First National Bank (Plattsmouth, NE)

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Episode Information

Episode UID: 191401524
Episode Type: Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 19140 national
Charter Number: 1914
Start Date: December 14, 1926
Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska (41.011, -95.882)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest: ea3be02ffd0fc57e

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals, Partial suspension, Full suspension, Books examined

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate: 51.1%
Date receivership started: 1926-12-21
Date receivership terminated: 1933-08-14
Share of assets assessed as good: 27.0%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful: 46.8%
Share of assets assessed as worthless: 26.2%

Events (6)

1. January 2, 1872 Chartered

Source: historical_nic

2. December 14, 1926 Run

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Run followed filing of suit by county treasurer alleging $20,000 of county funds were unbonded/excess of bond protection
Measures: Bank permitted withdrawals from checking but denied time depositors; directors closed bank and asked national examiner to take charge
Newspaper Excerpt: The closing followed a mild run on the bank which came in the wake of suit filed in district court by County Treasurer Mia Gering
Source: newspapers

3. December 14, 1926 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Directors closed bank after mild run triggered by county treasurer's suit over unbonded county deposits; examiner placed in charge
Newspaper Excerpt: By order of the directors, the First National bank of Plattsmouth ... was closed Tuesday night, and placed in the hands of William Wilson, national bank examiner.
Source: newspapers

4. December 21, 1926 Receivership

Source: historical_nic

5. April 14, 1927 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: Fred Buerstetta, receiver for the First National bank Plattsmouth, has filed suit in federal court against John Bergman for $5,000 ... .
Source: newspapers

6. November 28, 1927 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Depositors of the First National bank of Plattsmouth are receiving percent this week in the hands of Fred receiver ... amount now being distributed $47,671 and it going to 671 claimants.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (24)

1. December 15, 1926 Evening World-Herald Omaha, NE

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK CLOSED, PLATTSMOUTH Mild Run, Following County Suit. Leads Dovey Directors to Ask Examiner Put in Charge. Special Dispatch The World Herald. Neb., Dec. By order of the directors, the First National bank of Plattsmouth, es tablished fifty five years ago, was closed Tuesday night, and placed in the hands of William Wilson national bank examiner Decision to close followed a mild run on the bank which came in the wake of suit filed in district court by County Treasurer Mia Gering to recover 20 thousand dol lars of county funds, according to H. N. Dovey, bank president "We hope the bank will be closed only temporarily. said Mr Dovey "but the matter is now in the hands of the The bank was founded in 1871 by Mr Dovey's father, E G Dovey Mr. Dovey's son, George O. Dovey is cashier. Other directors E J. Richey. G. Knapp and G. Cole, former attorney Deposits total about 250 thou sand dollars. The capital stock is fifty thousand dollars. The last statement showed a surplus of 25 thousand dollars. Miss Gering in her suit on be half of the county states that the twenty thousand dollars of county funds on deposit is in excess of the amount protected by bond. The money, she alleges, was deposited by her on promise of bank officials that an additional bond would be posted to cover it. The suit was filed December suit, said Mr. Dovey today, "is the indirect cause of the suspension of business, as it brought on the run. Until the doors were closed. the Lank permitted withdrawal of money in checking accounts, but denied this permission to time depositors.

2. December 16, 1926 Omaha World-Herald Omaha, NE

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK CLOSED, PLATTSMOUTH Mild Run, Following County Suit, Leads Dovey Directors to Ask Examiner Put in Charge. Special Disputch to The World Herald. Plattsmouth, Neb., Dec. order of the directors, the First National bank of Plattsmouth, established fifty-five years ago, was closed Tuesday night. and placed in the hands of William Wilson, national bank examiner. Decision to close followed a mild run on the bank which came in the wake of suit filed in district court by County Treasurer Mia U. Gering to recover 20 thousand dollars of county funds, according to H. N. Dovey, bank president. "We hope the bank will be closed only temporarily. said Mr. Dovey, "but the matter is now in the hands of the examiner.' The bank was founded in 1871 by Mr. Dovey's father, E. G. Dovey. Mr. Dovey's son, George O. Dovey, is cashier. Other directors are E. J. Richey. G. Knapp and G. Cole, former attorney Deposits total about 250 thou sand dollars. The capital stock is fifty thousand dollars. The last statement showed a surplus of 25 thousand dollars. Miss Gering in her suit on behalf of the county states that the twenty thousand dollars of county funds on deposit is in excess of the amount protected by bond. The money, she alleges, was deposited by her on promise of bank officials that an additional bond would be posted to cover it. The suit was filed December "The suit," said Mr. Dovey today, "is the indirect cause of the suspension of business, as it brought on the run." Until the doors were closed, the tank permitted withdrawal of money in checking accounts, but denied this permission to time depositors.

