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February 13, 1929
The Times
Hammond, IN
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TWO MORE WELLS COUNTY BANKS CLOSE
NEWS SERVICE BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. mad that started with the Wells County State bank, $1,250,000 institution here, caused runs on the other banks in this county that forced three other banking institutions to close their doors today. The three other Wells county banks that elosed their doors in rapid today, were: Uniondale State bank at Uniondale, 10 miles north of Bluffton. The Liberty Center State bank Liberty Center, 10 miles west of Bluffton. The Bank Petroleum, 10 miles Bluffton. afternoon only four banks left open in Wells county. were: The Union Savings and Trust Ossian State Bank. Craigville State Bank. The Poneto State Bank. The state banking department understood rushing men here to control the situation.
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February 13, 1929
The Times
Hammond, IN
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TWO MORE WELLS COUNTY BANKS CLOSE
[INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE] BLUFFTON, Feb. mad that started with the the Wells County bank, $1,250,000 institution here, caused runs on the other banks in this county that forced three other banking institutions close their doors today. The three other Wells county banks that closed their doors in rapid succession today, were: The Uniondale State bank at Uniondale, 10 miles north of Bluffton. The Liberty bank at Liberty Center, 10 miles of Bluffton. The Bank of Petroleum, 10 miles Bluffton. This only four banks were left open in Wells county. They were: The Union Savings and Trust company of Bluffton. The Ossian State Bank. The Craigville State Bank. The Poneto State Bank. The state banking department was understood to rushing men here to control the situation.
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February 13, 1929
The Times
Hammond, IN
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RUN CLOSES SECOND BANK
BLUFFTON, Ind., -Following the closing of the Wells County bank, $1,250,000 institution here today, hours the Uniondale State $225,000 at forced that stitution close its doors. Palmer took the affairs the Uniondale bank.
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February 13, 1929
The Times
Hammond, IN
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RUN CLOSES SECOND BANK
BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. -Following the closing the Wells County bank, $1,250,000 institution here today, several hours later, the Uniondale State bank, $225,000 bank at Uniondale, ten miles west of here, forced that stitution close its doors. Palmer Ice, bank examtook charge of the affairs of
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February 14, 1929
The Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis, IN
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RECEIVERS FOR BANKS
Petitions Filed Following Closing of Four Wells County Institutions.
BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. Receivers sought for the Wells County State Bank Bluffton and the State Bank of Uniondale in petition here today. was filed by Luther The petition Symons, state bank following the closing of four Wells county banks today. petition filed in Circuit court by Mr. Symons. Two Suspend Operations. The Bank of Petroleum and the Liberty Center State Bank also suspended operations. The petitions out that examinations by the banking department showed Wells County State bank and the State Bank Uniondale are failing and insolvent condiJudge W. Hamilton set Feb. 21 the date for hearings on the petitions. The Wells County State bank did not open and shortly after noon the three other banks, which cleared through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors.
Deposits Are $1,250,000. The Wells County bank was capitalized at $100,000 and showed deposits of $1,250,000. E. B. Williamson is president: R. S. Morrow, first vice president: Frank second president, and Fitzpatrick, cashier. bank was closed by Thomas Barr, examiner. The the Uniondale bank and deposits were $200,000. H. W. Lipkey president and Brickley cashier. The Union Savings Trust the only bank in Bluffpany The Studebaker failed 1927. with deposits of $1,500,000. Receivers yet made no payments on deposits.
NERVOUSNESS BLAMED.
Symons Says Wells County Bank Closing Result of Other's Failure. Seven representatives the state bank department were dispatched to Wells county yesterday by Luther Symons, state bank after four banks had closed their doors. Thomas bank was charge investigations being made by the deMr. Symons said the bank failures resulted from nervousness failure the Studebaker State two ago when Ralph StudeTodd, cashier, committed suicide.
Taken as Precaution. Closing the Liberty Center State bank and the State bank of Uniondale measMr. Symons Condition of these banks is definitely known Closing the Bank of Petroleum followed run the institution Tuesday, Mr. Symons said. Mr. Symons said impossible to tell whether the Wells County bank depositors will lose as result the failure. bank was in 1888. The State bank guide shows it to have surplus $60,000. The Uniondale bank, organized in 1908, shows surplus of $7,000. The Liberty Center bank was organized and surplus. Funk president.
