 a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank, the following property, to wit: safe, double doors, burglar proof vault, made by Marvin Safe Company, and said to weigh about 7 000 pounds; one large counter or bank desk, six chairs and one stool, one bookcase, one check punch, one stove, stationery and other furniture used in and about said bank. Terms of sale-cash. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, April 26, 1896

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Sale of Valuable Bank Property. By virtue of & decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896, in the chancery cause of Josiah Friend et als. VS. Roanoke Savings Bank et als., the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1896, proceed to sell at public auction in the store room on Commerce street, Roanoke, Va., formerly used as a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank, the following property, to wit: Onesafe, double doors, burglar proof vault, made by Marvin Safe Company, and said to weigh about 7,000 pounds; one large counter or bank desk, six chairs and one stool, one bookcase, one check punch, one stove, stationery and other furniture used in and about said bank. Terms of sale-cash. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, April 28, 1896

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LAST ATTRACTION. Helmann, the Magician, Will Close the Season. Helmann, the prince of the black art, is just returning from a successful tour of several Western States and will close the season after playing Roanoke. The professor will shortly sail for Europe and India for the purpose of preparing several new illusions for next season's tour, which will open up about the middle of September. Helmann has spent consinerable time and money traveling in the far East witnessing the wonderful feats performed by the Indian magicians and has made improvements in many of their best tricks. This will be the last attraction of the season and should be well patronized, as the prices have been reduced to 25, 50 and 75c. "Every trick performed by Helmann was so deftly executed that everyone was delighted. His Illusions and cabinet work were marvelous, and his magic calculated to hoodwink the closest observers. It is safe to say he is by far the cleverest entertainer of his kind. Alexandria, (Va.) Times. Did You Ever TRY Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Complaints, exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite. Constipation, Headache, Fainting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and $1.00 at Paul Massie's Pharmacy. Sale of Valuable Bank Property. By virtue of & decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896, in the chancery cause of Josiah Friend 01 als. VS. Roanoke Savings Bank et als., the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 291b day of April, 1896, proceed to sell at public auction in the store room on Commerce street, Roanoke, Va., formerly used as a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank, the following property, to wis: Onessfe, double doors, burglar proof vault, made by Marvin Safe Company, and said to weigh about 7,000 pounds; one large counter or bank desk, six chairs and one stool, one bookcase, one check punch, one stove, stationery and other furniture used in and about said bank. Terms of sale-cash. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver.


Article from The Roanoke Daily Times, April 29, 1896

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Sale of Valuable Bank Property. By virtue of a decree entered in the circuit court of Roanoke city, Va., on the 23d day of April, 1896, in the chancery cause of Josiah Friend 8t als. vs. Roanoke Savings Bank et als., the undersigned receiver will at 2:30 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1896, proceed to sell at public auction in the store room on Commerce street, Roanoke, Va., formerly used as a banking house by the Roanoke Savings Bank, the following property, to wit: One safe, double doors. burglar proof vault, made by Marvin Safe Company, and said to weigh about 7,000 pounds; one large counter or bank desk, six chairs and one stool, one bookcase, one check punch, one stove, stationery and other furniture used in and about said bank. Terms of sale-cash. JAMES T. JOHNSON, Receiver.


Article from Evening Star, March 25, 1901

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# Suit Against Stockholders. Senator Louis E. MoComas of Maryland, in conjunction with Mr. D. W. Baker of this city, appears as counsel for the complainants in a suit in equity filed this afternoon by the People's National Bank of Charlottesville, Va., Everett Perkins, receiver of the Roanoke Savings Bank, the Union Bank of Winchester and William L. Williamson against the Washington and Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, and fifty-two other defendants. By the bill it is sought to enforce the claims of creditors against the stockholders of the defendant corporation.