3. December 22, 1926 The Greenwood Gazette Greenwood, NE

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Accounts of Happenings Kinds Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 in the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron. It planned to make this annual event. including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens. exhibited the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field 40 applicants. The appoint ment made Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased plus collected by Don land during the period from 1924, to June 30. 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted $725,769 interest, $225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081: purchase payments, $240,745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted sale contracts In the first of the series research bulletins intended improve educational conditions in Nebraska the Nebraska State Teachers' association commends that system of levying taxes for school support be established the basis the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect have general supervision of school The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of low property valuation and consequently property assessment, many the children victims of unequal educational unities. Another state park for Nebraska. located at Grand Island, awaits for mal acceptance by Governor McMullen, state park board, and the legislature. offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island and Abbott. The tract, known William H. Stolley homestead. half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are trees growing on which were planted the original owners more than sixty years ago and have grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile of white pine lumber Part of the machinery will be utilized in new mill which is expected to be built in the spring, and most the lumber and materials will used Electric power will used run the mill when completed at Wymore, has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume water power in 1924. "Colorado are greatly Interested the coming convention and tour In Nebraska.' said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association. when he spent day recently visiting Lincoln with Puck chairman the National Editortal association convention which will held Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are have special train and show in Omaha creditable tion, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain the largest number of editors from all parts the United States ever brought together at one time." The Nebraska Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold Its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board, though its officers, of whom members of the state expecting for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds. to be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would IL reality be an addi tion to that occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30. with estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth, established 55 years ago, closed by order of the board directWilliam Wilson, national Iner, placed in charge. The closing followed run the bank and the fifing of suit in District court Mia Gering, county treasurer, recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last the bank showed surplus of $25,000. Crop experts the agricultural college Lincoin have estimated that there 127,000 winter wheat planted the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best condition. At the annual meeting of the No brasks Breeders' sociation held in Omaha Henry Stubbe, was elected president. annual meeting the National will be held in the Central and appointendeavor to bring this meeting Nebraska.

4. December 22, 1926 Martell-Sprague Leader Lincoln, NE

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CORNHUSKER Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states in 1923 the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron. It to make this planned including turkeys ducks. geese and chickens, exhibited the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain. of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury. has received an appointment Annapolis Naval academy. choset. from field of applicants. The appointment made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district Rain graduated from the Fairbury High school in Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts. plus fees collected by Swanson land during the two-year period from July June aggregated almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease Tentals amounted to $725,769; inter$225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081; purchase payments. $240,745 and totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted In the first the series of research bulletins intended Improve educational conditions Nebraska the No braska State Teachers' commends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state an architect to have general supervision construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island, awaits for. mal acceptance by Governor Mullen, the state park board. and the legislature. was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine, Editor of the Grand Island Independent. and Abbott, The known as the William H. Stolley homestead. half mile from the limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are which were planted the original owners more than sixty years ago and have grown to magnificent size. Work dismantling Black Brothers flour mill Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal house to the north and huge pile white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will utilized in new which is expected to be built in Wymore in the spring. and most lumber and Inaterials will used Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed Wymore, has been done here for the past two years, flood In the river destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado greatly Interested the coming and tour in Nebraska." said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Edit. orial association, when he spent day recently visiting Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman National Editor ial association which will held next June He marked further "Colorado will well represented. Their plans are and show in Omaha with creditable tion, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd tour and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts the United States ever brought together one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit will hold Its annual convention January 12 Lincoln. The state fair though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds. be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addi tion that already occupied by the club for exhibits. but would provide long needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth. established 55 years ago, closed orde. the board direct ors. William Wilson, national exam Iner, placed charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the fifing of suit District court Mia U. Gering. county recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock $50,000. the time of the last statement the bank showed surplus of $25,000. experts at the agricultural college Lincoln have estimated that there more acres winter wheat planted the state this year than 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska sociation Omaha Henry Stubbe, Central City, was electpresident. The annual the National will be held the Central west 1928, and was appointendeavor to bring this meeting Nebraska.

5. December 23, 1926 The Alexandria Argus Alexandria, NE

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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central (ity is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Om..ha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convent:on of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many/of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman of the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be received up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junier and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained f:om U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

6. December 23, 1926 Chester Herald Chester, NE

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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese. and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by che growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted la the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested la the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. X predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be recelved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. in Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. NAL the annual meeting of the Nebraska Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe. Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

7. December 23, 1926 The Nelson Gazette Nelson, NE

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Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have new $165, 000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It is planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the vicinity of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed mild the bank and the filing of suit tn District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the No. braska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the sehool district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recom mendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opport unities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit orial association, when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman cf the National Editor ial association which will be held Omaha next June He re marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show up in Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be celved up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. or from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln. McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nobraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska. Hastings two tallest buildings will be equipped with electric beacon lights that those who run may read and all who drive may see. The state fair board, though its officers, some of whom are members state senate, is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 to erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would in reality be an addition to that already occupied by the club for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared.

