4076. Crete State Bank (Crete, IL)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
February 6, 1909
Location
Crete, Illinois (41.444, -87.631)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
a29ad6a15215046e

Response Measures

None

Description

Contemporary reports (Feb 6–8, 1909) state the Crete, Ill., State Bank was found insolvent by the State Examiner and placed in the hands of a receiver (William H. Rohe). Articles report insolvency and appointment of a receiver; no mention of a depositor run or later reopening is given. Classified as a suspension by government action followed by receivership/closure.

Events (2)
1. February 6, 1909 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The Crete, Ill., State bank is in the hands of a receiver. ... A bill filed here against Balgeman and the stockholders, declares the bank insolvent. Receiver William H. Rohe (or Rohex). State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. (Feb. 6–8, 1909 reports.)
Source
newspapers
2. February 6, 1909 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
State Examiner found officers indebted and bank insolvent; bank placed in hands of receiver William H. Rohe.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Crete, Ill., State Bank is in the hands of a receiver. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (6)
1. February 6, 1909 Evening Times-Republican Marshalltown, IA
Article from Evening Times-Republican, February 6, 1909

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Crete, III., Bank Insolvent. Joliet, Ill., Feb. 6.-The Crete. Ill., State Bank is in the hands of Receiver William H. Rohe, State Examiner Bowes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman, and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. A bill filed here today against Balgeman and the stockholders, declares the bank insolvent. The resources are stated to be $76,000, and liabilities the same.

2. February 7, 1909 The Salt Lake Herald Salt Lake City, UT
Article from The Salt Lake Herald, February 7, 1909

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ILLINOIS BANK BROKE. Joliet, III., Feb. 6-The Crete, Ill., state bank is in the hands of a receiver. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. The resources of the bank are stated to be $76,288; liabilities the same. Balgeman made a strenuous effort a year ago to be elected to the legislature and is said to have spent a large sum.

3. February 7, 1909 The Morning Examiner Ogden, UT
Article from The Morning Examiner, February 7, 1909

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ILLINOIS STATE BANK IN HANDS OF RECEIVER Joliet, Feb. 6.-The Crete, Illinois State bank is in the hands of a receiver. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. The resources of the bank are stated to be $76,288; liabilities the same. Balgeman made a strenuous effort a year ago to be elected to the legislature and is said to have spent a large sum.

4. February 8, 1909 The Madison Daily Leader Madison, SD
Article from The Madison Daily Leader, February 8, 1909

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Article Text

Receiver for Illinois Bank. Joliet, III., Feb. 8.--The Crete (III.) State bank is in the hands of a rereiver, William H. Rohex. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. A bill filed here against Balgeman and the stockholders declares that the bank is insolvent.

5. February 8, 1909 The Bemidji Daily Pioneer Bemidji, MN
Article from The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, February 8, 1909

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Receiver for Illinois Bank. Joliet, III., Feb. 8.-The Crete (Ill.) State bank is in the hands of a receiver, William H. Rohex. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. A bill filed here Against Balgeman and the stockholders declares that the bank is insolvent.

6. February 9, 1909 The Madison Daily Leader Madison, SD
Article from The Madison Daily Leader, February 9, 1909

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Receiver for Illinois Bank. Joliet, III., Feb. 8.--The Crete (III.) State bank is in the hands of a rereiver, William H. Rohex. State Examiner W. G. Howes has found that President Ernest W. Balgeman and Cashier W. F. Koelling are indebted for large amounts. A bill filed here against Balgeman and the stockholders declares that the bank is insolvent.