5311. Monroe City State Bank (Monroe City, IN)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
August 13, 1928
Location
Monroe City, Indiana (38.615, -87.354)

Metadata

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gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
2ccb39141bb1eb24

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None

Description

Multiple articles (1928–1933) show the Monroe City State Bank as defunct and in receivership (petitions filed, receiver Chester A. Junkin). There is no mention of a depositor run; the bank had been closed and placed in receivership (government/court action). Receiver activity continues through 1933. Chester Junkin, the receiver, died in 1931. Dates are taken from article publication lines (petition filed Aug 13, 1928).

Events (3)
1. August 13, 1928 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
State of Indiana filed petition for a receiver for the defunct bank (court action to place bank in receivership)
Newspaper Excerpt
petition for a receiver for the defunct Monroe City State Bank was filed today with the clerk of the Superior court by the State of Indiana
Source
newspapers
2. September 5, 1928 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Roy Donaldson vs Monroe City State Bank, for receiver; petition to intervent filed by the Attorney General August 13, receiver makes proof of service of notice to creditors to file claims. Chester A. Junkin, as receiver for the Monroe City State Bank vs. James D. Bennett et al, on note; the receiver, Chester A. Junkin, was authorized to redeem $600 of collateral securities held by the American National bank (1929-02-12). Receiver's report due (1933). (snippets combined to show receiver activity).
Source
newspapers
3. August 14, 1931 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Chester Junkin ... receiver of the Monroe City bank, of which he had been cashier before its closing years ago. The widow and four daughters survive. (report of receiver's death).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (6)
1. August 14, 1928 The Vincennes Sun-Commercial Vincennes, IN
Article from The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, August 14, 1928

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File Petitions for Bank Receiver At Monroe City France Saturday. Party intoxiAn petition for a receiver for cated on train, boasted receiving the defunct Monroe City State $500 to leave Los Angeles. Disbank was filed today with the played money. Use your own clerk of the Superior court by the judgment." State of Indiana in relation of Meanwhile, Leo P. Kelley, Luther F. Symons, state bank exbutcher boy "friend" of Mrs. Melaminer. lus who is accused of her murder, The petition orders the clerk pleaded not guilty in court here to cause to be published a notice today. His trial was set for Augfor the applications of a receivust 27.

2. September 5, 1928 The Vincennes Sun-Commercial Vincennes, IN
Article from The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, September 5, 1928

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News of Courts Civil cases were disposed of in the first day of Superior Court yesterday by Judge W. F. Calverley. Included in the cases were: Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance Company vs. Ruth Moore, on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $99. Lee Ottie Williams vs. United Credit Company et al, for damages for false arrest, trial and finding for the defendants. Similar action was taken in the case of Ruthie E. Williams vs. Samuel R. Harris and the United Credit company, damages; and the case of Clarence Maurice Williams vs. the same defendants. Agnes Gilbert cs. Forrest W. Gilbert, action for divorce; cause dismissed. v. D. Singer, et al drainage: commissioner filed petition for an allowance and for a continuance. Vincennes Nash Motor Company vs. H. M. Stafford, on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $793, with 8 per cent interest. Vincennes Nash Motor Company vs. E. L. Turpin, on note, trial and finding for plaintiff in the sum of $307.08 with 8 per cent interest. Jesse Clark vs. G. M. Winemiller et al on note, trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $206.17 with 8 per cent interest. Joseph Tromley vs. Bessie Richardson, et al for partition, trial and finding for the plaintiff for partition and commisioner was appointed and gave bond in the sum of $2,500 with S. M. Emison and J. W. Kimmel sureties. Devereaux Kirch VS Elmina Kirch; action for divorce: defendant filed petition for alimony pendente lite. Charles O. Ferguson vs. Samuel Reynolds, et al, on note; trial and finding for plaintiff in the sum of $248 66 with 8 per cent interest. Roy Donaldson vs Monroe City State Bank, for receiver; petition to intervent filed by the Attorney General August 13, receiver makes proof of service of notice to creditors to file claims. Harvey Reed VR. Thomas Martin et al, for replevin, cause dismissed by the plaintiff Continental National Zank vs. Maud W. Kixmiller, on note: trial and finding for plaintiff in the sum of $119.60 with 8 per cent interest. Vincennes Saving and Loan Association VS William W. Sullenger, et al, on note: cause dismissed by plaintiff and costs paid. Vincennes House Furnishing Company vs. Frank Gilmore et al, for replevin, trial and finding for the plaintiff for damages in the sum of one cent. Home Building and Loan Association vs. Cyrus .. Hudelson et al for foreclosure of mortgage; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,342.58 with 7 8-10 per cent interest. John W. Rouse vs. Thomas Hobbs, on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $156.80 with per cent interest. William C. Bierhaus vs. Ed. L. Racey, on account; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $417.30 with 7 per cent interest.