Situation Not Reflected. Templin is president of the Bank of Petroleum, which was organized 1908 and capitalized $13,500. has surplus $7,500, the bank guide. Mr. asserted that the county lated one and not reflect the banking situation throughout state. Other members of the banking department at work the Wells county are William Dexheimer, loan and credit Palmer Yce Good, Miss Genevieve Brown and Mrs. Griff Taylor. stenographers. Mr. Symons said that the three smaller banks had tions the Wells County bank at He added that hopeful that the Wells County bank might reorganized. Powerful financial interests have been interested for some time in the Wells county situation and aid may be extended. he said.
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February 14, 1929
Leader-Tribune
Marion, IN
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Have Asked for Receiver lowing the closing of four wells county banks today Luther F. Sy mons, state bank commissioner, ap peared in circuit court here this afternoon with two petitions asking that receivers be appointed for the Wells County State Bank, of Bluff ton, and the State Bank of Union dale, two of the institutions that closed The Bank of Petroleum and the Liberty Center State Bank also suspended operations. The petitions set out that exby the banking depart ment showed the Wells County State Bank and the State Bank of Uniondale are "in failing and insolvent Judge A. W. Hamilton set Feb 21 as the dathe for hearing on the petitions. The Wells County State Bank did not open for business today, and shortly after non the three other banks, which cleared through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors. The Wells County Bank was capitalized at $100,000 and showed deposits of $1,250,000 E. B. Williamson is president R. S. Morrow, first vice-president: Frank Waugh, second vice president, and R. N. Fitzpatrick cashier. The bank was closed by Thomas Barr, examiner The capitalization of the Uniondale Bank was $25,000 and deposits were $200,000. H. W. Lipkey is president and W. A. Brickley cashier. The Union Savings and Trust Company now is the only bank in failed in 1927. deposits of $1,500,000. Receivers as yet have made no payments on deposits.
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February 14, 1929
The Messenger
Madisonville, KY
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BANKS CRASH AFTER RUNS TAKE FUNDS
Six Indiana Institutions Topple and Receivers Are Sought.
BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. Union Savings Trust Company, the only remaining bank in Bluffton, closed this morning after $500,000 run yesterday. The Farmers Deposit Bank of Montpelier closed due, was said here, to $500,000 run yesterday. Four banks Wells county closed yesterday. President Fred of Tangeman, the Union Savings Trust Company, said his bank was solvent, and he hoped to reopen the institution after the usual sixty days for reorganization.
Insolvent, Claim. Following the closing of four Wells county banks yesterday, Luther Symons, state bank commissioner, appeared in circuit court with two petitions asking that receivers be appointed for the Wells County State bank, of Bluffton, and the State Bank of Uniondale, two of the institutions that closed. The bank of Petroleum and the Liberty State bank also suspended operations. The petitions set out that examinations by the banking department the Well County State bank of Uniondale failing and insolvent Judge W. Hamilton set February 21 as the date for hearings on the petitions. The Wells bank County was capitalized at $100,000 and showdeposits of $1,250,000. The Union Savings and Trust company now is the only bank in Bluffton. The Studebaker bank failed in 1927, with deposits of $1,500,000. Receivers as yet have made no payments on deposits.
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February 14, 1929
The Washington Times
Washington, DC
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4 Banks In Indiana Are Closed by Runs BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. 14 (U.S.). Frenzied depositors yesterday closed four banks in Wells county. The State Banking Department was reported to have rushed men here to control the situation and save the four remaining institutions. The panic started with a run on the Wells County State Bank. a $1,250.000 institution. when the doors : were opened this morning. This brought runs on three other banks and closed 11" all four.