8. December 23, 1926 The Weekly Wymorean Wymore, NE

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Accounts Happenings Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country states the production pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture- meeting planned to make this annual including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 10. Francis Rain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field of applicants. The appoint ment was made by McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected Dan Swanson, land during the period from July 1924, to June 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000, the commissioner's biennial report to the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted to interest, $225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081: purchase payments, $240,745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at $21,770,708. Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due incompleted sale contracts is $2,008,839. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to Improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. reason for the first of the mendations based upon conditions found in the counties, where, because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island, awaits for. mal acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board, and the legislature. It was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and bott, The tract. known as the William H. Stolley homestead, half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acrès. There are trees growing on which were planted by the original ownmore than sixty years ago and have grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected 41 years on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now is the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile of white pine lumber. Part the machinery will be utilized in mill which is expected to be built in Wymore in the spring, and most of the lumber materials will used at Wymore. Electric power will be used run the mill when pleted at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado are greatly interes'ed the coming and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit. orial association, when recently visiting at Lincoln Ole association will held Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado well represented. Their plans have special train and show Omaha with creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts the United States ever brought together at one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold Its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, Is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be addition to that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30. with an estimated attendance of 400 The First National bank, Platts mouth. established years ago, closed by order the board direct William Wilson, iner. placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the of suit District court filing Mia county treasurer recover $20,000 of county funds. Total about $250,000 with deposits were capital of $50,000. the time statement the bank showed

9. December 23, 1926 The Uehling Messenger Uehling, NE

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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16 More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the vicinity of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted la the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman of the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time. U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be received up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

10. December 24, 1926 The North Loup Loyalist North Loup, NE

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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16 More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting at Chadron. It In planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the vicialty of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there are 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convent:on of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment. many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman of the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. I predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be received up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained from U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island. Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln. McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information lative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

11. December 24, 1926 The Peru Pointer Peru, NE

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NEBRASKA BRIEFS Timely News Culled from All Parts of the State Reduced for the Busy Central City is to have a new $165,000 postoffice building. Nearly three hundred members of the Nebraska Independent Oil Men's association met in convention at Omaha December 15 and 16. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting at Chadron. It in planned to make this an annual event. Four hundred seventy-two birds, including turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens, were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December 8, 9 and 10. Omaha Child Savings Institute will receive a carload of potatoes this month which have been donated by the growers in the viciality of Alliance and Hemingford. The McCook Artificia: Ice company has begun the addition of a poultry dressing and packing department, which when completed will employ about thirty men. Crop experts at the agricultural college at Lincoln have estimated that there 127,000 more acres of winter wheat planted in the state this year than in 1925, most of which is in the best of condition. The twenty-ninth annual convent:on of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held at the Yancey hotel at Grand Island on December 14 and 15. A goodly representation was present from all parts of the state. The First National bank, at Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, was closed by order of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering, county treasurer, to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the sehool district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of a low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. "Colorado newspapermen are greatly interested la the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin A. Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent a day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman of the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and /the Black Hills. X predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." U. S. Civil Service Commission announces that applications will be received up to December 31, 1926 for positions of Junior and Senior Auditors in the Corporation Audit Division at salaries ranging from $2,100.00 to $2,400.00 per annum. Applicants interested in this examination should apply for Form 2118. Same may be obtained f:om U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. or from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board at the following named places: Alliance. Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional information relative to this examination may be obtained from the local Civil Service Secretary. Prompt action should be taken in order to comply with the preliminary requirements before the date of the examition. Nelson's new $40,000 water filteration plant is completed and has been put into service. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Líncoln December 29 and 30, with an estimated attendance of 400. At the annual meeting of the Nebraska Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association held in Omaha recently, Henry Stubbe, Central City, was elected president. The annual meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian association will be held in the Central west in 1928, and a committee was appointed to endeavor to bring this meeting to Nebraska.