3. February 12, 1929 The Vincennes Sun-Commercial Vincennes, IN
Article from The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, February 12, 1929

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News of Courts Superior. Roy Donaldson vs. Monroe City State Bank, for receiver; the receiver, Chester A. Junkin, was authorized to redeem $600 of collateral securities held by the American National bank. Federal Finance association vs. Edward G. Grimes, on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $147.22 with 6 per cent interest. Edward P. Bobe vs. John Schumaker, on note! cause dismissed and costs paid. Lilly N. Woody vs. Acy Woody action for divorce; defendant recorded as in default of appearance. Anna K. Bergman vs. Henry Bergman, action for divorce, defendant filed answer of general denial. Chester A. Junkin as receiver for the Monroe City State Bank vs. James D. Bennett et al, on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $2,582.87 with eight per cent interest, and that defendant, Charles C. Wilson was surety on the note. John S. Hoover as receiver for the Bicknell Building and Loan association vs. Jesse R. Mackey et akm on note; trial and finding for the plaintiff for a judgment in the sum of $962.50 and for foreclosure of mortgage. on lots 60 and 59 in Oak Hill addition to Bicknell. The Sun Is Read-Not Skimmed

4. August 15, 1931 Leader-Tribune Marion, IN
Article from Leader-Tribune, August 15, 1931

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BANK RECEIVER DIES AS TRAIN HITS AUTO Vincennes, Ind., Aug. 14. Chester Junkin, 45, of Monroe City, was killed this by northbound Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train which struck his tomobile two miles here. He receiver of the Monroe City was bank, of which he had been cashier before its closing years ago. The widow four daughters survive. The train involved in the accident was manned by the same crew killed seven mile train persons farther south week ago.

5. August 15, 1931 The Anderson Herald Anderson, IN
Article from The Anderson Herald, August 15, 1931

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Bank Receiver Dies As Train Wrecks Auto VINCENNES, Ind., Aug Chester Junkin, 45, of Monroe City, killed this afternoon passenger train which struck his mobile two miles south here. He receiver of the Monroe City which he had been cashier before closing two years widow four daughters survive. The train manned by the same crew whose train killed seven persons mile farther south week ago.

6. November 3, 1933 The Vincennes Sun-Commercial Vincennes, IN
Article from The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, November 3, 1933