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February 14, 1929
The Richmond Item
Richmond, IN
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dale, two of the institutions that closed. The bank of Petroleum and the Liberty Center State bank also suspended operations. The set that examinations by the department showed the County State bank and the State bank Uniondale are "in a failing and insolvent condition.' Judge A. W. Hamilton set February 21 the date for hearings on the petitions. The Wells County bank was capnot open for today, shortly afternoon the three banks, which through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors. The Wells county bank was cap- italized at $100,000 and showed deposits of $1,250,000. B. Williamsson is president; R. Morrow, first vice president; Frank Waugh, second vice R. N. Fitzpatrick cashier. The bank was closed by Thomas Barr, The capitalization the Uniondale bank was $25,000 and deposits were $200,000. H. W. Lipkey is president and W. A. Brickley cashier. The Union Savings Trust company now is the only bank in Bluffton. Studebaker bank failed 1927, with deposits of $1,500,000 as yet have made no payments on deposits.
Snakes, contrary to common be lief cannot sting-but some can bite.
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February 14, 1929
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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BANKS CLOSED
Receivers Are Asked Two Institutions.
Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 13 closing four Wells County Luther Symons, state bank appeared in Cirhere this afternoon with asking that receivers be appointed for the County State of Bluffton, and the State Bank Uniondale, two of the institutions closed. Bank Petroleum and the Liberty Center State Bank Hearing on Petitions Feb. 21. The petitions out that examinadepartment the Wells County State Bank State failing and condiJudge Hamilton set February the date for hearing on the The Wells County State Bank did open today. and shortnoon three other cleared through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors. Bluffton Left With One Bank. Wells County Bank was $100,000 and showed Williamson Morrow, first vicepresident; Frank Waugh, second and Fitzpatrick, cashier. bank closed by examiner. The the Uniondale Lipkey president The and Trust ComBluffton. Studebaker Bank failed in 1927, deposits made payments on
Bank May Be Reopened Soon. The Liberty Center State Bank closed doors about noon with consent Deputy State Bank Commissioner Barr. and hopes reopen for busiwithin few days. This bank to wholly solvent and closing give public citement time allay fears about Center started on the bank that reached close the bank temporarily consent given by department. Hope Pay Dollar for Dollar. The Wells Bank, closing of which started the and run closed three other banks has expressed hope that depositors will fully 100 cents dollar. Waugh stated Continued Second Page.
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February 14, 1929
The Call-Leader
Elwood, IN
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RECEIVERS ASK FOR WELLS COUNTY BANKS
Bluffton Ind., Feb. 13.-Receivers were sought for the Wells County State Bank of Bluffton and the State Bank of Uniondale in a petition here today. The petition was filed by Luther F. Symons, state bank commissioner, following the closing of four Wells county banks today. The petition was filed in Circuit court by Mr. Symons The Bank of Petroleum and the Liberty Center State Bank also sus pended operations. The petitions set out that examinations by the banking department showed the Wells County State bank and the State Bank of Uniondale are
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February 14, 1929
The Monticello Journal
Monticello, IN
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FOUR INDIANA BANKS ARE CLOSED
Wells County is Hard Hit-Asks That Receivers Be Appointed.
BLUFFTON, February 14-Following the closing of four Wells county banks yesterday Luther F. Symons, state bank commissioner, appeared in circuit court here yesterday afternoon with two petitions asking that receivers be appointed inations by the banking department sh wed the Wells County State bank and the State bank of Uniondale, are "in a failing and insolThe petitions set out that examfor the Wells County State Bank, of Bluffton, and the State Bank, of Uniondale, two of the institutions that closed. The Bank of Petroleum and the Liberty Center State bank also suspended operations. Judge A. W. Hamilton set February 21 as the date for hearings on the petitions. The Wells County State bank did not open for business today and shortly after noon the three other banks, which cleared through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors. The Wells County bank was capitalized at $100.000 and showed deposits of $1,250,000. E. B. Williamson is president: R. S. Morrow, first vice president: Frank C. Waugh. second vice president, and R. N. Fitzpatrick, cashier. The bank was closed by Thomas Barr. examiner. The capitalization of the Uniondale bank was $25,000 and deposits were $200,000. H. W. Lipkey is president and W. A. Brickley, cashier. The Union Savings & Trust com- pany now is the only bank in Bluffton. The Studebaker bank failed in 1927, with deposits of $1,500,000. Receivers as yet have made no payments on deposits.