12. December 24, 1926 The Douglas County Gazette Waterloo, NE

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News Culled from the State Reduced the Busy have building. Nearly three hundred members Nebraska Independent association convention Omaha December and 16 More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized planned to make this annual Four hundred birds, including and chickens, were exhibited the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December Omaha Child will Savings Institute receive carload of potatoes this month which have been donated growers the of Alliance Hemingford. The McCook Artificial Ice company begun the addition of poultry dressing and packing department, which when will completed employ about thirty Crop experts the agricultural Lincoln estimated that there winter more acres planted the state year than 1925. of which the best condition. The annual tion of the Nebraska State Veterinary Medical association was held the Yancey hotel Grand Island cember and goodly representation was present from all parts the The First National bank, Plattsmouth, established 55 years ago, closed order of the board William Wilson, national placed charge. The closing followed mild run the bank and the filing of suit in District court Gering. county treasurer, recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. the time the statement the bank showed surplus the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve tional conditions Nebraska. the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying for school support be established the basis of county rather than school district. and that the employ architect to have general supervision of school construction. for the first of the mendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties, where, because of low valuation property consequently property assessment, many the children victims unequal educational unities. greatly interested the coming and Nebraska." Edwin Bemis, Manager the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent recently visiting Lincoln with Buck chairman the National Editorassociation which will held Omaha next He marked further that "Colorado will well represented. Their plans are have special and show Omaha with creditable park the train in Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number editors from all the United States brought together Civil Service Commission celved to December 31, for positions of Junior and Senior Audithe Corporation Audit Division salaries ranging from $2,100.00 per annum. ested in this examination should apply Form Same may be obtained from Civil Service Commission. Washington, or from the Secretthe Civil Service Board following places: Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Chadron, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island. Hastings, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Superior, Valentine. Additional to this may obtained from the local Service Secretary. Prompt action should taken order comply with the preliminary before the date examition. Nelson's $40,000 water filteraplant completed and has been service. The Nebraska Bar association meet Lincoln December and estimated attendance annual meeting of the braska Breeders' sociation held Omaha Henry Stubbe, Central president. The annual meeting National In the and appointendeavor to bring this meeting Nebraska. Hastings' tallest buildings will equipped with electric beacon lights that those run may read all may see. The fair though officers, some of whom members the state senate, expecting the legislature nearly erect boys and girls' club building fair grounds, to ready 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be an that already occupied the for but would provide needed space, the board

13. December 30, 1926 The Beemer Times Beemer, NE

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Accounts of Kinds Nebraska Towns Country Nebraska stood second states 1923 the production pumice More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agriculture meeting Chadron. to make this planned annual event. Four hundred including turkeys ducks. geese and exhibited the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester. December and 10. Francis Rain. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury. has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He from field of 40 applicants. The appointment was made by Congressman from this district. Rain graduated from the Fairbury High school 1926 of school lands leased and contracts. plus collected by Dan Swanson. land commissioner. during the period from July 1924. June 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that rentals amounted $725,769 interest, bonus and added terest. $25,081: purchase payments. $240,745 and $4,392: totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross Its acreage under lease appraised The balance due incompleted contracts In the first of the series research bulletins intended improve educational conditions Nebraska the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of for school support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect have general supervision of school The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon found in most of the counties. where. because low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children victims of unequal educational opportunities Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island. awaits for acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board. and the legislature. offered to the state gift from Grand Island and Its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent. and Abbott, The tract, known the William Stolley homestead. is half from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres There are trees growing on which planted the original more than sixty years ago and grown magnificent size. Work of the Black Brothers flour mill Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains the sheet metal ware house the north and huge pile white pine lumber. Part the machinery will be utilized which is expected to be built in Wymore the and most the lumber and materials used Wymore. Electric power will be used run the mill when completed has been done here for the two past years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado greatly interested coming convention and tour Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association when spent recently visiting at Lincoln Ruck chairman the National Editor association convention which will be held Omaha next June He marked further that "Colorado will well represented Their plans are have special train show in Omaha creditable the train in Omaha and Join crowd for the tour of Nebraska the Black predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain largest number editors from all the United States brought together at one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January and Lincoln. The state fair board, though its officers, some of whom members the state senate, expecting the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building state fair grounds. to be ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be addi tion that occupied by the members for exhibits. but would provide long needed space, the board members The Nebraska Bar association will meet Lincoln December 29 and 30. an estimated attendance 400 The First National bank. Platts mouth. established years closed orde. of the board direct William Wilson. national exam iner. placed in charge. closing followed mild run the bank and the filing of suit in District court Gering. county treasurer. recover $20,000 county funds Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. the time last statement the bank showed surplus of $25,000.