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Knox Superior Court Calendar Mations begin at ::30 p. m., on first Monday of each term of court, and all motions, demurs etc., except emergency matters should be filed on Mondays thereafter, and head at 1:30 p. m., until term of court closes. During first week of term, motions demurs etc., may be filed and heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays also. If parties want a jury trial, the bailiff should be notified at least one day before the date of trial. Monday, November 6th. (1) Motions 1:30 p. m. No. 12. Earl Steen Drainage report due No. 1720-Decker Drainage Report due. No. 1474-Hartigan VS. Vollmer Tuesday, November 7th. (2) Motions 1:30 p. m. No. 3629-Wheeler vs. Hanlon. Re ceiver's report due. Wednesday, Nocember 8th. (3) No 2654-Proutt vs. Proutt. Thursday November 9th. (4) No. 1328-McDaniel VS. Greemore. Friday, November 10th (5) No. 3928-Dumas vs. Dumas No. 563-State VS. Willis Monday, November 13th. (7) Motions 1:30 p. m. No. 44-Emison vs. Sanneman. No. 708-Gould, Receiver vs. Stan dard Auto Ins. Co. No. 1690-Donaldson vs. Monroe City Bank. Receiver's report due. No. 1259-Hennis VS. Hopkins. Receiver's report due No 3348-Lee VS. Lee 10 a. m. Tuesday, November 14th. (8) No. 539-State VS. Waterson, No. 553-State vs. Wilson. No. 564-State VS, Wilson No. 565-State VS. Mattingly Noi 4119-Kaas vs. Standard Oil Co. No. 2730-Schaffer, Rec., vs. Kle meyer. Wednesday, November 15th. (9) No. 592-State VS. White. No. 605-State VS. Leffler. No. 608-State vs. McCoy. No. 620-State VS. Milligan. No. 623-State VS. Thurston No. 747-State VS. Drummond Thursday, November 16th. (10) No 3905-Ingersoll vs. McKinney Farms Realty Co. No. 3906-Hok VS. McKinney Farms Realty Co. No. 3907-Dailey VS. McKinney Farms Realty Co. Farms Realty Co. No. 624-Stite vs. Moore. No. 651-State VS. Walker. No. 660-State VS. Gilbert No. 653-State VS. Hartzburg. No. 654-State V.S. McKisky Friday, November 17th. (11) No. 3593-Fred Armuth Drainage. Saturday, November 18th. (12) Monday, November 20th. (13) Motions 1:30 p. m No. 2298-Taylor VS. Evans. No. 2533-Taylor VS. Mossman. No.3870-Brochin vs. Brochin Ruling on citation. Thursday, November 21st. (14) No. 714-State VS. Barniske No. 716-State VS. Meier Wednesday, November 22nd. (15) No. 721-State vs. Fritch. No. 724-State vs. Akens and Robinson. No. 735-State vs. Winegar. No. 743-State vs. Carson Thursday November 23rd. (16) No. 746-State vs. Gibson No. 753-State VS. Helpingstone. No. 4024-Simpson Lumber Co. V6 Horn et al. No. 4027-Simpson Lumber Co. vs. Horn et al. No. 4030-Simpson Lumber Co. VS. Trowbridge. Friday, November 24th (17) No. 754-State VS. Bonhomme. No. 1982-First Nat'l Bank vs. Pea. No. 2011-Dunn VS. Cooper. No. 2112-Robinson VS. Moser et al. Saturday November 25th. (18) Default divorces. No. 3588-Parrish vs. Parrish. No. 3657-Bell VS. Bell. No. 1401-Whitmore VS. Whitmore Monday, November 27th. (19) Motions 1:30 p. m. No. 1639-Blann vs. Blann. Bridge Co. Motion for new trial. No 3864-Peoples Nat'l Bank VS. Glenn. Argument on demur. Tuesday, November 28th. (20) No. 1890-Simpson Lumber Co. vs. Harrison No. 2126-Junkins, Receiver vs. Harrison. No. 2760-Asdell et al vs. Charles ton No. 682-State vs. Ellerman. No. 684-State vs. Durham No. 737-State VS Purcell, Dye, O'Dell & No 4031-Simpson Lumber Co. vs. Wednesday, November 29th. (21) No. 1967-Schaffer, Rec., VS. Ham mon & Co. Wednesday, November 29th. (21) No. 1965-Schaffer, Rec., VS. Hammon & Co. No. 1966-Schaffer, Rec., VS. Hammon & Co. No 2412-LaPlante, Welsh et al vs. Klemeyer et al No. 2416-LaPlante, Welsh et al vs. Miller et al. No 3998-Roberson vs. Harper Friday, December 1st. (23) No 3400-Atkinson, Rec., V6. De Coursey No. 3418-Easton VS. C. & E. I. R. R. Co. No 3450-Iglehart Bros. VS. Ryan. Saturday, December 2nd. (24) Monday, December 4th. (25) Motions 1:30 p. m. No. 2391-Heidenreich VS. Schuckman. No 3032-Schultz VS. Schultz. No. 3459-Madigan VS. Kelly No. 3505-Like vs. Like. Report due. Tuesday, December 5th. (26) No. 2856-Schaffer, Rec., vs, Guth No. 3481-John D. Hurn & Son vs. Myers. No. 3700-Anderson vs. Little Betty Coal Co. Thursday, December 7th. (28) No. 3538-Harrington vs. Supply Coal Co. No. 3539-Benedict vs. Supply Coal Co. No. 3540-Scott VS Supply Coal Co. No. 3547-Miller Sales Inc. vs. Norman Friday, December 8th. (29) No. 3555-International Agricultural Corp. vs. Ellerman et al. No. 3642-Morris VS. Western South ern Ins Co. Saturday, December 9th. (30) Monday, December 11th. (31) Motions 1:30 p. m. Tuesday, December 12th. (32) No. 3664-Dodd VS. Wallace. No. 3755-Evansville Basket & Crate Co. vs. Jording Wednesday, December 16th. (33) No. 3796-Mayme Kelly vs. McCor mick. No. 4039-Killion Motor Express Co. VS. Wooley. Thursday, December 14th. (34) No. 3819-McGuire VS. Southern Engineering Co,