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February 14, 1929
The Anderson Herald
Anderson, IN
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State Official Asks Court To Appoint Two Receivers.
BLUFFTON, Feb. 13. Following the closing of four county banks today Luther mons, state bank peared circuit court here this afternoon two petitions asking receivers appointed for the County state bank, Bluff the Bank Uniontwo of the institutions that clos The bank Petroleum and the Liberty Center State bank also sus pended operations. The petitions out that examinations by the banking showed the county state bank and the state bank Uniondale failing and insolvent Judge Hamilton February the date for hearings the petitions. Closing is The Wells county state bank did open for business today, and shortly after noon the three other banks, which cleared through the Bluffton institution, also closed their doors. The Wells county bank was talized $100,000 and showed posits $1,250,000. president: Morrow, first Frank ond and patrick, cashier. The bank closed Thomas Barr, examiner The the Uniondale bank $25,000 and deposits $200,000. H. president and W. Brickley cash-
The Union Savings and Trust Company the only bank BluffThe Studebaker failed In deposits of $1,500,000. Receivers made no payments deposits.
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February 15, 1929
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati, OH
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BANK RUN
Closing
In Indiana Within 24 Hours After First Collapse.
Cashier Of Hope Institution Held For Federal ment Confessed
THE Ind., February Union Savings Trust Company, remaining operating Bluffton Wells County Bank closed its doors yesterday. was closed today. reported many deposi tors withdrew money from the bank
The Farmers Deposit Bank the Blackford county line. closed today. said, yesterday. The bank has deat Guy Bracken, the said closed protect depositors and the bank solvent. Luther Symon, State Comand State Banking are in Wells County going records the Wells County Bank, 'three other banks the county which closed following action Wells County Bank, through which Other banks the county that are closed State Bank of Petroleum, the Bank and the erty Center Bank.
Receivers
Symon petitions the Wells Circuit Court that ceivers appointed for Wells County Both petitions set that conducted Banking these institutions failing and condition. the banking situation largely the result that followed the closing here Studeposits $1,500,000 That bank and far distribuon common have
DISPATCH THE Ind., February Herman Cashier National Bank, Ind., closed this was Federal Howard Young, United States sioner, request Bert Patterson, Bank Stewart had admitted having nipulated the shortage. arrested in an office the Merchants National Building taken where he hearing and was held by Hope, and former President the bank Arranged To
Details the which accomplished not his Mely United Marshal told him that has money. over make the shortage Luther Symons, State Commissioner, statement today which said the stability the should affected closing The the Banking banking situation Wells has by agithe failure of the Studebaker Bank two Unfounded culated have public confidence that locality. opinion that most, out present difficulty the the by the conditions Wells County.'
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February 15, 1929
Muncie Evening Press
Muncie, IN
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TAKE ACTION TO RETAIN BANK
Bluffton Citizens Pledge Support.
BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. 15-Business men of Bluffton, working through various civic organizations Friday afternoon went on record as guaranteeing that if the Union Savings and Trust Company is reopened they will not withdraw funds other than that needed in business. At 7:30 p. m. Friday a mass meeting of residents of the county will be held at the community building. The Business men of Bluffton will again ask the support of all citizens. It is a move designed to persuade a majority of the trust company depositors to give assurance that no run will be started if it is opened and one intended to restore the confidence of the public in the bank. Financial Panic. The closing here of both the Wells County Bank and the Union Savings and Trust Company, the combined deposits of which were almost $2,000,000. has caused a financial panic in the county. Business men are taking every step possible to provide themselves with funds to carry on their business. Much bitterness was expressed Thursday over action of several persons, who had been issued checks by business firms. These firms had vainly sought to supply themselves with the cash to meet these checks. But the persons to whom they were drawn, without notifying the firms issuing them, went to a notary public and had notices of protest issued on which will be additional fees.