14. December 30, 1926 The Ledger Hemingford, NE

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Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the in 1923 in the production of More than 1,000 farmers from the part of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron planned to make this an annual turkeys ducks and chickens, exhibited at the Saline Poultry show Dorchester, 10 Rain. son of Mr. and Mrs Rain of Fairbury has appointment Naval He choser from field applicants. The appoint ment made by Congressman from this district Rain graduated from the Fairbury in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus by Dan Swanson. land commissioner. during the two-year period from July almost $1,250,000. the commissioner's report to the governor reveals The report shows that lease rentals amounted $725,769 inter $225,583: bonus and added in terest. $25,081: purchase payments. $240,745 and totaling $1,249,070 The state owns school lands valued in gross Its acreage under lease appraised The balance due on Incompleted contracts is In the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve educa tional conditions Nebraska the Ne braska State Teachers association commends that the system of taxes for support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to general of school construction The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found In most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment. many the children victims of unequal educational opport Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island awaits for mal acceptance by Governor Me Mullen the state park board. and the legislature. offered the state gift from Grand Island and its The delegation comprised District Judge Bavard 11 Paine Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent. and Ab bott. The tract known as the William Stolley from the city limits of Island and embraces 42.83 There are growing on which planted by the original own more than sixty years ago and have grown size Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs sing The big frame landmark erected years ago the Blue river has nearly disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal warehouse the north and huge of white pine Part of the will utilized new mill which is to built in in the spring. and most of the lumber and materials will used at Wymore Electric will power be used to run the mill when pleted has been done for the past two flood in the river destroyed the Clume and water power in 1924. Colorado are greatly interested in the coming convention and tour in Nebraska. said Edwin Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Editorial association when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editor ial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June He marked further that "Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show up in Omaha with creditable representation. park the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever together at one time. Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January 12 and 13 in The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready for 1927 state exposition The building would it. reality be an addition that occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would long needed space. the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association meet in Lincoln December 20 and 30. with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank, at Platts mouth. established 55 years ago, closed by orde. of the board of directors. William national examIner. placed in charge. closing followed a mild the bank and the filing of suit in District court Mia Gering. county trensurer. to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000 At the of the last statement the bahk showed surplus of $25,000.

15. December 30, 1926 The Lodge Pole Express Lodge Pole, NE

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CORNHUSKER Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds in Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second among the states in 1923 in the production of pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western part of the state attended the organized agricuiture meeting Chadron. It planned to make this an annual event. Four sundred seventy-two hirds. Including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens. were exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show at Dorchester, December and 10. Francis Rain. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received an appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field of 40 applicants. The appointment was made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected by Dan Swanson. land commissioner, during the two-year period from July 1924, June 30, 1926, aggregated almost $1,250,000, the commissioner's biennial report to the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted to $725,769; Interest, $225,583; bonus and added interest, $25,081: purchase payments. $240,745 and fees, $4,392: totaling $1,249,070. The state owns school lands valued in gross at $21,770,708. Its acreage under lease is appraised $19.761,869. The balance due on incompleted sale contracts is In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions in Nebraska. the Nebraska State Teachers' association recommends that the system of levying taxes for school support he established on the basis of county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment, many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island. awaits formal acceptance by Governor McMullen. the state park board. and the legislature. It was offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Paine. Editor F. Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and O. A. Abbott. jr. The tract. known as the William H. Stolley homestead. half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are trees growing on it which were planted by the original ownmore than sixty years ago and have grown to magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs is progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now is the sheet metal warehouse to the north and huge pile of white pine lumber. Part of the machinery will be utilized in new mill which is expected, to be built in Wymore in the spring, and most of the lumber and materials will be used at Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed at Wymore, as has been done here for the past two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. "Colorado are greatly interested la the coming convention and tour in Nebraska," said Edwin Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Edit*orial association, when he spent day recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editordal association convention which will the held Omaha next June. He remarked further that "Colorado will well Their plans to have special train and show in Omaha creditable tion, the train in Omaha and join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together one time." The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board. though its officers, some of whom are members of the state senate, is expecting to the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds, to be ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an addition to that already occupied by the club members for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 80, with an estimated attendance of 400. The First National bank. at Plattsmouth. established 55 years ago, was closed by orde. of the board of directors. William Wilson, national examiner, was placed in charge. The closing followed mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering. county treasurer. to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000. At the time of the last statement the bank showed of

