6278. First National Bank (Wichita, KS)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
2782
Charter Number
2782
Start Date
November 12, 1925
Location
Wichita, Kansas (37.692, -97.338)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
b489b665d0aa4977

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles indicate the First National Bank of Wichita failed and a receiver was appointed (receiver certificates being offered for sale in 1925; 1929 obituary mentions Judge Little was appointed its receiver when the bank failed 'years ago'). No article describes a depositor run prior to suspension. Thus this is a suspension leading to permanent closure/receivership.

Events (4)
1. September 25, 1882 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. November 12, 1925 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
HAVE FORD, late model, to trade for First National Bank Receiver's Certificate at 10c on the dollar.
Source
newspapers
3. * Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
When the old First National bank failed years ago Judge Little was appointed its receiver
Source
newspapers
4. * Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Bank failed and a receiver was appointed (receiver/receivership mentioned); indicated permanent failure rather than a temporary suspension.
Newspaper Excerpt
When the old First National bank failed years ago Judge Little was appointed its receiver
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)
1. November 12, 1925 The Harper County Journal Buffalo, OK
Article from The Harper County Journal, November 12, 1925

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Article Text

WANT HEMSTITCHING and picoting. -Mrs. Myrtle Baird. 19tf FOR SALE-Sowed feed delivered in Lauer, 38tf phone 51 on 7. DOGS FOR SALE-Setters and pointers, young stock.-L. A. Welden, Gilman City, Mo. 34t6 LOOK-Strawberry plants, $2.00 per 1000, pick 'em up yourself; I'll dig 'em.-N. Austin. 33tf WANTED-Pure bred Bourbon Red gobler. J. E. Andrews, Rosston, Okla., or phone out of Willard. 39t1 FOR SALE Canary birds, 1 male and 3 female.-Mrs. W. H. Walker, Laverne, Okla., Route 39t1 A, Box 12. FOUND watch chain. Finder may have same by paying for this ad and claiming it at Journal office. LOST Fountain pen between the A. H. Walker home and Cohlmia's store. Finder leave at the Journal office. 39t1 FOR SALE New and second hand DeLaval cream separators at bargain prices. Inquire at Al38tf bert's Clothing House. FOR SALE Reo truck and Fordson tractor, or will trade for milk cows.-Ray Tindell, 81/, miles southeast of Buffalo. 39t2* PASTURE WANTED-For cows and calves, lots to suit. Write or phone me what you can handle. -L. A. Stinson, Rosston, Okla. FOR SALE-Pure bred Buff Orpington pullets and cockerels, $1 each. Come soon if you want them.-C. Porter, Route 2. 38t2 FOR SALE-Majestic range, 3section bookcase, sewing machine. If not sold before, they will be sold at auction Saturday. -Mrs. Omer Moore. FOR SALE-100 head of while face cows and 100 head of white face calves. Will sell either or both, or any part.-L. A. Stinson, Rosston, Okla. 38t2 HEMSTITCHING and picoting, 10c a yard, thread furnished. Out of town orders a specialty.Bratcher's Variety Store, Selman. Oklahoma. 12tf SHEEP FOR SALE-46 head of good young breeding ewes, all bred. Would also sell one carload of lambs. Gordon Lauer. Buffalo, Okla., phone 51 on 7. 36tf HAVE FORD, late model, to trade for First National Bank Receiver's Certificate at 10c on the dollar. If interested answer stating amount, care Harper County Journal, Box No. 321. 34tf WANTED-Fat hogs and cattle. I will put them on the Wichita market with little shrink and at the top dollar.-Ted Mullen, general hauling, phone 15 on 8; orders taken at the Peoples Auto Supply Co. 15tf FOR RENT-3 main office rooms in First National Bank Building, formerly occupied by J. L. Griffitts. A wonderful location for somebody. Immediate posses sion.-Paul Hammon, 1811 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas. 38tf

2. February 7, 1929 The Wichita Beacon Wichita, KS
Article from The Wichita Beacon, February 7, 1929

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Article Text

LITTLE PASSES AWAY (Continued from Page 1.) office. For a time he "batched" at the homestead with Robert Lawrence pioneer Wichitan and father of Charles Lawrence, city commissioner. Early-Day Politician Judge Little entered politics in the early seventies and was elected to a term as superintendent of public instruction. He then made two successful races for probate judge and it was while serving in this capacity that he earned the title of judge. He served some terms on the early boards of education here. While in the practice of law, Judge Little also engaged in the loaning of money. When the big boom days arrived he quit law and went into the real estate and loan business, amassing a fortune estimated at half a million dollars. Then the bubble burst and Judge Little found himself in hard straits. This blow which discouraged many a man was met with a smile by Judge Little. He set about gathering another fortune and paid back dollar for dollar every cent he owed after the collapse of the boom had taken his fortune. His honesty was unimpeachable and won him an enviable record all over Wichita and the Southwest. Judge Little was deeply attached to his church work and was one of the first members of the First Presbyterian church, serving as an elder and trustee for many years. His church work was his principal hobby and the First Presbyterian owed much of its success to his endeavors. Named Bank Receiver When the old First National bank failed years ago Judge Little was appointed its receiver and conducted the business. It stood at the site of the present Boston store. He was director of several Wichita banks during his long life in Wichita Interested in education, he aided in the starting of Fairmount college and it was through his efforts probably as much as any other man's that the school was located in Wichita. Transportation was needed for the students, so Judge Little set about, with other Wichitans, to form a street railroad line. This line ran from First and Water streets to Fairmount college and to Valley Center. Judge Little was director for years. Judge Little not only aided in starting Fairmount college but he had a hand in many other early enterprises, including the Whitaker Packing company and big business firms of his day. The well known financier was on the committee which purchased and donated the site for the present federal building 40 years ago. He was chairman of the committee that got the site for the present county courthouse. He represented eastern men interested in the starting of the city library and was instrumental in getting the site for that structure. Father of Sewer System Once competent men came to Wichita and declared the city was too flat to have sewer system. Judge Little did not agree. He thought there was enough elevation for sewers and brought eastern engineers to Wichita. They made a survey and found sewers could be operated in Wichita and the present system is the direct result of Judge Little's foresight. He was on the committee which started the sewer system and many of those first mains are still in use. In 1888 Judge Little founded the Wichita Loan & Trust company, 901 Schweiter building, in which he retained active interest as president until his death. He also was president of the Western Investment & Realty company. a holding company for many of the most important buildings of Wichita Judge Little was active until his last sickness and was keenly alive to his business. The optimism which carried him through many stormy times and made life a joy for him did not desert him even on his sick bed. Too weak to raise his head from his pillow, he joked and smiled when relatives told of funny incidents at the office. The life of Judge Little was devoted to his family, his church and his business. He belonged to no lodges, but maintained membership in the Sedgwick County Bar association, of which he was dean. He is survived by his wife: three sons, Fred W.. Dr. George R. and Edward A., all of Wichita, and a brother, Dr. Charles F. Little of Manhattan. who is 93 years of age. In November Judge Little paid a visit to his brother in Manhattan.