Situation Better. With announcement of the mass meeting Friday and provided nothing further occurs to disrupt the morale of the citizens it is believed the situation is becoming more calm. Observers say that if a bank can be opened here the conditions will change rapidly. A loss of confidence in banks. brought on largely by the failure here in 1927 of the Studabaker Bank with deposits of more than $1,500,000, together with subsequent action in the bank receivership which has not made payments on common claims, is believed to be the cause of the financial situation. Thomas Barr, state bank examiner who together with his assistants, are working on the books and records of the Wells County Bank. said last night he had not completed his work and could make no comment. The effort of the community is centered on plans to_put the Union Savings and Trust Company in operation.
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February 16, 1929
The Indianapolis Times
Indianapolis, IN
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CLOSED BANKS PLAN TO OPEN Wells County Crisis May Be Eased Next Week. By Times Special BLUFFTON, Ind., Feb. 16.-Wells county's banking crisis may be eased early next week when the Union Savings and Trust Company is expected to open its doors. Five financial institutions in the county closed- during the week. A mass meeting at which all parts of the county was represented was held here Friday night, several speakers expressing confidence that the situation could be relieved. There were indications that the panicky feeling which caused runs is subsiding. The Wells County State bank here was the first to close. Three other banks, which used the local institution for clearing purposes, ceased business the following day. Then the Union Trust and Savings closed as a precautionary measure, after a run had started. The three others closed were at Liberty Center, Petroleum and Uniondale. At the meeting there were indications that the Liberty Center and Uniondale banks also would re-open next week. Liquidation was reported in progress at Petroleum. The audit of the Wells County State bank has not been completed and there is no information available at this time on its condition.
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February 16, 1929
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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BLUFFTON
Prospects Brighter for Two Others.
Bluffton. Ind., Feb. 15 The Union Savings Trust company, which closed doors here temporarily Thursday morning. with the consent of the state banking department, for the purpose of giving the depositors opportunity recover from panicky state of mind. that threatened to continue an unnecessary and unwarranted run on the bank, today announced plans reopen banking institution next Monday This reopening was provisional proper restored fidence expressed citizens Bluffton Mass Meeting Held.
For the purpose having the banking explained fully and opportunity pubexpress attitude the financial crisis Wells County suspension of business since meeting was here The the public favorable the pany but stand back of other banks ready proceed with the regular depositors that there will no runs from such banks and withdrawals limited to the needs the general of business. The auditorium jammed, the publicity given newspapers personal extended today from city having brought citizens from every section of the county.
Other Banks May Open. With the perfectly condition the Company plained there confidence the which seemed that this bank will able to reopen for The Liberty Center State bank another that the banking partment permitted close few days to give the situation time calmed down and which expected resume business soon, possibly the first of the week Uniondale bank is another which may able restoration public confidence Petroleum bank reported going forward with plans for liquidaThe audit of the Wells County bank, this city, first close, had not been completed today and no statement or plans for the regarding
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February 16, 1929
The Call-Leader
Elwood, IN
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MASS CITIZENS
Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 15. The Union Savings and Trust company, which closed its doors temporarily Thursday morning with the consent of the state banking department, for the purpose of giving the depositors opportunity to recover from a panicky state of mind. that threatened to continue an unnecessary' and unwarranted run on the bank, today announced tentative plans to reopen the banking institution next Monday or Tuesday. This early reopening was provisional on the proper attitude of restored confidence expressed by citizens of Bluffton in the meantime. Mass Meeting Held. For the purpose of having the banking situation explained fully and to give opportunity for the general publie to express its attitude in the present financial crisis in Wells county following the suspension of business by five banks since Tuesday, a county-wide mass meeting was held here tonight. The purpose was to endeavor to get the public sentiment favorable to the reopering of the Trust company bank here. but to stand back of other solvent banks ready to proceed with the regular run of business If confidence of depositors guarantees that there will be no runs from such banks and with drawals limited to the needs of the general run of business. The big auditorium was jammed. the publicity given by newspapers as well as personal intiations extended today by automobile parties from this city having brought, representative citizens from every section of Two Other Banks May Open. With the perfectly solvent condition of the Trust Company here explained there were expressions of confidence expressed at the meeting which seemed to give assurance That this bank will be: able to reopen for planned, Center State bank is banking de, partment permitted voluntarily to close for a few days to give the sit. nation time to be calmed down and which is expected to resume business soon, possibly the first of the week again. The Uniondale bank is another which If was reported today may be able to reopen soon with restoration of public confidence. The Petroleum bank was reported going forward with plans for liquidation. The audit of the Wells County bank, of this city, the first to close, had not been completed today and no statement was forthcoming concerning its condition or plans for the
Insurance that Insures. Frank E DeHority, 116 North Anderson street.