16. December 30, 1926 The Republican City Ranger Republican City, NE

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Accounts of Happenings Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second among states in in the production pumice. More than 1,000 farmers from the western of the state attended the organized meeting Chadron. planned to make this an annual Four hundred Firds, including turkeys. ducks. geese and chickens, exhibited at the Saline County Poultry show Dorchester, December and Francis son of Mr. and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received an to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser. from field applicants. The appointment was made by Congressman McLaughlin from this district. Rain was graduated from the Fairbury High school in 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased and sale contracts, plus fees collected by Dan Swanson, land commissioner, during the period from July 1924, June 30. 1926, aggregated almost biennial report to the governor reveals. The report shows that lease rentals amounted to $725,769 interest, $225,583; bonus and added terest, $25,081; purchase payments, $240,745 and fees, $4,392; totaling $1,249,070. The state school owns lands valued in gross at Its acreage under lease appraised $19,761,869. The balance due on incompleted contracts In the first of the series research bulletins intended to improve educational conditions Nebraska. the braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying taxes for school support be established the basis of the county rather than the school district. and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school The reason for the first of the recommendations based upon conditions found in most of the counties. where. because of low property valuation and consequently low property assessment. many of the children are victims of unequal educational opportunities. Another state park for Nebraska. located at Grand Island, awaits formal acceptance by Governor Mullen, the state park board, and the legislature. offered to the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H. Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island Independent, and Abbott, The tract, known William H. Stolley homestead. is half mile from the city limits of Grand Island and embraces acres. There trees growing on which planted the original own. more than sixty and have grown magnificent size. Work of dismantling the Black Brothers flour mill Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected years ago on Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that mains now the sheet metal warehouse the north and white pine lumber Part of the machinery will be utilized in new mill which is expected built in Wymore in the spring, and most of the lumber materials will used Wymore. Electric power will used run the mill when pleted Wymore, has been done here for the past flood years, waters the the flume water power in 1924. greatly interested the coming and tour Nebraska,' said Bemis, Manager of the Colorado Editorial association, when he spent recently visiting Lincoln Buck chairman the National Editorial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He marked further that "Colorado be well represented. Their plans are to have special train and show Omaha with creditable tion, park the train Omaha and the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together one The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January in Lincoln. The state fair board, though its officers, some of whom are members the state senate, is expecting to the legislature for nearly $100,000 erect boys and girls' club building the state fair grounds. to be ready for 1927 state exposition. The building would reality be an addi that already occupied by the club for exhibits, but would provide long needed space, the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet Lincoln December and with estimated attendance of 400. First National bank, Platts mouth, established years closed orde. the board of direct William Wilson, national exam Iner, was placed in charge. followed mild the bank and the filing of suit in District court Mia Gering, county recover $20,000 county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 capital stock the time the last statement the bank showed

17. December 30, 1926 The Faber Stockville, NE

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CORNHUSKER NEWS Accounts of Happenings of All Kinds in Nebraska Towns and Country Nebraska stood second a.nong the states production of pumice More than 1,000 farmers from the organized meeting at Chadron. Tt planned to make this an annual event. chickens, at the Saline County Poultry show December 8, and Francis Rain, song of Mr. and F. L. Rain of Fairbury, an appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. He was choser from field of applicants. The appoint ment was made by Congressman was graduated from: the Proceeds: of school lands leased: and sale contracts. plus fees collected by Dan Swanson, land commissioner, during the two-year period from July 1. 1924, to June 1926, aggregated almost 250,0007 the commissioner's reveals. The report shows lease est, $225,583: bonus and added in, terest, $25,081: purchase payments, $240.745 and fees, $4,392: totaling lands valued in grosstant Its acreage under lease is appraised at $19,761,869. The balance due Incompleted sale contracts is $2,008,839. In the first of the series of research bulletins intended to improve educa tional conditions in Nebraska the Ne: braska State Teachers' association re commends that the system of levving taxes for school support be established on the basis of the county rather than the school district, and that the state employ an architect to have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the recommendations is based upon conditions found in most of the counties where, because of low property valuation and a consequently low property assessment, many of the children victims of unequal educational apport unities. Another state park for Nebraska, located at Grand Island awaits for: mal acceptance Governor Mc. Mullen, the state park beard the legislature It was offered to the state as a gift from Grand Island and 28 people The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard H Paine, Editor A. F. Buechler of the Grand bott, JR. The tract known the a mile from the city, limits RL Crand Island and embraces 42.83 acres. There are trees growing on it which were planted by the original own ers more than sixty and have grown Work, of. the Black Brothers flour mill at Blue Springs is progressing rapidly. The big frame structure, landmark erected 41 years ago on the Blue river has nearly entirely disappeared and all that remains now is the sheet metal warehouse to rthe north and huge pile of white pine lumber. Part- the machinery will be utilized in a new mill which is expected to be built in Wymore the spring. and most the lumber and materials will be used at Wymore. Electric power will be used to run the mill when completed at Wymore, as has been done here for the past. two years, flood waters in the river having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. Bemis. Manager of the Colorado Editorial association. when be spent days recently visiting at Lincoln with He Buck chairman the National Editor ial association convention which will be held at Omaha next June. He remarked further- Colorado will be well represented. Their plans are tc have a special train and show up in Omaha with a creditable representation, park the train in Omaha and Join the crowd for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska will entertain the largest number of editors from all parts of the United States ever brought together at one time." The Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' credit association will hold its annual convention January 12 and 13 in Lincoln. The state fair board. though its officers. some of whom are members of the state senate. is expecting to ask the legislature for nearly $100,000 to erect a boys and girls' club building at the state fair grounds. to he ready for the 1927 state exposition. The building would it. reality be an add tion to that already occupied by the club members for exhibits. but would provide long needed space,&the board members declared. The Nebraska Bar association will meet in Lincoln December 29 and 30. with an estimated attendance of 400 The First National hank. at Platts mouth, established 55 years closed by orde. of the board of direct ors. William Wilson, national exam iner, was,placed in charge. The closing followed a mild run on the bank and the filing of suit in District court by Mia U. Gering. county treasurer. to recover $20,000 of county funds. Total deposits were about $250,000 with capital stock of $50,000 At the time of the last statement the bank showed a surplus of $25,000.