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March 8, 1929
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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STULTS NAMED BANK RECEIVER
Will Act for Second Institution at Bluffton.
Bluffton, Ind., March 7.-Morris E. Stuts was appointed today by Judge A. W. Hamilton of the Wells Circuit Court as receiver for the Wells County Bank of this city, which was closed on February 13 by the state banking department. Stults took charge today. furnishing bond in the sum of $100,000. Testimony given at a short hearing this forenoon on the application for a receiver, filed by State Bank Commissioner Luther Symons, indicated that should there be no depreciation of assets other than those stated in the report to the court today, the depositors would suffer loss of a comparatively small per cent on their deposits. Mr. Stults. is also receiver for the Studebaker Bank which ceased business, March 26, 1927. Deficit Over $65,000.
Thomas D. Barr. deputy state bank commissioner, took the witness stand today and testified that the audit of the department had disclosed known deficit of $65,191.07. There was some additional doubtful paper he said. which was not computed as bearing any loss in quoting these figures. His report to the court in his testtmony shows total assets of 631. 124.17. Liabilities, exclusive of capital stock of $100,000. surplus of $60,000, and undivided profits of $768.12, are listed at These figures apparently create an excess of assets over liabilities of $157,532 75. However, to 0:set this apparent excess in assets, Mr. Bari testified that the examination had revealed estimated losses of leaving a net deficit of $65,191 Other Banks Hold $477,000. In response to a question from the court. Barr testified that the Wells County Bank had posted collateral totaling $477,000 with other banks from which $250,000 had been borrowed. Frank C. Waugh informed the court that the bank held only six farms, contracts for the rental of which had been made for this season. Judge Hamilton stated that the Teceiver would be authorized to arrange immediately for rental of the Wells County Bank building to the First Commercial Bank, which previously had arranged tentatively to open for business on Saturday of this week. The receiver also will retain quarters in the bank building. Trust Company Solvent. Thomas D. Barr. of the state banking department. announced this afternoon that the department audit had disclosed that the Union Savings and Trust Company of this city, is solvent. The department has been making an audit and appraisement for the past week. The department officials had made the statement before the audit was begun that it was confident that the Trust Company was solvent. The audit and appraisement will form, basis of approval of the department in any arrangement made for another banking institution to take over the Trust Company or any other step that may be taken for the benefit of depositors who are assured of payment in full. The Trust Company closed its doors February 14 to avert depletion of assets through possible run. Traction Crew Fights Fire. The residence of John Hardwidge at Poneto was threatened by fire at 12 40 o'clock this morning when spark from a chimney ignited the roof. The crew of an interurban car discovered the fire and stopped and sounded the alarm and helped extinguish the blaze. The will of Henry Carlisle, admitted to probate today. leaves his entire estate to his father, Freem Carlisle. Mrs. Sarah Wake who fell last Friday at her home on West Washington street, suffered fracture of her left leg. The nature of the injury was not discovered until yesterday when a doctor was called. The roof of the Farmers' elevator at Poneto was blown off last night during the high wind.
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March 15, 1929
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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COURT ORDERS CLAIMANT LIST
Bluffton Bank Receiver to of the Rev. L. C. Wisner. of the Poneto M. E. Church. Burial will be at File Trust Claims. Elm Grove Cemetery here.
Bluffton. Ind., March 14.-Judge A. W. Hamilton, in Circuit Court here, today ordered that Receiver M. E. Stults, of the Wells County Bank, cer*ify to the court a complete list of all claims against the trust as the same exist on the bank's records. It is ordered also by the court that all claims against the trust shall be filed in proper form with the receiver on or before May 1. 1929. and the receiver is ordered to certify the same to the court in classified form as the same appear. The receiver was authorized to give notice by publication once each week for three weeks of the court's order for the filing claims. The was authorized by the court to employ additional help. The court also authorized the receiver to lease the Wells County Bank building to the First Commercial Bank of Bluffton for period of nine months at $100 per month. To Pave Highway. Announcement has been made by the state highway commission that bids will be received on April 9, for the paving of seven and one-half miles of state highways from Petroleum to Pennville, part of it constituting section of state road 3 and part of it state road 18. The road is now paved as far south as Petroleum. The paving is to extend southward from the latter point. Bids will be received for bituminous macadam. with alternate bids for a rock asphalt wearing surface.
Files Estate Claim.
Laura F Decker today filed a claim against the Enoch Myers estate. asking $2,160. This sum is alleged due for the care of Susan Leist sister of Myers. at a charge of $20 per week. William S. Gordon. local contractor. was awarded the contract yesterday at Huntington, to build two-mile highway, on his bid of $9,439. Brunegraff Rites Friday. The funeral of Harmon Brunegraff, 73. who killed himself yesterday afternoon by slashing his throat with a razor, will be held at the home at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, in charge Bluffton Short Notes. George Motz. local carpenter, was severely cut about the head while working on the Weisell farm near Petroleum, when a piece of timber fell from a barn and struck him. His injuries are not serious but his head is swathed in bandages and he is unable to work. Frank Beaty. local man employed at a Kroger store at Fort Wayne. sustained the loss of the end of a finger in meat cutter accident. Fred Markley. young farmer southwest of Bluffton. lost valuable draft horse. one of match team. by sickness yesterday. The animal was valued at $250 The Patton-McCray Company, local manufacturers. today bought the two-story brick building in which their factory is located. The company plans for an expansion of their plant. Howard H Skiles. local postoffice employe. today received word of the death of his brother. John D. Skiles, 61, a Huntington printer. The deceased formerly was employed here. Frank Davis, of Fort Wayne fined $10 and costs in City Court here few days ago on an intoxication charge was taken to the state penal farm today by Sheriff McClain.
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March 23, 1929
Evansville Press
Evansville, IN
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CLOSE BLUFFTON BANK AGAIN FOLLOWING RUN
DEATHS
Mrs. Fern Duffy Funeral Mrs. Fern who died Thursday night her home, 1420 Read-st, held the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Braselton, 1318 Harriet-st. Saturday. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
John Goebel Services for John Goebel, farmer, who was found dead his home near Armstrong Thursday afternoon, will be held the residence Sunday and m. Paul's Big Cynthiana road. Burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Evelyn Lynn Final for Evelyn 98. died Thursday the home daughter, Mrs. Helen Cavins, 1405 were held the home granddaughter. Mrs. Ruby Hollander, 1010 Baker-av, Saturday. Burial Barnett cemetery,
Mrs. Mary Miller Services for Mrs. Mary Miller, who died Thursday at the home her daughter, Mrs. Mardora Woosley, 112 Michigan-st. were at the daughter's residence at Saturday the Holy Trinity church. The body was taken to Owensboro, Ky., for burial.
John Kirchner Last rites John Kirchner, 81. West Heights retired blacksmoth, died Thursday home, will be held the residence Monday and at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Institution Which Reopened day Forced to Shut Doors
Miss Carrie Wendt Miss Carrie died home, 400 at Saturday after lingering ness. She survived by sister, Mary. and three brothers, Frank United and Fred, this city, and Edward, BLUFFTON, Ind. Mar. Union Savings and Trust company Services will be the home Monday, Rev. Rake, which closed Feb. 14 and First Baptist church, officiating opened Thursday. again was closed Burial will be in Locust cemeby directors today, following tery. The bank, having capital of $450,000, closed Feb. after run which had dwindled its DISEASE IS BELIEVED sources. The day previous the TO BE "RABBIT FEVER" Wells County bank failed to open its doors, the run on the savings company occurred. Vincennes Woman's Malady Studied reopening Thursday, di- by Scientists rectors believed that the confidence Special Correspondence of its depositors had been Mar stored and that could resume mysterious malady with which business. Mrs. Frank Shouse announced today. Meanwhile warring camps continued to hurl charges and countercharges, but Director John Williams the highway Gov. Leslie, who demands his and resignation, silent. governor today did deny positively report Williams' lowers that Williams would given the of chief examiner the board of accounts, would retire without contest.