18. January 6, 1927 The Wood River Sunbeam Wood River, NE

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Accounts of Happenings Kinds Nebraska Towns and Country stood second states the production More than 1,000 farmers from the of the state attended organized agricuiture meeting Chadren. planned to make event. Four hundred including turkeys. ducks. and exhibited the Saline County Poultry show December and 10. Francis Rain, of and Mrs. Rain of Fairbury, has received appointment to Annapolis Naval academy. was choser. from field applicants. appointmade by Congressman from this district. Rain graduated from the Fairbury school 1926. Proceeds of school lands leased sale contracts, plus fees collected by Dan Swanson. land commissioner, during the period from July June 1926, aggregated almost the commissioner's biennial report the governor reveals. The report shows that lease amounted $225,583; bonus and added terest, purchase payments, and fees, totaling The state school lands valued in $21,770,708. gross acreage under lease appraised The balance due incompleted contracts the first of the series of research bulletins intended improve educational conditions Nebraska. braska State Teachers' association commends that the system of levying for school support be established basis the county rather than school district. and that the state employ architect have general supervision of school construction. The reason for the first of the mendations based upon conditions found most the where, because property valuation consequently property assessment, many the children victims of unequal educational opportunities Another state park for Nebraska, located Grand Island, awaits for acceptance by Governor McMullen, the state park board. and the legislature. offered the state gift from Grand Island and its people. The delegation comprised District Judge Bayard Paine, Editor Buechler of the Grand Island and Abbott. known the William Stolley homestead. half from the city limits of Grand Island embraces 42.83 acres. are trees which planted the original than years and grown magnificent Work dismantling Black Brothers flour mill Blue Springs progressing rapidly. The frame structure, landmark erected Blue river has nearly and all that mains the sheet metal house the north and white pine lumber. Part the machinery will be utilized expected to be built Wymore the most of the lumber and materials will be Electric power will used run the mill when pleted Wymore, has been here the past years, flood waters the having destroyed the flume and water power in 1924. greatly interested the coming convention and tour said Edwin Manager the Colorado when he spent recently visiting at Lincoln with Ole Buck chairman the National Editorwhich will held Omaha next June marked further that will well represented. Their plans are have special train show Omaha creditable the train in Omaha and the for the tour of Nebraska and the Black Hills. predict that Omaha and Nebraska largest number editors from of the United States brought together at one Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers' association will hold annual convention January 12 Lincoln. The state board, though of whom members the state senate, expecting legislature for nearly $100,000 erect and girls' club building the state fair to be ready the 1927 state exposition. The building would reality that already occupied by the members for but would needed space, the board declared. The Nebraska Bar association meet Lincoln December 29 estimated attendance First National bank, Plattsmouth. established closed orde. of the board William national iner, placed charge. closing followed mild on the bank the filing county $20,000 of county deposits about $250,000 capital stock of the statement the showed

19. February 1, 1927 York News-Times York, NE

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JUDGE WILL GIVE HIS DECISION WEDNESDAY Bank Cashier Charged With Accepting Deposits Without a Bond. County Judge A. H. Duxburry. Cass county announced today that he will give his decision Wednesday afternoon in the case of the state against George Dovey. cashier of the defunct First National bank of Plattsmonth. who has been accused of accepting county funds for deposit without having sufficient bonds to secure them Dovey was given a preliminary hearing yesterday Attorneys for the defense contended that the state law under which Dovey was arrested. is unconstitutional. Miss Mia V. Gering. former county treasurer. who filed the charges said she had been induced to deposit $24,000 by Dovey and that It was not satisfactorily protected Her action resulted in run on the bank which was voluntarily closed by the board of directors.