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November 11, 1929
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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BANK RECEIVER FILES PETITION
Common Claims at pelier Total
Bluffton, Ind., Nov. Kunkel, Jr., for the Farmers' Deposit Bank of Montpelier, has certified to Judge W. Hamilton, of the Wells Circuit Court, common claims classified by the receiver in the sum of $311,288 with petition that they be allowed as common claims. petition was granted and claims ordered listed classified. The court also allowed certified by the receiver, the sum and group of small preferred claims allowed in the sum $461. An additional claimants asking preference has been filed, but the total given. These claims have not been passed the receiver will be tried before the court. Due the necessity of first trying the claims, said unlikely that there will distribution until after the first of the year.
Common Claims at Bluffton. Judge W. Hamilton has made ruling in Circuit Court here on point class claims against the Wells County Bank This in where claimants bought from the bank to its of with anty from the bank the of the notes. has that number of such notes are virtually worthless if not entirely as far collections The court denied claim classificaof such note but granted the claims In the event claimants accept the standing of common claimants, the notes are to surrendered the receiver, to become assets of the trust. Phanuel McIntire was allowed claim this character in the sum of $4,215: Smuts $1,024, and Ezra Levenson $4,212. Bluffton Short Notes. Armistice Day will observed here Monday, without public program. The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary have appropriate observance at hall evening. Relatives have received word of the death Greenfield James H. Moulden, the father of Mrs. Agnes Todd, formerly of Bluffton, widow of
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April 17, 1932
The Star Press
Muncie, IN
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WOMAN'S DEATH RESULT OF FALL
Mrs. Rosanna Kellogg Dies at Bluffton.
Bluffton, Ind., April 16.-Mrs. Rosanna Muth Kellogg, 82, resident of Bluffton since 1877, died at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon at her home at 516 West Central avenue, this city. She had been in an invalid condition since March 13, 1931 when she fell and suffered fracture of a hip. Her husband passed away November 18, 1906. Surviving are two children, Miss Fannie Kellogg, at home, and William M. Kellogg, of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton and Miss Louise Muth, of Bluffton. Mrs. Kellogg was member of the First Presbyterian Church, this city. She was active in church affairs. Funeral arrangements had not been completed here today. The family requests that flowers omitted.
Bank Receiver Reports. Morris E. Stults, receiver for the Wells County Bank. today filed current report, and asked that the trust since many of the creditors of the bank are make payments at this time and efforts to enforce payment could not be made without damage to the trust. The report charges the with asfollows: Cash on hands, $28,762.29: reserve to take care of cases on appeal, $5,500; loans and discounts, due from Uniondale Bank, $1,010.29; cash item, old, overdrafts. $2,616.54; real estate, appraised, Total assets chargeable, annual "best girl" banquet of the Bluffton Club was held last evening the First Baptist Church here. During the dinner hour program was given, with Thomas Emshwiller acting as toastmaster. Donald Starr gave an address of welcome response was given by Miss Martha Stout. also was musical program, while the principal address of the evening was given Secretary Schnell, the state for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Charles Decker: vice-president. Jack Bartlemay: secretary, David Thompson, and treasurer, Harold Venis. Farm Home Damaged by Fire. A fire which started about o'clock this morning did heavy damage the farm home of William Tribolet and family, north of Markle The roof was almost entirely destroyed and interior walls were damaged badly by smoke and water. Members the family eating breakfast when they heard the flames and discovered that the roof was in flames. Neighbors helped form bucket brigade to get the flames under William Mallers, son of Charles Mallers. local theater owner, had leg broken when he fell while at play at his home recently. Rothgeb, local lad. exhibited today an 36 inches in length, the reported caught in this vicinity in years. He caught the member the fish tribe while fishing in the Wabash River near this city this morning.