20. April 14, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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MERE MENTION. Weyant, Roberts, "Speed" Bradford stops at the Chapman Motor Thursday One service on Easter gar. ments. French Cleaners, Adv. Ethel Burket Russell will be the soloist Thursday April 14, with the Kansas City Little Symphony orchestra Wholesome food and always cup of good coffee Hotel Lincoln Lunch room, open m. to 2:30 to m.-Adv. Perfection typewriter ribbons for all makes of standard and portable machines, 50 cents each, postage prepaid. State Journal Ladies, buy all your dresses, aprons, slips, night and direct from factory at factory prices and save 25c on every dollar. Mary Jane Garment Co., 1423 Petition for probate of the will Catherine Slagg was filed in the county court She an estate of $5,500 and her will gives to her nephew, John W. Williams of Brooklyn, Champe says, are compelled continue special price of for Nestle's wave for the rest of the week to the we were unable take care Champe's Beauty shop. Taking coal from the Rock Is land yards resulted in the arrest Lloyd Jackson, and John by Special Agent Wright The pair was charged and lodged at the city jail. The young men live at 835 North Great Bend, Kansas bankrupt stock sale at the store. Fifty young suits, regular $19.50 and $22.50 $9.85. Boys' long pant suits $4.95 and $5.95. Men's oxfords $1.50; men's felt hats $1.85; men's dress caps 98c: dress slippers and oxfords The pageant, "The City Beautiby Smith will be by the church school of the Bethany Easter Sunday 9:45 The given and pageant front of the church. The cast will number about one hundred Mrs. Barton Johnson fifty. will direct the Bring Speckled 30c 50c basket. apples basket up. $2.50 25c, 10 lbs. 35c. Good potatoes pk. 42c. Genuine up, Red River $3.15 cwt., $1.90 Floor cans No. bu. up. 30c. 1-2 apricot sweet Bread 8c. lbs. coffee 80c. Peoples Jobbers, 1027 No. 21, B4087. -Adv. Petitions for probate of the will Louisa M. Grotjan, who died on March was filed in the county Wednesday She court left an estate $8,000 in and $2,000 Her will property provides that should be held in trust by Earle Grotjan her five be distributed according to the provisions of the About twenty-five Maytag salesand dealers were dinner the Grand hotel at by W. Wednesday district manager. Mr. Chambers, Chambers presided over the din ner which was followed by short The men from the Lincoln which this section of the counties in state. The third of series of Lenten given before the lectures Columbus their hall Knights of E. Zimmerer. The by ject was Early Doctor The Knights will history of each. give an Easted Monday dance at their hall Monday evening. Fred Buerstetta, receiver for the First National bank Platts filed suit federal mouth, has court against John Bergman for $5,000 which he claims stockholder's liability. Mr. Berg man stock number years, it alleged, until last Oct. when his shares called in others their place issued George O. Dovey, cashier the bank. contends that stock wasn't properly and that Mr. Bergman is liable to on Four of the Dovey family sued for total of this 100 percent assessment on the stock they held.

21. October 11, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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PEOPLE YOU KNOW. The pledges of Alpha Delta Omega and Beta Kappa at Wesleyuniversity, met for dinner at the University club Monday evening. covers were ranged, with seventeen tives from each group. theater party followed the dinner. Former Chief Justice Morrissey Omaha was in Lincoln Monday. He came to participate in suit federal arising out of the failure of national bank at Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. H. Weaver entertained dinner their home, Hillview, Sunday evening, in honer out-of-town Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fernberg Fort Collins, Colo., and H. Steiner Port land, Ore. Fifteen guests found their places the table appointed with clusters fall flowers in which the yellow and lavender color notes predominated. The afterdinner hours were spent with music. Mrs. H. East, grand chief the Pythian Sisters, left for Hastings Monday night where she attend the of the Fourth district, which at that place Tuesday. She will attend like convention of the second district Omaha Thursday. Mrs East is on the program for an address at each of these meetings. Altrusa met for dinner and business meeting Monday evening the Woodburn. Miss Beulah chairman the finance committee, reported plans for rummage sale to be held the close the week. Miss Genevieve Buncher, chairman of the program announced that guest night would be observed Oct. the University club. Miss Rose Shonka presented suggestions for meeting all Nebraska Altrusa clubs Lincoln to propose district organization, this set for Saturday

22. October 14, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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BERGMANN JURY GIVES UP Unable to Decide Whether Bank Receiver Is Entitled to Collect on Stock. The jury that, went out in federal court at o'clock Thursday afternoon came in at 3 o'clock Friday with the information that it was impossible to reach verdict. The case was brought by Fred Buert stetta, receiver for the First Na tional bank of Plattsmouth, to, collect an assessment of $5,000 on bank stock held by Mr. Bergmann. The jury couldn't agree as to whether Mr. Bergmann wanted his stock canceled after he saw that the bank was in deep water, or whether he made application month before that time, and before the period in which he would have been liable as a stockholder.

23. November 28, 1927 Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln, NE

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DEPOSITORS GETTING MONEY Plattsmouth Bank Receiver Starts Paying Dividend. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Nov. 28. -Depositers of the First National bank of Plattsmouth are receiving percent this week the hands of Fred receiver. of 10 cent will probably be made this winter. The amount now being distributed $47,671 and it going to 671 claimants. CANADIAN TO BE CARDINAL ROME. Nov. bishop Pouleau, of Quebec, will made cardinal at the consistory, Dec. 19, it was learned today.

24. November 14, 1928 The Omaha Evening Bee-News Omaha, NE

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Defendant Upheld in Bank Stock Case in the federal court deliberating in the case of H. J. Spurway, bank receiver. against John Bergmann, late this evening returned verdict for Bergmann The suit was brought to determine his lia. bility on 50 shares of stock in the First National bank of Plattsmouth. which Bergmann denied he ever really owned. though it was on the books of the bank in his name

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